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Sunderland Empire

Sunderland is a welcoming, vibrant coastal city with a thriving arts scene, with the iconic Sunderland Empire showcasing the very best West End shows. Sunderland is recognised as a Music City for its dedication to nurturing talent, has a community spirit, diverse culture, celebrates sport and is home to the Premiership football team Sunderland AFC.

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Musicals

Sunderland Empire

Until Sat 27 Jun 2026

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Public Venue Tour

Events

Sunderland Empire

Sat 20 Jun - Sat 15 Aug 2026

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Dance Fit

Events

Sunderland Empire

Wed 24 Jun - Wed 8 Jul 2026

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Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance

Events

Sunderland Empire

Thu 25 Jun - Fri 10 Jul 2026

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Community Chorus

Events

Sunderland Empire

Fri 26 Jun - Fri 10 Jul 2026

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Connect Theatre Company

Events

Sunderland Empire

Mon 29 Jun - Mon 6 Jul 2026

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Class Act

Events

Sunderland Empire

Tue 30 Jun - Tue 7 Jul 2026

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Michael Starring Ben

Concert

Sunderland Empire

Sat 4 Jul 2026

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Into the Spotlight

Events

Sunderland Empire

Sun 5 Jul 2026

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Sunderland Schools Dance Festival

Events

Sunderland Empire

Wed 8 Jul 2026

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Dance Schools of Sunderland Festival 2026

Events

Sunderland Empire

Wed 8 Jul 2026

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ATG INSPIRE Academy Sunderland

Events

Sunderland Empire

Sun 12 Jul 2026

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The Karate Kid The Musical

Musicals

Sunderland Empire

Tue 14 Jul - Sat 18 Jul 2026

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The Proclaimers

Concert

Sunderland Empire

Thu 23 Jul 2026

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The Illegal Eagles

Concert

Sunderland Empire

Fri 24 Jul 2026

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ATG INSPIRE Sunderland Theatre Summer School

Events

Sunderland Empire

Fri 31 Jul 2026

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Burlesque The Musical

Musicals

Sunderland Empire

Thu 6 Aug - Sat 22 Aug 2026

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The Prat Pack's Back

Events

Sunderland Empire

Fri 4 Sep 2026

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Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny

Talk

Sunderland Empire

Sat 5 Sep 2026

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The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Concert

Sunderland Empire

Mon 7 Sep 2026

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Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary

Dance

Sunderland Empire

Wed 9 Sep - Sat 12 Sep 2026

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An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight

Concert

Sunderland Empire

Mon 14 Sep 2026

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Chris Ramsey

Comedy

Sunderland Empire

Thu 17 Sep 2026

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Steve Steinman's Anything for Love - The Meat Loaf Story

Concert

Sunderland Empire

Fri 18 Sep 2026

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