Seventeen Nineteen - formerly Holy Trinity, Sunderland's first parish church - has been renovated and restored in collaboration with the National Lottery Heritage Fund to preserve the shared heritage of our local community, and play a part in Sunderland’s current cultural network. 

Seventeen Nineteen is a live music and performance venue, hosting a variety of acts from the region and beyond, as well as a heritage tourism destination for people to come and appreciate their award-winning architecture, historic features and hidden stories. 

The venue's aim is to function as a hub for local creative practitioners, supporting them with gallery space, a venue for delivering workshops and performances, or as a market fayre for crafty traders. 

Address: Church Street East, Sunderland SR1 2BB (Google Maps)

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/17nineteen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/17nineteen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/17Nineteen

X: https://x.com/17Nineteen

Web: http://www.17nineteen.org.uk/

Email: 17nineteen@thecct.org.uk.

Phone: 0191 560 0288

Accessibility Information: https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/holy-trinity-sunderland.html

Opening in 2003, 7even brought the ever popular and growing Britpop and indie rock music sounds to Sunderland's active nightlife. 7even also introduced northern soul and funky nineties electronic music to the area. 

Fast forward 17 years 7even is a venue renowned for music variety and breaking the status quo of club soundtracks. The soundtrack to 7even is curated by their resident DJs. You can expect Alt, Indy, House and genre nights at 7even. 

Address: 11 Derwent St, Sunderland SR1 3NT (Google Maps)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7evensunderland 

X: https://x.com/7_e_v_e_n

Email: indie7even@icloud.com

Phone: 0191 567 8677

Accessibility Information: Not Known

One of Sunderland’s oldest buildings, Angels Place is a live music and motorcycle bar in Sunderland's historic East End. 

Address: 10 Church St E, Sunderland SR1 2BB (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1748169355461377/angels-place/

Email: angelsplacesunderland@hotmail.com 

Phone: 0191 510 3170 

Accessibility Information: Not Known

Arts Centre Washington is host to music, theatre, art events, and exhibitions. As well as a venue the site is home to many creatives and hosts a recording studio, rehearsal rooms, vocal coaching and much more. 

The Arts Centre Washington hosts music events of all types from jazz to grunge from folk to cutting-edge electronic. Its stages have seen everything from the Bard to ballet, from social drama to comedy. Its extensive galleries have had some of the best contemporary art exhibited there.  

It also hosts workshops and craft fairs for the best creative crafts in the North East and has one of the best pubs and restaurants in Washington.

Address: Biddick Lane, Washington NE38 8AB (Google Maps)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artscentrewashington

X: https://x.com/artsctrwton

Web: https://sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/arts-centre-washington/ 

Email: acw@sunderland.gov.uk 

Phone: 0191 561 3455 

Accessibility Information: https://sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/arts-centre-washington/plan-your-visit/access-information/

Stylish cocktail and champagne bar, Bar Justice is situated in in the Sunniside area of Sunderland. It offers a large cocktail menu. The venue has live music and DJ's on a weekend. 

Address: 47 W Sunniside, Sunniside, Quarter, Sunderland SR1 1BA (Google Maps)

X: https://x.com/barjustice

Website: https://www.barjustice.co.uk/

Email: enquiries@barjustice.co.uk

Phone: 07494744385

Accessibility Information: Steps at front of venue.

A safe space and inclusive venue in the heart of Sunderland.

Address: 34 Low Row, Sunderland SR1 3PY (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbys_sunderland/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Bobbys-Sunderland-100092532399420/

X: https://x.com/bobbysbarhq

Web: https://www.bobbysbar.co.uk/sunderland

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

Friendly cocktail bar & restaurant hosting live music and late-night drinks in Sunderland. Just off Keel Square in the City Centre and close to the Culture Quarter. 

Address: Unit 1, Keel Square, Sunderland SR1 3DS (Google Maps)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Botanist-Sunderland/61552494794542/

X: https://x.com/thebotanistuk

Web: https://thebotanist.uk.com/locations/sunderland

Email: sunderland@thebotanist.uk.com

Phone: 0191 500 1858 

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

The Bunker has been a starting point for thousands of musicians and artists, many of whom have gone on to national and international stages. 

The Bunker has recording and rehearsal facilities and provides training, development and career guidance on a whole host of music and arts topics to budding musicians and young people in Sunderland. 

The Bunker holds regular gigs and supports gigs and events throughout Sunderland with its events management and equipment hire and loan.

Address: 29 Stockton Rd, Sunderland SR2 7AQ (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebunkercic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebunkercic/

X: https://x.com/thebunkercic

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebunkercic

Web: https://bunkeruk.com/

Email: info@bunkeruk.com 

Phone: 0191 567 1777 

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

Carnival House & Kitchen is known for its Caribbean-inspired cuisine and vibrant atmosphere.

Inside, the decor is lively and eclectic, with bold colours and patterns, and a mix of vintage and modern furnishings. The space includes a bar area and a dining area, with seating for both small and large groups, as well as a function room which regularly hosts events and live concerts.

Address: The King's Rd, Sunderland SR5 2LS (Google Maps)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalhousesouthwick

X: https://x.com/CreativeSeed100

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carnivalhouse

Web: https://www.creativeseed.org/carnivalhouse

Email: events@carnivalhouse.co.uk

Phone: 0191 548 5553

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

Occupying a prominent position on the former Vaux site, and opposite Keel Square, Sunderland's new City Hall is the headquarters of Sunderland City Council, an accessible meeting place for local groups and organisations, and the home to live events including Let's Caper. 

With nine rooms of varying sizes, City Hall can cater for meetings, concerts, and events anywhere between 6 and 300 people and the rooms are always fully customisable. 

Address: Plater Way, Sunderland SR1 3AA (Google Maps)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092215910060

Website: https://www.mysunderland.co.uk/article/19976/Sunderland-City-Hall

Email: cityhallmanagement@sunderland.gov.uk 

Phone: 0191 520 5555 

Accessibility Information: https://www.mysunderland.co.uk/article/19977/Getting-to-City-Hall

Cliffe Park is a coastal park and garden in Roker, Sunderland. It regularly hosts live events, such as Summer Streets Festival every summer.

Established in 2014, Summer Streets Festival is an annual music, arts and community festival which takes place in Sunderland every July.

Over the years, Summer Streets has played host to countless musicians, outdoor arts performers, comedians, spoken-word artists and workshop practitioners - with artists hailing from all over the world.

Address: Cliffe Park, Roker, Sunderland SR6 8DB (Google Maps) 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummerStreetsFestival/

X: https://x.com/summerstreets_

Web: https://www.summerstreetsfestival.com/

Email: hello@summerstreetsfestival.com

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

Diego’s Joint is a modern bar, coffee house and events space located in Sunniside. Killer coffee and craft ales available at this emerging music venue in the city.

Address: 28 Norfolk Street, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1EE (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diegosjoint/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiegosJoint/

X: https://x.com/DiegosJoint

Website: https://www.diegosjoint.co.uk/

Phone: 07512069934

Email: info@diegosjoint.co.uk

Accessibility Information: Flat ground floor entry. Stairs to bar area.

A wonderfully ornate, grade 2 listed ‘Edwardian Gin Palace’ designed in 1901 for Robert Deuchars by the somewhat eccentric architect Benjamin F Simpson.

Chosen as the National Winner in the 2015 pub design awards and described as having ‘one of the most stunning bar-backs in Britain’, the Dun Cow is a perfect example of everything that a traditional British public house should be.

The venue holds regular busker nights and is a featured venue for Boundaries Festival.

Address: 9 High St W, Sunderland SR1 3HA (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_dun_cow/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duncowsunderland

X: https://x.com/DunCowSland

Website: https://pubculture.com/duncow/

Email: duncow@pubculture.com

Phone: 0191 567 2262 

Accessibility Information: Ground floor accessible.

The Engine Room delivers first class hospitality in a unique setting where people can enjoy eating, drinking and socialising.

Home to the city's monthly jazz nights hosted by Michael Young Trio. 

Address: 9 High St W, Sunderland SR1 3HA (Google Maps)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EngineRoomSund/

X: https://x.com/EngineRoomSland

Web: https://pubculture.com/engineroom/

Email: theengineroom@pubculture.com

Phone: 0191 594 7244

Accessibility Information: Accessible for diners and live music.

A unique museum with a huge collection of football memorabilia for fans from all around the world to see and even try on. 

The spaces in the museum lend themselves well to acoustic performances but full band performances can take place too, as well as podcast recording.

Address: North Bridge St, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1AP (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansmuseum/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FansMuseum/

X: https://x.com/fansmuseum

Website: https://fansmuseum.org/

Email: info@fansmuseum.org

Phone: 0191 514 5762

Accessibility Information: https://fansmuseum.org/opening-times/

The Fire Station is Sunderland’s premier live music and performance venue. Whether you’re an indie rock champion, adventurous jazzer, theatre devotee, stand-up fan or just after a great night out, the programme is packed with entertainment from music and comedy to dance and theatre. 

Address: High St W, Sunderland SR1 3HA (Google Maps)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FireStationSun/

X: https://x.com/firestationsun

Web: https://www.thefirestation.org.uk/ 

Email: Info@thefirestation.org.uk 

Phone: 0191 570 0007 

Accessibility Information: https://www.thefirestation.org.uk/pQV2c0/visit/access-information

Award-winning bar and eatery on the beach at Roker, Sunderland, on the site of the former Smugglers bar. Regular live music. 

Address: 3 0PL, Marine Walk, Sunderland (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grannieanniespp/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrannieAnniesPP

X: https://x.com/grannieanniespp

Web: https://www.grannieanniesroker.co.uk/

Email: askgrannie@grannieanniesroker.co.uk

Phone: 0191 565 6748

Accessibility Information: Not Known

Live music pub in Roker. Every Thursday The Harbour View hosts the 'Speakeasy' live Blues and Acoustic music by George Shovlin and friends. Entry is free. 

Address: 1 Benedict Rd, Roker, Sunderland SR6 0NX (Google Maps)

Phone: 0191 567 1402 

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

A former industrial site, Herrington Country Park is one of the largest and most beautiful parks in Sunderland and features one of the largest open-air concert sites in the North East.

Home to many open-air music events, hosting in the past Radio 1’s Big Weekend, and more recently Kubix and Monument Festivals, the park is designed around a well-known local myth, the story of the Lambton Worm. It also features a smaller Amphitheatre for more intimate performances. 

Address: Chester Rd, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring DH4 7EL (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveatherrington/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveAtHerrington

Web: https://www.liveatherrington.co.uk/

Email: info@liveatherrington.co.uk

Accessibility Information: https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/herrington-country-park

A student bar on 23 Fawcett Street in Sunderland. Live music and DJs.

Address: 23 Fawcett St, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1RH (Google Maps)

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

One of Sunderland’s only constants in youth culture through the last two decades. Independent is the home of music in Sunderland, nurturing young talent, supporting bands and often giving people a stage to play their first ever show.  

Alongside hosting regular live shows from some of the UK’s most exciting emerging artists and local North East talents, Independent is also the biggest and longest running nightclub on Wearside.  

Independent’s stages have hosted countless national and international acts, all whilst providing a home for the emerging and established bands of the North East to showcase their original music.

Address: 27-28 Holmeside, Sunderland SR1 3JE (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareindependent/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/independentsunderland/

X: https://x.com/independent_sr1

Web: http://independentsunderland.com

Email: info@independentsunderland.com

Phone: 0191 5109949

Accessibility Information: https://www.independentsunderland.com/faqs/

Long established and iconic Sunderland pub that hosts regular live music alongside award winning food and drink options.

A mainstay in the local scene playing host to countless up and coming artists as well as established favourites. 

Address: Worcester Terrace, Sunderland SR2 7AW (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivyhousesunderland/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIvyHousePubSunderland/ 

X: https://x.com/theivyhouse

Email: ivy.house@aol.com 

Phone: 0191 567 3399 

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

Keel Square at the heart of Sunderland city centre plays host to many events and is a place full of Sunderland's heritage. The square, which was named by the public, celebrates Sunderland's shipbuilding heritage with the 'Keel Line' and the 'Propellers of the City'.

The 'Keel Line' features the names of up to 9,000 ships built on the Wear and the 'Propellers of the City' with artwork by Bryan Talbot sits at the head of the 'Keel Line' and contains images of almost 500 workers from the shipyards. 

The square is a perfect city-central setting for hosting live open-air events. 

Address: Keel Square, Sunderland SR1 3DW

Email: info@sunderlandbid.co.uk 

Phone: 0191 722 1002 

Accessibility Information: https://www.accessable.co.uk/sunderland-city-council/access-guides/keel-square

A traditional pub in Deptford, the former industrial heartland of Sunderland, since 1834.

The Kings Arms is under new management and part of the new Deptford Bank trail of pubs and eateries. A friendly, cosy, traditional pub with real ales, real fire & pet friendly. 

Regularly hosting live music and DJs and showcasing local produce such as Vaux beers. 

Address: 1 Farringdon Row, Sunderland SR4 6BU (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_kingsarms_deptford

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingsarmsdeptfordsunderland

X: https://x.com/thekings_arms_

Phone: 0191 567 9804

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

Life of Riley is a live music venue which aims to showcase the best of local live and acoustic talent.

The stage is opposite the bar with plenty of space for those who like to get into the groove. The beer garden on the terrace outside is spacious and sometimes has live music too.

Address: 3-5 Green Terrace, Sunderland SR1 3PZ (Google Maps)

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JAk7FibtKRkKFt4X7 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunderlandlifeofriley 

Phone: 0191 514 0110 /  0191 514 3293

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

Regularly hosts DJs to compliment its world-Mex tacos, tequila & cocktails. 

Address: 312 High St W, Sunderland SR1 3ET (Google Maps)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mex70sunderland/

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

A warm Mackem welcome awaits in the world-famous Museum Vaults. One of Sunderland's oldest pubs and most-loved pubs.

A traditional pub which has retained its original charm, serving top-class independent ales and lagers. Very popular with the locals and for those looking for a friendly and fun night out!

‘The Vaults, as it’s known locally, holds regular live music and is the beating heart of the Sunderland punk scene.

Address: 33 Silksworth Row, Sunderland SR1 3QJ (Google Maps)

X: https://x.com/saravaults

Website: https://www1.camra.org.uk/pubs/museum-vaults-sunderland-192701

Phone: 0191 565 9443

Accessibility Information: Flat ground floor entry. Stair at rear of venue.

The National Glass Centre is a cultural venue and visitor attraction in Sunderland.

Glass making is a key element in the history of Sunderland, bringing together its religious, social and industrial heritage. Discover the origins, growth and legacy of glass making in Sunderland with their permanent exhibition, Stories of Glass in Sunderland. Using compelling personal stories from local people and striking audio-visual display, this interactive exhibition traces the history of glass making in the City from the 7th Century to the present day.

National Glass Centre’s gallery spaces host their international exhibitions programme, which presents the work of leading contemporary artists in glass and ceramics.

Every month during the summer they host live music evening events and you can even get married there.

Address: Liberty Way, Roker, Sunderland SR6 0GL (Google Maps)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalglasscentresunderland

X: https://x.com/NGC_GlassCentre

Web: https://sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/national-glass-centre/

Email: info@nationalglasscentre.com

Phone: 0191 515 5555

Accessibility Information: https://sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/national-glass-centre/plan-your-visit/access-facilities/

Friendly local coffee shop and bar, serving speciality coffee and tasty treats during the day, then cocktails, wines and beer on an evening.

Regularly hosts DJs and live music.

Address: 29 Stockton Rd, Sunderland SR2 7AQ (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottosunderland/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ottosunderland/

Web: https://www.ottosunderland.com/

Email: info@ottosunderland.com

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

A stunning family run Edwardian public house and events space in the heart of Sunderland's Culture Quarter.  

The original building was called The Peacock from 1770 and renamed The Londonderry in 1834. The current grade II listed building dates from 1901 and was renamed back to The Peacock in 2017. There is a Sunderland Historic Buildings blue plaque on the wall of the pub. 

There is a small space for live music on the ground floor, and a mid-size music venue/event space on the first floor. There are recording studios on the second floor (Birdland Studios) and the building is home to The Northern Academy of Performing Arts (NAME). 

Address: 287 High St W, Sunderland SR1 3ES (Google Maps)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePeacockSun 

X: https://x.com/thepeacocksun

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_peacock_pub

Email: thepeacock.sunderland@gmail.com 

Phone: 0191 514 3494 

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

The Point Is a multi-use events complex in the heart of Sunderland city centre with a grand main hall and an intimate performance lounge. 

Refurbished from the Old Ritz ABC Cinema and converted into a performing arts and events venue, the Point and Live Lounge has a long heritage of touring bands, live music and entertainment events hosting a diverse range of performances from artists around the world, delivering some of the city’s most prestigious and exciting gatherings, from exhibitions and conferencing to gala dinners and banquets.

Address: Holmeside, Sunderland SR1 3JE (Google Maps) 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepointsunderland/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveloungesunderland/

X: https://x.com/thepointevents

Web: https://www.thepointsunderland.co.uk/the-point/live-lounge/ 

Email: events@thepointsunderland.co.uk 

Phone: 0191 565 5755 

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

Originally opened as a pop-up record shop by Frankie & the Heartstrings in 2013 over the years Pop Recs has snowballed into so much more.

It's a community and culture hub which brought big names to the city such as James Bay, The Charlatans and Franz Ferdinand, whilst also being a welcoming space for like-minded groups to meet.

The vision was always to have a large-scale permanent home for the multi-purpose Community Interest Company. That vision has now come to life spectacularly at High Street West. The result of years of hard work is a coffee shop and training kitchen at 173 High Street West and a 250 capacity multi-purpose venue at neighbouring 172, with its own stage, accessible toilets, high-spec light and sound rig and a bar. 

Address: 172-175 High St W, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1UP (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poprecs

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poprecsltd

X: https://x.com/poprecsltd

Email: poprecsltd@gmail.com

Phone: 0191 565 2150 

Accessibility Information: https://www.accessable.co.uk/sunderland-city-council/access-guides/pop-recs

Port Independent is a coffee, clothes and independent products shop In Sunderland.

It hosts regular pop-up events which includes live music, DJs, themed evenings and community events.

Address: 4 St Thomas' St, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1QD (Google Maps)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/portindependent/

X: https://x.com/PortIndependent

Website: https://www.portindependent.co.uk/

Email: gerard@portindependent.co.uk

Accessibility Information: Flat ground floor venue.

The Royalty Theatre, one of the North East's oldest community theatre groups.

Providing a professional standard of theatre and entertainment to the city of Sunderland for almost 100 years.

Address: 25 The Royalty, Sunderland SR2 7PP (Google Maps)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoyaltyTheatre

X: https://x.com/royaltytheatre

Web: https://royaltytheatre.co.uk/

Email: Hiresrt@gmail.com / media@royaltytheatre.co.uk

Phone: 0191 908 5683

Accessibility Information: https://www.accessable.co.uk/sunderland-city-council/access-guides/royalty-theatre

A traditional pub in Deptford, the former industrial heartland of Sunderland, The Saltgrass is under new management and part of the new Deptford Bank trail of pubs and eateries. 

Regularly hosting live music and DJs and showcasing local produce such as Vaux beers. 

Address: Ayres Quay, Hanover Pl, Sunderland SR4 6BY (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_saltgrass_deptford

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

Sunderland’s newest food, drink, events and entertainment destination - hosting live music and DJs. Part of the Riverside Development.

Address: Easington St, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1BA (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheepfoldsstables/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheepfoldsstables/

X: https://x.com/thesheepfolds

Website: https://sheepfoldsstables.co.uk/

Email: enquiries@sheepfoldsstables.co.uk

Accessibility Information: https://sheepfoldsstables.co.uk/faqs/

Constructed in the late 19th century, The Ship Isis’s unusual name comes from its relationship with the nearby docks/shipbuilding, and an urban legend is that it was a favourite with smugglers and a secret tunnel runs from the pub down to the river. 

An impressive building steeped in local history and folklore, The Ship Isis regularly hosts live music in the downstairs bar and offers The Vaux Room on the upper floor as a performance space for hire, hosting the likes of Waves Festival and more.

Address: 26 Silksworth Row, Sunderland SR1 3QJ (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ship_isis

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShipIsis 

X: https://x.com/ship_isis_

Email: shipisissunderland@gmail.com 

Phone: 0191 567 3720 

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

Stack Seaburn is a vibrant destination by the sea made from shipping containers to create a central plaza for live entertainment, socialising, events and street food.

Address: Whitburn Road-Morrisons, Seaburn, Sunderland SR6 8AA (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stackseaburn/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StackSeaburn/

X: https://x.com/stackseaburn

Web: https://stackleisure.com/locations/seaburn/

Email: info@stackseaburn.com.

Phone: 0330 100 4724 

Accessibility Information: https://stackleisure.com/locations/seaburn/faqs/

The Stadium of Light is an all-seater football stadium in Sunderland, England. It is home to Sunderland AFC with space for 49,000 spectators. 

The stadium primarily hosts Sunderland A.F.C. home matches but also hosts international touring acts in-between football seasons, most recently Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, and Pink. 

Address: Stadium of Light, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1SU (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stadiumoflightofficial/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stadiumoflight/

X: https://x.com/StadiumOfLight

Web: https://www.safc.com/concerts 

Email: enquiries@safc.com 

Phone: 0371 911 1200 

Accessibility Information: https://www.safc.com/matchday/accessibility

A friendly local pub that offers karaoke, quiz nights, live bands and other entertainment. Formerly known as The Royalty.

The Stumble Inn hosts a monthly afternoon of folk and acoustic song and music held on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 1pm to 4pm.

Address: 88 Chester Rd, Sunderland SR2 7PR (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stumbleinn.sunderland/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Stumble-Inn-100086371125268/

Email: info@the-stumble-inn.co.uk 

Phone: 07312738711 

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

Sunderland College is a Visual & Performing Arts Academy.

Bede Campus possesses an £11 million Arts Academy with a 200-seat commercial theatre, sound and lighting studio, recording studio, music practice rooms and instruments.

Address: Bede Campus, Durham Rd, Sunderland SR3 4AH (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunderlandcollege/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunderlandcollege

X: https://x.com/sunderlandcol

Web: https://sunderlandcollege.ac.uk/

Email: https://sunderlandcollege.ac.uk/home/contact-us/

Phone: 0191 511 6000

Accessibility Information: https://www.accessable.co.uk/sunderland-college/bede-campus-04f6556c-dd88-4d71-9a8a-5f32166f8318/access-guides/visual-performing-arts-academy#e591e258-5176-d54f-83a9-6a7e0a8b0fc0

Vesta Tilley laid the foundation stone of what is now the Sunderland Empire on 29 September 1906 and took to the stage on 1 July 1907 to officially declare the theatre open. 

Masterminded by two of the contemporary heads of British theatre, Edward Moss and Oswald Stoll, the Sunderland Empire theatre has undergone many changes since it opened but remains the North East’s premier entertainment venue.  

The North East's flagship theatre, staging season after season of record-breaking smash hit productions, from top West End musicals to opera and ballet, cutting edge comedy and music gigs to family shows.

Address: 4-5 High St W, Sunderland SR1 3EX (Google Maps)

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sundempire

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunderland_empire/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunderlandEmpire/

X: https://x.com/SundEmpire

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunderlandempire

Web: https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/sunderland-empire/ 

Email: sunderlandboxoffice@theambassadors.com

Phone: 0844 871 7627 

Accessibility Information: https://seatplan.com/sunderland/sunderland-empire-theatre/access/

The formerly ‘St Michael and All Angels Bishopwearmouth’ or ‘Bishopwearmouth Parish Church’ was first built around 900AD but due to many alterations little remains of the earlier constructions.

The Minster aims to be supportive of ecumenical, industrial, university and other educational and leisure activities. It provides a meeting place for people from all over the city as well as a centre of worship daily. The church was once again renamed on Tuesday May 1st, 2007, as the Minster Church of St Michael & All Angels and St Benedict Biscop, to commemorate its new status as an extra parochial place of worship.

The building is regularly used as part of city-wide music festivals, one-off concerts, and regional awards ceremonies.

Address: 309 High St W, Sunderland SR1 3ET (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunderlandminster2024/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunderlandminster/

X: https://x.com/slandminster

Website: https://sunderlandminster.com/

Email: admin@sunderlandminster.org

Phone: 0191 565 4066

Accessibility Information: https://www.accessable.co.uk/sunderland-city-council/access-guides/sunderland-minster

An indoor venue with capacity for 2000 people, hosting an eclectic programme of events.

Address: Sunderland Live, Mercantile Rd, Houghton le Spring DH4 5P (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunderlandlivearena/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raintonarena/

Web: https://sunderland-live.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunderlandlive

Email: info@sunderland-live.com

Phone: 0191 580 2666

Accessibility Information: Not Known

A new bar and kitchen in Roker near the Marina. It regularly hosts live music and DJs.

Address: Harbour View, Roker, Sunderland SR6 0NL (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesethingshappen_sunderland

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesethingshappensunderland/

Web: https://thesethingshappen.co.uk/

Phone: 0191 543 9515 

Accessibility Information: Accessible ground floor. Ramp at 2nd entrance.

Known for Afro nights, live music, buskers night, and karaoke nights.

Address: 1 Tunstall Rd, Sunderland SR1 3NQ (Google Maps)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uniquebarsunderland

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunderlandunique

Email: sunderlanduniquebar@gmail.com

Phone: 07442 615322

Accessibility Information: Not Known.

A former Vaux Brewery pub located in Sunderland's historic East End and close to the docks. Originally dating from the 1830s although the present building is from 1915.

Now an independent venue with a strong community atmosphere, it regularly hosts live music.

Address: 10 Prospect Row, Sunderland SR1 2DZ (Google Maps)

Phone: 07772 393196 

Accessibility Information: Not Known.