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.
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.
“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.”
Charl Pearce, BID Manager at Newcastle-under-Lyme BID
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
Full Line Up
Saturday 23rd May
Guildhall Stage
13:00 Kaskade
14:00 The Groves
15:00 Clayhead
16:00 Gregzy
17:00 Noise of Angels
18:00 SideEye
19:00 Camp Stag
20:30 The Crowns
Ironmarket Stage
12:30 Bob M
13:30 Oli NG
14:30 And What!
15:30 Mystiek
16:30 Jorge Wilson
17:30 Fractured Mind
18:30 K-Estate
19:45 Mara Liddle
6 Towns Radio Stage
12:00 Jay Johnson
13:00 Attack Of The Vapours
14:00 Dennis Dinkle
15:00 Scott Walklate
16:00 Alway
17:00 Beth Hill
Sunday 24th May
Guildhall Stage
13:00 Whaterface
14:00 Blackbirds
15:00 Gambling with Dogs
16:00 Glass Ghosts
17:00 Snowdrop
18:00 The Ghoules
19:00 KOALA
20:30 Raj Mahal & the Beatroots
Ironmarket Stage
12:30 Scullopendras
13:30 Sarah Riches
14:30 Daniall Lee
15:30 Heidi Rolph Scott
16:30 Eve Buckley
17:30 Redi
18:30 Johntay
19:45 Greg Murray and the Seven Wonders
6 Towns Radio Stage
12:00 Ava Ralph
13:00 Hannah Sophie
14:00 Samantha Lloyd
15:00 Ellie Galvin
16:00 Samantha Cantliff
17:00 Nettles
