Kings Of Leon announced for Come Together Festival on Town Moor
They will play on Sunday 8th June
Last updated 3rd Dec 2024
A massive music festival will be coming to the North East next year. Taking place in June 2025, Come Together Festival will be taking over Newcastle's Town Moor with the largest outdoor music event the North East has ever seen, with Robbie Williams and Kings Of Leon announced as the first headliners.
What is Come Together Festival?
Come Together Festival will be more than just a huge music event, it will also celebrate culture, talent and the community of Newcastle, filled with immersive art installations, local food vendors and live performances, with a massive capacity of 45,000 people.
The festival is being organised by TEG Europe, alongside The Freemen and the City Council, with Toby Leighton-Pope, Managing Director of TEG Europe, saying: "We are absolutely thrilled to bring an event of this calibre to the North East.
"Newcastle can expect an unforgettable festival experience featuring some of the biggest and best names in global music. This festival is all about celebrating the region, its culture, and its love for music, and we can't wait to share more details in the coming weeks. We’re gearing up for what will be a landmark event for the region."
A spokesperson for The Freemen of Newcastle added: "We are delighted to be working alongside TEG to deliver this huge event for Newcastle and the wider region. We are very fortunate to have one of the largest and most iconic outdoor events spaces in the UK. We look forward to welcoming attendees from all parts of the UK.
"Together we have a long-term plan to make this a high-profile annual celebration on the Town Moor, and with the level of international artists already booked we are all excited to see the first shows announced."
Who will be performing at Come Together Festival?
Wednesday 4th June:
Superstar Robbie Williams headlining on Wednesday 4th June 2025.
Robbie said: “I am stoked to headline what is essentially my own one-day festival, and where better than Newcastle? Howay, it’s ganna be mint man. I can’t wait to see you next year.”
Other artists performing on Wednesday 4th June include: Kaiser Chiefs, Perrie, Andrew Cushin, Lottery Winners, Nell Mescal, Guy Sebastian, Deco, Sonny Tennet, Charlie Floyd and Harriet Rose.
A spokesperson for the Freemen of Newcastle said: "Securing global superstar Robbie Williams to headline is huge for the North East, putting our Region firmly on the international music map. With a shared vision to make Come Together Festival an annual highlight on the Town Moor, we can’t wait to welcome and entertain audiences from across the UK with world-class music. We’re also beyond excited about the cultural and economic boost this will bring. Our anticipation is huge.”
Sunday 8th June:
Kings Of Leon have now been announced as the headliner on Sunday 8th June, with special guests Courteeners.
More artists are to be announced.
The line-up for the rest of the days hasn't yet been announced.
When will it take place?
It will take place between 4th and 8th June 2025.
Where will it take place?
It will take place at Town Moor, Newcastle.
How to buy tickets for the festival
General on-sale tickets to see Robbie Williams went on sale at 9am on Friday 22nd November from Aloud.com
Pre-sale tickets for Kings Of Leon go on sale at 9am on Wednesday 4th December from Aloud.com
General on-sale tickets to see Kings Of Leon go on sale at 9am on Friday 6th December from Aloud.com
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