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Sunderland Restaurant Week 2025
Saturday 15 March - Sunday 23 March 2025
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There's nothing like an exciting event to bring people together. And we've got plenty for families, friends and festival fans galore.
Smash-hit musicals straight from the West End. Indie gigs in intimate venues. Edge-of-seat sport and enthralling theatre. Exhibitions for art lovers and festivals for foodies. And more, and more, and more.
Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, a treat to please even your hardest-to-please friends, or an amazing experience just for you and just because, you'll find must-do dates for every diary here.
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Sunderland Restaurant Week 2025
Ready to sink your teeth into one of the most exciting events on the city calendar?
Sunniside Music Social
A laid back music session with local bands and groups providing a chilled rest and relaxation afternoon to end this brilliant weekend of Sunniside events.
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her iconic hits, discover the heart and soul behind the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.
An Inspector Calls
JB Priestley's brilliantly constructed masterpiece powerfully dramatises the dangers of casual capitalism's cruelty, complacency and hypocrisy.
The Mackem Market
Vibrant new market at Sunderland Train Station
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
The world's No.1 celebration of Ireland's most iconic band.
Hairspray The Musical
Starring Strictly Come Dancing's Joanne Clifton (Shrek the Musical, The Addams Family) as the fierce yet fabulous Velma van Tussle.
Animal Sandcasting
Using sandcasting techniques with hot glass to create animal shapes.
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