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AYClive festival is officially back for 2026


Guess what? Ayclive is officially back for 2026! Get ready for two unforgettable days on 24th & 25th of July, filled with incredible live music, delicious food, and the best festival vibes. It’s going to be our biggest and best year yet!


2,500+ ATTENDEES over the Weekend

Ayclive welcomes thousands to celebrate, connect, and create memories in the heart of County Durham.

Family-Friendly Fun for All Ages

Everyone’s invited—our festival offers safe, inclusive activities and spaces for kids, families, and adults alike.

2 Days of Live Music & Entertainment

Enjoy a packed schedule featuring top local artists, headline acts, and non-stop musical moments all weekend long.

Food, Craft & Community Stalls

Browse local traders, savour fantastic eats, and discover artisan crafts supporting South Durham’s creative community.

Book Your Tickets Now

You know the vibe. The incredible atmosphere, the non-stop fun, the great people. We’re working hard behind the scenes to make Ayclive 2026 our best event yet. Early bird tickets are now on sale! There’s only a limited number available, so be quick!

GRAB YOUR EARLY BIRD WEEKEND TICKET

£ 23

£ 27

Discounted price. Including booking fee.


  • GUARANTEED BEST PRICE
  • PRIORITY ACCESS TO FESTIVAL UPDATES

HEAR FROM OUR FESTIVAL FAMILY

The best feedback comes from you! Our festival family is everything, and we love hearing about your amazing experiences. Here’s what some of our past attendees had to say! You’re the reason we do what we do.

John LEE

2025 Festivalgoer

Rating: 5 out of 5.
“What a fantastic day, we were a group of nine, and every one of us had a great time. The bands were all quality, the bars had good reasonably priced drinks and the toilet facilities were cleaned frequently. We even had a drive on the bumper cars lol, 10 out of 10.”

vicky williams

2025 Festivalgoer

Rating: 5 out of 5.
“Amazing day, bar well managed and stocked, good genre of music for all , fun day for the full family. We had a fantastic time with lots of dancing , laughs, food and drinks. Most importantly portaloos were kept to an acceptable standard! Thanks for a fabulous day/night!”

JULIE BUSBY

2025 Festivalgoer

Rating: 5 out of 5.
“We have been to Ayclive for the last 3 years , it has been a wonderful experience and has got better each year , the bar staff were lovely and the music was amazing thanks so much for an unforgettable experience”

Whether you came in 2025, 2024, or any year before, we’d love to hear your feedback, it only takes a minute and makes a genuine impact!

Rock the Look: Official Merchandise

We’ve teamed up with the awesome team at What’s Thy Craic to bring you our official merchandise collection! Dive into our exclusive range of comfy hoodies and classic tees, designed to help you wear the Ayclive vibe with pride.

Get ready to look the part!


News Updates

Don’t miss a beat! Keep up with all the major announcements right here. From lineup reveals and ticket updates to exclusive sneak peeks, our news hub has everything you need to know.

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