31/07/2026
Eeeek!! I do love SIRF 🤪😁
The shambles will be open till late all weekend.
Hope you all have a fabulous time See you soon 😁
🎉 It's here! The world-renowned Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF) kicks off today and there's plenty to look forward to.
🎭 This year, SIRF26 makes its debut at our new Stockton Waterfront urban park, alongside the High Street and Riverside, from Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August, with an unforgettable programme of street theatre, dance, music and arts.
🎶🥁 The fun starts at 5pm tonight with a big musical party in the park! Prepare to make some noise for UK festival favourites Cable Street Collective, a London-based band renowned for their dynamic live performances blending African-inspired rhythms, soulful vocals, powerful horn lines and sharp pop melodies.
🎸 Don't miss the action on the amphitheatre stage, featuring Teesside's very own up-and-coming rock 'n' rollers Marketplace Band and The Turbans, another London-based international musical collective that has built a reputation for electrifying festival performances.
🌮 Can't wait until 5pm? Why not make a day of it from 12pm, when our much-loved festival village, SIRF Green, opens in Finkle Square, serving up affordable food and drink from a fantastic range of street traders. Grab a bite, find a seat and soak up the festival atmosphere before heading down to the Waterfront for the evening celebrations.
🔗 Check out the full programme at www.sirf.co.uk/programme to plan your weekend, and keep an eye on our social media channels for the latest updates.
Wellington Square | Stockton BID
