Hartlepool is gearing up for a weekend of non-stop music and comedy as a popular three-day summer festival returns.

Around 12,000 people are expected to flock to Seaton Reach, in Seaton Carew, this weekend for three days of pop and club anthems and top comedy stars from By The Sea Leisure.

Festival co-organiser Joe Franks said: "The last couple of years have been great. Hopefully, this year is going to be bigger and better.

"We've got a few extra things on for people to enjoy.

Around 12,000 people are expected to flock to Seaton Reach, in Seaton Carew, this weekend for three days of music anthems and comedy stars as By The Sea Leisure brings a host of fun to the town.

placeholder image — Around 12,000 people are expected to flock to Seaton Reach, in Seaton Carew, this weekend for three days of music anthems and comedy stars as By The Sea Leisure brings a host of fun to the town.

"We're all really excited and can't wait to get back on the field."

The events are and set to provide a significant boost to the town’s economy.

Joe said: "The regular feedback we get from local businesses such as B&Bs and hotels is they're full for that weekend, and they are extremely grateful that we are bringing so many people to the area.

"There's not a lot of things like this in Hartlepool. It's definitely great for the area and we are all proud to be part of it."

By the Sea Leisure festival organisers from left, Neil Winterbottom, Joe Franks and Jordan Jefferson.

The festivities start tomorrow (July 25), when more than 50 artists descend on Seaton Reach for Clubland by the Sea.

DJ and record producer Jax Jones, and Swedish singer and record producer Basshunter will perform at the event for the first time, as well as a number of dance artists including Billy Gillies, Ultrabeat and Flip n Fill.

On Saturday, Soundwave Festival returns for a third year running, with a number of Nineties and Noughties pop favourites set to take to the stage including B*witched, Chesney Hawkes and East 17.

The festival will be hosted by DJ Ryan Swain and will have two stages this time including the main stage and a brand new Old Skool dance stage.

The celebrations will come to a close on Sunday, when The Laughing Stock comedy festival makes its debut at Seaton Reach.

Comedy star Russell Howard is headlining the event and will be joined by a number of artists including Adam Rowe, Ninia Benjamin, Gary Delaney, Matt Reed, Emmanuel Sonubi, Raymond and Mr Timpkins.

Tickets for all three events are still available.