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A woman with short dark hair in a black patterned kimono plays a violin on stage, illuminated by warm lighting, with another musician blurred in the background.Arts & Culture · 12 NovemberSunderland audiences can hear Royal Northern Sinfonia this winterRoyal Northern Sinfonia is continuing to bring live orchestral music to audiences across Sunderland, with four upcoming concerts, including two performances later this monthRead the story →
A sepia-toned vintage photograph shows Wearmouth Bridge with two cargo ships on the river below, flanked by industrial buildings and hills.History · 10 NovemberTimepiece: The new installation at Culture House Sunderland bringing the region’s past to each hourA woman in a black t-shirt and black pants stands next to a small, yellow, wave-painted bookshelf, holding an open book, with buildings and a blue sky in the background.What's On · 8 OctoberSunderland Little Libraries Scheme Continues with Coastal Book HuntA large red brick building with a pointed tower on the roof stands next to a tall, slender brick chimney, surrounded by green grass and trees under a cloudy sky.Events · 11 SeptemberFree Events to Showcase Sunderland’s Historic SitesA large group of people of all ages participate in an outdoor walk event on a sunny day, with many smiling and some waving at the camera.Sport · 10 SeptemberActive Sunderland BIG Walk Returns to Herrington Country ParkA man with a beard and dark shirt stands with his arms crossed in a restaurant, with dining tables and a bar in the background.Food & Drink · 1 SeptemberSunderland Restaurant Week Marks a Decade of Dining DealsA diverse crowd of people, including many children, are cheering and looking upwards, many with open mouths, as if watching a performance or event.Music & Events · 18 AugustSunderland Prepares for Back-to-Back Weekends of Music at Keel SquareA young girl in a yellow shirt carving a pumpkin with an older woman and another child in the background, all preparing for Halloween.Arts & Culture · 10 AugustSunderland Festival and Events Fund Opens with RE:IMAGINE ThemeA waiter smiling as he carves a skewer of picanha for a customer at a restaurant table with wine glasses.Food & Drink · 7 AugustSunderland Restaurant Week Returns with Deals Across the CitySummer of Pride Continues with Packed Programme Across Sunderland, South Tyneside and GatesheadLifestyle · 11 JuneSummer of Pride Continues with Packed Programme Across Sunderland, South Tyneside and GatesheadSunderland Celebrates Huge Success of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend FestivalTheatre & Performing Arts · 27 MaySunderland Celebrates Huge Success of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend FestivalEverything Festivalgoers Need to Know Ahead of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in SunderlandFamily & Parenting · 7 MayEverything Festivalgoers Need to Know Ahead of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in SunderlandSunderland Set for One-Night Creative Takeover as Sunniside Nights ReturnsTheatre & Performing Arts · 18 AprilSunderland Set for One-Night Creative Takeover as Sunniside Nights ReturnsBBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Nears Sell-Out as Sunderland Gears Up for Huge EventTheatre & Performing Arts · 11 AprilBBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Nears Sell-Out as Sunderland Gears Up for Huge EventSunderland Gears Up for Action-Packed August with Star-Studded Line-UpLocal News · 9 AprilSunderland Gears Up for Action-Packed August with Star-Studded Line-UpMajor Artists Confirmed As Radio 1’s Big Weekend Heads To SunderlandTheatre & Performing Arts · 10 MarchMajor Artists Confirmed As Radio 1’s Big Weekend Heads To SunderlandKeel Square Gears Up for Spectacular August Bank Holiday Music WeekendTheatre & Performing Arts · 23 FebruaryKeel Square Gears Up for Spectacular August Bank Holiday Music WeekendSunderland Cocktail Week Returns to Lift the New‑Year BluesFood & Drink · 16 JanuarySunderland Cocktail Week Returns to Lift the New‑Year BluesSunderland to Light Up the Sky with Free Family‑Friendly and Midnight Fireworks for NYE 2026What's On · 26 December 2025Sunderland to Light Up the Sky with Free Family‑Friendly and Midnight Fireworks for NYE 2026Fireworks in Sunderland 2025Family & Parenting · 23 October 2025Fireworks in Sunderland 202590s Live! at The Fire Station: September 24Community Events · 13 September 202290s Live! at The Fire Station: September 24Rainton Arena Will Host Prom EventsBusiness News · 9 June 2020Rainton Arena Will Host Prom Events

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