All groups will present their own interpretation of this year's theme 'Heroes and Villains'. Expect colourful costumes, amazing routines and share the joy of dancing!
Join young people from Sunderland schools for our annual Sunderland Schools Dance Festival!
Sunderland Empire
Wed 8 Jul 2026
High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK
Wed at 13:30
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Sunderland Empire
High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK
Sunderland
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Private Hospitality - Spaces available to hire
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)
Vesta Tilley laid the foundation stone of what is now the Sunderland Empire on 29 September 1906 and took to the stage on 1 July 1907 to officially declare the theatre open. Masterminded by two of the contemporary heads of British theatre, Edward Moss and Oswald Stoll, the Sunderland Empire Theatre has undergone many changes since it opened but remains the North East’s premier entertainment venue.
Sunderland Empire
Wed 8 Jul 2026
High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK
Wed at 13:30
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Join ATG+, the UK's best live entertainment membership to enjoy these benefits and much more across 35+ venues:
Priority booking and ringfenced seats
Ticket offers and no transaction fees
Flexible tickets
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