Performances and Events

We provide adults, families and young people with opportunities to perform across the year. We do this either by putting on our own sharing performances or linking in with other local Middlesbrough and Tees Valley based events.

Performance opportunities are a great way of building confidence and self-efficacy. They also help in developing transferable skills such as preparation, time management, hard work and collaboration.

What’s coming up?

All performances and events take place at Middlesbrough Town Hall unless stated otherwise.

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Classical Cafe: Aurora Strings

Sunday 13th October 2024, 3pm, Middlesbrough Town Hall, £5, free for under 16s

We welcome back are the North East’s leading string quartet for a selection of classical and popular favourites.

Schoolchildren watching a string quartet playing a concert on a stage

Set Pieces Concert for Secondaries

Monday 14th October 2024, 1.30pm, Middlesbrough Town Hall, £3 per student

A live performance of classical works by Bach, Poulenc, Haydn, Debussy and more by our orchestra of local musicians.

Classical Cafe for Primaries: Jeremy Harbottle and Sarah Paterson

Monday 5th November 2024, 1.30pm, Middlesbrough Town Hall, Free

Musicians Sarah Paterson and Jeremy Harbottle will perform a soothing duet on harp and cello, allowing students find their inner calm with breathwork and meditation.

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Careers Panel for Secondaries

Monday 18th November 2024, 1pm, Middlesbrough Town Hall, FREE

Local music professionals guest as our panellists to highlight the wide variety of professions in music.

Classical Cafe: Cobweb Orchestra

Sunday 1st December 2024, 3pm, Middlesbrough Town Hall, £5, under 16s free

Join Cobweb Orchestra in Concert for an afternoon of classical favourites plus selections from musicals, operas, as well as some festive carols and tunes!

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Winter Concert with MTH Community Choir and North East Opera

Monday 2nd December 2024, 7.30pm, Middlesbrough Town Hall, Adults £4.50, Children £2.50

Join MTH Community Choir and North East Opera for a festive evening of fun and vibrant music.

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Schools Big Gig: Rockin’ Christmas

Tuesday 3rd December 2024, 1.30pm, Middlesbrough Town Hall, FREE

Join us for a festive fun-filled Schools Big Gig, delivered by the creative education specialist, Apollo Arts!

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Family Big Gig: Rockin’ Christmas

Tuesday 3rd December 2024, 6pm, Middlesbrough Town Hall, £5.50, free for under 5s

Sing along to your favourite festive tunes with live music and games from the Apollo Arts band!

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Amplify

Tuesday 10th December 2024, 6pm, Middlesbrough Town Hall, Free

Amplify is a free performance opportunity for young people aged 12-18 in a friendly and supportive event space.

Behind the scenes

For young people, we hold an annual Young People’s Gathering each year which is a day for everyone involved in Musinc and partner projects to come together and share performances as well as take part in a carousel of music workshops. Watch the video on the left for a behind-the-scenes look at how it all happens!

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