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The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG

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The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG books Tribute Act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Newcastle leisure complex with tribute shows.

Venue at a glance The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG · Newcastle

~400

Capacity

standingmedium

1 night

Live music

Friper week

19:00

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Tribute Act

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originalslive acts

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG — Quick Facts

Newcastle leisure complex with tribute shows.

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Capacity~400 standing

Live nightsFri

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG The Gate, Newgate Street
Newgate Street (Grainger Town)
Newcastle NE1 5TG

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Tribute Act

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About The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG

The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG is a grassroots music venue in Newgate Street (Grainger Town), Newcastle with a standing capacity of approximately 400. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG books Tribute Act acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Newcastle venue directory.

Listed here as 'The Gate, Newgate Street' (NE1 5TG), the live-music operation inside Newcastle's three-floor Gate leisure complex is The Newgate Social — the city's newest dedicated music venue, opened with a 400 capacity in the historic Grainger Town quarter. It runs gigs every Friday night from 7pm until late, spanning underground and breaking acts, grassroots and rising local talent, established touring artists and tribute bands (the source listing is a Kate Bush tribute). Sitting a stone's throw from the legendary Mayfair Ballroom site, it's positioned as a launchpad for North East talent. Access is currently via stairs only while the team reviews step-free options. Contact: 0191 222 1113 / enquiries@newgatesocial.co.uk.

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What genres does The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG book?

The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG books Tribute Act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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What is the capacity of The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG?

The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG has a standing capacity of approximately 400, classed as a medium venue. See all Newcastle venues for size comparisons.

Does The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG have open mic nights?

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The Gate, Newgate Street, Newgate Street (Grainger Town), Newcastle, NE1 5TG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Newcastle venues nearby.

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