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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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Public Venue Tour

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Sunderland Empire

Sat 18 Apr - Sat 20 Jun 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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Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance

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Sunderland Empire

Fri 24 Apr - Thu 30 Apr 2026

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Community Chorus

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Sunderland Empire

Fri 24 Apr 2026

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Connect Theatre Company

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Sunderland Empire

Mon 27 Apr 2026

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Class Act

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Sunderland Empire

Tue 28 Apr 2026

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Dance Fit

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Sunderland Empire

Wed 29 Apr 2026

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ATG INSPIRE Academy Sunderland

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Sunderland Empire

Sun 24 May 2026

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Into the Spotlight

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Sunderland Empire

Sun 5 Jul 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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ATG INSPIRE Sunderland Theatre Summer School

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Sunderland Empire

Fri 31 Jul 2026

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The Prat Pack's Back

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Sunderland Empire

Fri 4 Sep 2026

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