Things to do in Sunderland, December 2026

December 2026: events in Sunderland.

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

Fri, Dec 4 · 07:00 PM

Trevor Horn

Independent · Sunderland

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

Fri, Dec 4 · 07:30 PM

Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout

Pop Recs Ltd · Sunderland

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 03:00 PM

Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest

Stadium of Light · Sunderland

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Author reading to an audience in a bookshop — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 13 · 07:30 PM

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Pop Recs Ltd · Sunderland

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People strolling through a historic old-town square lit with string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 18 · 08:00 PM

The Futureheads Christmas Show · Dec 18

The Fire Station · Sunderland

From £28

Three runners seen from behind on a hill trail above a misty valley at dawn — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 03:00 PM

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace

Stadium of Light · Sunderland

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Two actors on a dimly lit stage in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 08:00 PM

The Futureheads Christmas Show · Dec 19

The Fire Station · Sunderland

From £28

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast