Under the Sun

A FREE 9-hour celebration of MUSIC, THEATRE and SUNSHINE

Some of the finest talent from Hexham and beyond emerge from lockdown and take to the stage, often for the first time in months.

Come and support them at a special FREE event generously funded by Hexham Town Council and organised by Hexham Abbey.

The 9-HOUR event takes place on the Cloister Lawn of the Abbey and features a stellar line-up.

Bring along your chairs and join us from midday for BBQ, picnic, bar and croquet.

From 12.40pm: Live Music (in order of appearance)

The Hex PistolsCalum TordoffIan K Brown • Pete Wards & Friends • Chris Kelly The Cherry Pickers Lauren Simms • Elle Sunderland • Pete Ward & Friends • Sam ShieldsThe Cherry Pickers 

Food and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcholic drinks will be available from the Refectory, who will also be cooking up some BBQ treats. Alternatively, you can bring your own picnic. There will be ice cream, popcorn and bagged sweets on sale for those of you with a sweet tooth.

Social distancing measures will, of course, be in place - so groups of up to 6 people from any number of houselholds can sit together.

Capacity is strictly limited and there is no ticketing - so please be patient if we need to ask you to wait until we can find you a safe place to sit. You are welcome to bring your own chairs and (small) tables.

Toilets will be available within the Refectory. Please dress for all weathers - and please understand that if we are experiencing significant winds that we may have to close the event site for safety reasons.

Please check the Abbey's Facebook page for the latest news and info on artistes, set times etc.

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