The free community event, held at Firthmoor Community Centre on Burnside Road, took place on Saturday, July 18, with entertainment running from noon until 8pm.
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Firthmoor Live 2026 takes place outside the Firthmoor Community Centre, Darlington (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 takes place outside the Firthmoor Community Centre, Darlington (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Elise and Tommy at the face painting stall (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 takes place outside the Firthmoor Community Centre, Darlington (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Bau Blenkinsop (7) at the face painting stall (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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The Boyz perform (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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The Boyz perform (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Rick Jackson performs at Firthmoor Live 2026 (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Poppy Edkins (6) in an Autism Support Allies inclusive safe space (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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The Boyz perform (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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The Boyz perform (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Rick Jackson performs at Firthmoor Live 2026 (Image: Chris BOOTH)
This year’s event had a 1990s theme, with performers taking to the stage throughout the day as the sun shone and crowds gathered to enjoy the music.
The line-up included rock and roll band Triple Threat, The Boyz, who have previously appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, and The Firebeats, performing hit songs from across the decades.
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Firthmoor Live 2026 takes place outside the Firthmoor Community Centre, Darlington (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 takes place outside the Firthmoor Community Centre, Darlington (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 (Image: Chris BOOTH)
Oli Patto entertained the audience with a selection of classic tracks, while Joanne Lowe Dance Academy showcased several energetic dance performances.
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Firthmoor Live 2026 (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 (Image: Chris BOOTH)
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Firthmoor Live 2026 takes place outside the Firthmoor Community Centre, Darlington (Image: Chris BOOTH)
Steve Bone also brought smooth saxophone sounds and 90s favourites to the event.
Families and residents packed out the community centre grounds, with people dancing along to the music and enjoying the warm summer weather.
Take a look through our picture gallery to see some of the performers, families and visitors who enjoyed Firthmoor LIVE 2026.
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