Groove Armada, Todd Terry and more announced for new North East festival at landmark spot
House and dance legends are set to raise the roof at a landmark castle as part of a new music festival heading to the North East.
It was announced earlier this year that new two-day festival Opulence is taking place against the historic backdrop of Lumley Castle in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, on September 4-5, 2026.
Following on from the recent announcement that Marti Pellow and Gabrielle will be performing on the first day on September 4, organisers have now revealed the full lineup for September 5.
The event will focus on House and dance music, culminating in a performance by Groove Armada, the twosome who found chart success with songs like At The River, I See You Baby and Superstylin.
Performing on the Lawn Stage, the music stars will be supported by DJs Sam Divine, Eat Everything Danny Howard, PBR Street Gang, Daz Flatman, Richard Tulip and The Hutchinson Bros.
Saturday, September 5will see the addition of the Monument stage which will also be home to a whole host of House icons, headlined by Todd Terry with the lineup including Lovely Laura and Ben Santiago, Danny Rampling, Alison Limerick, Jon Pleased Wimmin, Paul Taylor, The Beat Boutique, Neil Hargreaves, Emma Harbs and The Missus.
How much does it cost?
Prices for general tickets – which go on sale on 10 March – start from £52.50p with a limited number of VIP and VVIP tickets available.
VIP tickets – with prices from £90 - include access to the VIP area next to the main stage – with uninterrupted views of the stage – a dedicated premium bar, fast track entry and premium toilets.
VVIP tickets – which are limited to 100 and cost £160 per person - will be sold on a strictly first come, first served basis by registering on the event website.
There is also a limited number of rooms to book for an overnight stay at the castle, again on a first come first served basis.
VVIPs will have their own private tables under cover and on a raised area overlooking the Lawn stage.
The package includes waiter service, canapes and nibbles on the table, premium toilets and access to the VIP area.
To get access to all packages ahead of general ticket release, people need to register at www.opulence-events.com.
Two days of very different music
Opulence has been created by concert organisers, ATA Events, who have years of experience in staging successful music events around the country.
This is the first time the company has brought a festival to the North East and the hope is that this will be the first of many.
Operations manager Daz Flatman – who is also a DJ and will be performing on the Lawn stage – is very excited about the event.
“We are bringing two very different musical experiences over two days with the common factor being the spectacular backdrop of Lumley Castle,” he said.
“For anyone who loves House music, this is going to be an event not to be missed, with some of the biggest DJing names plus the icons which are Groove Armada.”
Tickets are also currently on sale for Live at Lumley – the opening day of Opulence - which is being headlined by Marti Pellow and Gabrielle, supported by a range of North East talent including Smoove and Turrell, Soulutions and Kate Bond.