News: Blyth Celebrates

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Blyth’s new creative programme, Blyth Celebrates, continues this month with two standout events that put community, heritage, and imagination at the heart of the town centre. Following a packed August launch that drew over 8,000 visitors, September sees Vintage Blyth and Salt & Smoke take centre stage — each offering a distinct way to experience Blyth’s past and present.

Vintage Blyth (13–14 September) transforms the Market Place into a retro playground, with classic cars, swing and rock ’n’ roll, and stalls celebrating upcycling, reuse, and handmade design. Produced by ASP Events, it’s a weekend of open-air dancing, live music, and heritage displays that invite visitors to step back in time — from the 1940s through to the 1980s.

Later in the month, Novo Theatre presents Salt & Smoke (26–28 September), a theatrical journey through Blyth’s streets and stories. Audiences will be led through hidden corners and familiar routes, encountering characters and moments drawn from 500 years of local history — from the salt trade and shipbuilding to the golden age of cinema. It’s immersive, site-specific work with a strong sense of place, and a reminder that Blyth’s streets hold more than meets the eye.

Alongside these headline events, Blyth Celebrates continues with a full programme of workshops, performances, and community-led projects. From inflatable craft domes and shadow puppet making to ceramic tile design and pride-themed photo portraits, the town centre becomes a space for making, sharing, and storytelling. Highlights include Fisherfolk: Stories from the Sea, a dance and storytelling piece shaped by local memories, and Blyth Family Pride, a youth-led celebration of music, drag, and community.

As part of the wider Energising Blyth regeneration programme, Blyth Celebrates runs until March 2026, with events designed to bring people together and showcase the town’s creative energy. Whether you’re drawn to nostalgia, theatre, craft, or community action, September’s programme offers plenty of ways to get involved — and plenty of reasons to see Blyth in a new light.

Full listings and updates at www.blythcelebrates.co.uk