Hamilton is heading to Sunderland Empire on its first UK & Ireland tour. The hugely-popular show will make its Wearside debut with a six-week run from June 17 to July 26, 2025. It tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton. | Submitted

placeholder image — Hamilton is heading to Sunderland Empire on its first UK & Ireland tour. The hugely-popular show will make its Wearside debut with a six-week run from June 17 to July 26, 2025. It tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton. | Submitted

17 big theatre shows and gigs heading to Sunderland

Lifestyle Editor

Published 9th Jun 2025, 13:42 GMT

Updated 9th Jun 2025, 21:53 GMT

From blockbuster musicals to top tribute nights, there’s a host of big shows heading to Sunderland this year.

Here’s just some of the bigger events, for which tickets are still available. For a guide to outdoor shows and festivals see here.

17. Sleeping Beauty, Sunderland Empire, December

This year's panto at Sunderland Empire is Sleeping Beauty, which sees the return of panto favourites Miss Rory and Tom Whalley with Laura Main from Call the Midwife in the role of Fairy Snowfall. It runs from December 12 to January 4. | Submitted

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17 big theatre shows and gigs heading to Sunderland

From blockbuster musicals to top tribute nights, there’s a host of big shows heading to Sunderland this year.

17. Sleeping Beauty, Sunderland Empire, December

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