Brit pop favourites to White Isle classics - Sunderland's Summer Parties gigs announced
The Summer Parties series is back to turn up the heat at The Fire Station, unveiling a lineup of Brit Pop favourites to White Isle classics.
Now in its fourth edition, The Fire Station Summer Parties will once again transform the venue’s outdoor Parade Ground - with artists confirmed so far including chart-toppers The Lottery Winners, Maxïmo Park, John Grant & Richard Hawley, Kula Shaker, Ibiza in Symphony, and Silent Disco for Grown Ups.
The first six shows have been announced with more artists and dates to be revealed in due course, making 2026 The Fire Station’s biggest Summer Parties season yet.
The Fire Station Summer Parties 2026 – dates and ticket prices
Silent Disco, Friday 31 July 2026. Tickets: £23
This year’s Summer Parties opener: light-up wireless headphones, multiple music channels, and a full outdoor dancefloor experience from the producers behind The Fire Station’s sold-out Day Disco For Grown-ups series of shows.
Kula Shaker, Sunday 2 August 2026. Tickets: £37
The psychedelic Brit pop favourites land in Sunderland for their only major outdoor headline date this summer.
John Grant sings the songs of Patsy Cline with Richard Hawley & his Band, Sunday 9 August 2026. Tickets: £35
A special collaboration celebrating the songs of the late Patsy Cline with icons John Grant and Richard Hawley.
The Lottery Winners, Saturday 22 August 2026. Tickets: £35
The charttopping indie band bring their bighearted anthems and festival energy to Wearside following two number 1 albums and support slots for Robbie Williams, Nickelback and more.
Maxïmo Park, Friday 28 August 2026. Tickets: £35
The North East icons fronted by Paul Smith return to Sunderland for a high energy outdoor show, following their previous 2024 Summer Parties appearance.
Ibiza in Symphony, Sunday 30 August 2026. Tickets: £29
A full live band and orchestra bring iconic Ibiza anthems to life for the 2026 Summer Parties season closer. It’s sold out two years in a row now so be quick buying tickets.
Tamsin Austin, Venue Director at The Fire Station, said: “We’re incredibly excited to welcome back our Summer Parties for 2026.
“The season goes from strength to strength every year, and this lineup is one of our most exciting yet.
“Whether you’re visiting The Fire Station for the first time or you’re a regular, this is your invitation to come down, grab a drink and enjoy live music outdoors with us this summer — there really is something for everyone.”
General sale for the first six Summer Parties shows opens at 10am on Friday 13 March, via thefirestation.org.uk.