Sunderland Shows

The Bodyguard

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge–what they don't expect is to fall in love.A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen...

The Sunderland Story

Having played to standing ovations in 2023, Sunderland AFC and Alterean Media are delighted to announce the return of The Sunderland Story!

Wingz of the Monkey + Wretch

Connect Theatre Company

Connect Company is an inclusive theatre group for adults with additional needs.

Bright Minds Youth Theatre

Bright Minds Youth Theatre is a vibrant and inclusive youth theatre group designed specifically for neurodiverse young people between the ages of 12 and 18.

Dance Fit 50+

A Dance Fitness class for adults over 50. Have fun and get fit at the same time by participating in choreography that focuses on stamina, coordination, mobility and balance.

Movers

Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance class for adults over 55s

Community Chorus

Community Chorus is based at Sunderland Empire Theatre on Fridays

Venue Tour

Always wanted to know what goes on backstage at Sunderland Empire? Tread in the stardust footsteps of the young Beatles, Kate Bush, Laurel and Hardy and Gary Barlow and immerse yourself in our theatre’s 116 year history.

Crash Test Dummies

Sunderland Empire Academy of Performing Arts

Sunderland Empire Theatre hosts a weekly performing arts academy.

Ghost hunt - North East Aircraft Museum-Sunderland

Martha Wainwright

Scandal at the Stage Door: A 1920s Murder Mystery Evening

Presented by Sunderland Empire Creative Learning and Charm Productions UK, Isabelle Mumford has been called to Sunderland Empire to investigate a murder, but she needs your help.

Shonen Knife

Stage Door Academy presents This Is Us

A night of amazing talent and variety performed by children of The Stage Door Academy of Performing Arts

Red Hot Chilli Pipers Ft. Red Hot Chilli Dancers

Ghost hunt - Ship Isis (Sunderland) SPIRIT SEEKERS

Sunderland Schools Dance Festival 2025

Join young people from Sunderland schools for our annual Sunderland Schools Dance Festival!

Dance Schools of Sunderland Festival 2025

Join young people from local dance schools for our first Dance Schools of Sunderland Festival!

Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe

Katherine is the creator and Star of Netflix’s smash hit The Duchess along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room as well as 2022’s Missus on Sky / Now TV. She also hosted Backstage With Katherine Ryan for Amazon Prime and starred in Sky’s Romantic Getaway...

Hamilton

Hamilton the musical is a multi award-winning masterpiece by Lin-Manuel Miranda, coming soon to the UK for a country-wide tour! This is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the...

JD McPherson: Nite Owls Tour 2025

Fickle Friends

The Wandering Hearts

Kid Creole & The Coconuts

Buy and sell tickets at StubHub for Kid Creole and The Coconuts's concert at O2 Ritz Manchester in Manchester on 22 Jun 2025.

Ghost hunt - Queen Street Masonic Temple

UK Foo Fighters

UK Foo Fighters' brand new show for the theatre is inspired by the Foo’s studio album In Your Honor. It offers a unique opportunity for fans old and new to explore the melodic acoustic recordings from the Foo’s live album Skin And Bones (recorded at the Pantages Theatre in Los...

Hamilton Musical Theatre Workshop

Join us for an exciting workshop with Hamilton cast member, Simeon Beckett. Suitable for young people aged 12-18.

Levellers

Buy and sell tickets at StubHub for Levellers's concert at Caldicot Castle in Caldicot on 2 Aug 2025.

Derren Brown: Only Human

The content of ONLY HUMAN is still under wraps, but we can guarantee you a mind-blowing experience that’ll take your breath away!Tickets for Derren’s shows always sell out fast, so don’t miss out.

The Kane Gang - Aided & Abetted By Field Music