Test out your sandcastle building skills at Roker and Seaburn beaches.
What's on
There is always something to see and do in Sunderland; take part in our programme of events and festivals, many of which are free!
09/10/2020 to 03/01/2021
Autumn nights in Sunderland are soon to be brightened by the return of the much-loved Sunderland Illuminations.
From Friday 9 October, Roker and Seaburn seafront will be awash with colour as the...
22/05/2021 to 23/05/2021
Scrantastic family food festival will return to the Broadway and Rectory Park, Houghton-le-Spring (DH4 4BB) on 22 and 23 May 2021.
07/08/2021 to 08/08/2021
A brand new and exciting music festival is taking place in Mowbray Park in the summer of 2021!
Indie giants Kaiser Chiefs are taking to the main stage on Saturday 7 August alongside Sunderland’s very...
12/12/2020 to 03/01/2021
We are delighted to announce the return of North East Queen of comedy, Miss Rory (Boulevard, aka Dan Cunningham) who will star as the hilarious Nurse Rorina, and we say ‘Alreet’ to South Shields...
07/01/2021
This highly acclaimed 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 of popular...
12/01/2021 to 23/01/2021
Nicole Dennis will play the iconic role of Effie White. Her credits include Dear Evan Hansen, Dreamgirls (West End production) and finalist on ITV’s The Voice in 2019 where she wowed viewers and...
13/02/2021
A lot has changed for Paul in recent years. Join him for his 3rd and largest ever tour of the UK and Ireland as he once again mixes sharp, hilarious stories from his life with his trademark off the...
16/02/2021 to 20/02/2021
9 to 5 the Musical tells the story of three workmates pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor,...
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Did you know?
Mowbray Park in Sunderland city centre is one of the oldest parks in the North East. Restored to its former Victorian splendour, it has an intriguing array of art works.