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We are live music, comedy superstars and diverse festivals. We are Orange Pip Market, the mighty Boro and family fun. We are always making sure there's something for everyone.

All Events

Spellbound Exhibition

1st December 2024 - 1st June 2025

Spellbound Exhibition

Dorman Museum

Middlesbrough Circle of Magicians is proud to present Spellbound Magic Exhibition

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STACK Middlesbrough

15th January 2025 - 25th June 2025

STACK Middlesbrough

STACK Middlesbrough, Exchange Square Middlesbrough Teesside TS1 1DE

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Magic Rabbit Trail

22nd February 2025 - 1st June 2025

Magic Rabbit Trail

Dorman Museum

Can you find all the clues on our Magic Rabbit Trail?!

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The Secret Lives of the Bottle of Notes: Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen

14th March 2025 - 5th October 2025

The Secret Lives of the Bottle of Notes: Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen

MIMA

Discover how Bottle of Notes was made way back in 1993, find out more about the artists’ other projects, and get insights into what it means to people now.

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Discover Middlesbrough – Local History Month

1st May 2025 - 31st May 2025

Discover Middlesbrough – Local History Month

Middlesbrough (various venues)

A popular event celebrating Middlesbrough’s rich history and heritage is back for 2025!

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Middlesbrough to the Max

3rd May 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Middlesbrough to the Max

Dorman Museum

Archive + Artifacts Engagement Session

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May Orange Pip Market

3rd May 2025 - 12:00pm - 6:00pm

May Orange Pip Market

Baker Street & Bedford Street

The Orange Pip is back for 2025! VE Street Party Pip!

Julian Clary – A Fistful of Clary

3rd May 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Julian Clary – A Fistful of Clary

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Yee-haw! You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame.

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Steeleye Span

4th May 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Steeleye Span

Middlesbrough Theatre

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A History of Curry in Middlesbrough

10th May 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

A History of Curry in Middlesbrough

Dorman Museum

Historian Talk- part of Teesside's Local History Month

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Dorman Museum Dresser Gallery Tour

15th May 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dorman Museum Dresser Gallery Tour

Dorman Museum

Christopher Dresser Gallery Tour as part of Local History Month

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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

15th May 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Middlesbrough Theatre

40th Anniversary Tour

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Geoff Norcott – Work In Progress

15th May 2025 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Geoff Norcott – Work In Progress

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Presented by Live Nation in association with Sophie Chapman Talent.

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The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra

16th May 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra

Middlesbrough Town Hall

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Hannay Stands Fast

16th May 2025 - 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Hannay Stands Fast

Middlesbrough Theatre

Adapted by David Edgar Directed by Ben Mowbray

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CODA – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

17th May 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

CODA – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

Middlesbrough Theatre

Europe’s most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band

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Danny Baker: Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy!

17th May 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Danny Baker: Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy!

Middlesbrough Town Hall

“Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy! The Unstoppable Talking Panjandrum Is Back In Town!

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Nina Gilligan: Goldfish

18th May 2025 - 17th May 2025

Nina Gilligan: Goldfish

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Rolling Stones must see show 2024 “Phenomenal Performer”.

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Behind the Scenes – Store Tour

20th May 2025 - 11:00am - 2:00pm

Behind the Scenes – Store Tour

Dorman Museum

Come and discover unseen artifacts at the Dorman Museum - Part of Local History Month

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Hello Again – The Neil Diamond Songbook

21st May 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Hello Again – The Neil Diamond Songbook

Middlesbrough Theatre

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Old Town Hall talk and walk sessions

22nd May 2025 - 10:30am - 2:00pm

Old Town Hall talk and walk sessions

MyPlace

A unique opportunity to learn about one of Middlesbrough's most historic buildings, the Old Town Hall.

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Royal Northern Sinfonia: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

22nd May 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Royal Northern Sinfonia: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

Middlesbrough Town Hall

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Much Ado About Falstaff

22nd May 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Much Ado About Falstaff

Middlesbrough Theatre

Presented by Giles Shenton Productions

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Martin Kemp – live DJ set

23rd May 2025 - 7:00pm - 11:30pm

Martin Kemp – live DJ set

The Empire

The Spandau Ballet legend will be taking you back the 80s with this live DJ set.

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The Dinosaur that Pooped a Rock Show!

26th May 2025 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm

The Dinosaur that Pooped a Rock Show!

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Brand New for 2025!

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Woman Like Me – The Little Mix Show

27th May 2025 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Woman Like Me – The Little Mix Show

Middlesbrough Theatre

The best-selling pop concert experience returns to Middlesbrough Theatre for the third year running.

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Solve-Along- ® A Murder She Wrote

30th May 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Solve-Along- ® A Murder She Wrote

Middlesbrough Theatre

The best-selling pop concert experience returns to Middlesbrough Theatre for the third year running.

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Pure Club Classical

31st May 2025 - 5:00pm - 8:15pm

Pure Club Classical

Middlesbrough Town Hall

The Limelight Orchestra brings you its ultimate club music meets classical experience to Middlesbrough Town Hall!

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The South

1st June 2025 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm

The South

Middlesbrough Town Hall

The nine piece band featuring former members of The Beautiful South!

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The Bench by Jeff Brown

4th June 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

The Bench by Jeff Brown

Middlesbrough Town Hall

A touching and humorous tale of two young people, struggling to survive against the odds in their very different lives.

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A Night to Remember: Motown Show

6th June 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

A Night to Remember: Motown Show

Middlesbrough Town Hall

A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960’s Detroit.

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Chapelfest

7th June 2025 - 2:00pm - 11:00pm

Chapelfest

The Chapel, Middlesbrough

Don’t miss this punk rock, hardcore, alt rock, heavy riff & roll extravaganza

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Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone

8th June 2025 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone

Middlesbrough Town Hall

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Little Women

10th June 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Little Women

Middlesbrough Theatre

Presented by Hotbuckle Productions

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Crossing the Tees festival

13th June 2025 - 22nd June 2025

Crossing the Tees festival

Middlesbrough Libraries and Community Hubs

Tees Valley's annual literary event featuring a packed programme of author talks, workshops and lots more!

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Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe

13th June 2025 - 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Presented by Live Nation & United Agents

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Flint Fire and Pretendulum

20th June 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Flint Fire and Pretendulum

Middlesbrough Town Hall

A tribute to Pendulum and The Prodidgy!

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Sonic Arts Week

27th June 2025 - 5th July 2025

Sonic Arts Week

Middlesbrough town centre

Come join the racket as Sonic Arts Week returns to the heart of Middlesbrough between 27 June - 5 July.

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The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight

27th June 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Calling all Coldplay fans… you’ve been waiting for ‘Something Just Like This’!

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5 Mistakes That Changed History

3rd July 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

5 Mistakes That Changed History

Middlesbrough Town Hall

We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history.

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Roy Chubby Brown

4th July 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Roy Chubby Brown

Middlesbrough Town Hall

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Living The Life of Riley

5th July 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Living The Life of Riley

Middlesbrough Theatre

Presented by Entertainment Unlimited

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Bitter Sweet

17th July 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Bitter Sweet

Middlesbrough Theatre

Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo

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Spy Movie: The Play!

18th July 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Spy Movie: The Play!

Middlesbrough Theatre

Norwich Theatre in association with A. Cabbage presents Spy Movie: The Play!

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Desperados

20th July 2025 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Desperados

Middlesbrough Town Hall

The Definitive Eagles Tribute Band

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Science Museum – The Live Stage Show

2nd August 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Science Museum – The Live Stage Show

Middlesbrough Town Hall

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Self-Portraits of Frida

7th August 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Self-Portraits of Frida

Middlesbrough Town Hall

In collaboration with Billingham International Folklore Festival

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Hopak! – A Ukrainian Dance Show

13th August 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Hopak! – A Ukrainian Dance Show

Middlesbrough Town Hall

In collaboration with Billingham International Folklore Festival

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Party in Acklam Park

24th August 2025 - 12:00pm - 9:30pm

Party in Acklam Park

Acklam Park, Green Lane

The popular family friendly festival will return for it's ninth year.

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Domination- With Alice Roberts

25th August 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Domination- With Alice Roberts

Middlesbrough Town Hall

The Fall and Rise of an Empire

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Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show!

30th August 2025 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show!

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Produced by Mark Thompson Productions and directed by Miranda Larson.

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The Lady Boys of Bangkok

4th September 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

The Lady Boys of Bangkok

Middlesbrough Theatre

Comedy! Cabaret! Party! The Boys Are Back In Town…

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Ormesby Hall Food and Drink Festival 2025

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Ormesby Hall Food and Drink Festival 2025

Ormesby Hall

Two-day festival showcasing the best global cuisines and live entertainment.

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T.REXTASY

6th September 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

T.REXTASY

Middlesbrough Theatre

The Greatest Hits Tour

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Stuart Michael – The Psychic Medium

11th September 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Stuart Michael – The Psychic Medium

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Direct from London’s West End – a thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship!

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Beautiful Trauma

12th September 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Beautiful Trauma

Middlesbrough Theatre

The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience

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Jimmy Carr

13th September 2025 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Jimmy Carr

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Jimmy Carr is back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.

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Gary Meikle – Neurospicy

18th September 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Gary Meikle – Neurospicy

Middlesbrough Town Hall

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Rhinestone Cowboy

20th September 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Rhinestone Cowboy

Middlesbrough Theatre

The Glen Campbell Story

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Club 80s

25th September 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Club 80s

Middlesbrough Theatre

The Ultimate 80s Tribute Show

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Swan Lake

26th September 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Swan Lake

Middlesbrough Theatre

PRESENTED BY CROWN BALLET ®

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Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

28th September 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Brand new for 2025!

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Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act!

8th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act!

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Returning from retirement Holmes returns to solve his final case- Held in the Town Hall Crypt as part of the Theatre-Go-Round Drama Season

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Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons

9th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons

Middlesbrough Town Hall

A new tour for 2025 'A Manford All Seasons' hits the road.

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Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit

11th October 2025 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit

Middlesbrough Town Hall

When life gives Rhod lemons… He goes on tour

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Movicals’ – A Movie Musical Extravaganza

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!

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Iain Stirling – Relevant

14th October 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Iain Stirling – Relevant

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Touring the UK and Ireland in 2024-25.

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The Take That Experience

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.

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Lightning Seeds

16th October 2025 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lightning Seeds

Middlesbrough Town Hall

With Special Guests Casino

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Nightfall ’25

28th November 2025 - 30th November 2025

Nightfall ’25

Stewart Park

It's back - save the date for Nightfall '25 between Friday 28 November – Sunday 30 November.

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