Things to do in Sunderland- Page 2

Martin McAloon (Prefab Sprout)

Martin McAloon is a founding member of Prefab Sprout.Martin will be performing a 2-hour show featuring a large selection of hit songs from the bands extensive a…

Pop Recs, Sunderland

The Further Adventures of Peter Pan, The Return of Captain Hook

Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Smee for a brand-new adventure - packed full of action, gravity-defying flying scenes and laugh-out-loud comedy.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

The Further Adventures of Peter Pan - Relaxed Performance

Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Smee for a brand-new adventure - packed full of action, gravity-defying flying scenes and laugh-out-loud comedy.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Six

Nominated for 5 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, the sell-out London smash hit Six is the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over!From Tudor que…

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

Cats

A new day has begun.A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical CATS is coming to venues across the UK.From Euston station…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Funny, fabulous and feel-good, this is the musical sensation for all the family and not to be missed!Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheff…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Trainspotting the Musical

Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, Trainspotting: The Musical storms the stage.

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

Disney Princess - The Concert

Your every dream will come true as larger-than-life animation and theatrical effects immerse the audience in pure Disney magic, while these powerhouse talents s…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London's biggest hit with 113 Five-Star reviews, making it the best-reviewed show i…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Louise Redknapp

Celebrating 30 years since the release of her platinum-selling debut solo album Naked, alongside the success of her critically acclaimed Top 10 album Confession…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Back To The Future The Musical

Strap in for the smash hit Back to the Future The Musical, landing as part of its first ever UK tour.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

An Evening with Sir David Jason

Joined by Presenter Mike Bushell (BBC Breakfast) the show is an unforgettable evening of fun and laughter where Sir David takes the audience behind the scenes w…

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

Jersey Boys

The Internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys!This smash hit musical has won 65 major awards and has been seen by over 30 million people worldwide.…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

The Silence of the Lambs

Starring John Partridge (EastEnders, Cabaret) as Hannibal Lecter, Mollie Gallagher (Coronation Street) as Clarice Starling, Oliver Farnworth (Emmerdale) as Agen…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Pretty Woman: The Musical

One of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time is now coming to the West End!

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Starlight Express

An electrifying experience for all ages, feel the rush in this ‘jaw-dropping’ (Daily Telegraph) production as an incredible cast whizzes by performing some of m…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Jesus Christ Superstar

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Hairspray

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover afte…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Grease

The world’s best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before.After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Chicago The Musical

“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery… all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Hadestown

The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical sensation by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is heading out on its first ever UK and Ir…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Ballet Shoes

Adapted for the stage by Kendall Feaver and directed by Katy Rudd (The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Nanny McPhee), this truly ‘Spectacular’ (Guardian) rei…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Downloaded

Downloaded is a high-energy tribute band celebrating Download Festival, with a setlist packed full of crowd favourite songs from the festival’s biggest acts.

Independent, Sunderland

One Night of Elvis: Lee 'Memphis' King

Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combi…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Nearly Dan

Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2027 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.Established as t…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Plug In Maybe

Come and celebrate the universe of Muse as authentic tribute Plug In Maybe take you on a ride through the veins of history.

Independent, Sunderland

New

A Vision of Elvis

Put on your Blue Suede Shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast.

The Fire Station, Sunderland

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Dorian Grey becomes infatuated with an exquisite portrait of himself, making a Faustian pact to remain forever young while the canvas bears the scars of his mor…

Royalty Theatre, Sunderland

Last chance · tomorrow

Ollie Regan + Vertigo + Overcast + Parting Shots

Our venue hosts the best local talent, and this evening won't be any different.All recorded and filmed for Spark FM and The Bunker Youtube channel.

The Bunker, Sunderland

Last chance · 4 days left

The Cunny Funts Presents... Comedy Bill Vol. 1

The Cunny Funts Comedy Collective returns to Life of Riley, Sunderland... and this time, they've got a score to settle.After two spectacular assaults on the fun…

Life of Riley, Sunderland

The Rolling People

The Rolling People are a young, fast-rising four-piece indie rock band from Stockport, England.

Independent, Sunderland

Scarlet Rebels

Scarlet Rebels are a five-piece Welsh melodic rock band residing in Llanelli, South Wales.

Independent, Sunderland

New

The Real People

The Real People, from Liverpool, England, were one of the very first bands to play what is today known as Britpop, and have been quoted by Oasis as being one of…

Pop Recs, Sunderland

Erin Caldwell Workshop

Workshop

St Andrew's Church, Sunderland

Courtney Hadwin

There are some voices that genuinely make you stop in your tracks Courtney Hadwin is one of them.

Independent, Sunderland

New

The Futureheads

Since emerging as part of the "angular movement" of post-punk-inspired bands from the U.K.

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Noises Off

Doors slamming, trousers dropping, and sardines flyingwelcome to the hilarious world of Noises Off!

Royalty Theatre, Sunderland

The Birthday Party

The Birthday Party is about Stanley Webber, an erstwhile piano player who lives in a rundown boarding house run by Meg and Petey Boles, in an English seaside to…

Royalty Theatre, Sunderland

Peter Hook & the Light

Peter Hook first revisited the seminal Joy Division album Unknown Pleasures back in May 2010 for a commemorative charity concert and has followed it each year b…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival

Following our MASSIVE festival in August 2026, the North East made it pretty clear they wanted us back...

Herrington Country Park, Sunderland

Old Red Eyes (Paul Heaton Tribute)

A Paul Heaton tribute endorsed by Paul Heaton himself.The lead singer of The Southmartins who are the UKs premier Tribute to The Beautiful South and The Housema…

The Peacock, Sunderland

Redline

Redline events returns for another mental night packed with all things techno. Bringing you guys an all girls lineup this time.

Independent, Sunderland

New

Allchange + Before the Dog + Monday Night Sex Club

Our venue hosts the best local talent, and this evening won't be any different.All recorded and filmed for Spark FM and The Bunker Youtube channel.

The Bunker, Sunderland