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Rock anthems and power ballads take over Middlesbrough Town Hall this September

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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.

By The Tees · 1 September 2026

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Big guitars and even bigger choruses are heading for Middlesbrough Town Hall as Love Hurts: Rock Anthems & Power Ballads returns on Saturday 12 September.

The touring production is now in its third year and is built around the arena-sized rock songs and power ballads that filled radio stations through several decades.

A live band will perform material artists including Queen, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Whitesnake, Phil Collins, Cher, Kiss and Tina Turner.

The Middlesbrough date starts at 7.30pm, with doors and bars opening at 6.30pm. Tickets are listed at £29 including the booking fee, and the official box office was showing availability when checked.

Love Hurts: Rock Anthems & Power Ballads is at Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ, on Saturday 12 September 2026.

: Event information and promotional artwork were checked against Middlesbrough Box Office.

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