We're bringing an 'underground rave' to a Sunderland car park
DJs Ben Nicky and Darren Styles are set to headline an ‘underground rave’ at a Sunderland multi-storey.
More headliners are to be announced for the dance event, called “fstr”, which will take over Riverside Car Park in Farringdon Row on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Tickets are on sale now for the event, which runs from 5.30pm to 11pm, starting at £17.50.
More details are to be announced on how the car park opening hours will be affected around the event.
Ben Nicky is one of the busiest and most influential electronic artists in the world. Darren Styles, meanwhile, is a pioneer of harder-style electronic music with more than 25 years at the top of the scene.
Councillor Beth Jones, Portfolio Holder for Communities, Culture and Tourism for Sunderland City Council said: “It’s fantastic to see events of this scale and creativity choosing Sunderland. Hosting internationally recognised artists like Ben Nicky and Darren Styles, with more big names still to come, shows the growing confidence in our city as a destination for major cultural experiences.
“Transforming an award winning multi storey car park into an unexpected and unique rave venue reflects the ambition and energy driving Sunderland forward. We look forward to welcoming fans from across the region and beyond.”
This project has received funding from the UK Government through the North East Combined Authority and UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Sunderland Partnership oversees approvals for UKSPF grants.
Ken Bremner MBE, Chief Executive of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and Chair of the Sunderland Partnership, said: “It’s fantastic to see music events like this choosing Sunderland, and we’re proud to support activity that brings people together and strengthens the city’s growing reputation as a vibrant place to live, work and visit.
“Investment in events and culture has a real impact on community wellbeing, local pride and the wider economy, and it’s encouraging to see partners working collectively to make opportunities like this possible. With more headliners still to be announced, this promises to be an exciting moment for the city and another example of Sunderland’s ambition and momentum.”
Tickets available here.