Tees Valley Creative Takeover

Join us for the Tees Valley Creative Takeover at the Forum Theatre, Billingham.

Bringing together creatives, makers, artists, designers, performers, digital innovators and creative businesses from across the Tees Valley, this exciting event will celebrate the talent, ideas and opportunities that make our region's creative sector thrive.

Whether you're an established creative professional, an emerging talent, or simply interested in the creative economy, the Tees Valley Creative Takeover will provide an opportunity to connect, discover and be inspired.

Expect a dynamic day of networking, showcases, discussions and creative activity, with opportunities to meet fellow creatives and explore what is happening across the sector.

📅 Wednesday 30 September 2026 | 📍 Forum Theatre, Billingham | 🕤 9:30am to 3:00pm

Further details, speakers, exhibitors and the full agenda will be announced in due course.

Spaces are limited, so register your interest now and be among the first to hear about what's planned for this exciting new event.

This session is delivered by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority, with places fully funded for eligible participants across Tees Valley (Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees) through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Note: By signing up you are giving Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council permission to share your details with Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) and our Local Authority partners , to support with the organisation and delivery of these events. Your details will not be used for marketing purposes.