A celebration of creativity and community at Roker

There will be a host of activities in Roker Park and nearby beach on Saturday as part of the Back to the Bandstand series of events.

- by Katy Wheeler

From free portraits to mindful workshops, there's a bumper amount of events taking over Roker this weekend.

As part of the Back to the Bandstand series of events, there will be a host of activities in Roker Park tomorrow, as well as the first of three Sunderland Art Festivals, taking place in the park and on the beach.

From 11am to 4pm at Roker Park, visitors can immerse themselves in Tide and Terrain, an art exhibition curated by Amy South, featuring works inspired by nature's textures and tides.

Throughout the day, live art performances will bring fresh perspectives to familiar landscapes. This includes Stephanie Smith and Victoria Armstrong's rhythmic Turn-Re-Turn, Phil Wardle's thought-provoking poetry, and Sarah Dobbs' evocative Body of Water on the beach.

Rapid Draw Rally ensure there's something for everyone.