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My Sunderland – Live Music & Events
My Sunderland is Sunderland’s official city events and visitor information service. This page mirrors the current and future events found across all five pages of the council’s official events list, with recurring events grouped together.
Official council event listings
Current My Sunderland events
Sunderland
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About My Sunderland
My Sunderland brings together council-listed events taking place across the city and wider Sunderland area. The listings below are restricted to events that currently appear in the official My Sunderland event search, rather than every event held in Sunderland.
Upcoming events listed by My Sunderland
Heritage Open Days
11–20 September 2026
Sunderland-wide
Free events celebrating Sunderland’s history, buildings and heritage sites.
The Mackem Market
Fridays · next 18 September 2026
Sunderland Train Station
Recurring city-centre market with local traders, live artists and performances by Sunderland musicians.
Steve Steinman’s Anything for Love – The Meat Loaf Story
18 September 2026 · 19:30
Sunderland Empire
Live production celebrating the music of Meat Loaf.
Dirty Dancing
22–26 September 2026
Sunderland Empire
The stage production returns to Sunderland as part of its UK and Irish tour.
The Big Student Shop
23 September 2026 · 15:00–18:00
The Bridges
The Bridges’ student shopping event returns to Sunderland city centre.
Sunderland Care and Support Recruitment Fair 2026
24 September 2026 · 10:00–16:00
City Hall
Large-scale recruitment fair hosted in Sunderland City Hall.
RAF Town Show
25–27 September 2026
Keel Square
The RAF Town Show comes to Sunderland’s Keel Square.
Active Sunderland BIG Walk
27 September 2026 · 09:00–16:00
Herrington Country Park
The annual Active Sunderland BIG Walk returns to Herrington Country Park.
The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight
1 October 2026 · 19:30
Sunderland Empire
Fleetwood Mac favourites performed by a live band and singers in a candlelit concert.
Houghton Feast 2026
2–11 October 2026
Houghton-le-Spring
Ten days of heritage, entertainment, community events, fairground attractions and a fireworks display.
Susan Calman: Tall Tales
2 October 2026 · 19:30
Sunderland Empire
Susan Calman returns to touring with her new live show.
Makers and Bakers Market
3 October, 7 November & 5 December 2026
The Bridges
Recurring market with food, gifts and handmade items.
Art, Craft & Graze Market
10 October, 14 November, 12 December 2026 & 9 January 2027
Sunderland Train Station
Recurring market featuring local artists, makers and food producers.
Sheepfolds Stables Food Market
11 October & 8 November 2026
Sheepfolds Stables
Food and drink market bringing regional traders to Sheepfolds Stables.
Oktoberfest Sunderland
16–18 October 2026
High Street West
Weekend event with Bavarian entertainment, live Oompah band and DJ sets.
Billy Elliot the Musical
4–28 November 2026
Sunderland Empire
The award-winning musical opens in the North East ahead of its wider UK tour and West End return.
View official My Sunderland events
What to expect
The council feed covers performances, festivals, markets, family events, community events and other city activity. Recurring listings are grouped on this page so visitors can see the available dates without duplicate cards.
Getting to My Sunderland events
Locations vary across Sunderland and Houghton-le-Spring. Check the individual council listing for the latest time, ticket and travel information before setting off.
Official My Sunderland events | Sunderland Gigs | Upcoming Gigs