We're bringing back-to-back live music to Sunderland's Keel Square this summer from K-pop to Country
There’s three weekends of back-to-back live music heading to Keel Square this summer.
In total, there’s six live shows taking place in August, covering everything from K-pop to Country, culminating in a bumper Bank Holiday weekend.
Tickets for all events are on sale now:
- Love The 90s - Friday 22 August - tickets here
- GirlyPop - Saturday 23 August - tickets here
- The Bootleg Beatles - Friday 28 August -tickets here
- Armand Van Helden - Saturday 29 August - tickets here
- Road to Nashville - Sunday 30 August - tickets here
- K POP Live - Monday 31 August - tickets here
The gigs are being staged on the back of Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Herrington Country Park, with live music continuing throughout the summer under the ‘One Big Summer’ banner, with more events to be announced.
Keel Square gigs kick off with Love The 90s on Friday 22 August, followed by GirlyPop on Saturday 23 August, offering two nights of nostalgia, pop anthems and feelgood party energy.
The following weekend, the world-famous Bootleg Beatles will perform on Friday 28 August, bringing an open air celebration of era-defining hits from 6pm–10.30pm.
The momentum continues on Saturday 29 August, when global dance music icon Armand Van Helden takes over Keel Square with a huge outdoor set.
On Sunday 30 August, the city transforms into a Wild West playground for Road to Nashville, a full day country music festival running from 12 noon-10.30pm, complete with live tribute acts, food, immersive experiences and line dancing.
The final weekend closes with KPOP Live on Monday 31 August, bringing high energy performances and fan favourite hits to round off the bank holiday in style.
Peter McIntyre, Executive Director of City Development at Sunderland City Council said: “This programme is bringing something new and exciting to the city. Sunderland is already proving itself as a place where major music moments can happen, from BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend to the Stages FSTR rave in Riverside car park. These new events build on that momentum.
“With such a diverse mix of artists and experiences, we’re offering something the city hasn’t seen before, and it’s fantastic to see Keel Square becoming a home for big, vibrant live shows and community events. It’s another brilliant step forward for our growing reputation as an events city.”