Protest singer, broadcaster and storyteller Tom Robinson heads to ARC in Stockton on Friday 7th August with guitarist Adam Phillips for ‘Then & Now’ – an evening of stories spann…
Dance: Let’s Love at ARC, Stockton
What does love look like in 2026? For the creators of ‘Let’s Love’, it can be found in shared stories, family traditions, unexpected connections and the communities that bring people…
Photography: SIRF’s Up 2026: 20 Years Photographing the Festival at ARC, Stockton
Stockton-on-Tees photographer and visual storyteller Adam Parkin is marking more than 20 years of documenting the Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF) with a major new exhibition at ARC. E…
Stage Review: Mother? at ARC, Stockton – 18/06/2026
A stage picture of childhood innocence greets the audience at ARC: a colourful ball pit, cuddly toys and an abundance of children’s playthings. That idyllic image is quickly shattered by writer …
Gig Review: George Bailey at ARC, Stockton – 14/05/2026
The ARC in Stockton was already buzzing with anticipation before George Bailey and his band had even set foot on stage – and they certainly didn’t disappoint. The set opened beautifully, w…
Stage: The Table at ARC Stockton
‘The Table’ arrives at ARC this month, offering a powerful and timely exploration of migration, identity and belonging. Built from real interviews with first-generation economic migrants, refugees and…
Stage: Mother? at ARC, Stockton
ARC will host the premiere of ‘Mother?’ this month, a bold and thought-provoking new production from award-winning actress, theatre-maker and qualified teacher Rachel Stockdale. Some say motherhood is…
Photography: Our Freedom: Then and Now at ARC, Stockton
Future Arts Centres presents Our Freedom: Then and Now, a powerful photography exhibition at ARC in Stockton, exploring themes of freedom, identity, and belonging through community perspectives. Bring…
News: George Bailey at ARC Stockton
One of the North East’s most energetic emerging artists, George Bailey, takes centre stage at ARC Stockton on Thursday 14th May as the headline act for the venue’s Soundcheck initiative. Based on his …
News: Steve Cradock at ARC Stockton
On Wednesday 29th April, Steve Cradock – the soulful guitarist behind Ocean Colour Scene and long-time collaborator with Paul Weller – arrives at ARC Stockton with ‘Travellers Tunes&…