The impressive restoration of the 1908 Central Fire Station was completed by the Sunderland MAC Trust in 2017, with the Engine Room bar & bistro becoming a staple in the city for anyone looking for a place with great atmosphere to meet friends for good food and a drink.

The Fire Station Auditorium is a versatile performance space which will see an exciting year-round programme of live music, theatre, dance and comedy in a spectacular new state-of-the-art 550 seated or 800 standing capacity space.

Designed by Flanagan Lawrence (Sage Gateshead, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama), the auditorium provides a fantastic opportunity to bring artists, shows and performances to the city that have not been able to visit Sunderland before.

Jezet Seating delivered and installed 515 customized Polar Plus seats, in variable executions from fixed, tot removable, pivotaing and stackable.