The Fire Station Tours

Culture Quarter VIP Members are in for a treat with this exclusive 90-minute tour of The Fire Station, Sunderland’s premier live music and performance venue.

Learn the incredible history behind our building, which has stood in the heart of Sunderland since 1907, and explore areas of The Fire Station you’ve never seen before including dressing rooms, stage door and on-stage where stars like Dave Stewart, Emeli Sandé, PJ Harvey, Franz Ferdinand, John Grant, Francis Rossi and Richard Hawley have all performed.

Included in the tour is a commemorative professional photograph on stage, which will be delivered digitally following the tour. 

This tour is exclusively for Culture Quarter VIP Members - however it’s not too late to become a member and support our venue. Join before Wednesday 28 January 2026 to secure your place.