What’s On
4th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025
Virtual Reality Experience – Spooky Halloween
Dorman Museum
Fearsome fun for all the family!
10th October 2025 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Teesside Traitors
Project Escape, Middlesbrough
Will you be deemed as the most faithful in Teesside? Just remember, anyone could be your enemy!
11th October 2025 - 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Twisterella 2025
Teesside University Students Union
The popular multi-venue music festival showcasing the brightest emerging talent is back.
11th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Daria Kulesh, Tristan Seume and John Drakes
Toft House, Middlesbrough Little Theatre Club
Enjoy a musical performance from three talented acts.
11th October 2025 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit
Middlesbrough Town Hall
When life gives Rhod lemons… He goes on tour
12th October 2025 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Movicals’ – A Movie Musical Extravaganza
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Get ready to be swept off your feet with MOVICALS!
14th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Iain Stirling – Relevant
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Touring the UK and Ireland in 2024-25.
15th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
The Take That Experience
Middlesbrough Theatre
As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised tribute act.
15th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
The Take That Experience
Middlesbrough Theatre
The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.
16th October 2025 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lightning Seeds
Middlesbrough Town Hall
With Special Guests Casino
16th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Dirty Dusting
Middlesbrough Theatre
Gladys, Olive and Elsie are three “vintage style” cleaning ladies who, threatened with redundancy, chance on an ‘unconventional’ way of earning some extra cash.
17th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
The Cathedral Series: The New Eden Consort
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral is thrilled to welcome The New Eden Consort as part of their Cathedral Series.
18th October 2025 - 31st October 2025
Halloween at Newham Grange Farm
Newham Grange Farm
Enjoy a spooktacular day out at Newham Grange Farm this Halloween.
18th October 2025 - 14th October 2025
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s best work
St Mary's Cathedral
Discover the music of Hans Zimmer's Best Works at Saint Mary's RC Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
18th October 2025 - 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Candlelight: A tribute to Coldplay
St Mary's Cathedral
Discover the music of Coldplay at Saint Mary's RC Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
19th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Simon Yates: Pleasure & Pain
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Presented by Speakers from the Edge- ‘Touching the Void’ mountaineer, Simon Yates, is a veteran of over eighty expeditions to high/remote mountains around the globe and shows no signs of slowing down.
22nd October 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jimmy Cricket’s Big Birthday Bash
Middlesbrough Theatre
‘Here’s the Ticket to Come & Celebrate with Cricket His 80th Birthday Bash Show!’
22nd October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic – Sibelius Violin Concerto
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Join the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic for this stunning concert.
23rd October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Jimeoin – Pandemonium
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Presented by Live Nation and MZA in association with And Your Dog. A not-to-be-missed, hilarious evening with one of live comedy’s universally acclaimed true masters
24th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana
Middlesbrough Town Hall
ELVANA – THE WORLD’S FINEST ELVIS FRONTED TRIBUTE TO NIRVANA!- Plus Special Guests
24th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Hello Again – The Neil Diamond Songbook
Middlesbrough Theatre
This spellbinding “Double Diamond” experience stars the incomparable Brooklyn Creed together with The Salvation Band and The Diaz Sisters.
25th October 2025 - 31st October 2025
Tomorrow Street – A FREE playful, creative pop-up space for families in the October half term
Middlesbrough Town Hall’s Fire Station
Tomorrow Street - A FREE playful, creative pop-up space for families in the October half term
25th October 2025 - 10:30am - 3:30pm
Creepy Critters & Reptile Zoo
Get ready for a spine-tingling experience!
25th October 2025 - 10:30am - 3:30pm
Creepy Creatures Craft
Dorman Museum
Unleash your inner monster and create your own frightful friend!
25th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Disco for Grown Ups
Middlesbrough Town Hall
The legendary DISCOS FOR GROWN UPS pop-up 70s, 80s and 90s disco party is returning to Middlesbrough Town Hall on Saturday 25th October 2025!
25th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Gala Charity Night with Jeremy McMurray and the Pocket Jazz Orchestra
St Mary's Cathedral
Jeremy and his talented friends will be joined by some special guests as the night goes on, playing music of all styles, with something for everyone.
26th October 2025 - 31st October 2025
Mad Science Show
Dorman Museum
Potions, Sparks and Spooky Suprises!
28th October 2025 - 10:30am - 2:30pm
Together Fest: Monster Mask Workshop
Dorman Museum
Join us for a unique Halloween workshop with Bluebeany where we'll be making one-of-a-kind monster masks.
29th October 2025 - 10:30am - 3:00pm
Monster Circus
Dorman Museum
Roll up, Roll up, for the Monster Circus!
29th October 2025 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pirates Of Buccaneer Bay
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Presented by Tom Rolfe Productions. All aboard for a swashbuckling adventure like no other!
30th October 2025 - 12:30am - 3:30pm
Sea Monsters & Spooky Crafts
Dorman Museum
Frightful Rockpool Fun!
30th October 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Spooky Book Club
Dorman Museum
Grab your broomsticks, because our Spooky Book Club is conjuring up some fun!
30th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Bernie Slaven – This Is Your Life!
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Join Bernie for a special night as we celebrate his incredible journey on Teesside alongside some very special guests!
31st October 2025 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
The Monster Magic Hour
Dorman Museum
Prepare for a spook-tacular spectacle this Halloween
31st October 2025 - 10:30pm - 3:00pm
Tales from the Monster Den
Dorman Museum
Spooky Stories, Silly Monsters, Big Fun!
1st November 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Skindred 2025 Tour
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Presented by Eastside Events Skindred, plus special guests
7th November 2025 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Urzila Carlson: ‘You Don’t Say’
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson brings her trademark cheeky wit back to UK stages in 2025 with the ”You Don’t Say” Tour.
8th November 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® – Hamlet
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare ® ️are excited to once again drunkenly stomp all over the greatest dramatic work ever committed to page in the English language
8th November 2025 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
The Cathedral Series: Come and Sing Fauré Requiem
St Mary's Cathedral
On the eve of Remembrance Sunday, come and sing Fauré’s beautiful Requiem in the inspiring surroundings of St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough.
11th November 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Brett Tippie
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Join multi-talented professional extreme sports athlete Brett Tippie, at the Town Hall!
15th November 2025 - 10:30am - 5:30pm
The Young’uns Big Boro Bash
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Full Day Concert featuring these local folk legends!
15th November 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
An Evening of Praise with Jo Boyce and Friends
St Mary's Cathedral
Jo Boyce is a singer, songwriter, musician and co-founder of CJM MUSIC, a UK-based Catholic music ministry.
17th November 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
The Nutcracker
Middlesbrough Theatre
This beloved seasonal classic from Crown Ballet, is the perfect introduction to the magic of classical ballet for audiences of all ages.
19th November 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Royal Northern Sinfonia – Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Join Royal Northern Sinfonia for Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto!
21st November 2025 - 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Fatboy Slim Acid Ballroom
Middlesbrough Town Hall
One of the UK’s most iconic DJs Fatboy Slim celebrates 40 years in the industry with a new tour Acid Ballroom.
21st November 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Thank ABBA For The Music
Middlesbrough Theatre
Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves.
21st November 2025 - 7th November 2025
The Cathedral Sessions: Fleetwood Bac
St Mary's Cathedral
Fleetwood Bac are the world’s first and the UK’s most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute.
23rd November 2025 - 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Christmas light switch-on
Centre Square
The true start of the festive season in Middlesbrough as the Christmas lights are switched on
23rd November 2025 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Christmas parade
Centre Square
The Christmas parade which sees Santa, reindeers and local schoolchildren head through Middlesbrough town centre returns for 2025
28th November 2025 - 30th November 2025
Nightfall ’25
Stewart Park
Stellar Creates presents Nightfall 2025: Larger in Light.
28th November 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fisherman’s Friends
Middlesbrough Town Hall
In celebration of performing together for over 30 years on stages across the world, Fisherman’s Friends are proud to announce their new UK tour dates for 2025 and 2026.
28th November 2025 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Count Arthur Strong Is Charles Dickens In A Christmas Carol
Middlesbrough Theatre
Count Arthur Strong extends his fond farewell to you, for a ‘once in a lifetime’ limited run as he takes on one of the literary greats, the famous Charles Dickens
29th November 2025 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
O Holy Night with Newcastle University Chamber Choir
St Mary's Cathedral
For their concert, ‘O Holy Night’, the Newcastle University Chamber Choir will present a beautiful selection of Advent and Christmas music.
29th November 2025 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Henning Wehn – Acid Wehn
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change in a hilarious new tour.
2nd December 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Schools Big Gig: Rockin’ Christmas
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Start the festive period in style with a big singalong.
2nd December 2025 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Big Gig: Rockin’ Christmas
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Sing along to your favourite festive tunes with live music and games from the Apollo Arts band!
2nd December 2025 - 3rd December 2025
Christmas Wreath Making
Toft House, Middlesbrough Little Theatre Club
Make your own wreath at St Mary's Cathedral!
2nd December 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Big Gig: Rockin’ Christmas
Middlesbrough Town Hall
If you’re looking for family gigs at Christmas, look no further than Musinc’s Family Big Gig.
4th December 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Christmas by Candlelight
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Join a spectacular cast of West End singers and incredible live band, as they perform your favourite Christmas Hits, as you have never heard them before!
5th December 2025 - 31st December 2025
Goldilocks And The Three Bears – Christmas Pantomime
Middlesbrough Theatre
Join Dame Gertie Gemmell, Goldilocks, Joey the Clown and their three furry friends as they battle to save the circus from the clutches of the Wicked Ringmaster.
5th December 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Bublé by Candlelight
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Experience a festive evening with Michael Bublé’s Christmas and greatest hits surrounded by beautiful candlelight!
7th December 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Amanda Owen: The Yorkshire Shepherdess
Middlesbrough Town Hall
In this brand-new show, Amanda Owen shares heart-warming stories, and humorous anecdotes about the everyday realities of farming family life.
8th December 2025 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Winter Concert with MTH Community Choir and North East Opera
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Join MTH Community Choir and North East Opera for a festive evening of music.
11th December 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Swing into Christmas
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Swing Into Christmas with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra!
12th December 2025 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Amelia Coburn live in concert
St Mary's Cathedral
An evening of breath-taking music from the talented Amelia Coburn.
13th December 2025 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Christmas at the Cathedral with Cantabile
St Mary's Cathedral
This beautiful local choir will get you in the Christmas spirit!
16th December 2025 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Santa’s Jingle Jamboree
St Mary's Cathedral
Get ready for a jolly good time at Santa’s Jingle Jamboree!
20th December 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
A Night Of: Elvis, Beatles & Elton!
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Tonight we are delighted to introduce you to his stunning new 8-piece band ‘The Elvis Project’ for what promises to be a VERY special night for all Teesside Elvis fans.
23rd December 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
The Southmartins: Christmas Caravan of Love
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Sing your heart out to the tunes of The Beautiful South and The Housemartins in this legendary festive concert.