Nightfall

Location: Stewart Park, Middlesbrough A magical family friendly light art trail of beautiful art works, music, performance, and storytelling.
Wintertide

Location: Hartlepool Headland Illuminating and animating public spaces, engaging, inspiring and sparking curiosity.
Diwali

Location: Centre Square, Middlesbrough Music & Dance, Food & Funfair, Stall Bazaar & Lantern Parade… all topped off with a Bollywood Firework finale!
Hartlepool Folk Festival

A fabulous weekend full of dance, stories, heritage, beautiful views of the North Sea Coast, and one of the best folk music line-ups of the year.
Middlesbrough Art Week

The largest annual contemporary arts festival in the Northeast, transforming the whole town into an exciting creative hub.
Festival of Thrift

The UK’s award-winning national festival of sustainability crammed full of live music, dance, theatre, talks, workshops, food, and hundreds of wonderful stalls.
Last Train Home

Location: Tracks Darlington A live music and comedy festival showcasing regional and national artists, boasting five stages over three venues.
Saltburn Food Festival

Location: Saltburn-by-the-Sea A family-friendly market featuring street food, artisan bakers, cheese makers, local beer, cider and gin, music and street theatre.
Taste of Africa

Location: Centre Square, Middlesborough Celebrating African culture in Teesside, full of family friendly music, entertainment, a mini carnival, food and clothing stalls.
Saltburn Folk Festival

Location: Saltburn-by-the-Sea A town-based festival with song, dance, music, and stories to engage and interest everyone.