The BBC Proms will make its debut at Middlesbrough Council Town Hall this summer, bringing world-class classical music to the heart of the town. The event, taking place on Thursday 23 July 2026 at 7:30pm, marks a significant addition to the local cultural calendar.
The opening performance will feature a collaboration between the Royal Northern Sinfonia and folk duo The Unthanks, with Associate Conductor Ellie Slorach conducting. This concert is part of the fifth year of the BBC Proms in the North East, which for the first time will span three cities: Middlesbrough, Gateshead, and Sunderland.
To encourage residents who may be experiencing live orchestral music for the first time, tickets for the performance are available starting at £8. The inclusion of the town in the festival programme comes as Middlesbrough pursues its bid to be named the UK City of Culture in 2029.
The historic town hall, a Grade II* listed building, has also secured a £4.59m funding package to safeguard its future. This includes £2.59m from Arts Council England and £2m from the local council, which will be used for essential repairs to the building’s roof, stonework, and windows.
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