The Fire Station

The Fire Station Sunderland's premier live music and performance venue with over 250 shows a year. For customer support and queries please email [email protected].
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The Fire Station is a vibrant, mid-scale performance venue in the heart of Sunderland – housing a brand new the state-of-the-art Auditorium and The Engine Room bar & bistro. Whether you’re an indie rock champion, adventurous jazzer, theatre devotee, comedy enthusiast or just after a great night out, our programme is packed with entertainment from music and comedy to dance and theatre.

2022 will

also see the opening of the Parade Ground, bringing live music and performance to the glorious outdoors with an external stage, bar and festival atmosphere. The Fire Station is a hub for performance in the centre of the city. With studios, rehearsal spaces and teaching rooms upstairs, we’re inviting you to give it a go for yourself as well as nurturing the next generation of performers.

19 nights of entertainment, right on your doorstep. September is looking tasty.
29/08/2025

19 nights of entertainment, right on your doorstep. September is looking tasty.

The sun is setting on our 2025 Summer Parties season 🥹But we've got THREE huge shows to go ☀️🎉Tonight we have the legend...
29/08/2025

The sun is setting on our 2025 Summer Parties season 🥹

But we've got THREE huge shows to go ☀️🎉

Tonight we have the legendary Terrorvision (official) joining us with support from Pet Needs - a few tickets are still available if you want to join us, both online and on the door.

Tomorrow it's The Fire Station Summer Parties presents: The Diva Show - there are just FOUR tickets left, so don't delay if you want to nab those final tickets.

And on Sunday we have the sold out Ibiza In Symphony, a Summer Parties tradition drawing this unforgettable season to a close.

What's been your highlight?

Looks who's joining the Music Against Child Poverty 2 line-up 👀Tom A Smith returns to The Fire Station on Sunday 7 Decem...
29/08/2025

Looks who's joining the Music Against Child Poverty 2 line-up 👀

Tom A Smith returns to The Fire Station on Sunday 7 December for our huge charity fundraiser for Love, Amelia, who do amazing work supporting families living in poverty in the NE.

With your help we're aiming to raise £50,000 for Love, Amelia, with a further £50,000 to be donated to other Sunderland charities through matched funding from Community Foundation North East.

Great seats just released 👇

https://www.thefirestation.org.uk/spektrix/ChooseSeats?EventInstanceId=115201AVMKJPGCJLKJHPRGCGJSHLPKDPC

24/08/2025

Today’s session is in full swing! 🎉

Tickets are still available online and at the door. Make the most of your bank holiday with incredible breweries, delicious street food, and live music running all day from 12–5 🍻

Still thinking about The Shires 🥰
21/08/2025

Still thinking about The Shires 🥰

🥁 Something exciting has just launched...Introducing the brand new Culture Quarter Membership, shaped by your feedback a...
20/08/2025

🥁 Something exciting has just launched...

Introducing the brand new Culture Quarter Membership, shaped by your feedback and designed to give you more from every visit to The Fire Station, The Engine Room and Dun Cow Sunderland.

Members enjoy early access to tickets, invites to our exclusive VIP parties, food and drink discounts across all Culture Quarter venues and a whole host of surprises along the way.

It’s not just about the perks. By joining, you’re also supporting Sunderland’s independent live music and performance venue and helping us bring even more unforgettable shows to the city.

Membership starts from £50 a year, with a VIP option at £120 that includes all the extras. Sign up now and you’ll be on the guest list for our very first VIP Summer Party.

👉 Find out more and join today: https://www.thefirestation.org.uk/memberships-hp3z

What it's all about 💛
20/08/2025

What it's all about 💛

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