Nightlife

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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'

Fond memories of yesteryear Sunderland

21 things you can no longer do in Sunderland

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

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
We all love a good reason to visit STACK Seaburn and this April, we’ve rounded up 12 of our favourite things which make the site by the sea the perfect place for a day or evening out:

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?
Ferry from Newcastle has appeared on Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion and Ex on the Beach

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

Clubbers will be able to relive the days of the New Monkey when a reunion dance night is put on by promoters.

New Monkey reunion night planned for Sunderland clubbers

Tom Whalley as Buttons and Scarlett Moffatt as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella at Sunderland Empire.

First review and pictures of Cinderella starring Scarlett Moffatt at Sunderland ...

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Cosy up at Alpine-style lodge this winter: Review of Wildernest at The Palm, Sun...

The Manor owner Michael Griffiths and DJ Michael Lane are to host a new over 35's dance night

Everything you need to know about Forever 54's new club night in Sunderland

Shoppers will be able to warm up by the fire pit

First look inside Hadrian's Tipi as it opens its doors in Sunderland for Christm...

Sunderland Illuminations has seen the Wearmouth Bridge light up previously.

This is when the Wearmouth Bridge will be lit up for Sunderland Illuminations 20...

The Manor owner Michael Griffiths and DJ Michael Lane are to host a new over 35's dance night

Monthly event set to bring Sunderland's club scene back to the Chambers generati...

Artist Kathryn Robertson and Steven Smith with the VAUX glass

New Vaux glass artwork honours Sunderland landmarks + win Vaux merchandise

Are you in the photos?

39 photos from the Sunderland Spooktacular and Fireworks Display at Barnes Park

Jesmond Dene House, Newcastle.

Autumn comfort food with flair: What we thought of refurbished The Restaurant at...

Crowds at the Sunderland Christmas Lights switch-on in Keel Square

Seven Christmas events in Sunderland to look forward to this year

More businesses are set to take up residence in The Riverwalk development in Durham.

New leisure development promises more bars and restaurants to come

Popular pub The Central is back in business in Bridge Street.

The Central pub returns to Sunderland city centre

Tommy Fury is heading to Sunderland

Win tickets for you and your friends to see Love Island star Tommy Fury in Sunde...

Kynren is running at Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, on Saturdays, until September 14.

10 things to do in the North East over the weekend

Cosy Club opens on the new riverwalk, Durham. General manager Andre Delgado with deputy manager David Gould (R)

See inside new Cosy Club at £30m Riverwalk complex in Durham

The pornstar martini is announced as Britain's favourite cocktail. Pic credit: Be At One

Five of the best cocktail bars in Sunderland

First fans Lorena Juan Pinazo and Ramon Rodricuez Garcia from Spain arrive for the Spice Girls concert tonight at the Stadium of Light.

Spanish fans first to arrive at 8.00am for Spice Girls at Stadium of Light