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Inside Middlesbrough’s new Pitch! Sports Bar as huge new venue opens its doors
A new sports and social venue has opened beneath the A66 in Middlesbrough, with a 23ft screen, 27 TVs, sports simulators, interactive darts, pool, food and drink.
Little Boro will turn Centre Square into a ten-day creative neighbourhood
A free pop-up village built from repurposed shipping containers will bring artists, workshops and performances into Middlesbrough’s Centre Square during Art Week.
The Auxiliary opens permanent Middlesbrough home for artists and creative communities next week
The Auxiliary Project Space opens on 9 September, creating a 14,000 sq ft permanent creative base with 25 studios, exhibition space, an experimental music venue and community programming.
Rock anthems and power ballads take over Middlesbrough Town Hall this September
Love Hurts returns with a live band and a set built around some of rock's biggest anthems and power ballads at Middlesbrough Town Hall.
Pantaloons race through British history in new Middlesbrough Theatre comedy
The Pantaloons Theatre Company brings its fast-moving, music-filled take on British history to Middlesbrough Theatre on Thursday 10 September.
Gary Meikle brings brand-new stand-up show Yer Maw to Middlesbrough Town Hall
Scottish comedian Gary Meikle heads to Middlesbrough Town Hall on Saturday 5 September with a new 80 to 90-minute stand-up show built around stories, opinions, family life and the strange situations people find themselves in.
Candlelit Adele tribute brings live piano and vocals to Middlesbrough Theatre
Natalie Black brings Hometown Glory, a live candlelit tribute to Adele, to Middlesbrough Theatre on Friday 18 September with piano accompaniment and songs spanning Adele’s catalogue.
Middlesbrough Town Hall’s community choir returns for an autumn of singing together
Middlesbrough Town Hall’s friendly community choir returns on Monday evenings from 7 September, with £5 sessions led by opera singers Emily Smith and Dave Pisaro.
Seven-piece Fleetwood Mac tribute brings live show to Middlesbrough Theatre
Seven Wonders brings its live Fleetwood Mac tribute to Middlesbrough Theatre on 19 September, covering music from the Peter Green years through to the band's later catalogue.
Motown classics get a live-band celebration at Middlesbrough Theatre
Legends of Motown comes to Middlesbrough Theatre on 12 September with a live band and a set built around songs associated with the Motown era.
Wishbone Ash bring more than five decades of rock history to Middlesbrough Town Hall
Wishbone Ash's Time Was Tour reaches Middlesbrough Town Hall on 30 September, continuing a live career built around the band's distinctive twin-lead guitar sound.
Middlesbrough Town Hall clock gets specialist restoration to keep it ticking for generations
The landmark Town Hall clock has temporarily lost its hands while specialists restore the historic mechanism, with work due to be completed in September.
Turner Prize opens at MIMA this September, bringing one of British art’s biggest awards to Middlesbrough
MIMA will host the Turner Prize 2026 exhibition from 26 September until 29 March 2027, with four shortlisted artists shown in Middlesbrough and the winner announced in December.
More than 300 local dancers are heading for the Riverside in Middlesbrough FC’s 150th year
TeesDance is bringing together young people, older adults, schools and community groups for a mass participation performance on the Riverside Stadium pitch this October.
Teesside poet Dominic Nelson-Ashley brings music, memory and Middlesbrough into Poetic Symphony
The Middlesbrough writer returns to ARC Stockton on 9 October with live musicians and poetry about identity, fatherhood, recovery and the place he calls home.
Why Teesside keeps singing together
From Middlesbrough Town Hall to Stockton Globe, community singing is thriving across Teesside. A growing body of research suggests the appeal may be about much more than music.
Tees Valley artist Umar Butt brings a new trilogy about unrest and resilience to Stockton
ARC associate artist Umar Butt will present JOLT!, a three-part theatre work spanning Partition, migration and the recent Middlesbrough riots, at ARC Stockton from 17 to 19 September.
Middlesbrough Art Week returns for ten days of art across the town
Middlesbrough Art Week will return from 24 September to 3 October, bringing another ten days of artist-led work and events to spaces across the town.
Air Cadets to lead Middlesbrough’s Battle of Britain remembrance service
Air Cadet squadrons from across the area will gather at Middlesbrough Cenotaph on 13 September for the town’s annual Battle of Britain parade and service.
Middlesbrough submits UK City of Culture 2029 bid shaped by local voices
More than 2,000 residents helped shape Middlesbrough’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029, a programme linking the town’s industrial story with its present creative life.
Boost Your Business: The Essential Role of Workplace Wellbeing
Businesses small and large all over Teesside are getting in touch with Teesside Mind’s workplace wellbeing team to get support for their employees! In today’s fast-paced work environment, prioritising mental health isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. Teesside Mind offers tailored services to help businesses foster a healthier, more productive workforce. Businesses small and large all […]
My Boro, My Shirt: Celebrating Diversity and Unity in Middlesbrough Through Football
Middlesbrough Football Club’s role as a unifying force for good in the community has been brought to life in a unique and heartfelt project. Titled “My Boro, My Shirt,” the initiative tells the diverse stories of the club’s fans, both from Teesside and beyond, showcasing how supporters have made football a…
Major overhaul gives Acklam Library 21st century IT boost
A major overhaul to update digital facilities at a key Middlesbrough community hub and library has been unveiled this week. Acklam Community Hub and Library’s popular ICT suite has been completely refurbished as part of a £270,000 programme of new investment. The new suite was officially opened at a special…
Middlesbrough FC’s RiverSideBySide Initiative Champions Equality and Inclusion
In a commendable stride towards fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion, Middlesbrough Football Club continues to make waves with its RiverSideBySide campaign. Established in 2017, this initiative stands as a testament to the club’s commitment to creating a more welcoming environment for supporters, staff, and…
Diwali In Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is hosting a wonderful Diwali festival this year! Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is deeply embedded in Hindu culture with its origins tracing back to ancient India, likely beginning as a significant harvest festival. Over time, it has accumulated various legends to explain its inception. One…