Sunderland Vibe has the lowdown on the events, festivals, classes and businesses coming to Sunderland and the wider area. Vibe has it covered, whether you’re looking for exhibitions, theatre tours, guest lectures and workshops or want to find out about the latest local developments.
Inside Sunderland’s busiest animal shelter: Pawz For Thought
Take a look inside Sunderland's busiest animal shelter charity, Pawz For Thought, as they prepare for the winter season! With Christmas fast approaching, many people may be considering buying or adopting a pet as a gift! Who wouldn’t want a new fluffy (or...
Winter Wonders: 10 things to do in Sunderland this Christmas
Christmas parties, ice skating spectacles and festive theatre, it really is the most wonderful time of year. Check out our top ways to celebrate the festive season in Wearside… Winter Wonderland Wrap up in your winter woollies and head to Rainton Arena to immerse...
Everything you need to know about Les Miserables at Sunderland Empire
Get ready to sing your hearts out as Les Misérables heads to the Sunderland Empire from 2 - 19 November! This brilliant new staging of a modern musical classic has taken the world by storm, breathing new life into one of the most popular musicals ever written. We...
Looking back: One year on since Sunderland Empire’s grand reopening
The 2nd September 2022 marked one year since the poignant reopening of the Sunderland Empire after emotionally closing the doors to its iconic Tower Entrance and turning on the stage’s solitary ghost light, which illuminated the auditorium until audiences returned 536...
Take a look back at Sunderland’s 30 years as a city!
On Valentine’s Day in 1992 Sunderland was granted city status by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking a turning point in the history of Sunderland going forward. In the 30 years since that fateful day Sunderland has developed into a thriving city, bustling with...
Local Restaurant Spotlight: Blacks Corner, East Boldon
A wonderful neighbourhood eatery nestled in the picturesque village of East Boldon, the opening of Blacks Corner in 2017 was a realised childhood dream for local restaurateur, Jonny Dryden and his childhood friend, Chris Lowden. Since then Blacks Corner has become a...
The best kids and family events in Sunderland this Autumn!
From jaw-dropping wrestling shows to your favourite stories coming to life on stage, there’s so many exciting kids and family events going down in Sunderland this season! Room On The Broom 21 - 22 September Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Hop on the broom with...
4 musicals you NEED to see at Sunderland Empire this Autumn!
From tongue-in-cheek comedies and broadway hits to all-time classic shows and new theatrical smashes, Sunderland Empire has some incredible musicals lined up in the coming months! The Osmonds - A New Musical 13 - 17 September They’re one of...
Your guide to the best music events in Sunderland this September!
From day long musical celebrations to gigs from Grammy nominees and some of the best new bands in the region, Sunderland is bursting with live music this September! 3rd September Independent’s 16th Birthday! 16 years of ruining shoes, 16 years...
