What's On and Things To Do Around Sunderland

The Great American Songbook - a choral concert conducted by David Murray, featuring his own arrangements of some of the great songs which have come out of America in the twentieth century. These will included a Gershwin section, a Jerome Kern medley, and a carpenters sequence.

When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened.

Concert of unaccompanied choral music performed by Cappella Novocastriensis, conductor Peter Coulson. Vaughan Williams: Mass in G minor Tippett: Spirituals from ‘A Child of our Time’ Harris: Faire is the Heaven Stanford: Three Motets Wood: Hail Gladdening Light Wood: Nunc dimittis in B flat

As start host port for the event, the city will welcome 55 sailing vessels and their crews along with an estimated 1.5m visitors.

Routes that parents, grandparents and kids of all ages can enjoy. These family friendly walks of 1.5 - 3 miles include routes that are pushchair friendly. The family dog is welcome too! Booking Advisable. Phone: 07780 338 301. Children of all ages welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs on leads welcome.

Explore the coast from a thrilling new angle with Cullercoats Bike & Kayak. Jump from height, swim and do a bit of bouldering as you experience an exciting new adventure with the team from Cullercoats Bike & Kayak.

Can you conquer our fun 3k coastal obstacle course' Take on a water slide, mud pits, tunnels, scramble nets and sand bag run in a race with a difference. Go it alone or team up with friends or family. Booking Essential. Phone: 0191 529 0909. Suitable for children aged 6 and over. Must be accompanied by an adult.

It’s going to get messy! Can you conquer our fun 3k coastal obstacle course including water slide, mud pits, tunnels, scramble nets and sand bag run? Suitable for ages 6 and over, so the whole family can get stuck in. A discount is available for groups of five or more, so why not challenge your friends?

Free weekly 5k and 2k runs, open to all. 5k and 2k timed courses on Souter’s scenic coast. Open to runners of all levels and ages including absolute beginners and families, as well as more experienced runners. The perfect way to get fit and stay fit. Booking Not Needed.

Guided walks for those who want to go the extra mile (or two). These walks are great for people who enjoy going that bit further (3 - 7 miles) and would like to explore more challenging routes aimed at more experienced walkers. Booking Advisable. Phone: 07780 338 301.

Twice-weekly walks to suit all ages and abilities. A short to medium distance (1.5 - 3 miles) guided coastal walk. Perfect for people who are new to walking for exercise and pleasure or anyone who likes a social stroll. We’ll be taking it at a pace to suit everyone, enjoying the views, spotting wildlife a.

A kids-only adventure with Cullercoats Bike & Kayak. Kids can build confidence in the water while exploring overhangs, caves, cliffs and reefs with the Cullercoats Bike & Kayak team. Find the best wildlife on the rocky coastline; this is no ordinary rockpooling experience! Booking Essential.

Wonderful wildlife and wildflowers can be enjoyed at year-round Souter. Our guided wildlife walk routes (2 - 5 miles) are designed to give you plenty of opportunities to spot the best of the flora and fauna we have to offer at Souter. These walks can be enjoyed by beginners and more experienced walkers alike.

Walks to suit anyone with an interest in local history. You can learn a few things about our historic coastline, shipping heritage and other fascinating topics on our weekly guided walks (2 -5 miles). Do you have any local history stories to share' Tell your tales to the walking group! Booking Advisable.

Join a Ranger to search the rockpools along Souter’s rocky shore. Discover salty sea creatures galore. Learn how to tell your winkles from your whelks and lots more watery wildlife facts. Booking Essential. Phone: 0191 529 0909. Suitable for children of all ages. Must be accompanied by an adult.

Do you dare abseil 76ft down the lighthouse tower? By taking the plunge you can raise funds towards new outdoor play equipment at Souter, helping families enjoy adventures a little closer to the ground for years to come. In partnership with Pinpoint Adventure. Age 8+. Booking essential.

Routes that parents, grandparents and kids of all ages can enjoy. These family friendly walks of 1.5 - 3 miles include routes that are pushchair friendly. The family dog is welcome too! Booking Advisable. Phone: 07780 338 301. Children of all ages welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs on leads welcome.

Abseil down Souter Lighthouse to help us raise funds for a new play area. Do you dare to Tackle the Tower' We’re offering a handful of brave people a rare chance to abseil down the lighthouse under the expert guidance of outdoor activity specialists Pinpoint Adventure.

Pick up a bargain or clear your clutter. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Free weekly 5k and 2k runs, open to all. 5k and 2k timed courses on Souter’s scenic coast. Open to runners of all levels and ages including absolute beginners and families, as well as more experienced runners. The perfect way to get fit and stay fit. Booking Not Needed.

Guided walks for those who want to go the extra mile (or two). These walks are great for people who enjoy going that bit further (3 - 7 miles) and would like to explore more challenging routes aimed at more experienced walkers. Booking Advisable. Phone: 07780 338 301.

Twice-weekly walks to suit all ages and abilities. A short to medium distance (1.5 - 3 miles) guided coastal walk. Perfect for people who are new to walking for exercise and pleasure or anyone who likes a social stroll. We’ll be taking it at a pace to suit everyone, enjoying the views, spotting wildlife a.

Wonderful wildlife and wildflowers can be enjoyed at year-round Souter. Our guided wildlife walk routes (2 - 5 miles) are designed to give you plenty of opportunities to spot the best of the flora and fauna we have to offer at Souter. These walks can be enjoyed by beginners and more experienced walkers alike.

Walks to suit anyone with an interest in local history. You can learn a few things about our historic coastline, shipping heritage and other fascinating topics on our weekly guided walks (2 -5 miles). Do you have any local history stories to share' Tell your tales to the walking group! Booking Advisable.

Climb the secret spiral staircase to the monument’s rooftop walkway. Enjoy spectacular views across Wearside and County Durham from the top of this 70ft iconic landmark. Booking Advisable. Phone: 0844 249 1895. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Climb the secret spiral staircase to the monument’s rooftop walkway. Enjoy spectacular views across Wearside and County Durham from the top of this 70ft iconic landmark. Booking Advisable. Phone: 0844 249 1895. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Martin Stephenson live in the Nuttery on a summer evening. If you didnt catch the show last year don’t miss out again. Delighted to be back in the Nuttery, Martin will be playing a mixture of old and new favourites here on the Fourthof July.

It’s here at Washington Old Hall where the ’Washington’ family (and the first president of the United States) took their surname, and we’re proud to celebrate this special day with our American friends.

Mature garden on a site of approx one seventh acre- quirky, with tropical themed planting and Caribbean inspired bar. A fun garden with colour throughout the year, interesting plants, informal beds and borders, pond area and decks.

Climax Blues Band - it’s been a long road, but one thing for sure is that the Climax Blues Band of today carries the same standard of quality as it did when the band formed back in the late 60s!

This year Tynemouth Gilbert and Sullivan Society celebrate their 70th Anniversary.They are staging a production of the comic opera, Ruddigore. Mayhem, madness and ghostly goings on in the seaside village of Rederring ensue.

North Tyneside Art Studio provides facilities, materials and guidance to people in North Tyneside who are experiencing issues with their mental health.

St Aidan’s Wallsend are hosting a Midsummer Concert with the Ravenswood Singers on Saturday 30th June at 7pm. The concert will include songs from the shows, Sacred music and Viennese Songs Tickets - £6 (includes a complimentary glass of wine.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is our brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER. *Children up to the age of 12 will be able to take part.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is Cancer Research UK’s brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

Chester-le-Street Theatre Group proudly present ’My Fair Lady’. This version of ‘My Fair Lady’ follows the script and lib of the original score but with a difference…………………….the place is Newcastle upon Tyne, the time is now and the theme is homelessness!

We are taking one of the highlights from the 2017 festival to Easington, which has a great tradition as a Northern Soul hotspot.  Leading Northern Soul band Keep The Faith team up with the fabulous NASUWT Riverside Brass Band to present big, bold and brassy renditions of classic tracks to fill the dance floor.

Explore a world of imagination at Seven Stories with entertaining and enthralling storytelling for the whole family. Unique, energetic and playful, these sessions are led by one of our expert Story Catchers and delivered in signature Seven Stories-style!

Embark on a journey through Tyneside like never before, discovering how its landscapes, language and people inspired the magical stories of David Almond. Delve into the writer’s dreamlike world where tales such as Skellig and My Dad’s a Birdman took root.

Trail starts Glasshouse Bridge and ends at Archway 4, Stepney Bank (pick up a map from Seven Stories) A playful and imaginative street art trail inspired by new flash fiction by David Almond – one of the North’s best-loved writers.

A spectacular circus takeover with Circus Central as they pop-up throughout the building with drama-based circus activities, games and crafts for all the family!

Calling all budding acrobats, jugglers and hoopers! Have you ever wanted to juggle or walk the tightrope? If you have ever dreamt of running away with the circus then this fun and energetic workshop is for you!

The first week of July sees Seven Stories celebrating LGBTQ+ families as part of Curious Festival 2018! Tie a rainbow ribbon to our Tree of Pride, make a statement about your family identity with a badge or flag and have fun with colourful Curious-themed crafts in our Studio. All welcome.

Express yourself and celebrate all families at this rainbow dance event! Programmed as part of Curious Festival 2018, this colourful LGBTQ+-celebratory rave is an opportunity to express your family’s identity with pride.

Sashay down to Seven Stories for this fabulous event and see top drag artists share some of their favourite books. Grab your feather boa, it’s going to be fierce. Yaaaassssss queen! Presented as part of Curious Festival 2018.

Peter Doherty Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Peter Doherty.: Tickets avaiable.

Embrace and celebrate what you have, and who you are! A unique introduction to the Basics of Burlesque Performance, fused with elements of physical theatre, stand-up and public speaking.

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV.

The Arts Society Presents: #GetNorth: Raoul Dufy: Cradled by Music and the Sea To coincide with the three-month Great Exhibition of the North, The Arts Society and its local groups are presenting a series of talks at the Tyneside Cinema this Summer.