Newcastle · large venue · Verified open

Newcastle's flagship academy-scale music venue

About 1,550 standing. Country.

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Updated 13 November 2026

At a glance

Checked 28 Sept 2026

Here is NX in Newcastle city centre at a glance. It books country acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

1,550

Standing
capacity

approx. · large room

In detail

Live music	Varies
Backline	TBC
Books	Country

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

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The facts

Capacity	about 1,550 standing
Live nights	Contact venue
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	Country
Website	nxnewcastle.com

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	28 Sept 2026
Checked against	Venue website

03 — Find NX

Newcastle city centre

Getting there

You will find NX at Westgate Road, Newcastle city centre, Newcastle, NE1 1SW. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 75 rooms in our Newcastle venue directory.

Westgate Road,
Newcastle city centre, Newcastle NE1 1SW

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The nearest station is Central Station (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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06 — What's on stage

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The stage kit at NX is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	TBC
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

Newcastle city centre, Newcastle

About NX

Here is the story of NX in Newcastle city centre so far. It books country acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

NX is a live music venue in Newcastle city centre, Newcastle with a standing capacity of about 1,550. It books Country.

Listing notes

NX ‌‌‍Newcastle on Westgate Road is the city's flagship academy-scale music venue — formerly the Carling Academy and then the O2 Academy Newcastle, reopened under the NX name in September 2022 after a complete refurbishment. The main room holds around 1,550 for live shows (up to 2,100 for club nights), with a smaller upstairs space, the former Academy 2, taking up to 380 for emerging and lesser-known acts. Across its history the main stage has hosted Arctic Monkeys, Adele, Katy Perry, The Libertines, Sam Smith, Blondie and Amy Winehouse, and today it runs a broad programme of touring rock, indie, pop, metal, electronic and country gigs alongside major club nights. A cornerstone of the North East touring circuit.

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08 — What's on

Next 6

There are 6 upcoming gigs listed at NX. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Newcastle gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

13Nov · Fri	East End Dubs, Kitty Hall 21:00DJ / Electronic
14Nov · Sat	Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems 17:00Pop
20Nov · Fri	Onlynumbers 22:00DJ / Electronic
21Nov · Sat	Interplanetary Criminal, La La, MAYA (DJ) 21:00DJ / Electronic
27Nov · Fri	Robbie Doherty 22:00DJ / Electronic
28Nov · Sat	TeeDee, Lee Foss, Richy Ahmed 21:00DJ / Electronic

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01	Billy Bootleggers up1	24 gigs
02	The Cluny down1	23 gigs
03	NX This venue	14 gigs
04	Pilgrim	10 gigs
05	Newcastle University Students Union	7 gigs
06	Digital New	4 gigs
07	The Glasshouse International Centre for Music down1	4 gigs
08	The Grove, Newcastle New	4 gigs
09	Trillians Rock Bar down1	4 gigs
10	Boiler Shop down3	3 gigs

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Q: What genres does NX book?

NX books Country. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of NX?

NX has a listed standing capacity of about 1,550, a large venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Newcastle venues for size comparisons. By size, NX is the largest of the 32 venues we list in and around Newcastle with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Northumbria Students Union (about 1,400); Boiler Shop (about 1,000) and The Fed (about 1,000).

Newcastle's flagship academy-scale music venue. Capacity about 1,550.

c. 1,550
Capacity: Varies
Live music: –
Start time: –
Backline: Country
Books: Verified
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NX — Quick Facts

NX capacity: about 1,550 standing. Newcastle's flagship academy-scale music venue. Here are the key facts on NX at a glance. It books country acts. They cover its size, live nights, kit, hours and how to get there.

Venue status Last verified 28 Sept 2026

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Capacity 1,550 standing A listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.

By size, NX is the largest of the 32 venues we list in and around Newcastle with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Northumbria Students Union (about 1,400); Boiler Shop (about 1,000) and The Fed (about 1,000).

NX holds about 1,550 standing, which makes it a large room by the sizes we use across the directory. That is bigger than the typical room we list around Newcastle (about 250). A room this big is mostly booked by agents and promoters for touring acts; a support slot on one of those bills is the usual way in for a local act. Treat the number as a guide until it is verified, and check it with the venue first.

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Websitenxnewcastle.com

SizeLargevenueAbout 1,550 standing

Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings

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BooksCountrylive actsGenres listed by the venue

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Inside NX

The stage kit at NX is not confirmed yet. The room holds about 1,550. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.

PA systemTBC

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Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerTBC

About NX

NX is a live music venue in Newcastle city centre, Newcastle with a standing capacity of about 1,550. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

NX books Country acts. This listing is part of the Newcastle venue directory.

Listing notes

Coming up

Coming up at NX: East End Dubs, Kitty Hall; Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems and Onlynumbers — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.

What to know

NX doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Country is the first genre on its list. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. NX isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Newcastle and what local gigs pay.

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Find NX

You will find NX at Westgate Road, Newcastle city centre, Newcastle, NE1 1SW. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 75 rooms in our Newcastle venue directory.

AddressWestgate Road

AreaNewcastle city centre, Newcastle

PostcodeNE1 1SW

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Getting there

The nearest station is Central Station (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. NX is in Newcastle city centre, Newcastle — use NE1 1SW for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. 3 other venues sit in Newcastle city centre too, if you want to make a night of it. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Newcastle this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Newcastle this weekend.

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The Newcastle League

NX is #3 of 75 Newcastle venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

# Move Venue Gigs
#1 ▲1 Billy Bootleggers 24 gigs
#2 ▼1 The Cluny 23 gigs
#3 – NX This venue 14 gigs
#4 – Pilgrim 10 gigs
#5 – Newcastle University Students Union 7 gigs
#6 NEW Digital 4 gigs
#7 ▼1 The Glasshouse International Centre for Music 4 gigs
#8 NEW The Grove, Newcastle 4 gigs
#9 ▼1 Trillians Rock Bar 4 gigs
#10 ▼3 Boiler Shop 3 gigs

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What equipment does NX provide?

NX has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Newcastle venue directory.

What genres does NX book?

NX books Country. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at NX?

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What is the capacity of NX?

NX has a listed standing capacity of about 1,550, a large venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Newcastle venues for size comparisons. By size, NX is the largest of the 32 venues we list in and around Newcastle with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Northumbria Students Union (about 1,400); Boiler Shop (about 1,000) and The Fed (about 1,000).

Does NX have open mic nights?

Open mic information is not currently listed for NX. Browse the Newcastle Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.

Where is NX?

Westgate Road, Newcastle city centre, Newcastle, NE1 1SW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Newcastle venues nearby.

What are typical fees at NX?

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What's the nearest station to NX?

The nearest station is Central Station (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NE1 1SW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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NX

NX — Quick Facts

Inside NX

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What's On at NX

The Newcastle League

Common Questions

Venues Near NX

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