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!
01/02/2019 to 06/05/2019
In February 2019, to mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, 144 of the Renaissance master’s greatest drawings in the Royal Collection will go on display in 12 simultaneous...
12/02/2019 to 09/04/2019
Sunderland Classic Piano 76th Concert Season 2019
Presented by Sunderland Pianoforte Society
Join the society for a series of recitals by proffessional classical pianists at the Sunderland Museum and...
02/03/2019 to 06/05/2019
Amazing Inventions Trail
Half Term Fun at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Saturday 2 March – Monday 6 May
Available during Museum opening hours
Follow our special trail to discover amazing...
26/03/2019
The second University of Sunderland Public Lecture for 2019 welcomes Claire Breay - Head of Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts at the British Library.
This lecture discusses the...
28/03/2019 to 30/03/2019
Birmingham Royal Ballet present Beauty and the Beast.
A cruel Prince cursed to spend the rest of his life living in a fantastical castle with the animals he callously hunted, finds salvation in the...
30/03/2019
Mortal Fools and Tyne Valley Youth Theatre present…
I Weigh
I Weigh is a brand new theatre show created by young people in response to the online ‘@i_weigh’ movement. The show is a fun and poignant...
30/03/2019 to 07/04/2019
English Tourism Week 2019
An annual celebration of English tourism.
English Tourism Week: 30 March - 7 April 2019
Taking place in spring each year, English Tourism Week celebrates the value and...
30/03/2019
Botanical Drawing Classes
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens,
Saturday 30 March & Saturday 27 April, 10.30AM – 3.30PM
Enjoy a full day class with WEA tutor Jane Wolfenden to explore line,...
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.
