On Friday 11th September Newark Castle will welcome back Newark Blues Festival. The sixth festival is returning to its original location, with a back drop of Newark Castle.

From 11th – 13th September over 40 bands will be performing in the Castle grounds and in venues around the town centre.

It’ s going to be a bigger and better festival than ever. With free workshops for under 18’s on Saturday morning and top national Blues artists along with performances from local bands.

All of the performances, apart from ‘Blues in the Castle’ on Saturday evening, are free.

Tickets for Saturday evening’s event are £15 adult / £12 under 14’s / under 5’s free entry

You can buy tickets from RST Music, Cartergate, Newark or  www.newarkblues.co.uk

Along with the ‘Totally Locally Fiver Fest’ with over 70 different offers over the weekend and Heritage Open Day at Newark Town Hall on Friday and Saturday, it’s going to be another great weekend of events in Newark.

If you need further information, advice on accommodation, transport or parking please contact Newark Tourist Information Centre  @morenewark