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Exhibitions, pop-up art and collaborations from some of the country's leading artists.

Arts and museums

Spellbound Exhibition

1st December 2024 - 1st June 2025

Spellbound Exhibition

Dorman Museum

Middlesbrough Circle of Magicians is proud to present Spellbound Magic Exhibition

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Magic Rabbit Trail

22nd February 2025 - 1st June 2025

Magic Rabbit Trail

Dorman Museum

Can you find all the clues on our Magic Rabbit Trail?!

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The Secret Lives of the Bottle of Notes: Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen

14th March 2025 - 5th October 2025

The Secret Lives of the Bottle of Notes: Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen

MIMA

Discover how Bottle of Notes was made way back in 1993, find out more about the artists’ other projects, and get insights into what it means to people now.

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Egg Scramble Trail

12th April 2025 - 27th April 2025

Egg Scramble Trail

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

Crack the Case this Easter!

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VR Jungle Ride Adventure

12th April 2025 - 27th April 2025

VR Jungle Ride Adventure

The Dorman Museum

This family treat is back for Easter!

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Spellbound Family Magic Shows

16th April 2025 - 24th April 2025

Spellbound Family Magic Shows

The Dorman Museum

Prepare to be amazed this Easter!

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Big Science Easter Workshop

26th April 2025 - 10:30am - 12:00pm

Big Science Easter Workshop

The Dorman Museum

Big Science is back with the Floating and Sinking Workshop!

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Middlesbrough to the Max

3rd May 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Middlesbrough to the Max

Dorman Museum

Archive + Artifacts Engagement Session

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A History of Curry in Middlesbrough

10th May 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

A History of Curry in Middlesbrough

Dorman Museum

Historian Talk- part of Teesside's Local History Month

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Dorman Museum Dresser Gallery Tour

15th May 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dorman Museum Dresser Gallery Tour

Dorman Museum

Christopher Dresser Gallery Tour as part of Local History Month

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Crossing the Tees festival

13th June 2025 - 22nd June 2025

Crossing the Tees festival

Middlesbrough Libraries and Community Hubs

Tees Valley's annual literary event featuring a packed programme of author talks, workshops and lots more!

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Sonic Arts Week

27th June 2025 - 5th July 2025

Sonic Arts Week

Middlesbrough town centre

Come join the racket as Sonic Arts Week returns to the heart of Middlesbrough between 27 June - 5 July.

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Self-Portraits of Frida

7th August 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Self-Portraits of Frida

Middlesbrough Town Hall

In collaboration with Billingham International Folklore Festival

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Hopak! – A Ukrainian Dance Show

13th August 2025 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Hopak! – A Ukrainian Dance Show

Middlesbrough Town Hall

In collaboration with Billingham International Folklore Festival

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Ormesby Hall Food and Drink Festival 2025

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Ormesby Hall Food and Drink Festival 2025

Ormesby Hall

Two-day festival showcasing the best global cuisines and live entertainment.

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Nightfall ’25

28th November 2025 - 30th November 2025

Nightfall ’25

Stewart Park

It's back - save the date for Nightfall '25 between Friday 28 November – Sunday 30 November.

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