Newcastle upon Tyne Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Newcastle upon Tyne

45 grassroots music venues across Newcastle upon Tyne. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

45Venues
25With PA
1Full Backline
2In-House Engineer

45 Venues in Newcastle upon Tyne

45 Venues 25 With PA 1 Full Backline 2 In-House Engineer Updated

Newcastle upon Tyne has 45 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 25 provide a PA system, 1 offer full backline, and 2 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 45 venues hosting live music across Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 25 provide a PA system · 1 offer full backline
  • 2 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Newcastle upon Tyne Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 45 grassroots venues across Newcastle upon Tyne. Updated daily.

45
Total Venues
Across Newcastle upon Tyne
56%
PA Provided
25 venues provide a PA system
2%
Full Backline
1 venues offer full backline
4%
In-House Engineer
2 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
5
33%
Medium
7
47%
Large
3
20%
Equipment Provision
BYO
20
44%
PA Only
24
53%
Full BL
1
2%

How many grassroots music venues are in Newcastle upon Tyne? GigXchange lists 45 grassroots music venues across Newcastle upon Tyne. 56% provide a PA system and 2% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Newcastle upon Tyne venues provide equipment? 2 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Newcastle upon Tyne venues are medium (150-500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Newcastle upon Tyne venue directory, updated daily.

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Anarchy Brew Co
Newcastle upon Tyne Unit A1Be first to review
Forward-thinking craft brewery with live music.
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Bar Loco
Newcastle upon Tyne Leazes Park RdBe first to review
PA
Leazes Park Rd's saturday-night free open mic at **Bar Loco** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 6:30pm, 10-minu
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Billy Bootleggers
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
PA
Late-night cocktail and music bar.
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Blues Underground
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
PA
Underground bar with blues and roots music.
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1,000
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Boiler Shop
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
Stephenson Quarter warehouse venue.
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200
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Buzz Bingo Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne BykerBe first to review
Bingo hall with live entertainment.
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Cobalt Studios
Newcastle upon Tyne ShieldfieldBe first to review
PA
DIY arts space in Shieldfield, affordable culture.
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Colonel Porter's Emporium
Newcastle upon Tyne Milburn House, Dean StBe first to review
PA
Rhum bar and tavern in Milburn House, Dean Street.
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Cowgirls And Country
Newcastle upon Tyne Degrees NorthBe first to review
Country music and tribute act venue.
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Cut, (Above Tup Tup Palace)
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
Club above Tup Tup Palace for indie and rock.
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Exhibition Park
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
City park with outdoor rock and pop events.
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Filthy's
Newcastle upon Tyne City CentreBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
City Centre's tuesday-night free open mic at **Filthy's** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign
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Holmeside Hall Club
Gateshead Dunston Hill and Whickham EastBe first to review
Sunderland club with house music nights.
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Jazz.Co-op
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
PA
Newcastle jazz co-operative venue.
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300
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Leazes Park
Newcastle upon Tyne MonumentBe first to review
Newcastle city park with outdoor events.
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Little Buildings Venue And Rehearsal Rooms
Newcastle upon Tyne OuseburnBe first to review
PA Engineer
Ouseburn venue and rehearsal rooms.
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50
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Mosaic Tap
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
PA
Newcastle tap bar with live music.
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Newcastle University
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
Top-140 university with student gig venues.
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600
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Newcastle University Students Union
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
NUSU venue for indie and soul touring acts.
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North Terrace
Newcastle upon Tyne NE2Be first to review
PA
Newcastle bar with live entertainment.
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150
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Northumbria Students Union
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
University union with Latin and world music.
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600
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NX
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
Newcastle venue for country and live events.
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70
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Old George Inn
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
PA
Craft beer and cocktails with live music.
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Pilgrim
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
PA
Newcastle live music venue and bar.
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Newcastle upon Tyne Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 45 grassroots music venues in Newcastle upon Tyne, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.
1 of 45 Newcastle upon Tyne venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 25 provide at least a PA system. 2 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 15 Newcastle upon Tyne venues with known capacity: 5 are small (under 150), 7 are medium (150–499), and 3 are large (500+). The majority of Newcastle upon Tyne’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Newcastle upon Tyne venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Newcastle upon Tyne, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.
The most commonly booked genres across Newcastle upon Tyne’s 45 grassroots venues are Rock, Pop, Tribute Act, Indie Rock, Country. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.
Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Newcastle upon Tyne by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.
Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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