Forever Springsteen Fat Medicine
A performance celebrating the music of Bruce Springsteen at ARC Stockton.
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What's On in Stockton-on-Tees – Events This Week & Things To Do
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The quiet just after dusk at Portrack Marsh, stillness over wetland under a sky of stars. Moments like this make Stockton-on-Tees feel alive.
But between Quayside’s buzz, Thornaby’s ironworks hum, and Yarm’s Georgian streets, it’s easy to miss what’s happening right now.
We pick out just a few meaningful moments each week, events at the 1766 Georgina Theatre, new walking routes along The Infinity Bridge, or traces of George Stephenson’s original railway in earthwork remnants near Portrack Marsh. No clutter. Just what you need to know.
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Events in Stockton-on-tees This Weekend
Forever Springsteen Plus Special Guests Fat Medicine
A tribute show celebrating Bruce Springsteen with special guests Fat Medicine performs at ARC Stockton Arts Centre.
Joe Kent-walters is Frankie Monroe: Dead!!! (Good Fun Time)
Comedian Joe Kent-Walters performs his stand-up show 'Frankie Monroe: DEAD!!! (Good Fun Time)' at ARC Stockton Arts Centre.
Events in Stockton-on-tees This Week
Forever Springsteen Fat Medicine
A performance celebrating the music of Bruce Springsteen at ARC Stockton.
Forever Springsteen Plus Special Guests Fat Medicine
A tribute show celebrating Bruce Springsteen with special guests Fat Medicine performs at ARC Stockton Arts Centre.
Joe Kent-walters is Frankie Monroe: Dead!!! (Good Fun Time)
Comedian Joe Kent-Walters performs his stand-up show 'Frankie Monroe: DEAD!!! (Good Fun Time)' at ARC Stockton Arts Centre.
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Upcoming Events by Category
Culture & Arts
The People's Emergency Briefing + Discussion
A briefing and discussion event held at ARC Stockton Arts Centre.
Rough Cut Revolutions: Curious Arts Presents - Call Out
A performance event titled 'Call Out' by Curious Arts at ARC Stockton Arts Centre.
Terry Deary: Actually i'm a Corpse Book Launch
Book launch event for Terry Deary's 'Actually I'm A Corpse' at ARC Stockton Arts Centre.
Queen of The Night - a Tribute to Whitney Houston
A tribute show celebrating Whitney Houston's legacy performs at Billingham Forum Theatre.
Fitness & Outdoors
Consett Afc vs Stockton Town fc
Pre-season football match between Consett AFC and Stockton Town FC at Stockton Town Football Club.
Nightlife & Music
Jeremy Mcmurray And The Pocket Jazz Orchestra
Jeremy McMurray and the Pocket Jazz Orchestra perform a live jazz concert at ARC Stockton Arts Centre.
Miss Americana - a Tribute to Taylor Swift
A tribute show celebrating Taylor Swift's music performs at the Stockton Globe.
World Cup Fanzone: England v Ghana 23rd June 2026
A live World Cup fanzone event screens the England vs Ghana match at The Rainton Arena.
Amy Macdonald
Singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald performs a live concert at the Stockton Globe.
Stockton-on-tees Places And Events Guides
Things to do in Stockton-on-tees
Events across Stockton-on-Tees include performances at historic venues such as the Georgina Theatre (1766), located within the Cultural Quarter near High Street. The Stockton Flyer Sculpture, unveiled in 2016 on Castlegate Centre’s site, activates daily at 1pm with a whistle and simulated smoke to mark railway heritage. Annual events include the Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF) held over late summer, featuring performances across Quayside and Chandlers Wharf. The Spring Indie Music Festival celebrates local talent each spring.
Family & Kids take place in green spaces like Riversides Park, formerly a graveyard for Holy Trinity Church, or Mandale Marshes where the Stockton Race Course operates. Food & Drink occur at The Shambles market area near Town Hall and on High Street. Fitness sessions use routes along the River Tees, including walks across Victoria Bridge (1887) or The Infinity Bridge, opened in 2009 as a double-bow footbridge forming an infinity symbol at night.
Nightlife & Music takes place at venues like The Globe Theatre and Quayside’s mixed-use areas. Events include weekly performances such as Stockton Sings Social, held at the ARC – Stockton Arts Centre or Preston Park Museum & Grounds, where heritage exhibits include Victorian-era street replicas. Recurring events tied to local history, such as winter light displays in December or railway anniversaries on May 23rd, continue through seasonal programming across Hartburn and Eaglescliffe.
Common Stockton-on-tees Questions
What kinds of events happen in Stockton-on-Tees during the week?
Weekly events include food and drink gatherings, cultural exhibitions, family workshops, shopping markets, fitness sessions, and arts activities. Performances take place at venues like the Georgina Theatre (1766) within the Cultural Quarter. Pop-ups occur at The Shambles market near Town Hall and in Quayside’s riverside area. Listings are updated each Monday to reflect current programming.
Where do most events take place in Stockton-on-Tees?
Most events happen in central areas including Quayside, Castlegate Centre, The Arc Stockton, and High Street, locations near the Cultural Quarter. These sites host a mix of commercial, cultural, and leisure uses. Landmarks such as Town Hall (1735), Victoria Bridge, and Preston Park Museum Grounds are frequent venues for public programming. Shopping centres like Wellington Square and Chandlers Wharf provide space for markets and festivals. Quayside also serves as an accessible location near riverside parks such as Riversid Park.
Are there family-friendly things to do in Stockton-on-Tees?
Yes, families can visit venues such as Riversid Park, formerly a graveyard of Holy Trinity Church, which offers green space with historical significance. Preston Park Museum Grounds have Victorian-era exhibits and gardens suitable for children. Seasonal events include markets at The Shambles or Quayside during festivals like the Stockton International Riverside Festival.
What nightlife and music events happen in Stockton-on-Tees?
Nightlife centres on live music and performance spaces such as The Globe Theatre, Quayside, Castlegate Centre, and other mixed-use areas within the Cultural Quarter. Weekly concerts feature local bands at theatres and pubs. Seasonal festivals like the Spring Indie Music Festival or Stockton International Riverside Festival take place along the River Tees.
How can I find events happening this week or this weekend in Stockton-on-Tees?
To see what’s on, browse curated listings filtered by ‘this week’ or ‘this weekend.’ These guides sort events under Family & Kids, Food & Drink, Nightlife & Music, Fitness & Outdoors, Shopping & Markets, and Culture & Arts. Events are mapped to venues across Quayside, Castlegate Centre, The Arc Stockton, Riversid Park, Yarm, Thornaby-on-Tees, Ingleby Barwick, or other areas within the borough for accessible access from town centres or residential districts.