Things to do in Sunderland

Take That

The prototype boy band have re-lit their own fire and returned to cash in those nostalgia dollars, and have proved far more credible than any of us could have i…

Stadium Of Light, Sunderland

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Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

The Lottery Winners

Born in Salford and raised on romance, The Lottery Winners combine momentous 90s inspired guitar pop melodies with a Morrissey-esque, humorous yet wistful lyric…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

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Susan Calman

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

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

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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

Ultimate Coldplay

Since launching in 2017, Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world's most accurate and well rounded tribute to Coldplay.

The Fire Station, Sunderland

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From the Jam

From the Jam features Bruce Foxton from the original Jam line up. He also spent 15 years playing bass with Stiff Little Fingers.

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams

The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki.

Sunderland Minster, Sunderland

Everywhere At Once Festival

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep.

Independent, Sunderland

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John Grant

John William Grant is an American and Icelandic singer, musician, and songwriter. He first became known as the co-founder, lead singer, pianist, and primary son…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

R&B Mania Festival

From intimate R&B parties to sold-out venues across the UK, RNB Mania brings you that iconic R&B vibe that can’t be matched.

Keel Square, Sunderland

Maxïmo Park

Maxïmo Park are an English alternative rock band formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2000.

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Road to Nashville Festival

After a wave of sold-out shows across the UK, The Road to Nashville is bringing a country showdown like no other!

Keel Square, Sunderland

Robin Trower

See legendary British Blues guitarist Robin Trower as he graces audiences with his incendiary back-catalogue that saw the British music scene shift from a pop t…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Lucinda Williams

The object of cultish adoration for years, singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams was universally hailed as a major talent by both critics and fellow musicians, but…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny

Are you ready to bring one of the UK's leading crime presenters and bestselling authors to your stage?

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Ferocious Dog featuring the Celtic Folk Orchestra

Ferocious Dog takes the traditional instruments; fiddles, whistles, mandolins and mixes them up with a bit of, raw, buzz saw rock'n'roll attitude.

The Peacock, Sunderland

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.Using huge projection photos and original…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Lord of the Dance: A Lifetime of Standing Ovations

Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. It promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Dirty Dancing

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

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band, join us for a ‘Landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trainspotting the Musical

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

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Count Arthur Strong - And it’s Goodnight From Me!

Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be his final goodbye, to whoever’s listening.

The Fire Station, Sunderland

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

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

The Karate Kid The Musical

Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlin…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Pale Waves

Manchester four-piece Pale Waves are back with their fourth studio album Smitten, the follow up to their 2022 pop-punk influenced record Unwanted.

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Kula Shaker

Psychedelic rockers Kula Shaker are heading on their first UK tour in six years.This live concert is in support of Kula Shaker’s new album ‘1st Congregational C…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Eric Johnson

One of the most outstanding instrumentalists in rock over the past 40 years, Texas guitarist Eric Johnson was already a legend before he recorded his first albu…

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Burlesque: The Musical

Welcome to Burlesque the Musical, the glamorous, gritty and outrageously fun new musical based on the much-loved hit movie.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

The Prat Pack

Inspired by the performances of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford, the UK stars are hitting the road (with Pasquale at t…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

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

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

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

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

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

Arkayla

Since their formation in 2020, Arkayla have soared through the indie music scene, bursting onto the radar with a series of high-energy singles that have earned…

Independent, Sunderland

Miriam Margolyes: Full English

In her new book, Miriam's Full English, she turns her documentary-maker's eye on her own backyard.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Jazz Emu

JAZZ EMU is the viral comedy character sensation from award-winning writer, actor, musician Archie Henderson.

The Fire Station, Sunderland