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Sunderland band Swindled are performing at The Cluny, in Ouseburn, on Friday, October 23.

Sunderland band set for Newcastle headline show

Houghton Feast 2026. Photo credit North News.

Date announced for Houghton Feast 2027

People across Sunderland will soon be able to see a partial solar eclipse as 90 to 96 percent of the Sun will be covered by the Moon.

How and where to watch Wednesday’s solar eclipse in Sunderland

Clubland is returning to Elysium Nightclub, in Sunderland, on Saturday, October 31, for a special Halloween event.

Clubland returns to Sunderland for Halloween special

The Waterboys' Sunderland concert has been cancelled.

Seaside concert cancelled as another is transferred to new venue

Durham Folk Festival is making its debut this September after ten successful years as Hartlepool Folk Festival.

Brand new folk festival heads to Durham

The Academy opened its doors at Prince Bishops Place, in Durham, on Thursday, July 9.

Brand new events space opens in Durham

Zara Larsson headlined the stage on Saturday, May 24.

Radio 1’s Big Weekend a huge success

Radio 1’s Big Weekend continued on Saturday, May 23, as the sun shone and temperatures soared.

Music fans enjoy day two of Radio 1’s Big Weekend

Here are plenty of pictures from the weekend as Sunderland's One Big Summer debuts.

25 MORE photos from Sunderland's One Big Summer

There are plenty of photos to enjoy of night one of Radio 1's Big Weekend.

23 photos of music fans enjoying night one of Radio 1’s Big Weekend

Looking for something to do this May?

Here are 10 things to do in Sunderland this May

21 things you can no longer do in Sunderland

Walter Gee, left, has an emotional meet up after 30 years with Sunderland bound comedian Mick Miller. Photo by Goffy Media

Veteran comic Walter Gee reunites with Mick Miller ahead of Sunderland shows

Show Me Love brings daytime clubbing to Sheffield.

You Got The Love brings daytime clubbing to Sheffield

Yard Act, The Fratellis and more announced for Monument Festival
The city’s new Monument Festival returns for a second year this summer - and it’s back with a bang.
Katy Wheeler

DJ Folamour.

HE.SHE.THEY. returns to Newcastle for a night of music and inclusivity

Hardwick Festival.

Hardwick Festival reveals line-up times and all you need to know details

Pictures from a Christmas night out in Sunderland.

17 pictures of friends and families enjoying a Christmas night in 2021

SWITCH DISCO

New nightclub 'Truth' to launch with iconic Swedish DJ 'Basshunter'

Sunderland has some of the best pubs in the country.

Sunderland’s ranking in the UK's 'best night out list'

Moana performs for Disney on Ice (photo: Disney)

Family Day Out: Disney On Ice is skating into the UK

Four great micropubs which are well worth a try.

Rise of the micropub: How these tiny bars are blossoming

Sunderland Christmas lights turn on 2022: Who is switching on Sunderland’s lights and when is the event?

Christmas lights turn on 2022: All you need to know about the event

Where can I see fireworks displays in and around Sunderland this November?

Where can I see fireworks displays in and around Sunderland?

Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic (photo: Disney On Ice)

Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic skating into the UK in 2023

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CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2023 - The Sunderland and South Tyneside pubs named
These are the Sunderland and South Tyneside watering holes celebrating an appearance in the 2023 CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
Kevin Clark

Love your music? Love to party? Love your bingo?

Ad Feature Bonkers bingo is back at Mecca Sunderland

Coming soon: be the first to try Sunderland’s newest Indian restaurant and open grill – House of Punjab

Ad Feature Coming soon: new Indian restaurant to open in Sunderland

What is happening across fresher's week at the University of Sunderland this year?

What to expect from Sunderland's 2022 freshers' week

The Point is up for sale

Ttonic, Chaplins and The Point to change hands as bosses take early retirement

People listening to music and excited at a live music event.

Plan your perfect day with our Diary of Events

Roker Park is a great place to relax and unwind in the sun, take your dog for a walk or play some tennis.

Watch: We've pulled together a list of things to do over Easter

Family-friendly days out don’t get much better than this – discover a dozen reasons to visit STACK Seaburn

Ad Feature Top reasons to visit STACK Seaburn this April

Manager of Old Skool on Vine Place, James Boal.

X Factor winner in Sunderland pub

Valentine's Day can be celebrated spectacularly on a budget

Celebrating Valentine’s Day on a budget

How will you be celebrating New Year's Eve?

What's on for New Year's Eve 2021 in Sunderland

Pictures from a Christmas night out in Sunderland.

17 pictures of friends and families enjoying a night out in Sunderland

The new roof garden at the refurbished Cooper Rose.

New date for Cooper Rose reopening after Wetherspoon error

The Cooper Rose has this new roof garden.

New reopening date set for Cooper Rose

The show, which originates in Ireland will be coming to Sunderland this winter.

How to get tickets for huge bingo rave event in Sunderland

The Dun Cow is reopening, 18 months after serving its last drink. Picture by Stu Norton.

Sunderland's historic Dun Cow pub to reopen after 18 months

How the roof terrace will look

£2million refurbishment of Wetherspoon's Cooper Rose pub

Which ones have you tried?

The best pubs in the North East according to the Good Pub Guide 2021

Chloe Ferry is best known for her appearances on MTV's Geordie Shore and Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother (Picture: Getty Images for MTV)

Who is Geordie Shore's Chloe Ferry and is she really engaged to Wayne Lineker?

Sunderland's Grosvenor Casino will reopen tomorrow

Sunderland's Grosvenor Casino reopens after coronavirus lockdown

Photos from the Echo archives showing the Old Twenty Nine and inside the Barbary Coast nightclub, alongside a flyer for an Angelic Upstarts poster shared with Tyne and Weird to include in the documentary on the North East punk scene.

Sunderland's punk bands and venue to feature in new film

A number of Sunderland venues have closed their doors temporarily due to the ongoing pandemic and restrictions on socialising with different households.

Sunderland bar pauses business due to Covid rules

Davy Robson captured this video as part of his drone footage of the STACK site at Seaburn.

Drone tour shows Sunderland's Stack site

Andrew Golding is operations director at many city centre venues, including The Point.

How pubs are gearing up to reopen from lockdown

South Shields FC won 5-3 against FC United of Manchester in the Northern Premier League on Saturday, March 14.

Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall joins thousands at South Shields FC as game draws in...

Dance acts Ultrabeats (Ian Redman), left, and MC Cover will perform at Club Upside Down on Vine Place on February 22.

Dance act Ultrabeat set to play at Sunderland club

The Sunderland and South Tyneside branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has announced its top 12 pubs for 2020.

Sunderland and South Shields's top pubs for 2020 are revealed

La Dolce Vita opened the film project

New independent film project aims to bring more diversity to Sunderland screens

The Dreamboys are heading to Wearside

Love Island's Michael Griffiths to appear with The Dreamboys at Rainton Arena

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