Art, Craft

& Graze Market

Artisan food and drink market, in conjunction with Local Heroes, will be held on the second Sunday of each month going forward. Visitors can wander around the many stalls and purchase from a range of local independent traders offering the very best produce, from crafted gifts to specialist breads and cakes, organic vegetables, charcuterie and more!

Safer Business Action Week is just around the corner, beginning on 10 November.

At Sunderland BID, we recognise that safety and security are crucial for businesses across our BID area, helping to protect both our business community and the wider public.

Join us in Keel Square for the Grand Christmas Lights Switch-On! Expect festive cheer, twinkling lights, and a joyful start to the season.

Save the date - Thursday 13th November.

Step into the most wonderful time of the year at Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland. Where the spirit of the season comes alive.

Throughout December, The Hilton Garden Inn transforms into a festive hub of celebration, sparkle and joy. From dazzling party nights with live entertainment to magical family-friendly events, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Pop-up community market supports new and emerging food and drinks businesses across the North East.

From brewers, bakers, and cheesemongers to world-class street food vendors, our north east food and drink traders are delighted to bring themselves to your doorstep.

A fantastic variety of handpicked artisan local gift shopping stalls located in the Bridges Shopping Centre in Sunderland. 
Stalls include handmade gifts, art, delicious homebakes, gourmet sweet treats, photography, keepsakes, pet accessories, pamper products and so much more! 

Entry is free. 

Artisan food and drink market, in conjunction with Local Heroes, will be held on the second Sunday of each month going forward. Visitors can wander around the many stalls and purchase from a range of local independent traders offering the very best produce, from crafted gifts to specialist breads and cakes, organic vegetables, charcuterie and more!

On Sunday, the Local Heroes Sheepfolds Sunday Market is on from the new time of 9am-1pm, just for this Sunday only. It's because there is a Sunderland home game on the same day, later in the afternoon, and Sheepfolds are going to be playing it at their venue - so we have moved the market to an earlier time to accommodate!

A dazzling double fireworks spectacular is set to light up the night sky across Sunderland this New Year's Eve.

Following the success of the Women's Rugby World Cup celebrations, with its jam-packed programme of entertainment and stunning fireworks in Keel Square in August, the City Council is planning a double display to welcome in 2026.