
Weekly social evening of board games and free Domino's pizza for University of Sunderland students at Your SU @ Riverside.

Fortnightly free session for young people aged 11 to 19 to develop their artistic practice with guest artists at Arts Centre Washington.

Free weekly review sessions to watch, discuss and review short films before the 2027 Sunderland Shorts Film Festival.

Free installation by Clive Davis that uses photographs and red squares to explore space, time, identity and signs and symbols.

Free sensory session for children aged 0-4 and their grown-ups to experience the Rhyme & Shine show through songs, stories and music in the 360 Immersion Gallery.

Free lunchtime guided tour of Audrey Amiss's solo show 'Kitchen Sink Realism' at the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art.

Free monthly market of local artists, makers and food producers held at Sunderland Train Station on the second Saturday of every month.

Annual festive switch-on of the Christmas lights at Keel Square with music, magic and a winter display of lights.
Free wedding expo with more than 50 Asian wedding suppliers and a luxury bridal runway showcase by fashion specialists Alankar and Tushita Roy.

Free screening of the Europa League match between Sunderland and Jagiellonia Bialystok on a big screen at The Fire Station.

Free lunchtime curator-led tour of 'Kitchen Sink Realism', the major solo show of Sunderland artist Audrey Amiss at the NGCA.

Free post-match discussion with North East Premier League reporter Andy Sixsmith after the Spurs game, held at The Fire Station.
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Free Christmas concert by the Sunderland Symphony Orchestra, with musical director David Milner and a guest performance by the St Anthony's Girls choir.

Free New Year's Eve celebration with headline DJ set by Gok Wan, live music, fairground rides, festive lights and two fireworks displays.

A free, hands-on day for young people to learn about TV and film production from local industry professionals, with practical masterclasses.

Free screening of the Europa League match Sunderland versus Levski Sofia on The Fire Station's big screens.

Weekly 30-minute sessions for children aged 0-6 and their grown-ups to discover objects, places and stories around Culture House Sunderland.

Free documentary film screenings on different topics, each followed by a group discussion, held every other Tuesday at Culture House Sunderland.

Free 10-week DJing course for young people aged 9 to 14 to learn mixing techniques with professional equipment, presented by Music Connects Sunderland.

Free exhibition of eight astrophotographs by Dan Monk reimagining Sunderland landmarks under star-filled skies, with residents' memories and a soundscape by Bert Verso.