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Sensational 60s Experience brings a night of classic pop to Darlington

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The touring Sensational 60s Experience reaches Darlington Hippodrome on Tuesday 8 September with a line-up of acts from the decade.

By The Tees · 1 September 2026

Official Sensational 60s Experience artwork listing performers for the Darlington show Image: Darlington Hippodrome / The Sensational 60s ExperienceImage source

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A touring celebration of 1960s music is heading for Darlington Hippodrome next week.

The Sensational 60s Experience is listed by the venue for Tuesday 8 September. The current Darlington artwork names Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, The Trems featuring former Tremeloes member Jeff Brown, former Manfred Mann lead singer Mike d’Abo, The Fortunes and Vanity Fare.

The show forms part of a busy September programme at the Hippodrome, bringing performers and songs one of British pop’s most recognisable decades back to the stage.

Booking and the latest performance information are available directly from Darlington Hippodrome.

: Darlington Hippodrome. Date, venue and current line-up checked against the venue’s official listing and promotional artwork.

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