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Joe McElderry brings his 2026 live show to Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre

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The South Shields singer heads to Hartlepool on Friday 25 September, with a 7.30pm show and optional meet-and-greet tickets.

By The Tees · 28 August 2026

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Joe McElderry is heading to Hartlepool this September for a live show at the town’s Town Hall Theatre.

The South Shields singer will perform on Friday 25 September, with the main show starting at 7.30pm. Culture Hartlepool lists the performance at around two hours.

Standard tickets are listed at £32, while a separate meet-and-greet option is available for £85. The meet-and-greet begins at 6.30pm before the main performance.

McElderry has kept a strong North East following since winning The X Factor in 2009, and the Hartlepool date gives local audiences a chance to see his current live show without heading further afield.

Meet-and-greet tickets can also be arranged through the Hartlepool Art Gallery box office. Anyone planning to go should check the live event listing before travelling in case availability changes.

and booking information: Culture Hartlepool.

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