What’s ON
AUGUST
DARLO DRUM FESTIVAL
Let there be drum!
You can’t beat a bit of percussion to stir the
soul.
Darlington’s first ever drum festival features
live performances, workshops and drum
circles, with audience members encouraged
to get involved. Drumtastic!
When: Friday August 16
Where: Darlington Town Centre
Price: Free
Book: Not needed
HARDWICK LIVE FESTIVAL
The North-East’s biggest live music festival
goes straight to the top of this summer’s
must-attend events list with yet another
powerhouse line-up. From headline acts,
Manic Street Preachers and James, to The
Zutons and Lisa Stansfield, Hardwick Live
2019 has got all tastes and genres covered.
There’s a deep supporting cast including The
Charlatans’ lead singer Tim Burgess and DJ
icons such as Jeremy Healy and Brandon
Block will be rocking The Courtyard.
When: Saturday & Sunday, August 17 & 18
Where: Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield
Price: Saturday or Sunday adult day ticket
£55 (17 years and over), weekend ticket £99
Book: Online at hardwicklive.ticketline.co.uk
ORANGE PIP MARKET
Foodies should add this date to their diaries
as Middlesbrough’s independent district
hosts the next edition of its widely popular
artisan food and beverage market. Arts,
performance and creative cuisine such as
Red Army parmo scotch eggs make for an
indulgent treat on the last Saturday of each
month.
When: Saturday August 31, 12pm-7pm
Where: Baker Street and Bedford Street,
Middlesbrough
Price: Free
Book: Not needed
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
PAUL SMITH & FRIENDS
Curated by Teesside’s own Maximo Park
frontman Paul Smith, this one-off concert
celebrates the art of the duet and features
some of the North East music scene’s leading
lights. Acclaimed artists Rachel Unthank,
Kathryn Williams and Mara Carlyle will
be among the guest singers performing
everything from folk to chart-topping hits.
When: Saturday September 7, 8pm
Where: Middlesbrough Town Hall
Price: £19 + booking fee
Book: Online at middlesbroughtownhall.
co.uk
Paul Smith & Friends
Orange Pip Market
JULY
SALTBURN HILL CLIMB
Motor mania! A collection of vintage
vehicles take over the Victorian seaside town.
Throughout the day, cars and motorcycles
will be on display while a selection of
vehicles tackle the steep hill towards Skelton.
When: Sunday September 8, 10am-4pm
Where: Cat Nab Car Park, Saltburn, TS12
1NY
Price: Free
Book: Not needed
FESTIVAL OF THRIFT
The award-winning National Festival of
Thrift - the go-to event for anyone passionate
about good living in sustainable ways - is
back for 2019. Billed as “a joyful weekend
packed with sustainable arts, crafts, music,
fashion and upcycling inspiration”, the
hugely popular festival offers a weekend
of free eco-friendly fun in the wonderful
woodland surroundings of Kirkleatham.
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 14 &
15, 10am-5pm
Where: Kirkleatham, Redcar
Price: Free entry, £5 parking per car
Book: Not needed
AN EVENING WITH BRYAN ROBSON
He led Middlesbrough to three cup finals
and two promotions during his unforgettable
seven-year stint as Boro boss, and he’s
returning to Teesside for an evening of
football fun, nostalgia and entertainment.
Robbo will be back in his old stomping
ground of Yarm for what is sure to be a
special evening, with proceedings hosted by
fans' favourite former Boro midfielder Craig
Hignett.
When: Friday September 20, 8pm
Where: Princess Alexandra Auditorium
Price: £20, limited VIP tickets £45
Book: Online at paaonline.org
16TH ANNUAL NORTH EAST OYSTER
FESTIVAL
Advertised as one of the North-East’s
corporate events of the year and akin to
Royal Ascot without the horses, there’ll be a
whole lot of shuckin’ and jivin’ at this one.
Ladies will dress to impress and gents will
be suited and booted as they tuck into
sumptuous treats including a champagne
reception and three-course fruits de mer
menu, plus there’ll be oyster stalls and