The Pitmen Poets
Schedule
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Fire Station, SR1 3 Sunderland, United Kingdom | Sunderland, EN
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After their hugely successful 2024 tour, The Pitmen Poets return by popular demand — riding again for a special summer tour in 2026.From Billy Elliot to Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, from When the Boat Comes In to The Likely Lads, the songs, stories, and spirit of the North East have long captured the hearts of audiences across generations. Now, The Pitmen Poets — Billy Mitchell, Bob Fox, and Jez Lowe — bring those tales to life in an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and storytelling, laced with the region’s trademark humour and humanity.
Featuring ex-Lindisfarne frontman and songwriter Billy Mitchell, Warhorse Songman Bob Fox, and award-winning Durham songwriter Jez Lowe, this celebrated trio pay tribute to the triumphs, tragedies, and indomitable spirit of the North East’s industrial heritage.
Expect an evening of warmth, wit, and outstanding musicianship — a heartfelt celebration of the people, pride, and places that shaped a region and its music.
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Where is it happening?
The Fire Station, SR1 3 Sunderland, United Kingdom, 13 High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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