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Stockton Calling is a inter-town festival pulsating through the heart of various venues within Stockton Town Centre in northeast England. A pilgrimage for the sonically curious, a gathering of kindred spirits united by the love of live music.

Brought to you by ARC, KU Promotions, and Tees Music Alliance, we are music lovers dedicated to bringing you the best live experiences possible. Since 2010, we’ve been selling out year after year, creating unforgettable moments and fostering the next generation of musical talent.

We’ve hosted sets from Circa Waves, Self Esteem, Reytons, Sam Fender, and Blossoms in recent years. Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or a curious first-timer, Stockton Calling offers something for everyone. Come and be part of an annual tradition that’s been shaping the North East music scene for well over a decade.

a promotional poster for "Stockton Calling," a multi-venue music festival taking place on Saturday, 19 April 2025. The poster features a vibrant green background with decorative graphic elements. The headline artists appear in larger text: Maximo Park, Big Special, Finn Forster, The Paddingtons, Picture Parlour, Melanie Bakes, Little Esau, Rolla, and EV. Below these headliners is an extensive list of supporting acts displayed in alternating white and green text, including: Adult DVD, Alien Chicks, Alright (Okay), Anna Stevo, Arkayla, Avalanche Party, Baby Said, Bitchfinder General, Blackout the Arcade, Brielle, Bromheads Jacket, Caitlin Morrow, Camel Island, Casino, Chat Captain, Cherry Seraph, Currls, Dead White Things, Dinky Bossetti, Dressed Like Wolves, Eyeconic, Frankie Dobson, Frazer Lambert, Freddie Halkon, Gans, George Bailey, Harriet Rose, Honey Motel, Hungry, Home Counties, Imogen and the Knife, Isabel Maria, Liz Corney, Look Terrified, Loren Heat, Lottie Willis, M60, Marina Josephina, Marseille, Marketplace, Mr Bigfoot, Nature Kids, Nice Guy, North Riding, Patrick Gosling, Parissa Zarifi, Rare Breed, Sister Madds, Strawberry Fires, Sunbeam, Swannek, The Avelons, The Cheap Thrills, The Joshua Hotel, The North, The Ransoms, The Spitfires, The Velvet Habits, The Wednesday Flowers, Waldo's Gift, Weathership, Wull, and Zela. The poster indicates the festival will take place "across 9 stages" and includes a "Tickets Available Now" notice with the website www.stocktoncalling.co.uk. There's also a QR code for ticket purchases.

a schedule for the "Stockton Calling" music festival. It's a timetable displaying performances across multiple venues in Stockton, with acts scheduled throughout the day from approximately 1pm to 11:30pm. The venues listed across the top include: ARC (Stockton Arts Centre) KU (Execution) Georgian Theatre ARC 2 The Social Room Fallow Café NE Volume (Music Bar & Venue) The Vault The schedule is arranged as a grid with time slots running down the left side and venues across the top. Each artist/band performance is shown in a colored box with their name and performance time. Some notable acts include: Maximo Park (9pm at ARC) The Paddingtons (10:30pm at The Social Room) Lizzie Esau (10:30pm at NE Volume) Frazer Lambert (9:30-10pm at NE Volume) The Velvet Hands (8-8:30pm at The Vault) At the bottom of the poster, there's a note stating: "TICKETS ARE SOLD FOR THE DAY, NOT INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS. LINEUPS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE."

  • Stockton Calling - Access Information

    A free companion ticket is available for Stockton Calling to anyone accompanying a disabled person to the festival, where it is an access requirement. To process these tickets go-to the Stockton Calling 2024 ticket on your DICE app, then click ‘need help’ and put in your message to DICE with your requirements and they will sort for you.

    For any further access queries or more information about companion tickets please contact ARC’s Box Office on 01642 525199 or email [email protected].

    ARC & ARC 2
    ARC’s building is fully wheelchair accessible. There is level flooring throughout the building. A lift is available. There are accessible toilets on every floor. ARC 1 is located on the first floor of the building, and access to ARC 2 is located on the ground floor.

    For more information you can contact the venue direct at [email protected]

    The Georgian Theatre
    The building is wheelchair accessible with level flooring throughout the building and level access from the entrance. Accessible toilets are available. Seating can be provided on request.

    For more information you can contact the venue direct at [email protected]

    The Green Room
    The building is wheelchair accessible with level access from the entrance. Accessible toilets are available. Seating can be provided on request.

    For more information you can contact the venue direct at [email protected]

    KU
    One step to access venue. Wheelchair ramp available if required. Level flooring throughout once inside. Accessible toilets available.

    For more information you can contact the venue direct at [email protected]

    The Social Room
    Upper floor only, accessible by stairs. No ramp or lifts available.

    For more information you can contact the venue direct at [email protected]The Link

    Level flooring throughout building. Wheelchair accessible toilet.

    For more information you can contact the venue direct at [email protected]

    NE Volume Music Bar
    Ground floor building with wheelchair access. Level flooring. Ramp if required.

    For more information you can contact the venue direct at https://www.facebook.com/nevolumemusicbar

    The Storytellers
    Wheelchair Access through back door. Wheelchair accessible toilet.

    For more information you can contact the venue direct at https://www.facebook.com/thestorytellersstockton

  • Companion Ticket Scheme

    A free ticket is available to a companion accompanying a disabled person to an event, where it is an access requirement. To book a companion ticket or accessible seating as part of your order please contact the Box Office team on 01642 525199 or email [email protected]

    You can tell us about any other access requirements you have at the time of booking.

The band The Christians performing on a stage to a packed crowd.
Music

The Christians

Fri 6 Jun | 8pm

The Undertones, a group of five older white men, are sitting on some stone steps. They are all smiling and laughing.
Music

The Undertones

Sat 9 Aug | 8pm

Buster Bloodvessel on stage in his typical pose with his tongue out. Another musician alongside him is blurred in the background.
Music

Bad Manners

Sat 1 Nov | 8pm

two people standing side by side against a wall in a black and white photograph. On the left is a person wearing a patterned dress with mixed prints that appears to have a flowing, tiered design. On the right is a person in a light-coloured button-up shirt and dark trousers with a belt. There's interesting lighting in the scene, with what looks like dappled light or shadows falling on the wall to the right side of the frame. The photograph has a vintage or artistic quality due to the monochrome treatment and the composition.
Music

Cattle & Cane

Sat 13 Dec 2025