Dynamic Pricing
ARC’s policy is to set ticket prices based on demand, like budget airlines, which means we set a price when the event goes on sale and then sometimes put the price up or down depending on how the show is selling. Usually, the price will increase as we get closer to the event, so it is advantageous to book in advance, although sometimes we will put special offers on and reduce the price. Our website will always show the current ticket price.
ARC’s theatre and dance performances are priced on a Pay What You Decide basis, which means you don’t have to pay until after you have seen a show!
We want to encourage more people to come and see shows at ARC, more often. Pay What You Decide not only allows you to pay what you can afford, rather than a fixed ticket price, but also removes the financial risk of buying a ticket for a show in advance without knowing whether you are going to enjoy it or not.
Tickets are available to book in advance as usual, but there is no obligation for you to pay until after you have seen the show. You can then decide on a price which you think is suitable based on your experience, which means if you haven’t enjoyed it at all, you don’t have to pay anything.
All money collected will help ARC pay the artists who have performed, and we therefore hope you will give generously.
Please ensure you have arrived and collected your tickets 15 minutes before the show starts in order to secure your seats. At the end of the show, you can decide what to pay, either by cash on the door or by card at the Box Office.
We are thrilled to welcome back Stockton Pride to ARC!
Taking place across Stockton town centre on Saturday 26th July from 11am, the event will see three venues come together to celebrate Pride with an array of rainbow fun for all ages.
Presented by arts charity Curious Arts, in partnership with ARC Stockton, Stockton Globe and Wellington Square Shopping Centre, Stockton Pride will once again celebrate the Tees Valley’s LGBTQIA+ community through a variety of free activities.
If you’re looking for a fun and welcoming way to celebrate Pride with the whole family then join us at ARC for The Family Arts Zone supported by Family Action and Foster North East.
Join us on the first floor between 11am and 4pm for a day packed with creativity, connection and colour with plenty of crafts for kids (and grown-ups too) to enjoy.
At the Little Library, our brilliant storyteller will be sharing tales full of love, laughter and Pride. Perfect for ages 3 to 7, these drop-in sessions are running throughout the day.
If you’re after a quieter space, pop into our Quiet Pride workshop from 11am to 1.30pm. It’s a calm, relaxed environment where you can unwind with a gentle craft activity.
From 2pm to 3.30pm, we’re hosting Time to Talk – a safe, welcoming space for trans and non-binary people and their families to come together, share stories, and build community over a cuppa.
All events are relaxed, drop-in sessions – no need to book or plan ahead, just come along whenever it suits you and join in the fun.
Then its time to sashay your way into the early evening for a riot of camp, chaos and charisma. Dragged Up in Stockton is serving Club Kid couture, RuPaul realness, and unapologetic attitude with a fierce lineup of local drag talent.
Expect death drops, lip-sync battles, cheeky games, and performances that’ll leave you gagging for more. Big laughs, bigger lashes, and enough energy to light up the runway – this is your invitation to let loose and live your best life. Bring your best Judys, grab a drink, and prepare to be Dragged Up!
Tickets are Pay What You Decide, click here to book now.
So mark your calendar for Saturday 26th July and get ready to celebrate Stockton Pride in style!
