Seventeen Nineteen, formerly Holy Trinity - Sunderland's first parish church - has been renovated and restored, in collaboration with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, to preserve the shared heritage of our local community, and play a part in Sunderland’s current cultural network.

Seventeen Nineteen operates as a heritage tourism destination, bringing the diaspora of The East End back to memories they may have of weddings, christenings, and church services past. It is also a place for people to come and appreciate our award winning architechture, historic features and hidden stories. Our aim is to function as a hub for local creative practitioners, supporting them with gallery space, a venue for delivering workshops and performances, or as a market fayre for crafty traders.

Seventeen Nineteen is a live music and performance venue, hosting a variety of acts from the region and beyond. Check out our Whats On listings to stay up to date.

Through a diverse programme of events and a deep connection to Sunderland’s past, Seventeen Nineteen has something to offer for everyone. A beautiful space where ideas flourish, stories inspire and history unravels, this is a space for making new friends and trying new things. With a range of uses, we give our visitors the opportunity to roam, learn and explore. We welcome young people, creatives, students, history enthusiasts, musicians and anyone inbetween in need of a little space to make their own.