Northumberland Resident's Festival 2026
Showcase your business, celebrate our county. Welcome our residents.
Northumberland’s Resident’s Festival returns on 21st – 22nd March 2026 as part of English Tourism Week – and we are inviting local businesses, attractions, hospitality venues to take part.
With a population of over 300 thousand residents, this two-day festival encourages residents to explore their home county, discover new experiences and support the incrediable range of businesses that make Northumberland special. By offering a free, discounted, exclusive experience or special offer your business can help inspire local pride, increase engagement and recognise the part residents play as Ambassadors for our county, providing information to our visitors inspiring them to visit more of our county. The festival is the opportunity to recognise the important contribution residents make to the tourism industry and experience why so many visitors come to Northumberland every year.
Why take part?
The festival will celebrate all that Northumberland has to offer with free entry, special offers, and unique experiences across the county.
- Reach Local Audiences
Showcase what you do to residents who may have never visited you before. - Drive off Peak Footfall
Boost awareness ahead of the peak season - Support your community
Increase visibility and strengthen connections with the local community - Free Promotion
All participating business will be featured in our festival marketing campaign, including:- Official Residents Festival Webpage
- Social Media Campaigns
- Email Campaign
What can you offer?
We welcome any resident – only perk available over 21st – 22nd March, examples include, but are not limited too;
- Free / Discounted Entry
- Exclusive experiences (behind the scenes tours, taster sessions, workshops)
- 2 for 1 deal
- Meal, drink or retail offer
How it works?
Offers to be redeemed by residents of Northumberland over the weekend of 21st / 22nd March.
To gain entry / redeem the offer residents must show proof of address at the venue, this may be by driving license, utility bill, anything that shows proof of address.
How to get involved
Signing up is easy and free
- Complete the registration form
Provide your business details, offer, any booking information or terms and conditions - We promote the festival and your participation
Your offer will appear on our Residents’ Festival website and marketing in the lead up to the event - Welcome Residents on the Festival Weekend
Ask residents to show proof of Northumberland address (e.g., driving licence or utility bill).
Key dates
Registration Deadline - Friday 23rd January 2026
Festival Weekend - Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd March 2026
Part of English Tourism Week
Any questions, please contact sarah.davidson@visitnorthumberland.com