A modern performing arts venue on High Street West in Sunderland, housing a brand-new, state-of-the-art Auditorium and The Engine Room. It hosts live music, theatre and performance events, with over 200 events each year.
Comedy poetry show by poet Brian Bilston at The Fire Station on High Street West.
Live tribute show by Cloudbusting, with Kate Bush's hits and original band members, to The Fire Station.
A rare appearance by singer-songwriter Will Oldham, aka Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, with support from Dawn McCarthy.
Stand-up show by Gary Delaney with brand-new jokes and his signature dark humour, for ages 16+.
Live show by the Irish rock band Hothouse Flowers, blending traditional Irish music, soul and gospel, at The Fire Station.
Jason Byrne marks three decades of comedy with his stand-up show '30 Years Byrning', bringing back the props and stunts of his earlier work.
The Manfreds, fronted by original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, play their Get Your Kicks On Tour 2026 show at The Fire Station.
Touring 80s party show from The Adelphi Theatre in London, with live band Electric Dreams playing chart anthems of the decade.
Tribute to Ritchie Blackmore's rock years with Deep Purple and Rainbow, marking the band's 10th anniversary and 50 years since Rainbow Rising.
Scottish traditional fiddle music from Blazin' Fiddles, with Jenna Reid, Kristan Harvey and Rua Macmillan, to The Fire Station.
Glasgow band Skerryvore, masters of contemporary Scottish traditional music, play The Fire Station in Sunderland.
Free concert by the British Army's Army Engagement Ensemble, part of the Beat of the Nation day of performances at The Fire Station.
Free screening of the Europa League match between Sunderland and Jagiellonia Bialystok on a big screen at The Fire Station.
Live tribute show to Queen, recreating the band's touring days with their favourite anthems.
A totally live tribute show with the number-one hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, from 'Sherry' and 'December 1963' to 'Big Girls Don't Cry'.
The Royal Northern Sinfonia brings its winter tour of string music to The Fire Station, with Jonathan Stone on violin.
Free post-match discussion with North East Premier League reporter Andy Sixsmith after the Spurs game, held at The Fire Station.
Toyah Willcox brings her Christmas Party tour to The Fire Station in Sunderland, with tickets from £29.
The Lake Poets headline The Fire Station for Music Against Child Poverty, with Paul Smith of Maxïmo Park, Frankie and the Heartstrings, B>E>A>K and others, plus a book launch.
Charity concert raising money for Love, Amelia, headlined by Frankie and the Heartstrings with Paul Smith, B>E>A>K, Northern Daughters and more, plus a book launch.
Tribute band The Fire Doors, with members of Field Music and The Futureheads, recreate the music of The Doors.
A feel-good Christmas concert spectacular with a cast of singers, dancers and specialty acts, a live band and festive classics.
Fanzone at The Fire Station to watch the AC Milan v Sunderland Europa League match live on video walls, hosted by the Wise Men Say Podcast.
Tribute show to Coldplay with LED wristbands and live performances of the band's greatest hits at The Fire Station.
Concert of classical, jazz and remembrance music by the Easington Colliery Brass Band, with guest soloist John Thirkell, to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Over-18s daytime disco with 70s disco and soul, 80s pop and 90s dance classics, confetti, dancers and a light and laser show.
A day of panels, open mic sessions and an industry feedback centre for unsigned British musicians, for 16s and over.
International ABBA tribute show with its number-one hits, including 'Waterloo' and 'Dancing Queen', in The Fire Station.
Free screening of the Europa League match between Sunderland and Dinamo Zagreb on two huge screens at The Fire Station.
Northumbrian folk concert by Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening, with support from Holly Clarke, at The Fire Station.
Tribute show to the Carpenters with The British Carpenters, starring Sally Creedon as Karen Carpenter and musicians from London's West End.
Pink Floyd tribute band The Floyd Effect recreates the music and spectacle of the original band's live shows, with a light show and no backing tracks.
A touring theatre show and live ska party band playing the hits of the UK's 2 Tone and Ska era, from Madness and The Specials to UB40 and Dexy's.
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