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!
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...
Did you know?
Sunderland's Friendship Agreement with Washington DC makes us the only city in Europe to enjoy such a relationship with the world's most powerful city. Washington Old Hall is home to the direct ancestors of the first president of the United States of America.
Sunderland Top Ten's
Looking for a great family day out in a friendly, exciting city by the sea? Looking for fascinating museums, cute wildlife and plenty of space for your little ones to run off their excess energy? Look no more because Sunderland ticks all those boxes and more. Here are our ten best things for all of the family to do in Sunderland.