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Newcastle University Students Union

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Newcastle University Students Union books Indie Rock, Soul. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

NUSU venue for indie and soul touring acts.

Venue at a glance Newcastle University Students Union · Newcastle

~600

Capacity

standinglarge

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Indie Rock

Books

originals+1 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

Newcastle University Students Union — Quick Facts

NUSU venue for indie and soul touring acts.

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Capacity~600 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

Newcastle University Students Union Kings Walk
Newcastle upon Tyne city centre
Newcastle NE1 8QB

Genres

Indie Rock Soul

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About Newcastle University Students Union

Newcastle University Students Union is a grassroots music venue in Newcastle upon Tyne city centre, Newcastle with a standing capacity of approximately 600. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Newcastle University Students Union books Indie Rock, Soul acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Newcastle venue directory.

Newcastle University Students' Union, on Kings Walk in the heart of the city, is one of Newcastle's largest and most popular live-music venues — gigs and club nights are open to the general public as well as students. The main live room, the Basement arena, holds around 1,200, and over the years it has hosted touring indie and guitar acts including Embrace, The Charlatans, Travis and Primal Scream, plus regular DJ-led dance nights in the Basement and Global Café. Recent bills include international rock acts such as John 5, underlining its role as a key mid-size stop on the UK touring circuit.

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Kings Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne city centre, Newcastle, NE1 8QB

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What equipment does Newcastle University Students Union provide?

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What genres does Newcastle University Students Union book?

Newcastle University Students Union books Indie Rock, Soul. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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What is the capacity of Newcastle University Students Union?

Newcastle University Students Union has a standing capacity of approximately 600, classed as a large venue. See all Newcastle venues for size comparisons.

Does Newcastle University Students Union have open mic nights?

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Where is Newcastle University Students Union?

Kings Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne city centre, Newcastle, NE1 8QB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Newcastle venues nearby.

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