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There is always something to see and do in Sunderland; take part in our programme of events and festivals, many of which are free!
26/07/2019 to 28/07/2019
We're really looking forward to Sunderland Airshow 2019. With a whole host of activity on the ground, an exciting stage programme and some brand-new flying displays, there's plenty for everyone to...
06/04/2019 to 15/09/2019
Main Gallery Exhibition
6 April – 15 September 2019
To celebrate National Glass Centre’s 21st birthday we will present an exhibition featuring the work of artists who have played a role in...
15/06/2019 to 18/08/2019
John Peter Askew is an artist who works with the camera. For 30 years he has travelled to the easternmost city in Europe, Perm, in Russia. ‘We’ is a kind of epic Russian novel told across multiple...
21/06/2019 to 27/07/2019
This is an exhibition that celebrates our very close relationship to Pyrex glass. Between 1922 and 2007 all of the Pyrex sold across the British Commonwealth (with the exception of Canada) was made...
18/07/2019 to 21/07/2019
Henry V 18 - 21 July 2019, 7:00pm Nightly at Roker Park
This performance begins at the Beach/Lower Promenade Entrance to Roker Park
The Plays in the Parks are promenade performances; therefore,...
19/07/2019
It is just over 40 years since ABBA won Eurovision and now it’s your chance to thank ABBA for the music!
ABBA Mania is now accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute production....
20/07/2019 to 02/09/2019
There’s loads of exciting wetland challenges waiting for you this summer!
Pick up a trail map and set off into the wild to see how many cool creatures and awesome animals you can spot following the...
20/07/2019
This highly acclaimed concert style production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular celebration of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world...
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Did you know?
Perhaps Sunderland's most prominent landmark is Penshaw Monument. It was built in 1844 in honour of the first Earl of Durham, John George Lambton. Penshaw was modelled on Theseion, the Temple of Thesus in Athens.