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Between the Tides Festival

Between the Tides Festival returns to Redcar Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 August 2026

Find the 2026 Between the Tides Programme HERE

Welcome to the wonderful world of the award-winning* Between the Tides festival, a free outdoor festival for children, young people and families.  Once again set in the beautiful grounds of Kirkleatham, this year’s festival expands even further—transforming the historic village and walled garden into a vibrant world of theatre, puppetry, circus, dance, storytelling and live music. *the festival won Best Event of the Year at last year’s North East Cultural Awards.

As well as mesmerising performances, there are also playful installations, workshops, street food Pick and Mix Market, live music and walkabouts.

Festival Highlights include:

  • Disorder of Knights – Tit for Tat.  Thrilling juggling, comedy, and theatrical circus. 
  • Up in the Sky – Autin Dance. This is a joyful, high-impact aerial show performed on a striking 7-metre circular structure.  Peer high up into the sky as six performers soar, spin and fly through a heartwarming story of belonging, adventure and home.
  • Hydro Punk – Artizani.  Taps, valves, pipes, pumps, sprays, and leaks come together to form a chaotic, yet playful water machine full of games and puzzles.  
  • The Ugly Bug Wingding – Enter Edem.  A mesmerising jubilee for your eyes and ears! Enter a magical miniature world of enticing insects and colourful creatures on their way to an un-bee-lievable party!
  • Luminarium – Architects of Air.  A welcome return for this incredible light filled inflatable experience.  
  • Join the party animals forest take over – with a silent woodland disco, costumes to wear and a fabulous musical experience.   
  • Dive into The Big Bubble Bash.  A highlight of last year’s festival, the foam party finale is the perfect messy end to a festival that is all about having fun.

Find the 2026 Between the Tide Programme HERE

Between the Tides is spread across the grounds of Kirkleatham Walled Garden and Kirkleatham Museum.  It is approximately five minutes walk between the two. The side entrance to the Walled Garden will be open so please enter here. Entry to the Walled Garden will be free on both days of the festival.

Festival Fringe

New for 2026, the festival brings an extra day of activities especially for teens on Tuesday 18 August, taking over Redcar High Street with exciting pop‑up performances and creative experiences.

Parking

Please note that all car parking for Between the Tides is on Kirkleatham Showground.  The car parks at Kirkleatham Museum and the Walled Garden will not be available during the festival for general parking.  

The postcode for Kirkleatham Showground is TS10 4QR. 

Disabled parking can be found at Kirkleatham Walled Garden – postcode TS10 4AS

We will also have Between the Tides buses running from Redcar Town Centre so you can take the train to Redcar Central from Darlington or Saltburn and hop on a bus to the site.  Buses are free for children under 11 and capped at £3 for adults.

Cycle parking is available on the site.

Public Toilets

We have women’s, men’s, baby change, accessible, changing places and gender neutral toilets available.

Credits

Between the Tides is programmed and produced by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and supported financially by Arts Council England.

We are a touring network partner in Without Walls, a consortium of festivals and arts organisations bringing fantastic outdoor arts events to towns and cities across England.

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