If you fancy making some diary dates, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest shows heading to the venue from those that have been announced so far.
5. What's Love Got To Do With It, June 17
Fans of the icon can get ready to party when the smash hit show What’s Love Got To Do With It? arrives in Sunderland in the second year of its massive UK tour, on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is the ultimate tribute concert paying homage to one of the most iconic and much loved musical artists of the 20th Century. Photo: Cuffe & Taylor
6. Jimmy Carr, June 20
Jimmy Carr brings his show Terribly Funny to Sunderland Empire for one night only on June 20. Photo: Library image
7. Heathers The Musical, July 21-25
Heathers the Musical, which had its UK premiere in 2018, will return for a new tour in June 2020. It is based on the cult classic film which starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater and follows protagonist Veronica Sawyer, who joins a school clique of Heathers – maniacal, primary coloured-blazer-wearing teens all called Heather, until things take a bloodsoaked twist Photo: PAMELA RAITH
8. Derren Brown, August 4-8
The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is at his very best on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history. Photo: Submitted