Events in Stockton-on-tees From 13th April – 19th April 2026

You can find culture, comedy and live performance across Stockton-on-Tees this week. At ARC - Stockton Arts Centre, events continue with storytelling, poetry and stagecraft, presented by local artists who have worked in community arts networks since the early 2010s. These evenings usually happen on weekday evenings during term time, drawing people from nearby areas like Norton-on-the-Hill and Thornaby. Spoken word gatherings often include poets discussing civic topics such as housing policy or industrial heritage along the River Tees.

Elsewhere, light-hearted magic shows are held monthly at a repurposed retail space near Riverside Road, chosen for accessibility by car while also supporting pedestrian routes via the Teesquay Millennium Footbridge. These performances last no more than 90 minutes and include brief audience participation segments using props stored in lockers under supervision.

There are quiet moments too: one evening features an acoustic set at a converted church hall, previously used for youth employment training during the late 2010s. All events remain within walking distance of major road links like A19 and A66, with on-street parking available nearby unless marked as restricted.

Check the listings below for times and venues.