Lost Minds Festival returns to Newcastle's Exhibition Park
STAYS FROM £133 · Lost Minds Festival is back in Newcastle on 11 July 2026. Electronic dance music all day at Exhibition Park. Book your tickets now.
Lost Minds Festival is Newcastle's answer to a proper electronic music blowout. If you're after a full day of quality dance music on the banks of the Tyne, this is it.
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Lost Minds Festival takes over Exhibition Park on Saturday, 11 July 2026, running from 11:00 until late (23:00). As the name suggests, this is an electronic dance music event—the kind where you'll find plenty of techno, house, and bass-heavy sets keeping the crowd moving from morning until night.
The vibe
Exhibition Park provides a proper festival setting right in the heart of Newcastle, and Lost Minds has built a reputation for delivering solid electronic lineups without the pretension. Expect a mixed crowd of serious clubbers, festival regulars, and anyone who fancies a day of proper dancing. It's the kind of event where you show up ready to move and leave absolutely knackered.
Getting tickets
Tickets are available through Skiddle. Pricing details and any tier information should be checked directly on the event listing. Being an 18+ event, you'll need valid ID on the day.
Where to stay
Newcastle city centre is just a short journey from Exhibition Park, and we've picked out some solid hotel options nearby below so you're not stuck with a long trek home after a full day of dancing.
Getting there
Exhibition Park is accessible from across the North. If you're coming by train, Newcastle Central is the main hub—the park is roughly a 20-minute walk or short taxi ride away. By car, there's parking available at the venue itself. Coming from Manchester? About 90 minutes by train. From Leeds, expect similar travel time. London is around 3 hours by rail if you're making a proper weekend of it.
🧳 Travel essentials
🏨 Where to stay nearby
🥂 Premium stays 5-star
💷 Budget-friendly under £120/nt
📍 The venue
Exhibition Park
Exhibition Park
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