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One Big Summer

Get ready Sunderland, for One Big Summer!
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Active Sunderland BIG Bike Ride

The Active Sunderland BIG Bike Ride, a staple of the city's cycling calendar, will be back in 2026 and entries are open now!
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Events to get excited about

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.

Upcoming events in Sunderland

What will you be joining us for?

The Rifles Sounding Retreat

Join 8th Battalion The Rifles in Sunderland city centre for a FREE evening performance from the Band And Bugles of The Rifles

Sunderland Food & drink Festival 2026

The wheels are turning to make sure that this year's Sunderland Food and Drink Festival is a bumper success - with news of the entertainment programme and a brand new headline sponsor.

Take That

Take That are coming back to Sunderland

Jill Scott's Coming Home Challenge for Sport Relief

Friday 12 June Stadium of Light

An Evening with The Futureheads

An in-conversation event with a few surprises!

Unity in the Community

Join us for Unity in the Community at Sunderland Minster on Sunday 21 June as part of Summit Week Sunderland!

Sunderland Music City: Year of Music

The Sunderland year of Music is here!

The Night Market UK - STACK Seaburn Summer Special 2026

Summer is in full swing and we're throwing the ultimate beach party to celebrate.

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