What’s On
A Space to Create Exhibition
11th March - 31st March
Arts Centre Washington
Celebrate the creativity of communities across Sunderland in this vibrant exhibition of work made by local people.
Developed with A Space to Create venues, the exhibition brings together artwork created through workshops, wellbeing activities, performances, installations and shared experiences. Each project reflects the ideas, skills and stories of the communities involved, showing what’s possible when people are supported to experiment, collaborate and create together.
Come along to explore the exhibition and discover the incredible work being made on your doorstep.
Find out more about the communities involved!
Sunderland, Our Home
From Thu 26th March
The Cultural Spring's Sunderland, Our Home programme is all about bringing together a host of vibrant, eye-opening events made with and by the people of Sunderland. The programme is designed to open the door to everyone - whoever they are - and bring communities closer together.
Sunderland is an amazing place - home to hundreds of thousands of people, and every one of them different.
Different opinions, ideas, origins and backgrounds. Different stories to tell.
But difference can be challenging, and hearing only the same old story can be dangerous – it can spark anger, resentment, division.
But our differences are what make us brilliant, and they should be celebrated. And that same old story should be challenged
So, join us at Sunderland: Our Home – a vibrant programme of eye-opening events made with and by the people of Sunderland, designed to open the door to everyone – whoever they are.
So come and meet your fellow Mackems.
Hear new stories.
Share your own
And be part of a more united Sunderland
Go and See
Our Go and See programme aims to ensure that people living in Sunderland and South Tyneside get the chance to experience the best arts and cultural events happening across the North East and beyond.
We’re working with theatres, galleries, festivals and artists to gain access to special events, back stage tours and discounted tickets for people living in our wards.
We hope that Go and See will help encourage people to experience something new without having to worry too much about the cost of tickets or transport.
We have previously had Go and See visits to theatre shows at Sunderland Empire, The Customs House, The Festival of Thrift, The Northern Children’s Book Festival at MIMA and more.
Discover Sunderland and South Tyneside
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National Glass Centre
The National Glass Centre at the University of Sunderland is a cultural attraction and venue with a difference. With glass at the heart of everything we do, we celebrate Sunderland’s glass making heritage and explore the creative potential of this extraordinary material.
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South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
South Shields Museum celebrates the rich heritage of South Tyneside and the people who shaped it. Spread over two floors, the museum tells the story of the borough's social, industrial and maritime history from 4,000 years ago to the present day with a range of displays, exhibitions and works of art.
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Arts Centre Washington
Arts Centre Washington is a cultural hub where you can find music, theatre, exhibitions, dance, comedy, classes and courses. After all the creativity, you can refuel at their cafe-bar.
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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
A museum, art gallery, exhibition space and Winter Gardens combine to create a stunning visitor attraction in the heart of the city centre.
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The Word
The Word is brimming with exciting new experiences, activities and facilities for people of all ages to engage and enjoy, from a digital media wall and FabLab to an immersive storytelling experience and interactive touch-tables.
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The Customs House
With a programme of live theatre events attracting the country's leading performers covering everything from drama to comedy, music and dance to pantomimes and plays - there's always an exciting range of entertainment on offer!
