Here’s a round up of the festivals and outdoor events announced so far, in date order.
9. Monument Festival, July 20
The Kooks will headline Sunderland's new Monument Festival, which replaces the Kubix Festival rock day. The indie legends will play the festival in Herrington Country Park, against the backdrop of Penshaw Monument, on Saturday, July 20, 2024. They'll be joined by The Coral, The View, Jake Bugg (pictured), Shaun Ryder’s Black Grape and the emerging talents of The K’s, Fred Roberts and G!RLBAND all across two stages. Tickets from www.monumentfestival.co.uk | submitted
10. Sunderland Craft Beer Festival, July 26 & 27
Sunderland Craft Beer Festival 2024 is a new event being brought to the city by the team at Vaux Brewery. Taking place on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, at The Parade Ground at The Fire Station, the festival will give people the chance to try keg and cask brews from 15 different independent breweries, meet the brewers and hear the stories behind the brands, as well as enjoying street food and live DJ sets. Tickets from www.sunderlandcraftbeer.co.uk | Sunderland Echo
11. Ibiza in Symphony, August 4
There’s a red hot series of outdoor gigs lined up for the Fire Station this summer, taking place in the Parade Ground at the back of the site. The venue will be transformed into the fabled party island of Ibiza as it welcomes the return of its summer party season with Ibiza in Symphony on Sunday, August 4. Tickets from thefirestation.org.uk | submitted
12. Transatlantic Rumours, August 10
Next up in The Fire Station’s summer party season will be Transatlantic Rumours, a massively popular Fleetwood Mac tribute act. Supported by DJ Tom Caulker for their show on Saturday, August 10, the band returns to the venue after two sell-out shows last December. These Fire Station favourites will perform Fleetwood Mac’s epic album Rumours, lovingly created along with other classics from the band’s back catalogue. | submitted