Wintertide Festival

Wintertide Festival Wintertide Festival once again burned brightly on Hartlepool’s Headland in November 2025, with a programme of art, music, performance, workshops, and markets.

This celebration of community and creativity will return in 2027. Wintertide celebrates, nurtures and inspires, using culture to celebrate People, Places and Passions. Everyone has the right to access culture. Directors: Vicky Jackson, Rachel Laycock & Emma Wheetman. Event Manager - AH Events

Partners:
Heugh Battery Museum
Carnival Committee

30/05/2026
20/04/2026

Between Friday 21 to Sunday 23 November, Wintertide burned brightly across the historic streets of the Headland with a packed programme of visual art, music and performance, alongside participatory workshops and an independent maker’s market.

Thank you all
https://www.wintertidefestival.co.uk/stories/thank-you

Film Art Mouse
Music A Man Called Adam

Don’t miss out! Application deadline Friday at 12pm (Lunchtime). Get in touch for the application pack.
25/03/2026

Don’t miss out!
Application deadline Friday at 12pm (Lunchtime).
Get in touch for the application pack.

Mentors Wanted – Could you help shape the next generation of the music industry in Hartlepool?The Wintertide Youth Produ...
06/03/2026

Mentors Wanted – Could you help shape the next generation of the music industry in Hartlepool?

The Wintertide Youth Producer Programme (WYPP) is looking for mentors from the music and events industries – or anyone experienced in working with young people who can engage, enthuse and inspire.

You’ll support talented young people to develop skills and gain real experience curating a youth-led festival music programme. The project will also create performance opportunities for 100+ young musicians and reach thousands more through new music experiences.

What’s involved?
• Mentor 2 young participants
• Monthly sessions (online or in person)
• Approx 4 hours per month
• £20 per hour paid

Deadline: 27 March 2026 (12pm)

Email for the full document and to apply:
[email protected]

Subject: WYPP Mentor Application

Help the next generation break into the music industry and create something incredible together.

Proud to be working in partnership with We Make Sound

📷 Francis Fitzgerald

📣With any event comes great responsibility. We learn something new every year _ukcma_ Making sure we do things right. Th...
03/03/2026

📣With any event comes great responsibility. We learn something new every year _ukcma_ Making sure we do things right.
Thank you to the speakers, heart wrenching campaigners and curious observers that keep the ever changing landscape stay focused on magical and SAFE events. 🤯 🐕
teesvalley_ca pinkbowsfoundation

We love attending the Outdoor Arts UK conference. So many inspirational people and conversations around culture creating...
05/02/2026

We love attending the Outdoor Arts UK conference. So many inspirational people and conversations around culture creating the conditions for change.

Thank you for having us

Tees Valley Combined Authority Lets Do This!

One month ago, Wintertide Festival exploded onto Hartlepool's Headland 🥹 It was a lot of fun, wasn't it?It's not too lat...
19/12/2025

One month ago, Wintertide Festival exploded onto Hartlepool's Headland 🥹 It was a lot of fun, wasn't it?

It's not too late to make a donation to support creativity and community in Hartlepool as we begin to develop Wintertide Festival 2027. Visit www.wintertidefestival.co.uk/donate to contribute.

Did you visit Wintertide Festival 2025? We'd love to know your thoughts!If you have five minutes to spare, consider comp...
15/12/2025

Did you visit Wintertide Festival 2025? We'd love to know your thoughts!
If you have five minutes to spare, consider completing the survey to help us improve Wintertide Festival for 2027 and beyond. We can't wait to hear all about your experience on the Headland last month during this celebration of creativity and community.

Complete the survey 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/Wintertide2025

Shop with thousands of retailers using easyfundraising.org.uk, and they'll make a donation to support the next edition o...
13/12/2025

Shop with thousands of retailers using easyfundraising.org.uk, and they'll make a donation to support the next edition of Wintertide Festival, without it costing you a penny.

If you're Christmas shopping, make sure to use this free tool to help support creativity and community in Hartlepool. You can even use it to do your food shop.

It's free, easy to use, and has already helped us raise over £500 to run Wintertide Festival. Sign up now at www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/wintertide-festival-cic

Did you visit Wintertide Festival 2025? We'd love to know your thoughts!If you have five minutes to spare, consider comp...
02/12/2025

Did you visit Wintertide Festival 2025? We'd love to know your thoughts!

If you have five minutes to spare, consider completing the survey to help us improve Wintertide Festival for 2027 and beyond. We can't wait to hear all about your experience on the Headland last month during this celebration of creativity and community.

Complete the survey 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/Wintertide2025

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Hartlepool

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