🆓 Free Events in Sunderland

89 free events happening in Sunderland — no entry fee required. Concerts, exhibitions, workshops, markets and more.

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10:00 am Guided Tour of Sunderland Maritime Heritage at Sunderland Maritime Heritage

FREE

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Wed 22 Jul

10:00 am Guided Tour of Sunderland Maritime Heritage

📍 Sunderland Maritime Heritage

FREE

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Wed 22 Jul

12:00 noon Guided Tour of Sunderland Maritime Heritage

📍 Sunderland Maritime Heritage

FREE

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Wed 22 Jul

Free Yoga with Amanda

📍 strongher studio

FREE

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Wed 22 Jul

FREE Yoga & Menopause Support Sessions for Women in Durham & Sunderland

📍 The Kepier Hall

Sunderland Business Networking Event at The Wessington

FREE

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Thu 23 Jul

Sunderland Business Networking Event

📍 The Wessington

FREE

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Thu 23 Jul

Stroll Free: NetWalk & Talk

📍 Fausto Coffee

Family Cycle/Walk Treasure Hunt (A4A) at Thompson Park - Cycle skills area, middle of the park next to the big slide

FREE

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Thu 23 Jul

Family Cycle/Walk Treasure Hunt (A4A)

📍 Thompson Park - Cycle skills area, middle of the park next to the big slide

Adult/Teen Learn to Ride/Cycle Confidence (A4A) at Thompson Park cycling skills area. Located in the middle of the park close to the big slide.

FREE

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Thu 23 Jul

Adult/Teen Learn to Ride/Cycle Confidence (A4A)

📍 Thompson Park cycling skills area. Located in the middle of the park close to the big slide.

Wild Wanders: Flower Power at Hetton Lyons Country Park at The Lakes Cafe

FREE

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Fri 24 Jul

Wild Wanders: Flower Power at Hetton Lyons Country Park

📍 The Lakes Cafe

FREE

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Fri 24 Jul

The Release of God's Power

Try New Thing Fridays at HILLS arts centre

FREE

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Fri 24 Jul

Try New Thing Fridays

📍 HILLS arts centre

Jewellery & Craft Club with Brenda at Seventeen Nineteen - Holy Trinity Church

FREE

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Fri 24 Jul

Jewellery & Craft Club with Brenda

📍 Seventeen Nineteen - Holy Trinity Church

New to Gateway Wheelers? Come & Try our Bikes and Accessible Cycles at Gateway Wheelers, Houghton Rectory Park

FREE

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Fri 24 Jul

New to Gateway Wheelers? Come & Try our Bikes and Accessible Cycles

📍 Gateway Wheelers, Houghton Rectory Park

Sunderland Creative Xchange at Sheepfolds Stables

FREE

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Fri 24 Jul

Sunderland Creative Xchange

📍 Sheepfolds Stables

Beginner Pole classes at Deary Pole and Fitness

FREE

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Fri 24 Jul

Beginner Pole classes

📍 Deary Pole and Fitness

FREE

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Fri 24 Jul

African Drumming- Free! (Donations welcome)

📍 St. Luke's Neighbourhood Trust

Marine Week: Beach Clean - Blackhall Rocks at Red Acre Beach

FREE

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Sun 26 Jul

Marine Week: Beach Clean - Blackhall Rocks

📍 Red Acre Beach

Led Cycle Rides: Local Routes & Workplace Cycling (BBR) at Thompson Park cycling skills area. Located in the middle of the park close to the big slide.

FREE

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Mon 27 Jul

Led Cycle Rides: Local Routes & Workplace Cycling (BBR)

📍 Thompson Park cycling skills area. Located in the middle of the park close to the big slide.

Marine Week Beach Clean - Red Acre Beach, Seaham at Red Acre Beach Marquess Point

FREE

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Mon 27 Jul

Marine Week Beach Clean - Red Acre Beach, Seaham

📍 Red Acre Beach Marquess Point

North Norfolk Networking Coffee Morning at Blakeney House

FREE

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Mon 27 Jul

North Norfolk Networking Coffee Morning

📍 Blakeney House

Get Backstage: Family Edition - Pop Recs - Live Events & Music Event at Pop Recs / Sonny's Coffee & Kitchen

FREE

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Mon 27 Jul

Get Backstage: Family Edition - Pop Recs - Live Events & Music Event

📍 Pop Recs / Sonny's Coffee & Kitchen

Family Fun Ride (approx. 5-mile ride) (A4A) at Thompson Park cycling skills area. Located in the middle of the park close to the big slide.

FREE

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Tue 28 Jul

Family Fun Ride (approx. 5-mile ride) (A4A)

📍 Thompson Park cycling skills area. Located in the middle of the park close to the big slide.

Community Roots Workshop Project: Tuesday Sessions at Hills Arts Centre

FREE

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Tue 28 Jul

Community Roots Workshop Project: Tuesday Sessions

📍 Hills Arts Centre

FREE

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Tue 28 Jul

Free Guided Wildlife Walk (28/07/2026)

📍 Fulwell Quarry Nature Reserve

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How many free events are happening in Sunderland?

There are currently 89 free events listed in Sunderland. New free events are added daily — check back often for the latest listings.

What types of free events can I find in Sunderland?

Free events in Sunderland include art exhibitions, community workshops, outdoor activities, markets, live music sessions, talks, guided walks and family-friendly activities.

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Some free events require advance booking while others are drop-in. Check individual event listings for booking details — we include direct links to register where available.

Free Things to Do in Sunderland

Sunderland offers a wealth of free events and activities throughout the year. From free gallery exhibitions and museum open days to outdoor concerts, community workshops, and seasonal markets — there's always something to enjoy without spending a penny. EventsList.co.uk updates free event listings daily with Full event descriptions, venue details, and direct booking links so you never miss out on the best free things to do in Sunderland.