Here’s just some of the bigger events, for which tickets are still available. For a guide to outdoor shows and festivals see here.
5. Happedaze, Elysium, July
For a night jampacked with makina classics head to the new Elysium nightclub in the former Trilogy nightclub in Green Terrace. Happedaze club night hosts its 11th birthday party there on July 5. | Sunderland Echo
6. The Futureheads, The Fire Station, August
There's a whole host of outdoor gigs taking place in The Parade Ground at The Fire Station over the summer. Highlights include local heroes The Futureheads who perform on August 2. | National World
7. Tom A. Smith, The Fire Station, August
Rising star Tom A.Smith takes to his hometown stage when he performs at The Parade Ground at The Fire Station on August 15. His shows often sell out, so get your tickets while you can. | Submitted
8. Chicago, Sunderland Empire, August
Chicago will be shimmying its way to Sunderland Empire from August 4-9. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. | Submitted