Events in Sunderland From 13th April – 19th April 2026

You can find live music across Sunderland this week, with performances from 12th to 19th April 2026. At The Fire Station’s food village, the Michael Young Trio and trumpeter Lara Hopper play jazz on Sunday afternoons. In Sandhill, a trio performs at the Sandhill Arts Space in an open-plan café near Gallowgate. For full-scale musical theatre, Sunderland Empire Theatre hosts Horrible Histories - The Concert.

These events reflect Sunderland’s ongoing support for performance, shaped by its industrial past and continued investment in local talent. The city's history includes ancient Anglo-Saxon roots as a fishing hamlet that later became an international hub for shipbuilding and coal exportation, legacy still visible today through community projects around Grangetown, Ryhope, and near the Vaux Brewery redevelopment zone.

Evening events are accessible via public transport: direct routes from Park Lane Interchange to central venues run on Tyne & Wear Metro. For a relaxed evening without heavy logistics, check out pop-up concerts at Keel Square during quieter hours or live music in Sandhill’s green belt area near Roker Beach.

Check the listings below for times and locations.