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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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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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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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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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Creative Learning Presents: Theatre Summer School 2026

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 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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Dirty Dancing

Musicals

Sunderland Empire

Tue 22 Sep - Sat 26 Sep 2026

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Miriam's Full English LIVE

Talk

Sunderland Empire

Wed 30 Sep 2026

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Susan Calman: Tall Tales

Comedy

Sunderland Empire

Fri 2 Oct 2026

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Billy Elliot the Musical

Musicals

Sunderland Empire

Wed 4 Nov - Sat 28 Nov 2026

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Legally Blonde

Musicals

Sunderland Empire

Tue 1 Dec - Sat 5 Dec 2026

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The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook (Pantomime)

Pantomime

Sunderland Empire

Fri 11 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027

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The Further Adventures of Peter Pan (Pantomime) - Relaxed Performance

Pantomime

Sunderland Empire

Mon 28 Dec 2026

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