Lymelight Festival Announces Full Line-Up for May Bank Holiday Weekend
Lymelight Festival returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme this May, with the full line-up now announced for two days of live music, culture and town centre energy.
Taking place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May, the festival will once again turn the town into a live music takeover, with three outdoor stages across the Guildhall, Ironmarket and the 6 Towns Radio Acoustic Stage outside Keele in Town, alongside a wider programme happening in venues and spaces across Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Delivered by Newcastle-under-Lyme BID, Lymelight is supported by stage sponsors NSCG, Keele University and Heywoods Property alongside 6 Towns Radio and a range of local venues, businesses and partners who help bring the festival to life across the whole town.
(Image NUL BID. Lymelight Festival 2025)
Now in its 13th year, Lymelight has grown into a key date in the local calendar, known for championing the Staffordshire music scene and creating a festival atmosphere that runs right through the town.
Across the weekend, more than 40 artists will perform across the three main stages, with live music continuing into the evening at venues including The Crossways, The Rigger and Artisan Tap as part of the wider festival weekend. Visitors can also enjoy delicious street food, Castle Artisan Market traders, pop up activity from Drop City Books and free creative workshops delivered in partnership with ArtsKeele. On Sunday morning, visitors can also take part in a free ‘Stretch & Start’ session with Divinity Studios in the town centre.
It creates a full weekend of live music and town centre activity, encouraging people to explore, stay longer and support local businesses.
Charl Pearce, BID Manager at Newcastle-under-Lyme BID, said: “Lymelight has grown year on year because it’s built around the town and the people in it. It brings people into the town centre, supports our local businesses and creates a real atmosphere right across the weekend.
“Keeping Lymelight free is really important to us. People can come down for an hour, stay all day, or make a full weekend of it without that barrier. It means more people can enjoy live music throughout the day across the three stage, discover new artists and then continue their evening in some of Newcastle’s independents bars and venues.”
The event continues to deliver strong footfall for the town centre, with around 16,000 visitors attending across the 2025 weekend.
Lymelight Festival runs from 12pm to 9:30pm on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May. Full line-ups and programme details are available on www.lymelightfestival.co.uk or on social media @lymelightfestival
