Artists

Biscop House on the corner of Villiers Street

Creative hub of studios to transform an underused corner of the city

The new home of NGCA

Exhibition celebrating 'artistic genius' at Culture House

The shop opens from September 12

Inside city's new shop showcasing local & British artists & makers

Sneak peek at The Light in Durham

Sneak peek at new North East venue The Light

Chroma is now open at Arts Centre Washington

Striking new Washington exhibition explores use of colour in art

Just for Laughs has finished its Montréal edition for 2026

Ad Feature Just for Laughs closes one of its biggest festivals to date

Artist Chris Cummings with one of his pieces showcasing Sunderland

How artists can showcase their work at a top Sunderland hotel

The exhibition brought together nearly 300 works by more than 50 artists spanning five decades of Nigerian artistic production

Ad Feature Nigerian Modernism shines at Tate

On The Sunniside of the Street mural is now complete

New landmark takes its place as vibrant mural completed in Sunniside

Assembly is now on show at Abject Gallery in Fawcett Street

'An arts coup' for Sunderland as it hosts major sculpture exhibition

The proposed site for the new glass centre at the former Peter Smith Antiques building in Sunniside.

Planning application for new Glassworks facility to be submitted

Spotlight on Sunderland

'The city did us proud' - Sunderland hosts global music leaders

How you can be part of a 'Series of Surprises' at Culture House

Artist Impression of The Legend of the Wear Kynren - The Storied Lands

Famous Lambton Worm inspires ambitious live show Legend of the Wear

SERMON … Kay Holborn Bond with her three pieces

New exhibition looks at impact of energy technologies on coalfields

Next Steps participant, Melanie Baker

How emerging musicians and artists can apply for £1,000 bursaries
There’s seven bursaries available of up to £1,000 each.
Katy Wheeler

The Futureheads unveiled on the Music Wall of Fame

The Futureheads recognised for huge contribution to music scene

A summer of music in Sunderland

How Sunderland is set to shine this summer

Megan Hart alongside one of her pieces of displayed artwork.

Partially sighted artist celebrates art going on display in exhibition

Sunderland students feature as part of the project

Student's depiction of lupus shown at National Portrait Gallery

MCN Live: Sunderland takes place in June

Free evening of live music with local and international artists

Musician Liam White is launching his EP at Ship Isis in June.

Artist whose music helped him navigate grief to host city pub gig

Original artworks by David Bowie will be on display

Your chance to see original David Bowie artworks in Sunderland

The Futureheads announce an Evening With show

The Futureheads announce big hometown show

Sunderland promoter Geoff Docherty who worked so hard to bring big names to Sunderland

Legendary Sunderland music promoter to be honoured at special gig

One Big Summer launches this weekend

One Big Summer festival to launch in Sunderland city centre

Reef heading to Sunderland for an intimate show

British rockers Reef announce special Sunderland show
The gig celebrates a milestone in the city’s grassroots music scene.
Katy Wheeler

Radio 1's Big Weekend is coming to Herrington Country Park, in Sunderland, from Friday, May 22, until Sunday, May 24. Scores of acts are set to take to the stage including Olivia Dean, Fatboy Slim, Zara Larsson and Ellie Goulding.

We'll be giving visitors a 'proper Mackem welcome'

Royal Northern Sinfonia perform at The Fire Station, Sunderland.

World class music heading to Sunderland with BBC Proms

Ash's latest album, Ad Astra, is cosmic-themed

Your chance to see Ash play an intimate set in Sunderland

Some of the pieces of artwork on display.

City youngsters proud to see their artwork on display at exhibition

Host of live music heading to Keel Square this summer

K-pop to Country: back-to-back live music in Keel Square this summer

Here's how you can help capture the essence of city in new artwork

The festival takes place this easter

We're bringing a brand new music festival to Washington

Ad Feature SXSW London unveils 2026 festival conference agenda and speakers

Sunderland's Riverside car park is hosting the event

Sunderland car park closed to host 'underground rave'

The crowd at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025 in Liverpool.

Here's how your child can win a VIP package at Radio 1’s Big Weekend

Culture House development in Sunderland

Dedicated contemporary art gallery to relocate to Culture House

Sycamore Gap - before the illegal felling of the tree.

How you can have your say on a lasting legacy to felled Sycamore Gap

The trio are bringing a new jazz festival to Durham

We're bringing a new three-day jazz festival to the North East

Bradley Creswick (violin) & David Murray (piano) will be performing in Sunderland

We're bringing distinguished musicians to Sunderland

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025.

When will the Saturday and Sunday lineup of Big Weekend be announced

Keel Square Pavilion

Keel Square Pavilion in Sunderland City Centre being dismantled

Some huge shows are heading to the North East this month

The biggest artists and musicians heading north for gigs in March 2026

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnellyhave said they will never host the Brit Awards again. (Pic credit: Nigel Roddis / Getty Images)

Ant and Dec explain why they would "never" host the Brit Awards again

Download Festival 2026 confirms major new acts here’s how to secure tickets now (aff)

How to get tickets to Download festival 2026

Sunderland DJ and producers Loui Brown AKA Sorley is among those taking part in the event

Dance industry heavyweights set to inspire next generation

Lumley Castle will stage Opulence

Host of '80s and '90s stars to take over landmark

The biggest names heading to the North East for shows in February

Producer with links to North East star wins major award at the Grammys

Sunderland's Riverside car park

We're bringing an 'underground rave' to a Sunderland car park

The Graduates has opened at National Glass Centre

We're hosting the final ever exhibition at National Glass Centre

Pick of the shows heading to The Fire Station

15 red hot shows heading to Sunderland's The Fire Station in 2026

The Grammy Awards take place in the USA this weekend.

How a music producer is offering a local link to the Grammy Awards

Work is forging ahead with artist Su Devine's Art Cafe in Fawcett Street

I'm opening an Art Cafe in Sunderland with pottery wheels and more

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