Stockton International Riverside Festival 2026 kicks off this weekend, with more than 100 free performances taking place across three days from Friday, July 31, to Sunday, August 2. Whether you're heading along with family, looking for live music or simply want to soak up the atmosphere, here's everything you need to know before you go. (Image: Stockton Borough Council)The annual festival is one of the region's biggest cultural events, bringing together street theatre, dance, music, circus acts and interactive art installations. The festival village will offer street food, drinks, live music and seating areas where people can take a break between performances. For more information on all things SIRF, visit: SIRF | Stockton International Riverside Festival once again transforming the centre of Stockton with the finest street theatre, circus, dance, music and pyrotechnics from all over the world.