Sunderland
The Fire Station
The Fire Station in Sunderland now has a state-of-the-art auditorium, bringing a whole new wave of live music, theatre and comedy to the city.
Written by Johnny James
Northern Chamber Orchestra with Craig Ogden, guitar at The Stoller Hall
The NCO is joined by Craig Ogden, one of the finest guitarists of his generation, for a wide-ranging Anglo-Australian concert.
From £5.50
Northern Chamber Orchestra with Ben Hulme, horn at The Stoller Hall
Ben Hulme, Principal Horn of the BBC Philharmonic, joins the NCO for a concert including Richard Strauss’ First Horn Concerto.
From £5.50
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Band on the Wall Reopening Season
Following a major expansion project, Band on the Wall is throwing open its doors in March 2022, and there’s a huge reopening season on the cards.
From £12
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The Door Opened: 1980s China – Photographs by Adrian Bradshaw at Central Library
A fascination exhibition by British photojournalist Adrian Bradshaw offers a glimpse into China during a transformative decade.
Free entry
The Manchester Video Game Orchestra at RNCM
Hear the music from your favourite video games like you’ve never heard it before with this concert from The Manchester Video Game Orchestra.
From £18.00
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: Tribe at RNCM
RNCM welcomes back the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers for a show of skill, stamina and red-hot rhythms to stir your soul.
From £22.00
RNCM Symphony Orchestra with Anu Tali (conductor) at RNCM
The RNCM Symphony Orchestra is joined by organist Anna Lapwood and conductor Anu Tali for an evening of specially selected symphonic works.
From £15.00
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RNCM Brass Band Festival at RNCM
The RNCM Brass Band Festival is back with a two-day showcase of some of the UK’s leading brass bands, plus top international soloists.
From £0.00
The Wind + Live score by Erland Cooper featuring the Chorus of Opera North at RNCM
Scottish composer Erland Cooper rescores the acclaimed silent film The Wind for 18 women of the Chorus of Opera North.
From £18.00
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Echo and the Bunnymen at Albert Hall
One of the most influential British bands in modern history, Echo and the Bunnymen are celebrating “40 years of magical songs” at the majestic Albert Hall.
From £37.50
Keeley Forsyth at St Michael’s
Tipped by the Guardian as “The new Scott Walker”, Oldham’s Keeley Forsyth is bringing her haunting new folk album to St Michael’s.
From £16.50