Something Like a Festival
About this Event
Something Like a Festival
Friday 14 August | 15:00-19:00
Free, booking advised (recommended ages 13-19yrs)
A festival designed by young people, for young people.
A festival with a difference, shaped by the community it’s for. Enter a vibrant world of live performances, music, chill-out zones to craft and relax, artist-led workshops (try your hand at something new!), film screenings in Baltic Cinema that you can’t see anywhere else, pizza to fuel your day and more.
Something Like a Festival has been curated by Baltic Young Producers.
PROGRAMME:
Live Performances & Film Screenings
Live Performances
Baltic Square / 15:00-15:30 & 18:30-19:00
All ages / drop in
Something Like a Festival kicks off with a lively, energetic performance to welcome everyone and set the festival vibe. Followed by a high-energy performance festival-closer in the evening.
Live Music
Level 1 / 16:00-17:00 & 18:00-18:30
All ages / drop in
Expect a mix of live music, including sets from a DJ, open‑mic‑style slots and acoustic performances ranging from spoken word and comedy to a jazz quartet.
Film Screenings
Baltic Cinema / 15:00-18:00
13+ / drop-in (allocated on first-arrival basis)
A programme of short films created by young people will be brought to the cinema as part of the Something Like Festival, showcasing fresh voices and imaginative storytelling. More details to follow...
Workshops & Sessions
Something Like Love Locks
Level 1 / 15:00-18:30
All ages / Free
Tie ribbons or fabric and leave your own messages of love and hope. Together, these small gestures will create a colourful, uplifting display that grows throughout the day.
Poster Printing
Level 1 Meeting Room / 15:30-17:30
13+ / drop-in (allocated on first-arrival basis)
L-INK host an open poster-printing workshop. See designs come to life through simple, hands‑on printmaking processes.
Zines, Scrap Paper & Collage Stalls
Level 1 / 15:00-17:00 & 18:00-18:30
All ages / drop-in
Our free zine and scrap‑paper stalls are an open space for browsing, making and experimenting.
Swap-Shop
Level 1 / 15:00-19:00
Ages 13+ / drop-in
A cosy corner hosting a relaxed book‑swap, where people are encouraged to bring along good‑quality books to exchange.
Bookmark Making
Level 1 / 15:00-17:30
All ages / drop-in
Create your own beautiful bookmark in this artist‑led activity, using simple collage and paper‑cutting techniques.
The Circle
Level 1 / 15:00-19:00
All ages / drop-in
An open, welcoming space to connect, create and listen – a place where you can gather, join in, or simply enjoy what’s happening around you.
Tours & Talks
Bee Tours
Level 1
Ages 13+ / drop-in
Enjoy bee tours alongside a mix of other bee‑themed activities.
Food & Drinks
Food & Drinks
Level 1 / 17:00-18:00
Tuck into the festival food offer - pizza slice (vegan & gluten free options available) and pair with a festival drink.
Accessibility
View information on getting to Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead and plan your visit by reading our visual story on what to expect when visiting us.
You can view Baltic's access facilities before your visit. For access requests specific to the event, please email [email protected] to let us know about any requirements you have.
Where is it happening?
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