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🆓 Free Events in Sunderland

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

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SUNDERLAND NAVRATRI UTSAV 2026 at Whitburn Church of England AcademySold out

SUNDERLAND NAVRATRI UTSAV 2026

Whitburn Church of England Academy

Sold out at source

EHC NA Request - Support Sessions at 27 Beach Rd

EHC NA Request - Support Sessions

27 Beach Rd

Free · 10:00

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

10:00 am Guided Tour of Sunderland Maritime Heritage

Sunderland Maritime Heritage

Sold out at source

11:00 am Guided Tour of Sunderland Maritime Heritage at Sunderland Maritime HeritageSold out

11:00 am Guided Tour of Sunderland Maritime Heritage

Sunderland Maritime Heritage

Sold out at source

12:00 noon Guided Tour of Sunderland Maritime Heritage at Sunderland Maritime HeritageSold out

12:00 noon Guided Tour of Sunderland Maritime Heritage

Sunderland Maritime Heritage

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Access to Business Support at Culture House Sunderland

Access to Business Support

Culture House Sunderland

Free · 13:00

The Conversation You've Been Avoiding at We Are ZenithSold out

The Conversation You've Been Avoiding

We Are Zenith

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BMUK North East at Ravensworth Golf Club

BMUK North East

Ravensworth Golf Club

Free · 09:15

Building Big in Sunderland at Culture House Sunderland

Building Big in Sunderland

Culture House Sunderland

Free · 09:30

AMF WOMEN: Coaching, Mentoring and the Power of Shared Experience at OsecoElfab (North Shields site)Sold out

AMF WOMEN: Coaching, Mentoring and the Power of Shared Experience

OsecoElfab (North Shields site)

Sold out at source

BIPC Bitesize: Facebook for Business at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

BIPC Bitesize: Facebook for Business

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

Free · 10:00

Tuesday health walk at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

Tuesday health walk

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

Free · 14:00

Learn to Ride Class (A4A) at Thompson Park cycling skills area. Located in the middle of the park close to the big slide.Sold out

Learn to Ride Class (A4A)

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

Sold out at source

Mind the Generation Gap: Creating the Future-Ready Workplace at Lighthouse Suite, Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Mind the Generation Gap: Creating the Future-Ready Workplace

Lighthouse Suite, Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Free · 17:30

Schools and Colleges Open Day at City Campus

Schools and Colleges Open Day

City Campus

Free · 09:30

South Tyneside Pledge Procurement event 2026 at Jarrow Focus

South Tyneside Pledge Procurement event 2026

Jarrow Focus

Free · 10:00

Sunderland Business Festival: Thinkforward Innovation in Action at Sunderland College - Bede Campus

Sunderland Business Festival: Thinkforward Innovation in Action

Sunderland College - Bede Campus

Free · 10:00

Purple Mash Roadshow: North East (Sunderland) Afternoon Session at Sheepfolds Stables

Purple Mash Roadshow: North East (Sunderland) Afternoon Session

Sheepfolds Stables

Free · 12:30

Engineering and Digital Events (Apprenticeship and CPD)

Engineering and Digital Events (Apprenticeship and CPD)

Free · 13:00

AI Collective: Session – Where North East Business Talk AI Together at City Hall SunderlandSold out

AI Collective: Session – Where North East Business Talk AI Together

City Hall Sunderland

Sold out at source

Up & Running with AI - Morpeth at Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre

Up & Running with AI - Morpeth

Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre

Free · 14:00

The Heart of the City - Where people are the key ingredient in business at No 32. The BeamSold out

The Heart of the City - Where people are the key ingredient in business

No 32. The Beam

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Purple Mash Roadshow: North East (Sunderland) Morning Session at Sheepfolds Stables

Purple Mash Roadshow: North East (Sunderland) Morning Session

Sheepfolds Stables

Free · 08:30

Dave's Group- Living with and beyond Head & Neck Cancer at Day Room - Ward C33

Dave's Group- Living with and beyond Head & Neck Cancer

Day Room - Ward C33

Free · 10:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many free events are happening in Sunderland?

There are currently 110 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.

Do I need to book free events in Sunderland?

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.