Things to do in Sunderland

Premier League: Sunderland vs Arsenal

Sunderland take on Arsenal in this Premier League fixture.

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UEFA Europa League: Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar

Sunderland take on AZ Alkmaar in this UEFA Europa League fixture.

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PorkPie

PorkPie stand proudly at the heart of the UK's modern ska revival, blending the fire of classic 2-Tone with their own unmistakable energy.

Independent, Sunderland

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Lindisfarne

The Oxted Sessions is delighted to welcome legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne.With a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members, fronted by found…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

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The Best of Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight

The Best of Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight – an enchanting orchestral tribute brought to life by the Illuminated Orchestra, illuminated by a giant moon

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Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Following overwhelming demand (mainly from his wife Rosie who is desperate to get him out of the house), Chris Ramsey will be back on the road in 2026 with a br…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Anything for Love - The Meatloaf Story

Steve Steinman made his public debut when appearing on the UK's popular impersonation competition Stars In Their Eyes in 1993, going on to become the show's mos…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Sunderland Careers Fair

Meet local and national employers face-to-face at the Sunderland Careers Fair. Free entry for candidates.

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Susan Calman

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Brighton and Hove Albion

Sunderland take on Brighton and Hove Albion in this Premier League fixture.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Leeds United

Sunderland take on Leeds United in this Premier League fixture.

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Scam Fender vs The Kopycat Killers vs Subarctic Monkeys

Tribute triple-bill tour featuring The Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender, and the Subarctic Monkeys.

The Point, Sunderland

Premier League: Sunderland vs Chelsea

Sunderland take on Chelsea in this Premier League fixture.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur

Sunderland take on Tottenham Hotspur in this Premier League fixture.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest

Sunderland take on Nottingham Forest in this Premier League fixture.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Crystal Palace

Sunderland take on Crystal Palace in this Premier League fixture.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Hull City

Sunderland take on Hull City in this Premier League fixture.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Liverpool

Sunderland take on Liverpool in this Premier League fixture.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Coventry City

Sunderland take on Coventry City in this Premier League fixture.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Aston Villa

Sunderland take on Aston Villa in this Premier League fixture.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Everton

Sunderland take on Everton in this Premier League fixture.

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The Rock Orchestra

After entertaining 700,000 guests across the UK, USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra is back in the UK with a brand new setlist!

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Manchester United

Sunderland take on Manchester United in this Premier League fixture.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Brentford

Sunderland take on Brentford in this Premier League fixture.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Ipswich Town

Sunderland take on Ipswich Town in this Premier League fixture.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Newcastle United

Sunderland take on Newcastle United in this Premier League fixture.

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Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show tha…

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Bournemouth

Sunderland take on Bournemouth in this Premier League fixture.

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Premier League: Sunderland vs Manchester City

Sunderland take on Manchester City in this Premier League fixture.

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Dirty Dancing

Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience; Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Mercury Rev

Mercury Rev celebrates with a very special acoustic and intimate performance.An intimate, acoustic evening featuring many of the stories and songs surrounding t…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: Dead!!!

Yorkshire’s biggest b-d and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2024 is back, after yet another sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Ian Prowse

Liverpool legend Ian Prowse makes a most welcome return.It's been a busy time for Ian.

The Peacock, Sunderland

Basht.

Basht. is one of Ireland's most exciting rising indie rock bands, praised by Hot Press as "one of the most exciting young rock bands to emerge in Ireland in aeo…

Independent, Sunderland

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Hothouse Flowers

Since the release of their last CD, 'Into Your Heart' Hothouse Flowers have been playing steadily around Ireland, America, Great Britain, Japan and Europe.

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Blazin' Fiddles

For over a quarter of a century, no other band has quite captured Scottish fiddle music’s variety, energy and sensitivity like Blazin’ Fiddles.Now the four-stri…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Skerryvore

The multi award winning eight-piece band will perform their usual high energy set – a unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and Americana – featuring many favourite…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Space

Indie-rock outfit from Liverpool who hit the charts in the mid-90s with the quirky 'Female of the Species' and 'The Ballad of Tom Jones'.

Pop Recs, Sunderland

Trevor Horn

Experience the musical glories of the greatest decade of them all at a live show designed by Trevor Horn, founding member of The Buggles.After recording the cha…

Independent, Sunderland

An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories

Punk icon Toyah Willcox has just as much attitude now as she did when she burst on to the music scene in the 1980s with the hit singles ‘It’s A Mystery’, ‘I Wan…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Motown's Greatest Hits: How Sweet It Is

The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back! This stunning 100% live show combine's first class music together with slick choreography, and an…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Annie

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The smash-hit National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to London for a strictly limited season, following an acc…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

The Felice Brothers

The Felice Brothers' distinct brand of song-writing and lawless sound has earned them comparisons to Neil Young, Bob Dylan and James Brown.

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Singin' in the Rain

Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film.Song-and-dance legend, Adam Cooper, reprises the iconic role made so famous by Gene Kelly in Jonathan Church’s cri…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

My New Band Believe

Oh yeah, Divine Schism welcome My New Band Believe to Oxford for a workshop show.My New Band Believe, led by Cameron Picton, bassist and sometime frontman of bl…

Pop Recs, Sunderland

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The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selli…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Johannes Radebe: Finally Home

Johannes Radebe is back!2026 has been an extraordinary year for JoJo. He has become a British citizen, made his West End debut and started his dream role as pre…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland