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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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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen

Opera

Sunderland Empire

Wed 1 Apr 2026

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One Night of Elvis - Lee Memphis King

Concert

Sunderland Empire

Fri 3 Apr 2026

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Northern Star Theatre Arts presents Reach for the Stars

Events

Sunderland Empire

Sat 4 Apr 2026

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Mean Girls

Musicals

Sunderland Empire

Mon 6 Apr - Sat 11 Apr 2026

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Musical Theatre Masterclass (6-10 yrs)

Events

Sunderland Empire

Thu 9 Apr 2026

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Musical Theatre Masterclass (11-18 yrs)

Events

Sunderland Empire

Thu 9 Apr 2026

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CL presents 'Time Machine Turmoil'

Events

Sunderland Empire

Tue 14 Apr 2026

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Adult Heels Dance Workshop (18+)

Events

Sunderland Empire

Thu 16 Apr 2026

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Horrible Histories - The Concert

Family

Sunderland Empire

Fri 17 Apr - Sat 18 Apr 2026

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Public Venue Tour

Events

Sunderland Empire

Sat 18 Apr - Sat 20 Jun 2026

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Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners

Concert

Sunderland Empire

Tue 21 Apr 2026

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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 - Thu 30 Apr 2026

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Community Chorus

Events

Sunderland Empire

Fri 24 Apr 2026

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Connect Theatre Company

Events

Sunderland Empire

Mon 27 Apr 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 2026

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Dance Fit

Events

Sunderland Empire

Wed 29 Apr 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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