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All 2026 Events
Not only are we bringing you the three day festival in October but we are also putting on other events throughout the year.
Saturday 12th September 2026
Rising Stars Competition
Join our competition that is open to all ages. The winner will play on the main stage this year!
There are three categories which include, Solo Performer, Duo Group and Band 3+ in Folk, Country or Indie Style Only.
Come along and watch and support our talent!
Sunday 7th June 2026
Midsummer Ceilidh Sunday
Headland Folkfest Hartlepool held A Midsummer family ceilidh at St Hildas Church which went smoothly and everyone had a great time.
The Hooliemen played brilliantly, and thier caller was both informative and amusing. St Hildas Church made an amazing venue with the chairs pulled back to the sides, and we all went home happy but exhausted after dancing our socks off!!!
Saturday 14th March 2026
A St Patrick’s night pub crawl!
Our St Patrick’s Night Pub Crawl was a huge success, bringing together great venues, great music, and a lovely crowd. Four venues, five events, and a whole lot of Irish spirit kept the energy high from the first pint to the final song.
Here’s to the next one—sláinte!
Saturday 3rd October 2026
Headland Litfest
Come along and join in with our Litfest during the Saturday of the Festival. There are workshops, authors, activities and more.