The Fire Station - Live Music, Theatre & Performance Venue

Welcome to The Fire Station

Sunderland’s premier live music and performance venue

Whether you’re an indie rock champion, adventurous jazzer, theatre devotee, stand-up fan or just after a great night out, our programme is packed with entertainment from music and comedy to dance and theatre.

Michael Young Trio

Soul Jazz - 60s Classics

Jazz Nights at The Engine Room - Free Entry
Mon 20 May 18:30

Arab Strap

Plus support from 7ebra

Tue 21 May 20:00

Final Showcase

The University of Sunderland's Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries
Thu 23 May and Fri 24 May

The Pitmen Poets Re-Union Tour

Billy Mitchell, Bob Fox, Benny Graham, and Jez Lowe

Sat 25 May 19:30

The Three Bears

A relaxed performance

Kitchen Zoo presents
Mon 27 May

Science Museum - The Live Stage Show

An unmissable family show from London's world-renowned Science Museum

Tue 28 May

Beat The Drum: The Runrig Experience

Two hours of Runrig hits performed by Beat The Drum

Thu 30 May 19:30

Brennen Leigh & Joshua Hedley

+ Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra

Thu 6 Jun 19:30

A Vision of Elvis

Featuring Rob Kinglsey

Fri 7 Jun 19:30

Williams v Zimmer

Enjoy epic themes and scores from two musical titans.

EverReady Band presents...
Sun 9 Jun 19:00

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Tue 11 Jun - Wed 12 Jun

The Chicago Blues Brothers

The world's biggest and best-loved Blues Brothers party show. Straight from the West End's Adelphi and Savoy Theatres!

Fri 14 Jun 19:30

The Shires: The Two of Us

The UK’s most successful country music export

Sun 16 Jun 19:30

Sunderland Music City Roots

feat. Jodie Nicholson, Lottie Willis, Celadore, Ruby Kelly, Fabz, Maxine and Red Remedy

Fri 21 Jun 19:30

Jive Talkin'

Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show

Sun 23 Jun 19:30

Michael Young Trio

Jazz Nights at The Engine Room - Free Entry
Mon 1 Jul 19:00

Ben Ottewell & Ian Ball (from Gomez)

Celebrating 25 years of ‘Bring it On’ & ‘Liquid Skin’.

Tue 9 Jul 19:30

The Lathums

Plus Support

SJM Concerts Present
Fri 12 Jul 19:30

Totally Tina

Starring Justine Riddoch

Thu 18 Jul 19:30

The Smyths

Fri 19 Jul 20:00

The Ronnie Scott's Story

Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club

Ronnie Scott's All Stars present
Wed 24 Jul 19:30

Sunderland Craft Beer Festival 2024

VAUX Brewery presents
Fri 26 Jul - Sat 27 Jul

Ibiza In Symphony

Live In The Parade Ground

The Fire Station Summer Parties presents
Sun 4 Aug 15:00

Inspiral Carpets

Live In The Parade Ground

The Fire Station Summer Parties presents
Fri 9 Aug 18:00

Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ With The Transatlantic Ensemble

Live In The Parade Ground

The Fire Station Summer Parties presents
Sat 10 Aug 17:00

Trevor Nelson’s Soul Nation

Live In The Parade Ground

The Fire Station Summer Parties presents
Sat 24 Aug 16:00

The Southmartins

Highly acclaimed tribute to The Beautiful South and the Housemartins

Sat 7 Sep 20:00

Baga Chipz

Material Girl - The ‘Much Betta!’ Tour 2024

Mon 9 Sep 19:30