This weekend
Things to do in Sunderland this weekend
25 listings pulled together for Sunderland.
Nov 6–8, 202625 eventsKids and family events in Sunderland this weekend
Every listing here is marked family-friendly in our feed: 5 of them run in Sunderland between Friday, Nov 6 and Sunday, Nov 8.
Friday, Nov 6
NME’D - A Tribute to 00’s NME Classics
Do you remember when you’d nip down to the newsagent to grab the latest copy of NME, when those bands felt like gods and every new issue mattered? When Propaganda club nights were sacred, your CD wallet was bursting with indie bangers, and life just felt better? NME’D - A Tribute.
When Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 pm
Where The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees · Green Dragon Yard, Stockton-on-Tees
How much Not listed: check the event page
Slam Dunk presents Hail the Sun
Legendary independent New York-based rock label Equal Vision Records and Hail TheSun are excited to announce the release of cut. turn. fade.
When Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 pm
Where Cluny 2 · 34 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ
How much Not listed: check the event page
The Skids / Theatre Of Hate
Two era defining artists SKIDS & THEATRE OF HATE come together this autumn for an explosive UK co-headline tour. Please note, this event is 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by someone 18 or over).
When Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 pm
Where Boiler Shop · 20 South Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page
Sunday, Nov 8
EMPLOYED TO SERVE & CABAL (co-headline show)
eastside present EMPLOYED TO SERVE CABAL (co-headline tour) plus support Cold Culture Sunday 8th November 2026 Newcastle University Students Union Doors 7pm Heavy metal is more than just music. For some, it is a fully fledged lifestyle, woven into their DNA.
When Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 pm
Where Newcastle University Student Union · Kings Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page
Mark Olson (ex Jayhawks)
Mark Olson was born and raised in Minnesota by a family of mostly farmers and schoolteachers. Predominately a self-taught musician, Olson is well known for his use of alternate tunings and two-part unison singing that then breaks into harmony.
When Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 pm
Where The Cluny · 36 Lime Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page
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