Upcoming events in Sunderland

Sunderland will pay its respects at the annual Remembrance Parade and Service

The 'Festival of Houghton Feast' or Houghton Feast, as it is affectionately known, is back!

A dazzling laser garden, a giant glitter ball and stunning new light projections are among the sparkling lighting displays to look forward to at this year's Sunderland Festival of Light.

Take part in Spooky experiments with Big Science UK.

Take the plunge and raise money for your favourite charity

From brewers, bakers and cheesemongers to world-class street food vendors - our north east food and drink traders are delighted to be bringing themselves to your doorstep.

Pop down to Pop Recs for Sunderland Teenage Market and support musicians, artists, small businesses and creatives aged 13-24!

Enjoy age-appropriate hands-on experiments, learning and messy play with a science twist.