SUNNISIDE
FOOD MARKET

28 February 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

    • A Premium Wine & Food Journey
      @ Sheepfolds Stables

      18 April 2026

      Guests are invited to step into an afternoon of elegance at the new Wine Bar at Sheepfolds Stables, where exceptional taste meets refined indulgence.

      This premium wine masterclass, hosted by Mark, features a carefully curated selection of fine, rare, and world-class wines. Each bottle has been chosen for its outstanding craftsmanship, rich provenance, and remarkable quality offering attendees the chance to explore prestigious regions, limited releases, and celebrated vintages from across the globe.

    • T'Pau
      @ The Fire Station

      18 April 2026

      Join Carol Decker & T’pau on their first full UK tour in a decade playing all their hits, fan favourites and songs from their forthcoming album ‘Be Wonderful’.

    • Sheepfolds Stables

      Sheepfolds
      Stables Market

      19 April 2026

      The artisan food and drink market 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

      19 April 2026

      With The Michael Young Trio

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

    • Seven Drunken Nights @
      The Sunderland Empire

      21 April 2026

      Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to Dublin - guaranteed to get your toes tapping as they bring the joy of this much-loved Irish folk band back to the stage.

    • We Rock
      @ Sunderland Empire

      22 April 2026

      Join Kathleen Davis Stage School on a fantastic adventure as they climb the ladder to success. Starting on the lowest rung, they all love to dance, but will they make it to the very top - who knows?

    • KROUD KARAOKE
      @ The STACK

      24 April 2026

      KROUD KARAOKE x STACK SEABURN

      The North East's BIGGEST sing-a-long event is back. So leave your worries and immerse yourself in the party that is Kroud Karaoke! 

    • Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest
      @Stadium of Light

      24 April 2026

      Get Your Tickets NOW!

    • The Bodyguard @
      Sunderland Empire

      29 April 2026

      Former Secret Service agent-turned-bodyguard Frank Farmer is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love.

    • Bridges Christmas Market

      Makers &
      Bakers Market

      2 May 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.