Riverside Live 2016 has been organised for 28th August 2016 and is a bank holiday celebration of great music in Chester-le-Street. As the name suggests it is taking place in Riverside Park in Chester-le-Street and includes a line-up of many recognisable names.

The line-up for Riverside Live 2016 includes: Lee “Scratch” Perry, The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club, The Undertones, The Ordinary Boys, The Ska Vengers, Beth Macari, and DJ Seamus and his 100% Overproof crew.