Stockton's multi-venue music festival The Gathering Sounds will return on Saturday 25 September 2027, following a 2026 edition that organisers say attracted more than 1,000 music fans.
More than 50 artists performed across seven stages on Saturday 26 September this year, with audiences moving between venues in the town centre throughout the day.
One town, seven stages
The 2026 programme included sets at The Georgian Theatre, KU, ARC, The Link, The Social Room and The Green Room, among other spaces. The line-up brought together emerging artists from the North East and further afield, including Tom A. Smith, overpass, Basht., TTSSFU and Shelf Lives.
Local musicians were also prominent, with performers including Marketplace, Charlie Floyd, Swindled, Daisy Brown and George Bailey.
Festival organiser Jimmy Beck said in material supplied to The Tees that was delighted to see people moving between venues and discovering artists they had not previously encountered.
The Gathering Sounds has run since 2018 and is organised by KU Promotions. Its purpose is to give developing musicians a platform while bringing audiences into Stockton's music spaces.
Details of the 2027 line-up and ticket arrangements will be announced by the organisers. For updates, visit the festival's official website.