Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November
Across Hartlepool Headland
Wintertide Closing Concert
Join us for the closing concert of Wintertide Festival 2025, in the beautiful surroundings of St. Hilda's Church. We say goodbye to a weekend of creativity with the sounds of Hartlepool echoing across the Headland.
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Wintertide Closing Concert
St. Hilda's Church
from Sunday 23 November 2025
Wintertide Closing Concert
Join us for the closing concert of Wintertide Festival 2025, in the beautiful surroundings of St. Hilda's Church. We say goodbye to a weekend of creativity with the sounds of Hartlepool echoing across the Headland.
Performing are: Mercedes, a female-fronted Indie rock band from Hartlepool, opening the evening before The Memory Club, an indie-rock band from the North West.
This year's headliners, Field Music, are a Mercury Prize-nominated band from Sunderland, led by brothers Peter and David Brewis. Marking twenty years since their self-titled debut album with a re-release celebrated by BBC Radio 6 Music, the band are ready to make their mark on the Headland.
Schedule
Type
Location
Start Date
End Date
Various Times
Screenings
Putting Green Marquee
5:00 pm
Friday, 21 November 2025
8:00 pm
Friday, 21 November 2025
Various Times
Screeinngs
Putting Green Marquee
2:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
8:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
Various Times
Screenings
Putting Green Marquee
2:00 pm
Sunday, 23 November 2025
8:00 pm
Sunday, 23 November 2025
About the artists and work
Join us for the closing concert of Wintertide Festival 2025, in the beautiful surroundings of St. Hilda's Church. We say goodbye to a weekend of creativity with the sounds of Hartlepool echoing across the Headland.
Accessibility and suitability
The event has step-free access and accessible toilet facilities. Visitors with additional access requirements or concerns should notify the venue or organisers in advance. A free companion ticket is available with proof of eligibility, please get in touch at hello@wintertidefestival.co.uk for more information.
Artists and studios
Studio Nova
Light Installations
Sponsors and partners
Arts Council England
Sponsor
Credits
Mercedes, a female-fronted, Indie rock band from Hartlepool.
The Memory Club, an indie-rock band from the North West.
Field Music, an English rock band from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, that formed in 2004. The band's core consists of brothers David Brewis and Peter Brewis. Andrew Moore was the original keyboard player. Their line-up has at times featured members of both Maxïmo Park and The Futureheads.
Related events
The Parade
Town Square, Headland
As night falls, Wintertide’s Opening Parade ignites the streets with glowing constellations of light, music, and movement. Inspired by ancient myths, celestial journeys, and dreams of the stars, our community gathers to weave a radiant story of unity and wonder, transforming Hartlepool’s Headland.
