The Greatest Hits of Motown Returns to Sunderland Empire

The Greatest Hits of Motown – How Sweet It Is comes to Sunderland Empire on Saturday 9 January 2027, bringing a live music performance to the theatre in Sunderland city centre. The show forms part of the venue’s concert programme, rather than its separate schedule of stage musicals.

What to expect from The Greatest Hits of Motown – How Sweet It Is

How Sweet It Is brings a live band, singers and choreographed performances to Sunderland Empire for a one-night Motown celebration.

The advertised repertoire draws from The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and The Jackson 5.

The programme also references the music of the Isley Brothers and Edwin Starr, bringing soul and dancefloor favourites together on one stage.

Motown’s catalogue is built on songs that have travelled across generations, from polished vocal harmonies to driving rhythms and memorable choruses. A live band gives those arrangements their own energy, while the singers and choreography keep the focus on the music rather than on a single impersonation.

Fans heading along for the vocal groups will find familiar harmonies alongside the solo hits that helped define the label’s sound. The show’s live-band format also allows the instrumental parts of these records to come through on stage. With just one Sunderland performance advertised, check the official booking page for the available seating options.

Planning your Sunderland Empire visit

The show takes place at Sunderland Empire on High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX. The advertised performance starts at 7.30pm. ATG lists a running time of approximately two hours and 25 minutes including an interval. The venue states that under-threes are not admitted and under-16s must sit beside and be supervised by an adult aged 18 or over.

For current ticket availability, performance details and access arrangements, visit the official Sunderland Empire event page. You can also browse upcoming music at Sunderland Empire on SoundBite for more concerts at the theatre.

Check the venue’s official channels before travelling for any changes to dates, times, admission arrangements or availability.