The annual Stockton Calling all day event returns to Stockton-on-Tees, an event that promises big names and some of the finest up and coming acts from across the UK. The 2026 edition is headlined by indie legends Hard-Fi, who burst onto the scene with their debut album ‘Stars of CCTV‘ back in 2005, with the band recently celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Staines band will top the bill at the ARC.

Grunge-inspired Villanelle, Doncaster’s Sam Scherdel and North East band Leazes will be joining Hard-Fi on the ARC stage.

Sibling duo The Molotovs will close the festival at The Social Room, with Hartlepool’s Michael Gallagher making the short trip across to warm up the crowd ahead of them.

Sheffield rising stars Cruz will headline The Link stage, with exciting names Eighty Eight Miles, Milton Keynes trio CUSP, Yorkshire quartet Long Island and Montello amongst the names performing on the same stage.

KU will play host to headliners Young Rebel Set, as well as The Guest List, Sheffield’s The Rosadocs and Cherryholt throughout the day, while Gurriers will top the bill at The Georgian Theatre.

The full stage times can be found below. Remaining tickets are on sale HERE.

Stockton Calling takes place across multiple venues in Stockton-on-Tees on Saturday 4th April 2026.