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Plan your visit

Whether you're a regular visitor or experiencing SIRF for the first time, we're here to help you make the most of your festival weekend.

This year, the SIRF programme will be available online rather than in print. Browse the full programme to discover shows, explore locations and plan your festival visit.

  • explore the online programme to discover what's on and create your own itinerary
  • follow SIRF on Facebook, X and Instagram for the latest festival updates
  • come prepared for all weathers – sunshine and showers can both make an appearance!
  • take time out at SIRF Green for tasty eats, garden seats and festival entertainment

Seeing the shows

Most SIRF performances are free and don't need a ticket - simply turn up and enjoy. Some of our most popular shows can attract large crowds, so we recommend arriving early to secure a good viewing spot.

Full show details, including performance times, locations and any ticket information, can be found in the online programme.

Getting here

We encourage visitors to choose low-carbon and healthy travel options wherever possible, including walking and public transport. Visit the Tees Valley Travel website to explore the range of travel options available and plan your journey to SIRF.

Bus

Stockton Town Centre is well served by bus services from across the Tees Valley. Visit the Tees Valley bus travel website for the latest service updates, including any temporary changes that may affect your journey.

Train

Stockton Railway Station is approximately a five-minute walk (0.5 miles) from Stockton town centre.

Thornaby Railway Station is around a 15-minute walk (0.8 miles) from Stockton High Street, just across the river. Frequent bus services and taxis are available from outside the station.

Parking

If you're travelling by car, there are plenty of parking options within easy walking distance of the festival. Visit our car parks webpage to find council-managed parking locations, charges and other useful information before you travel.

Parking is also available at Wellington Square, where standard charges apply. Visit the Wellington Square website for details, including parking charges.

Convenient parking for Blue Badge holders is available throughout Stockton town centre, including on Norton Road, Church Road and Bishopton Lane. Accessible parking bays are also available at Wellington Square.

Details of any temporary parking restrictions affecting the festival will be published here ahead of SIRF.

Please park legally and considerately, and check any restrictions or charges before leaving your vehicle.

Visitor Experience Team

Look out for our friendly Visitor Experience Team in their orange SIRF t-shirts throughout the festival. They'll be happy to help with:

  • directions and festival information
  • show recommendations
  • accessibility advice
  • navigating the festival
  • up-to-date information about any programme changes

Festival venues

SIRF performances take place across Stockton town centre, including the iconic High Street and the new Waterfront park. All festival venues are within easy walking distance of one another, making it easy to move between performances throughout the day.

We aim to ensure all festival locations are as accessible as possible. If you have any access requirements, please contact or visit SIRF Central for further information.

SIRF Central

Enjoy Stockton-on-Tees Visitor Information Centre
134b High Street
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 1LP

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Telephone: 01642 528130

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