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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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Public Venue Tour

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Sunderland Empire

Sat 21 Mar - Sat 20 Jun 2026

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Class Act

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Sunderland Empire

Tue 24 Mar 2026

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Dance Fit

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Sunderland Empire

Wed 25 Mar 2026

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Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance

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Sunderland Empire

Thu 26 Mar - Fri 27 Mar 2026

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Community Chorus

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Sunderland Empire

Fri 27 Mar 2026

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Sunderland Empire Academy of Performing Arts

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Sunderland Empire

Sun 29 Mar 2026

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Connect Theatre Company

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Sunderland Empire

Mon 30 Mar 2026

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Bright Minds Youth Theatre

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Sunderland Empire

Mon 30 Mar 2026

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Northern Star Theatre Arts presents Reach for the Stars

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Sunderland Empire

Sat 4 Apr 2026

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Musical Theatre Masterclass (6-10 yrs)

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Sunderland Empire

Thu 9 Apr 2026

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Musical Theatre Masterclass (11-18 yrs)

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Sunderland Empire

Thu 9 Apr 2026

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CL presents 'Time Machine Turmoil'

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Sunderland Empire

Tue 14 Apr 2026

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Adult Heels Dance Workshop (18+)

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Sunderland Empire

Thu 16 Apr 2026

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Kathleen Davis Stage School presents We Rock

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Sunderland Empire

Wed 22 Apr 2026

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Sunderland Schools Dance Festival

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Sunderland Empire

Wed 8 Jul 2026

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Dance Schools of Sunderland Festival 2026

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Sunderland Empire

Wed 8 Jul 2026

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Creative Learning Presents: Theatre Summer School 2026

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Sunderland Empire

Fri 31 Jul 2026

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