Picnic in the Park

Picnic in the Park

YMCA North Tyneside has announced the return of its much-loved annual Picnic in the Park, a free community
fundraising event set to take place on Saturday, 6th June 2026 at Northumberland Square in North Shields.

The free event is entering its fourth year and promises a day full of entertainment, activities and live music,
bringing together friends, families, and neighbours, while raising funds to support the charity’s vital work.

Running from 10am to 4pm, Picnic in the Park will begin with a morning packed with family-friendly
entertainment and children’s activities, followed by an afternoon of local live music, food and drink. Organisers
are encouraging people to bring the whole family and friends down and make a full day of it.

Last year, Picnic in the Park welcomed more than 2,000 attendees and raised over £3,500 to help fund YMCA
North Tyneside’s supported housing, youth programmes, community meals and wellbeing services. Organisers
are hoping to build on that success in 2026.

The morning will feature exciting children’s rides, entertainers, face painting, family activities and a tombola
and raffle. From midday, the spotlight will turn to the main stage, where live music will fill the square alongside
food and drink from local favourite traders, including a mobile bar.