The twelfth edition of the North East festival Twisterella takes place on Saturday 3rd October. Since Twisterella’s inception back in 2014 the single day event has cemented a reputation for harvesting and promoting new and upcoming talent. Some of the notable acts to feature on past line ups have included; Dutch Uncles, Scottish outfit The Snuts, Black Honey and none other than Sam Fender.
The festival sweeps around different venues within Middlesbrough, offering fans the chance to experience the cities nooks and crannies while witnessing some exceptional live music throughout the day.
Festival headliners for 2026 include; Scottish outfit Walt Disco, Glaswegian indie rockers The Rooks, Loveshy, and London post-punk outfit Mouth Ulcers. Whatever your musical preference, Twisterella will tantalise your taste buds, with musical talent on display from grass roots artists to emerging and established performers throughout the day.
Twisterella Festival kicks off at 12.30pm and finishes at 11pm and is an over 14 event only. Limited tickets are currently available for Twisterella 2026 here.
Written By: Ben Gilligan
