Home / Guides / SunderlandWhat's On in SunderlandA proud North East city on the Wear, home to the Stadium of Light, a resurgent city-centre venue scene and deep roots in British indie music.3 events in Sunderland itself · 605 events within 50 kmWhat's on in SunderlandTodayFri 2 Oct 2026 — Near Life Experience at Independent — 3 band lineup of alternative music: NEAR LIFE EXPERIENCE, ULTRAVIOLET & BLEECHE Encouraged that those coming come in a…Fri 2 Oct 2026 — Student Stock Exchange at Independent — Students! We’re throwing a massive party as a follow up to Freshers week on Friday 2nd October. You’ve seen our shot…This weekendSat 3 Oct 2026 — The After Party at Independent — The wait is over. Following their sold out show at The Bunker, The After Party will play Independent, Sunderland on the…What's on in Sunderland this week · See all Sunderland eventsNearbyWithin 50 km of Sunderland — nearest ring first (within 10 km, then 25 km, then beyond), soonest within eachRed Line [Upstairs @ The Sesh] · Independent · 0.3 kmThe Sesh (Red Bull Takeover) · Independent · 0.3 kmGood Grief · Independent · 0.3 kmHivemind · Independent · 0.3 km24 Hours In Paris at Independent · Independent · 0.3 kmKerrang’d! (Live UK Tour) – Sunderland · Independent · 0.3 kmBasht. ‘Poor Advice’ Album Outstore · Independent · 0.3 kmToploader Live in Sunderland · Independent · 0.3 kmDefinitely Oasis Live in Sunderland · Independent · 0.3 kmHaze Presents: Mitch Freeman [Upstairs @ The Sesh] · Independent · 0.3 kmBlackberry Week Steaming Event and Classic Car Rally Sunday only. · Ryhope Engines Museum · 4.7 kmAphrodisiac · Independent · 0.3 kmFestivals near SunderlandSat 24 – Sun 25 Oct — Durham Jazz Festival 2026 (2 days) at Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre, DurhamThe Sunderland guidesThings to do in SunderlandLive Music in SunderlandNightlife in SunderlandArts & Culture in SunderlandKids' Days Out in SunderlandEat & drink in SunderlandTop event categories in SunderlandMusicNightlifeFood & DrinkVenues & places in SunderlandPlaces people go in SunderlandIndependent — 27-28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3The Brandling Arms — 177 High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1HEThe Library — 46 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3The Bay Horse Inn — Sanderson Terrace, Cramlington, NE23 6XBThe Snowy Owl — Blagdon Ln, Cramlington, NE23 8AUThe Three Bridges — 80 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SQRobin Hood — Murton Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0LRTurks HeadKings Arms — Citadel East, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 6HSThe GunnerThe Millstone — Mill Rise, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1QLThe County — 70 High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1155 places near Sunderland have a page on FolkAir.Place data © OpenStreetMap contributorsExplore SunderlandExplore events, venues and suppliers in Sunderland · All city guidesWhat's OnGigsPlacesFestivalsBlogExplorePricingFor suppliersFor venuesProductAboutJoin freeLondon eventsManchester eventsBirmingham eventsGlasgow eventsEdinburgh eventsLiverpool eventsLeeds eventsBristol eventsNewcastle upon Tyne eventsBrighton eventsFolkestone eventsAll city guides