Sunderland Food and Drink Festival, which last year attracted 30,000 people, is set to return from June 6-8, 2025, with all the usual favourites – and a host of new additions on the menu. The event will feature three days of international cuisine, live music, family friendly entertainment and some top local traders. The festival will take place across three sites around the city - Keel Square, High Street West and Market Squareplaceholder image
Sunderland Food and Drink Festival, which last year attracted 30,000 people, is set to return from June 6-8, 2025, with all the usual favourites – and a host of new additions on the menu. The event will feature three days of international cuisine, live music, family friendly entertainment and some top local traders. The festival will take place across three sites around the city - Keel Square, High Street West and Market Square | Sorted PR

Kubix cancelled but here's 14 outdoor festivals and gigs happening in Sunderland

By Katy Wheeler

Lifestyle Editor

Published 30th May 2025, 14:44 GMT
Updated 31st May 2025, 14:12 GMT

There’s much disappointment at the news that Kubix and Monument festivals will not be taking place at Herrington Country Park this year after the organiser, Wannasee Ltd, revealed that it was in talks with liquidators.

But, there are still a number of outdoor festivals and gigs to look forward to in Sunderland this year. Here’s a roundup:

Sunderland’s new footbridge will be open in time for the Women’s Rugby World Cup this August and will play a key role in the tournament’s opening match celebrations. Fan zones, fireworks and more than 150 colourful flags and banners will all add to the party atmosphere in the city centre, together with a fan parade to the Stadium of Light across the new Wear Footbridge connecting the city centre to the stadium. England's Red Roses are due to kick off the opening match of the tournament against the USA at the Stadium of Light at 7.30pm on Friday 22 August and tickets are already selling fast

13. Fan parade festival, new footbridge, August 22

Sunderland’s new footbridge will be open in time for the Women’s Rugby World Cup this August and will play a key role in the tournament’s opening match celebrations. Fan zones, fireworks and more than 150 colourful flags and banners will all add to the party atmosphere in the city centre, together with a fan parade to the Stadium of Light across the new Wear Footbridge connecting the city centre to the stadium. England's Red Roses are due to kick off the opening match of the tournament against the USA at the Stadium of Light at 7.30pm on Friday 22 August and tickets are already selling fast | Sunderland Echo

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There will be a summer-long programme of performances in the city's bandstands, parks and amphitheatres. The performances and activities are aimed at transforming parks and open spaces into lively community hubs, offering free entertainment for families.

14. Bandstand and park performances, throughout the summer

There will be a summer-long programme of performances in the city's bandstands, parks and amphitheatres. The performances and activities are aimed at transforming parks and open spaces into lively community hubs, offering free entertainment for families. | Sunderland Echo

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