Events
Enjoy this year’s Hartlepool Folk Festival with a fantastic lineup of folk music and cultural events!
Visit the website for more information.
Fireworks are BACK with a bang! So wrap up warm in your winter woollies and head over to Seaton Carew as we come together to watch the sky light up.
Please visit the website closer to the event date for more information, including a full schedule of activities
Experience a vibrant 3-day celebration of outdoor arts, live music, community parades, workshops, a makers market and more. This year’s theme, Constellations, celebrates creativity and connection. Events are free, pay what you decide, or ticketed – all are welcome!
Venues Welcome
In this guide, you will find information on everything taking place at the Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre, the Borough Hall, Hartlepool Art Gallery, the Museum of Hartlepool, as well as events around the town.
You can find further information on all of these venues at www.culturehartlepool.com
To purchase tickets at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre, the Box Office is located at Hartlepool Art Gallery, Church Square, TS24 7EQ, and is open Tuesday –Saturday, 10am – 1pm. You can also book over the phone on 01429 890000. Phone line opening times are Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 1pm.
Alternatively, book online at www.creativehartlepool.com
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Hartlepool Art Gallery
Free Entry, open Tuesday to Saturday
Church Square, TS24 7EQ
Vestry café open Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 3pm
Gallery shop open 10am-5pm
For guidance on planning a visit www.culturehartlepool.com/art-gallery/plan-your-visit/
Museum of Hartlepool Free Entry
Jackson’s Dock, Maritime Avenue, TS24 0XZ
Free parking available onsite
For guidance on planning a visit www.culturehartlepool.com/museum-of-hartlepool/ accessibility
Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre
Raby Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AH
For guidance on planning a visit
Get your glad rags on and dance the evening away at Hartlepool Art Gallery. This silent disco is sure to be fun for all the family! Suitable for the whole family. Booking on our Eventbrite page.
Thursday 11th December, 5pm-6pm and 6pm-7pm
Exhibitions
For guidance on planning a visit www.culturehartlepool.com/borough-hall/accessibility/ P
www.culturehartlepool.com/town-hall-theatre/plan-your-visit/
Hartlepool Borough Hall
Middlegate, Hartlepool TS24 0JD
An Exhibition by The Northern Festival of Illustration. The festival will span multiple venues across Hartlepool, including Hartlepool Art Gallery and The Northern School of Art, bringing together communities, creatives, and audiences of all ages.
A showcase of the imagination and skills that have established Hartlepool Art Club’s reputation as one of the leading art societies in the North of England. Free entry
Shows Workshops
Lionel Tertis, born in West Hartlepool, transformed the viola’s legacy. This concert features first prizewinners Sam Rosenthal and Xunyu Zhou from the international viola competitions honouring Tertis.
The award winning Nadines Dance Company after many years is back performing at The Hartlepool town hall in their show “Our Way” A show jam packed with talent. They will entertain you with songs from the musicals through to modern day classics. There will also be a special performance from the amazing NDC College.
One of the best nights out in Hartlepool!
Line up - Cameron Jones | Dean Coughlin | Eddy Brimson | Jacob Nussey
Our Toddler Take Over themed session is aimed at under-fives with their adults. This session allows your little ones to explore a range of activity stations in their own time including games, small world play, crafts, dressing up and more! Booking is required.
Join our children’s art group and learn new skills and techniques. The group is ran by renowned local artist and comic creator Keith Robson, famous for his work on the Beano and the Dandy. Suitable for age 5+ Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session. Speak to the gallery team for more information.
Pop into our sewing group and meet new friends, progress your textile projects and share tips and tricks. Drop in, no booking required. Speak to the gallery team for more information.
Join our successful adult drawing group led by renowned local artist Keith Robson. Learn new techniques and master the skills of drawing. Registration and booking required, speak to the gallery team for more information
Hartlepool Art Club is a meeting place for all art lovers. They offer a wide variety of activities including talks, demonstrations, workshops and exhibitions by practising professional artists and lecturers. There’s always a warm friendly welcome whether you join as a keen beginner, an experienced painter or just have an interest in art.
Come along to the Museum to make your own spooky treasure map! Draw haunted houses, spooky forests and more on your map to guide someone to the treasure! There will also be a spooky museum trail to follow!
Best suited for ages 5 and above Book via Eventbrite
Get your spooky costumes on and dance the evening away at Hartlepool Art Gallery in our Family Halloween Silent Disco. Prizes for the best costumes! Trick or Treat the staff at Hartlepool Art Gallery! Suitable for the whole family. Booking via Eventbrite
Make a scary paper-Mache monster portraits to scare away all the trick or treaters so you can have all the sweets! BWAHAHA! Best suited for age 5 and above. Book via Eventbrite
There’s nothing like homemade cards, decorations and gifts at Christmas! Join us after school at the Gallery to join in and make something festive!
Join us at Hartlepool Art Gallery for our popular festive under-fives activity. Your little ones will become trainee elves for the session taking part in many activities such as small world play, creating puppet shows, dressing up crafts and more! Suitable for 0–5-year-olds
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