ARC Stockton Arts Centre

26/06/2026

Join us for free craft activities on Saturdays 😄🦖🦕

26/06/2026

🔊 Gig Announcement
Soundcheck: Dossers plus support ⚡

Immerse yourself in original live music from the region’s most exciting up-and-coming artists. Soundcheck showcases the best emerging talent from Tees Valley and the North East, giving you the chance to discover your new favourite artist.

In this edition of Soundcheck we have four of the best up-and-coming alt-rock artists from the North East 👇

Hailing proudly from the industrial heartland of Teesside, Dossers will hit the ARC stage with their raw, unapologetic grunge-punk sound. Having performed on the BBC Introducing stage at Waves headlined by Miles Kane and festivals including Twisterella and Stockton Calling, the band are carving out their place in punk-rock history with their electrifying performances and unapologetic attitude. Formed amidst the smokestacks and steel of their hometown, expect blistering riffs, thunderous rhythms and lyrics that cut straight to the bone.

Northern Hospitality have emerged as one of the North East’s most exciting and acclaimed live acts. This charismatic 4-piece are poised to take the nation by storm following a standout debut at Kendal Calling, and having shared stages with Pete Doherty, Kaiser Chiefs, Feeder and Tom Meighan. Experience the band’s riotous fusion of punk energy, anthemic choruses, and heavy, hook-laden guitars live.

Stockton’s own cinematic surf rockers Risco are a dynamic 3-piece band whose sound is as bold as it is unique. Having recently performed at Brighton’s The Great Escape Festival, the band are making waves with their catchy riffs, raw energy and honest lyrics. Rooted in our working-class town, Risco’s music champions the voices often left unheard, and we are here to listen.

Alt-rock trio, Rose Malus will be opening the show with their energetic indie sound. Expect to hear their catchy new release ‘Abruptly Uninspired’ and fresh sounds from the band. No strangers to the local scene, Rose Malus are building a firm following having shared the stage with George Bailey and performed at venues across the North East including Newcastle’s Little Buildings and The Forum Darlington.

🗓️ Thu 10 Sep | Starts 7.30pm
🎟️ https://arconline.co.uk/whats-on/soundcheck-dossers-plus-support/

26/06/2026

Tonight Catch 22 Comedy Club 👇

Tonight!
We're back in the mothership this evening at ARC Stockton Arts Centre with an incredible night of comedy for you all to get right into.

Final tickets below or on the door of course 👇
Bar service starts 7pm for those who celebrate 🍻
Show starts 8pm

🎟️ https://arconline.co.uk/whats-on/catch-22-comedy-club-june/

26/06/2026

Due to the high temperatures outside we're closing the kitchen early today so service will stop at 1.30pm, bar service continuing until 3pm (reopening for Catch 22 Comedy Club at 6pm)

Hope we're all thriving otherwise, usual opening times tomorrow 🥵

ARC Stockton Arts Centre

26/06/2026

One week to go 🎸

The virtuoso of fingerstyle jazz returns with a celebration of timeless standards.

Tickets available

25/06/2026

The key word in this video being ‘air conditioned room’

20 tickets remain for Matt Reed’s Junk Box here on Sat 4 Jul

24/06/2026

CALL OUT 🔊

Here's and exciting opportunity to be part of a powerful new theatre production celebrating community, creativity and collective action - World's on Fire is being created by award winning theatre company Little Cog in partnership with ARC Stockton and is written and directed by Vici Wreford-Sinnott who's theatre work regularly tours nationally and has been made for BBC TV.

Little Cog is looking for people from across Teesside to join the World's on Fire Community Choir or Movement Chorus.

Whether you're passionate about the environment, interested in meeting new people, enjoy singing or movement, or simply want to be part of something creative, they'd love to hear from you.

There are two opportunities to get involved:

🎶 World's on Fire Community Choir (Tuesdays 1.00-3.00pm at ARC) Working with internationally acclaimed musical director David Pisaro to co-create and perform original songs.

💃 Movement Chorus (Wednesdays 1.00-3.00pm at ARC)
Work with award winning movement director Patricia Suarez to help create movement sequences for the production.

What's involved?

• Weekly daytime workshops at ARC Stockton from July to September
• Two full-day creative workshops in September (dates tbc)
• Rehearsals with professional cast in October
• Performances on ARC's mainstage 15-17 October

They're looking for people from all backgrounds, and communities who would like to be part of a creative project exploring community and collective action.

If you have access requirements or would like to discuss any support you may need to take part, we'd love to hear from you 👇

To register your interest please email [email protected] with your name, and if you'd like to join the choir or the movement chorus.

Many thanks from ARC Stockton, Vici Wreford-Sinnott and the World's on Fire Team.

24/06/2026

Tickets are on sale now! Be quick, we've had plenty of demand👇

23/06/2026

Calling Stockton 🔊
Tom Robinson with Adam Phillips: Then & Now

An evening of tall tales and top tunes from half a century working on the wilder fringes of the Music Industry. Expect encounters with Alexis Korner, Ray Davies, Elton John, Peter Gabriel, Todd Rundgren, Eddy Grant and Brian Eno – alongside classics such as War Baby, Glad to Be Gay, and 2-4-6-8 Motorway. Plus unexpected back catalogue gems from Café Society (1975) to Only The Now (2015) in this brand new two man show with virtuoso guitarist Adam Phillips.

Support has been hand picked by Tom himself in Carl Jackson from Teesside pickled-egg-loving and post-punk corp group Successpit

Recent review of Tom's gig: https://www.stevepledger.co.uk/post/ain-t-never-too-late

🗓️ Fri 7 Aug | 8pm
🎟️ https://arconline.co.uk/whats-on/tom-robinson-duo/

23/06/2026

This Friday line up information via Catch 22 Comedy Club 🥳

This Friday💪
A proper good night out 🍻

This Friday our MC is Dave Longley, acid-tongued and as sharp as a barrel full of tacks, he’s a working class lad brought up on the mean streets of Derby.

Our opening act is Raul Kohli, fast becoming one of the most captivating acts in UK comedy. Growing up Indian’s in Newcastle, he’s blessed with a Worldview that upends ethnicity, culture and class

Matty Oxley is a disabled Teesside comedian who uses self- deprecating humour with a cheeky wink and a smile who shares his funny and often embarrassing medical stories, along with is dry and sarcastic wit.

Our headliner is Teesside-based comedian Fran Garrity. Undeniably one of the North East’s finest comedic experts of recent years, Fran is often heard on the airwaves of both national and regional radio and has had a sell-out run at Fringe in 2019.

🏠 ARC Stockton Arts Centre
🗓️ Fri 26 Jun | 8pm
🎟️ https://arconline.co.uk/whats-on/catch-22-comedy-club-june/