Christmas will officially arrive in Sunderland when the city's annual Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place on Thursday 19 November. Join Hits Radio's Steve & Karen for an evening of live entertainment, music, family activities and appearances from the Sunderland Empire pantomime cast before the city centre lights up for the festive season.placeholder image
Christmas will officially arrive in Sunderland when the city's annual Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place on Thursday 19 November. Join Hits Radio's Steve & Karen for an evening of live entertainment, music, family activities and appearances from the Sunderland Empire pantomime cast before the city centre lights up for the festive season. | North News & Pictures Ltd nort

9 great things to do in Sunderland this Christmas

With Christmas just round the corner, festive season is about to get underway in Sunderland.

If you’re looking to fill up your diary, here’s some of the dates to look out for.

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