SUNNISIDE
FOOD MARKET

07 March 2026

Opening Times

10am - 3pm

Entry Fee

No

Booking Required

No

Venue

Sunniside Gardens

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

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

Come along and show your support on the 4th Saturday of each month, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Help support these excellent producers and entrepreneurs.

LATEST EVENTS

    • Sunderland City of Love,
      Love is in the Air

      13 February 2026

      Love is in the Air across Sunderland. Explore the Sunderland City of Love Trail this Valentine's and enjoy creative workshops, romantic experiences and family friendly activities across the city.

    • Sheepfolds Stables

      Sheepfolds
      Stables Market

      15 February 2026

      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!

    • Jazz Sundays
      @ The Fire Station

      15 February 2026

      With The Michael Young Trio

      Residents: Michael Young (piano/keyboard), Paul Grainger (bass) and Abbie Finn (drums)

    • Inspired Learning
      Event

      18 February 2026

      Please join us for this event, which is part of our Foundational Businesses Academy. It is open to all businesses, and free to come along!

      This event will focus on the use of data to create profitable growth in business. We will hear from several impressive speakers from businesses across the city, as they share their expertise on the topic.

    • SUNNISIDE
      FOOD MARKET

      28 February 2026

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

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

    • A large crowd enjoying a traditional Dragon Dance in Sunniside Gardens for Chinese New Year

      Lunar
      New Year

      1 March 2026

      Lunar New Year is a festival that marks the beginning of a new year according to the traditional lunar calendar. This year, Sunderland City Centre will celebrate the occasion on 1 March in Sunniside Gardens.

      There will be plenty for everyone to enjoy, with a full programme of entertainment including musical performances, classical and modern dance, musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, and a fashion show. We are also excited to introduce a brand-new addition to this year’s programme – KPOP The Hunters!

    • Bridges Christmas Market

      Makers &
      Bakers Market

      7 March 2026

      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. 

    • Jazz Sundays
      @ The Fire Station

      15 March 2026

      With The Michael Young Trio

      Residents: Michael Young (piano/keyboard), Paul Grainger (bass) and Abbie Finn (drums)

    • Sunny Con :
      Anime Expo

      26 March 2026

      Join us this March for Chibi Sunny, the delightful mini edition of SunnyCon!

    • UNDERGROUND CAR PARK
      CAR PARK RAVE

      27 March 2026

      2026 starts underground.
      Ben Nicky and Darren Styles UK in an underground car park rave. Tickets are live NOW! .
      18+ only
      Stages is backed by the UK Government and North East Combined Authority as part of #UKSPF

      BUYNOW !