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✈️How to get to The Temple of Prog Ii
Planning your trip to The Temple of Prog Ii? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Newcastle International Airport (NCL), about 81 km from the venue.
- Allow about 113 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near The Brickyard (The Temple of Prog Ii)
Accommodation near the The Temple of Prog Ii site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️The Temple of Prog Ii 2026 weather
Weather in The Brickyard in February 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 67% of days
| 2025 | Light drizzle | 11° / 6° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Light snow | 7° / 0° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Rain | 11° / 7° | 1 rainy day |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near The Temple of Prog Ii
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around The Temple of Prog Ii. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
The Temple of Prog II 2026: Progressive Rock and Steampunk at The Brickyard
The Temple of Prog II returns on February 21, 2026, to The Brickyard, United Kingdom, for an evening dedicated to progressive rock and steampunk sounds. This intimate event celebrates composers and musicians who push the boundaries of traditional rock, exploring complex structures, theatrical atmospheres, and rich narrative universes. The festival attracts a knowledgeable audience seeking bold artists in a setting conducive to attentive listening.
The 2026 lineup features Solstice, a British symphonic prog folk formation, alongside Doris Brendel, a steampunk artist with a unique visual and sonic universe. The lineup also includes Ebb, an experimental project with electro-industrial textures, and Idiogram. This selection reflects the diversity of contemporary prog, between classical heritage and electronic innovations.
Musically, the festival explores several facets of progressive rock: progressive rock for epic compositions and virtuoso solos, industrial rock and EBM for mechanical rhythms and dark atmospheres, techno and electro for electronic experiments, industrial for abrasive textures. This sonic palette reveals the richness of modern prog, from folk influences to industrial touches.
Join us on February 21, 2026, at The Brickyard for an extraordinary evening. The Temple of Prog II is the meeting place for lovers of ambitious rock and unbridled creativity.
