Northern Powerhouse Events organisers of Highest Point Festival in Lancaster respond to fears it won't be back
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Set in the beautiful surroundings of Williamson Park in Lancaster, tens of thousands of people from across Lancashire descend on the city for Highest Point ever year.
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Hide AdBut following this year’s successful festival, which boasted acts such as Busted, Sam Ryder, Cat Burns, Gok Wan, Tom Odell and dozens more acts rumours have been spreading the event might not be returning in 2025.
Festival-goers were even treated to the rare sights of the Northern Lights lighting up the skies above the Ashton Memorial.
But after hailing the 2025 festival, which was basked in lovely sunshine, a huge success organisers have dismissed the fears.
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Hide AdHighest Point organiser Rich Dyer, of Northern Powerhouse Events, said: “We’ve had such a great weekend with tens of thousands of people enjoying themselves in the park.
“The weather couldn’t have been better and there really was something for everyone.
“The whole team behind the festival is based here in Lancashire so we’re really pleased that we can showcase local talent and support the area.
“We’re already thinking about next year’s festival and we can’t wait to be able to confirm more details soon.”
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