Headlining on the X-Energy Stage were North-East band Maxio Park, led by Billingham front man Paul Smith, before the evening finished with the Tower of Light show at Victoria Quay.
Frank Reid and Bernadette Malcolmson captured the action with these photographs.
For our gallery of pictures from the colourful crew parade earlier in the day, click here.
1. Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2023
Just some of our photos from night two of the Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2023. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2023
Spectators prepare to watch Maximo Park at the X-Energy Stage. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2023
Fireworks light up the sky over Hartlepool Marina following the Tower of Light show at the Tall Ships. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
4. Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2023
Spectators watch Maximo Park on Friday night. Photo: Frank Reid