# Festivals in Sunderland 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Sunderland 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Sunderland. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Sunderland, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Sunderland listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Sunderland

- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest | Keel Square, Sunderland
  - **Description**: The biggest German celebration is coming to Sunderland. Experience the ultimate Bavarian celebration in the heart of Sunderland!Music Genres :  Folk, Covers Band/Tribute Act
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/oktoberfest-keel-square-sunderland/300042617499
  - **Venue**: 67 76 High Street West
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  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Oasis Tribute Band - Sunderland The Point - 31st October 2026
  - **Description**: INDIEPALOOZA FESTIVAL

"6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!"

14+ show (14-16s must be accompanied)

Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to (ALL on ONE night!) :-

The Killers, Arctic Monk
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 12:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/oasis-tribute-band-sunderland-the-point-31st-october-2026/200029946104714
  - **Venue**: The Point Events Venue
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals
- **Event Name**: Sunderland The Point - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival"
  - **Description**: Indie Tribute Festival - Killers v Fender v Monkeys v Oasis v Kasabian v KaiserAbout this EventINDIEPALOOZA FESTIVAL"6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!"
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/sunderland-the-point-indiepalooza-the-uks-best-indie-festival/100001974802272758
  - **Venue**: The Point
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  - **Price**: GBP 26 to 32
  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Grace Petrie
  - **Description**: For a decade and a half, Grace Petrie has been one of the UK’s most urgent and passionate songwriters. Coming of age amidst the coalition government, her politically charged folk music quickly gained national attention and propelled her to the main stages
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/grace-petrie/200030392180147
  - **Venue**: The Fire Station, SR1 3 Sunderland, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: festivals, lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: Sunnisounds Acoustic
  - **Description**: Acoustic Music Festival Saturday 26th September, Diego's Joint, Sunniside Gardens, Sunderland. Showcasing talented new and established local musicians from across the North East. look out for poster around Sunderland and upcoming Promo. Got Special guests
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/sunnisounds-acoustic/3600030574452902
  - **Venue**: Diego's Joint
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, music-festivals, pop-ups, festivals, art, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: The Emo Festival Comes to Sunderland!
  - **Description**: The Emo Festival is coming to Sunderland!About this EventThe Emo Festival is coming to Sunderland! 💀🖤The greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase… 🖤TE
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/the-emo-festival-comes-to-sunderland/100001985053562642
  - **Venue**: The Point
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  - **Price**: GBP 17 to 24
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Entertainment, Music, performances
- **Event Name**: Emofest Friday 30th Oct
  - **Description**: The Emo Festival is bringing all the biggest emo anthems to Sunderland for one huge night of nostalgia 😏

Expect live bands, DJs, confetti, massive singalongs and wall-to-wall emo classics from the bands that defined your teenage years 👏🖤

Dust off the ey
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/emofest-friday-30th-oct/200030493589441
  - **Venue**: 1 Park Lane, Sunderland
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals
- **Event Name**: Reef Live in Sunderland
  - **Description**: Glastonbury rockers REEF are firmly back re-energised like never before with a confident spring in their step which has already seen the band soar back into the UK Top 20 with their recently released hit album ‘Shoot Me Your Ace” produced by Duran Duran's
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/reef-live-in-sunderland/3600030046643658
  - **Venue**: Independent
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Parties, Festivals, Art, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Carnival House Halloween Night Market
  - **Description**: 🎃 CARNIVAL HOUSE NIGHT MARKET: HALLOWEEN EDITION 👻

Things are getting spooky at Carnival House this October… 🕷️🖤

Join us for a special Halloween Edition of our Night Market and spend the evening browsing an amazing selection of local makers, independent
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/carnival-house-halloween-night-market/200030570463153
  - **Venue**: The King's Road, Southwick, SR5 2JD Sunderland, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Hedworth Hall Twilight Christmas Market
  - **Description**: Join us at the beautiful Hedworth Hall for our Twilight Christmas Market Seasonal stalls, Food, and drinks
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Dec 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/hedworth-hall-twilight-christmas-market/300042477932
  - **Venue**: Hedworth Hall
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  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Downloaded
  - **Description**: LOVE Download Festival?... but could do without the wellies. Downloaded could be the gig for you! ‘Downloaded’ is a high-energy tribute band celebrating Download Festival, with a setlist packed full of crowd favourite songs from the festival’s biggest act
  - **Date**: Sat Jan 30 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sat Jan 30 2027 at 10:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/downloaded/3600029905923727
  - **Venue**: Independent
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Entertainment, Parties, Music, Art, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: BOUNDARIES FEST 2026
  - **Description**: BOUNDARIES 2026 ! The 6th edition of Sunderland's only event dedicated to celebrating & supporting International experimental music & art!About this EventBOUNDARIES FEST 2026! LETS GO.....
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/boundaries-fest-2026/100001998504196851
  - **Venue**: Sunderland
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  - **Price**: GBP 28 to 60
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Art, Entertainment, performances

## Trending Events in Sunderland

- **Event Name**: Chris Ramsey at Sunderland Empire Theatre
  - **Venue**: Sunderland Empire Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Lord of the Dance Live in Sunderland
  - **Description**: Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. 🍀
Wed 9 Sep - Sat 12 Sep 2026 | Sunderland Empire

TICKETS
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  - **Venue**: Sunderland Empire
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- **Event Name**: Sunderland vs Arsenal at Stadium of Light
  - **Venue**: Stadium of Light
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- **Event Name**: Sunderland Freshers Week 2026
  - **Description**: Sunderland Freshers Week returns for 2026, a collaboration between the cities two nightclubs, bringing you 5 big nights out to kick start your university experience.

Sunday 13th SeptemberFoam Party@ Elysium, 11pm
Time to get messy, the big freshers foam
  - **Venue**: Independent
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- **Event Name**: Dave Stewart Live
  - **Description**: 2 Special preview shows in my hometown before release of my new Album #thewayitwasbackthen
  - **Venue**: The Fire Station
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- **Event Name**: Lord of the Dance at Sunderland Empire Theatre
  - **Description**: 🌟 Join us for an unforgettable evening of mesmerizing dance and music with "Lord of the Dance"! Experience the magic of this iconic production that brings together stunning choreography, vibrant costumes, and a captivating storyline. Perfect for dance lov
  - **Venue**: Sunderland Empire
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- **Event Name**: Lindisfarne
  - **Description**: We are delighted to welcome back legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne for what has become a firm favourite in the annual calendar at The Fire Station!

Returning with the classic five-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-
  - **Venue**: The Fire Station, SR1 3 Sunderland, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: SUNDERLAND - The Fire Station **SOLD OUT**
  - **Description**: Sun 13 Sep 2026 - The Fire Station, SUNDERLAND
https://www.thefirestation.org.uk/whats-on/lindisfarne-19xr

We are delighted to welcome back legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne for what has become a firm favourite in the annual calendar at The Fi
  - **Venue**: The Fire Station
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- **Event Name**: Culture House Sunderland OPENS!!
  - **Description**: We have exciting news! 
We're delighted to announce that Culture House Sunderland will open on Saturday 12th September 2026.
A living room in the heart of the city, Culture House will be a place where everyone is welcome – home to a new city library, imme
  - **Venue**: Keel Square, Sunderland, United Kingdom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Sunderland?
  - **A:** Oktoberfest | Keel Square, Sunderland (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at 67 76 High Street West), Oasis Tribute Band - Sunderland The Point - 31st October 2026 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Point Events Venue), Sunderland The Point - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival" (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Point), Grace Petrie (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Fire Station, SR1 3 Sunderland, United Kingdom), Sunnisounds Acoustic (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 03:00 pm at Diego's Joint).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Sunderland in September 2026?
  - **A:** Sunnisounds Acoustic (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 03:00 pm at Diego's Joint).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Sunderland?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Sunderland on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Sunderland?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Sunderland?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Sunderland include 67 76 High Street West, The Point Events Venue, The Point.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Sunderland?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Sunderland range from GBP 17 to GBP 60. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Sunderland?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Sunderland include Oasis 96 - Oasis Tribute Band, Indiepalooza, The Fire Station.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Sunderland?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Sunderland.

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