We round up some of the top events we can look forward to.
5. Johnny Vegas, The Point, April 22, 2022
Johnny Vegas is set to tickle ribs at The Point on April 22 as part of his Live at tour - his first live shows since 2010. The comedian turned actor will bring a night full of side splitting humour and outrageous comedy to the Park Lane venue – supported by Angelos Epithemiou, Jason Cook and Danny Deegan. Tickets from https://easyticketing.co.uk/ Photo: submit
6. Beth Nielsen Chapman, Fire Station Auditorium, April 22
Get ready to laugh and cry as Beth Nielsen Chapman brings the All Around the World Tour to The Fire Station on April 22. Count on one great song after another interwoven with fascinating stories from the artist herself. Twice Grammy-nominated Nashville-based, Beth Nielsen Chapman has released 13 solo albums, written several number one hits and songs recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Bette Midler, Elton John, Neil Diamond and many more. Tickets: From £22 Photo: submitted
7. Ed Sheeran, Stadium of Light, June 2-4
Ed Sheeran plays three nights at the Stadium of Light from June 2-4 across the Queen's Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend. Kicking off in April next year, the tour will see Ed play shows across the UK, Ireland, Central Europe and Scandinavia. On the 2022 tour, fans will get to see Ed perform tracks from his upcoming album, +-=÷x, live for the first time, and they will also experience a new production set-up with Ed’s staging in the round, surrounded by the crowd in each stadium. Tickets are sold out for June 3 and 4, but there's some left for June 2. Photo: Yui Mok
8. The Futureheads - Acoustic & A Cappella, Fire Station Auditorium, June 11
Bringing the first season at the Fire Station to a close, join legendary Sunderland icons The Futureheads on June 11 for a special opportunity to experience a different side to the band – featuring a mix of acoustic and a cappella song arrangements, intricate four-part harmonies and plenty of audience banter. Tickets: From £16.50 Photo: Paul Alexander Knox