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Things to do in Sunderland, October 2026

October 2026: events in Sunderland.

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Cyclist seen from behind riding a coastal road beside the sea at sunset — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 03:00 PM

Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Stadium of Light · Sunderland

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Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 08:00 PM

Mercury Rev

The Fire Station · Sunderland

From £33

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 15 · 08:00 PM

Frankie Monroe: Dead And Alive!!!

The Fire Station · Sunderland

From £24

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Oct 20 · 08:00 PM

BASHT. 'POOR ADVICE' ALBUM OUT-STORE

Independent Sunderland · Sunderland

From £8

Audience facing a lit stage in an ornate theatre — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 22 · 07:00 PM

The Undertones

The Fire Station · Sunderland

From £36

Audience facing a lit stage in an ornate theatre — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24 · 08:00 PM

DEFINITELY OASIS

Independent · Sunderland

From £17

Cyclist seen from behind riding a coastal road beside the sea at sunset — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 25 · 04:30 PM

Sunderland vs Leeds United

Stadium of Light · Sunderland

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Runners seen from behind on a grassy ridge trail at sunrise above low mist — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 28 · 07:45 PM

Sunderland vs Brentford

Stadium of Light · Sunderland

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running