GET ready for outstanding music and good times in the sun as Summer Parties return to The Fire Station this August.
The weather is hotting up, and so is The Fire Station’s summer programme with the first wave of August shows now on sale.
After a massively successful run of gigs last year that saw thousands of fans enjoying outdoor shows in The Fire Station’s Parade Ground, the venue’s Summer Parties season is back.
With six shows encompassing genres from indie rock and country to pop, soul, and dance classics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy under the summer sun.
Hosted in The Fire Station’s fantastic outdoor space, fans will be able to enjoy outdoor bars, seating, live DJ sets, and food vendors while watching top musical acts take to the purpose-built stage.
Kicking off the run of Summer Parties will be electrifying local legends The Futureheads. Sunderland’s best-loved sons will bring their unique blend of indie rock and post-punk to the Parade Grounds on Saturday, August 2nd, alongside special guests.
Then Fire Station favorite Elles Bailey makes her Parade Ground debut alongside singer-songwriter Kezia Gill on Sunday, August 3rd. British Americana star Elles, who previously recorded her live album at the venue, will co-headline the show with Gill, who is renowned for her genre-bending mix of folk, rock, country, and blues.
Saturday, August 16th will see Celtic punk rockers Ferocious Dog take to the stage with a full electric setup. Sure to be a riotous celebration of music, unity, and rebellion, the high-energy show will be rounded out with performances from Riskee & Ridicule, and Sunderland’s own Dead Wet Things.
On Friday, August 29th, cult rockers Terrorvision make an appearance, raising the roof with infectious funk-rock tracks like their hit single Tequila. The band will be joined by special guests to get the party started.
It’s ladies’ night on Saturday, August 30th, as The Diva Show brings party-goers the best, most uplifting tracks from artists like Diana Ross, Shania Twain, Amy Winehouse, Tina Turner, and The Spice Girls. Performed live by a phenomenal seven-piece band and complete with its own horn section, The Diva Show is set to be the ultimate sing-along summer event.
Finally, the venue welcomes back a Summer Parties favourite to close out the 2025 season. On Sunday, August 31st, Ibiza in Symphony makes a triumphant return, transporting fans straight to the sun-drenched island with a full orchestra playing dance classics like you’ve never heard them before.
Tamsin Austin, Venue Director of The Fire Station, said: “There’s nothing better than listening to live music in the sunshine and our Summer Parties are just the perfect vibe for hanging out and enjoy a summer of fabulous gigs.
“No need to travel for miles, no need to dig out your tent, just come and enjoy our boutique festival vibes on the doorstep. Or if you are travelling miles to Sunderland Music City, we look forward to welcoming you. “The Parade Ground is a unique and fantastic space and add in plenty of street food, DJs, and summer cocktails: August can’t come soon enough!”
Tickets for all Summer Parties shows can be purchased here
