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The Fire Station - Live Music, Theatre & Performance Venue

Welcome to The Fire Station

Sunderland’s premier live music and performance venue

Whether you’re an indie rock champion, adventurous jazzer, theatre devotee, stand-up fan or just after a great night out, our programme is packed with entertainment from music and comedy to dance and theatre.

 

What's On

Sunderland Culture, Sunderland Empire & National Theatre present Public Record

Fri 25 Apr - Sun 27 Apr
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The Worst Princess

13:30 and 16:30

Thu 1 May
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Clearwater Creedence Revival

Plus special guests John 'Rhino' Edwards (Status Quo)

Fri 2 May 19:30
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Wise Men Say End Of Season Party With Julio Arca

Live Podcast And Q&A With Sunderland Legend Julio

Sat 3 May 14:30
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Michael Young Trio

Jazz Nights at The Engine Room - Free Entry
Mon 5 May 18:30

VE Day 80th Anniversary Concert

Thu 8 May 19:00
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The Manfreds

Fri 9 May 19:30
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Robben Ford

Sat 10 May 19:30
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Michael Morpurgo's Farm Boy

Sequel to the popular novel War Horse

Sun 11 May - Mon 12 May
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A Night of Tributes

Mon 12 May 19:00
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The Ultimate Tribute To Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo

Sweet and Sour
Sun 18 May 18:00
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Final Showcase

The University of Sunderland's Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries
Thu 22 May and Fri 23 May
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The British Street Food Awards 2025

Exclusive Hosts of The Northern Heat

Fri 23 May - Sun 25 May
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Crash Test Dummies

With support from Gareth Dunlop

Sat 24 May 19:30
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The Fizz

Sun 25 May 19:00
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The Royal Ballet: Ballet to Broadway - Wheeldon Works - screening

Shown on our 4k screen

Mon 26 May 19:00
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Mark Steel: The Leopard in My House

Wed 28 May 20:00
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Roller Boys

Thu 29 May 19:00
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Smoove & Turrell

Sat 31 May 20:00
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Michael Young Trio

Jazz Nights at The Engine Room - Free Entry
Mon 2 Jun 18:30

Martha Wainwright

Tue 3 Jun 20:00
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Saving All My Love for You

A Celebration of Whiney Houston

Fri 6 Jun 19:30
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Red Hot Chilli Pipers featuring the Red Hot Chilli Dancers

Sat 7 Jun 20:00
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Footloose the Musical

MTS proudly presents:
Tue 10 Jun - Thu 12 Jun
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The Stevie Wonder Celebration

Fri 13 Jun 19:30
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Ever Ready Youth Band!

Ever Ready Brass All Dayer!
Sun 15 Jun 15:00
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EverReady Brass Acts: West End Live!

EverReady Brass All Dayer!
Sun 15 Jun 19:00
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National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire

Screening

Mon 16 Jun 19:00
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JD McPherson

Nite Owls Tour 2025

Tue 17 Jun 19:30
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Royal Northern Sinfonia

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Thu 19 Jun 19:30
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Alfie Moore: A Face For Radio

Fri 20 Jun 19:30
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The Wandering Hearts

Sun 22 Jun 19:30
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ABBAoke!

Thu 26 Jun 19:30
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Kid Creole & The Coconuts

'The Creolian Bye Bye Birdy’ Tour

Fri 27 Jun 19:00
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Bon Jovi Forever

Sat 28 Jun 19:30
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The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Directed by Ray McVay

Sun 29 Jun 15:00
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