Get on the bus and get ready for Sunderland Food and Drink Festival
The wheels are turning to make sure that this year’s Sunderland Food and Drink Festival is a bumper success – with news of the entertainment programme and a brand new headline sponsor. The festival – which last year attracted more than 50,000 visitors – is set to return over the weekend of 5-7 June, with […]
Sunderland food and drink festival has something new on the menu
Sunderland’s popular Food and Drink Festival will be back this summer – and is now looking for extra vendors who want to make the most of the huge footfall the event attracts. From 5 – 7 June the city will be filled with international food stalls, arts and crafts traders and live entertainment. Last year […]
Sunniside nights celebrates creative spaces – and creativity
A special event which brings together an eclectic mix of creatives in a variety of creative spaces is set to return to Sunderland once again. Sunniside Nights combines comedy, music, theatre, performances, food and exhibitions – including a showcase of the worst ever album covers – in a memorable one night event held around the […]
Sunderland Gift Card delivers the goods…
Sunderland Gift Card’s contribution to the local economy has reached a new high, with news that sales have reached more than £500,000. Sunderland BIDs – which include the City Centre BID and the Seafront BID – launched the scheme in 2020, as a way to get people to shop local. And since then, hundreds of […]
Wheels are turning to make Sunderland more eco-friendly
A new vehicle is set to be spotted on the streets of Sunderland, as part of the city’s on-going campaign to promote sustainability and environmentally friendly travel. Sunderland City Council, in partnership with Sunderland’s BIDs, have bought an E-cargo bike which will be used for a variety of initiatives across all BID areas – the […]
Sunderland Restaurant Week set to return
Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are on the menu from this weekend (7 March) as Sunderland Restaurant Week is set to return. And among the many favourites are a host of new recruits, signed up to take part for the first time – which is great news for diners from across the region. Around 50 […]
Sunderland takes lunar new year at a gallop…
Fashion, food, music and all things Asian will be the focus of celebrations this Sunday as Sunderland marks Lunar New Year. The city is ensuring the Year of the Horse is welcomed in style on Sunday 1 March with a full programme of arts, crafts and live performances from 11am to 3pm And among the […]
Award-winning north-east businesswoman appointed Visiting Professor
The University of Sunderland’s Business School has appointed Sharon Appleby, Chief Executive at Sunderland’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) as a Visiting Professor. Sharon has worked in Sunderland for more than 20 years building strong networks and partnerships with stakeholders and key players across Sunderland. She first became involved with Sunderland BIDs while working as head of communication […]
Sunderland Cocktail Week ready to mix it up
The most depressing time of year is set to get some much needed cheer, thanks to the return of Sunderland Cocktail Week. The aftermath of the indulgence of the festive season makes January traditionally a time when everyone wants to feel brighter. Sunderland will be helping adults to enjoy everything the city has to offer […]
University of Sunderland graduations in the heart of the city
Hundreds of students from the University of Sunderland will be crossing the stage to graduate this week at the city’s vibrant performing arts and events venue – The Fire Station. For 21 successful years, the University hosted its twice-annual celebrations at Sunderland Football Club’s Stadium of Light. Now, from this month (January 2026), the ceremonies […]