Second Speed Accelerate Festival 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

Accelerate Festival is a one-day outdoor electronic music festival organised by North East promoter Second Speed, focused on hard dance, hardcore/hardstyle, techno, and trance. It takes place on the open-air fields of Gateshead International Stadium…

Website

acceleratefestne.co.uk

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Genres

ElectronicTechnoTrance

Date

26 September, 2026

Location

Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead

Size

Small · 1k-5k

Established

2024, Running 2 years

Vibe

Hard techno, high BPM, and a crowd that's there to dance from the first drop , the pace doesn't let up across the outdoor and indoor stages, and the after-party keeps things going long after the main bill wraps.

Tags

arena18+ onlyold school raversone big crowdpacked in tightcome as you arecity-accessiblesensible bedtime

WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT 2025

“Crowd on the dancefloor all day”

“No muddy fields, firm ground”

“Face-to-face DJ booth setup”

“Indoor fireworks, European-style production”

“Dedicated hard techno crowd”

TicketsUpdated: 23 May 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

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