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Headland FolkFest spreads three days of music, stories and family activity across Hartlepool

Headland FolkFest runs from 2 to 4 October across several Hartlepool Headland venues, mixing concerts, workshops, literature, dancing and family activity.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 28 August 2026

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Official Rising Stars competition artwork from Headland FolkFest Hartlepool.

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Hartlepool Rising Stars competition offers local performers a route onto the FolkFest main stage

Headland FolkFest’s Rising Stars competition returns on 12 September, with solo, duo and group categories and a main-stage festival slot for the winner.

Hartlepool · 28 Aug 2026