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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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Discover what's happening this season with our venue brochure, packed with all the show highlights, key dates, and helpful details.Discover what's happening this season.

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Kathleen Davis Stage School presents We Rock

Events

Sunderland Empire

Wed 22 Apr 2026

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Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Comedy

Sunderland Empire

Thu 23 Apr 2026

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Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance

Events

Sunderland Empire

Fri 24 Apr - Fri 22 May 2026

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Community Chorus

Events

Sunderland Empire

Fri 24 Apr - Fri 22 May 2026

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Connect Theatre Company

Events

Sunderland Empire

Mon 27 Apr - Mon 18 May 2026

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The Bodyguard

Musicals

Sunderland Empire

Mon 27 Apr - Sat 2 May 2026

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Class Act

Events

Sunderland Empire

Tue 28 Apr - Tue 19 May 2026

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Dance Fit

Events

Sunderland Empire

Wed 29 Apr - Wed 20 May 2026

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Public Venue Tour

Events

Sunderland Empire

Sat 2 May - Sat 20 Jun 2026

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Waitress

Musicals

Sunderland Empire

Mon 4 May - Sat 9 May 2026

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The Choir of Man

Musicals

Sunderland Empire

Tue 12 May - Sat 16 May 2026

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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals

Dance

Sunderland Empire

Sun 17 May 2026

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Emmylou Harris - Farewell Tour

Concert

Sunderland Empire

Mon 18 May 2026

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The ELO Experience - Electric Light Orchestra

Concert

Sunderland Empire

Sat 23 May 2026

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ATG INSPIRE Academy Sunderland

Events

Sunderland Empire

Sun 24 May 2026

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Theatre Industry Preparation Day

Sunderland Empire

Wed 27 May 2026

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Musicals

Sunderland Empire

Fri 5 Jun - Sat 27 Jun 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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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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