• King Ink – Poetry and Spoken Word Open Mic Night

    Pop Recs 172 – 175 High Street West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

    King Ink CIC is a home for Sunderland’s hidden poets. Our open mic night (second Thursday evening of each month) is the biggest in the region. Each event is completely […]

  • Amateur Ornithologist – Album Launch Party

    Pop Recs 172 – 175 High Street West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

    TICKETS Amateur Ornithologist – experimental gothic chamber pop ensemble from across the North East – make their Pop Recs debut on May 16th 2026 to launch their new album. Think Divine Comedy dancing with Pulp to Siouxsie and the Banshees. AO will play tracks from the new record along with some of their favourites from […]

  • Sunderland Lit & Phil Society

    Pop Recs 172 – 175 High Street West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

    TICKETS Join the Lit & Phil society for another evening of discussion and intrigue. For more info head to their website.

  • We Make Culture – Community Social

    TICKETS (FREE) ALL of our YMP groups are taking over @poprecs on Sunday 31st May for a BIG Community Social! 🩵💥 A celebration of our @youngmusiciansproject community – from our original groups at Field Music Studios in the city centre to our community groups in Hendon with @back_on_the_map and at @lambtonstreet1901 in Pallion. For some […]

  • Cool For Cats

    Pop Recs 172 – 175 High Street West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

    Cool For Cats is back! The worlds best vinyl only mobile disco in Sunderland! TICKETS

  • Sunderland Record Fair

    Pop Recs 172 – 175 High Street West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

    10AM – 3PM in the Venue. Vinyl, CDs & Memorabilia from lots of dealers across the North. £2 entry on the door

  • Sunderland Lit & Phil Society

    Pop Recs 172 – 175 High Street West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

    TICKETS Future of the Sunderland Gaming Industry Join the Lit & Phil society for another evening of discussion and intrigue. For more info head to their website.

  • Sunderland Vintage Clothing Market

    Pop Recs 172 – 175 High Street West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

    FREE ENTRY Rock N Roll Retro Vintage are hosting a vintage clothing market at Pop Recs on Saturday 11th July 11am to 4pm. Expect streetwear, Y2K, womenswear, menswear, band merch, […]

  • CRITCH + Tearjerker + Antiquity + CLAUDIA

    Pop Recs 172 – 175 High Street West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

    TICKETS About the Event Get ready for a massive night highlighting the absolute best in local music. CRITCH, Tearjerker, Antiquity, and CLAUDIA are taking over the iconic Pop Recs stage as part of the Mackem Listen vinyl compilation recording project. Funded by Arts Council England’s Supporting Grass Roots Music Fund, this special showcase puts a […]