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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STACK Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne Pilgrim StBe first to review
PA
Container leisure and social community hub.
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Station East
GatesheadBe first to review
PA
Hadrian Border Brewery bar since 1994.
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300
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The Cluny
Newcastle upon Tyne OuseburnBe first to review
PA
Newcastle's Monday-night free open mic at 36 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ — Ouseburn institution, full backline, in-house en
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The Cumberland Arms
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
PA
Ouseburn pub overlooking Newcastle.
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The Drunken Duck
AmblesideBe first to review
PA
Newcastle pub with live music.
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The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5TG
Newcastle upon Tyne MonumentBe first to review
Newcastle leisure complex with tribute shows.
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170
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The Globe
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
PA
300-cap world of music on the quayside.
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60
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The Grove, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne BykerBe first to review
Newcastle bar with indie and folk events.
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80
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The Head of Steam
Newcastle upon Tyne City CentreBe first to review
PA
Newcastle's Wednesday-night free open mic at 32 Neville Street, NE1 5DF — central pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute sl
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The Lubber Fiend
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
Rock, indie and country bar.
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180
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The Newgate Social
Newcastle upon Tyne MonumentBe first to review
North East's new home for live and metal.
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The Rigger Venue
Newcastle TownBe first to review
Newcastle-under-Lyme live music and arts.
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180
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The Stand Comedy Club
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
PA
Newcastle stand-up comedy venue.
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The Trent House
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
PA
Newcastle pub with live music.
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100
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The Tyne Bar
Newcastle upon Tyne OuseburnBe first to review
PA
Ouseburn (Newcastle)'s Sunday-night free open mic at 1 Maling Street, NE6 1LP — riverside pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-m
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The WonderBar
Newcastle upon Tyne Newgate StBe first to review
PA
Newcastle bierkeller with live music events.
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Think Tank At Digital
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
Newcastle future-sounds rock and pop venue.
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Times Square Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne MonumentBe first to review
Newcastle pop and rap venue.
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Tipsy Toad
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
PA
Newcastle bar with live music.
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Trillians Rock Bar
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
PA
Newcastle's dedicated rock bar.
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Zerox
Newcastle upon TyneBe first to review
Newcastle metal, pop and nightlife venue.
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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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