Central Park Weekend

Central Park Weekend

This year’s Central Park Weekend was a magical mix of entertainment for all ages and tastes.

Thousands of people joined the carnival atmosphere of the opening celebration of the Mayor’s Parade through the city before it arrived at Central Park at midday to kick off a full weekend of live music and performance. There was a packed line-up on the main stage and acoustic tent over the weekend, as well as lots of live art performances.

This year’s main stage headline acts were The Magic Numbers on Saturday, and Orchestra da Camera on Sunday.

Central Park highlights

  • The Festival parade. This year’s walking parade kicked off the Central Park Weekend with a carnival celebration throughout the city centre, starting at Cathedral Square
  • LIVE ART performances took place throughout Central Park all weekend, including The Gaiety Engine – the world’s last Victorian freak show.
  • The Blok Collective’s Arts Zone, where people were encourged to watch artists at work or help create a sculpture.
  • The Magic Numbers, Saturday’s main stage headline act, performed their much-loved hits for the Peterborough crowd.
  • Indie favourites- The Futureheads. Sunderland’s finest took to the main stage on Sunday.
  • The renowned Orchestra da Camera, returned for the festival finale on Sunday
  • Plus: the Adventure Zone, Youth Stage, Speakeasy Poetry and much more, all weekend long.