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As the city celebrates winning Music City accreditation - which will lead to even more music and opportunities for artists and businesses in the city over the next five years - here’s just some of the shows and festivals to be announced so far for 2025, as well as some of the venues in the city who host regular live music.
21. Sheepfolds Stables
As well as housing some great quality restaurants and bars, Sheepfolds Stables hosts free weekly live music and DJ sets. You can enjoy the entertainment in the courtyard which has heaters and blankets for the colder months. | Sunderland Echo
22. Mary Poppins, Sunderland Empire, October
Following a record-breaking run in London’s West End, where the show received rave reviews and nightly standing ovations, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group bring Mary Poppins to Sunderland Empire from Wednesday 1 – Saturday 25 October 2025. | Submitted
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23. Stack Seaburn
Stacks hosts free live music and events daily, as well as ticketed gigs throughout the year. Highlights this year include Rob Lamberti presenting Perfectly George - a celebration of the songs and music of George Michael. | Sunderland Echo
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24. Boundaries Festival, Autumn
Boundaries Festival is expected to return this autumn after establishing itself as a unique experimental music and arts festival over the past four years. Expect musicians from across the world at multiple venues in the city centre. Photo by Victoria Wai. | Victoria Wai