It’s back for 2026 – Middlesbrough’s award-winning music event, Twisterella Festival!

The first wave of artists have been announced, where emerging acts will perform at venues across our town on 3 October.
Twisterella first launched in 2014 and has showcased Middlesbrough as a destination for cutting edge live music.
Cover image credit: Lauren Close
A singer performing to a crowd at Twisterella.
A singer on stage at Twisterella Festival

More information about this event can be found at the Middlesbrough Box office website.

Date:
Friday 9 October 2026