About this event

A lively hour of musical adventures from trombonist Ian Sankey, accompanied by pianist Anna Michels. From big and bold fanfares to dancing folk tunes – expect to clap, bop, and shout!

About Classical Café
Classical Café is a series of Sunday afternoon performances at Middlesbrough Town Hall. Listen to classical music in a more informal and relaxed atmosphere, enjoying coffee and cake while you listen!

From February 2026 onwards, there will be some changes to our Classical Café series. Doors will now open at 2.30pm and the Middlesbrough Town Hall bars will not be open before these performances.

For Trio Aquarelle’s concert on Sunday 8th February, doors will open at 2.30pm, and there will be a self-serve, pay-as-you-feel tea and coffee available.

From 1st March onwards, the ticket price will be increased to £6 (+ booking fee) and all tickets will include unlimited, self-serve tea and coffee. Cakes will be available as a pre-booked option only.

Access information
Toilets and facilities
For more details about our facilities and accessing the different spaces at Middlesbrough Town Hall please visit https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/middlesbrough-town-hall/your-visit-to-middlesbrough-town-hall/accessibility-at-middlesbrough-town-hall/

Pushchair policy
Due to Middlesbrough Town Hall’s fire regulation policies pushchairs, prams & car seats must be left in our dedicated ‘buggy parking’ zone on the carriageway and cannot be taken into any of the event spaces. Unfortunately, we cannot take responsibility for items left there, but we do our best to keep an eye on them.

Relaxed setting
All our family events take place in a relaxed environment, and have the following features:
– There’ll be lower volume levels throughout the event
– Our spaces have consistent lighting, with low level auditorium lights on throughout
– Our musicians and facilitators have relaxed attitude to noise and moving around the space
– A quiet, chill out space will be available should you need a break

Ear defenders
Our younger visitors can find a busy venue and loud musical activities quite overwhelming. A limited number of ear defenders are available from the Box Office – by the main entrance on Albert Road. See us as early as possible to secure a pair.