Performance Venues for Hire in Newcastle

Booking costs of performance venues average £30 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Newcastle, based on Tagvenue data:

These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central Newcastle, available to book on Tagvenue:

• The Chalet at ChachaBuchi on 28-32 Collingwood Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘We had our engagement party up in the mezzanine, we had 50+ guest which was a good number.’
• Waltz Suite at The County Hotel on Neville Street - 0.4 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Features: The room is equipped with a PA system, projection screen and a flipchart, and allows own music and outside DJs subject to the venue’s noise restrictions.
• Sage One at The Glasshouse ICM on Saint Mary's Square Gateshead - 0.4 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The Glasshouse ICM is a live music venue that pairs staged performances with dedicated in-house catering and inclusive dietary menus. Venue highlights: The venue provides full in-house catering across plated and sharing formats...

Cheap performance venues in Newcastle start from £1000 minimum spend per event or £605 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Chalet at ChachaBuchi, from £1000 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘We had our engagement party up in the mezzanine, we had 50+ guest which was a good number.’

• Reds at Event Northumbria, from £605 hire fee per day (up to 450 guests standing)
  Venue said: Event Northumbria is a unique, independent events venue located in the heart of Newcastle. Situated within the spacious Northumbria University campus, we provide the ideal setting to host your conference or professional event.

• Tapyard at Tapyard, from £720 hire fee per day (up to 500 guests standing)
  Venue said: Tapyard is an industrial timber‑beamed venue centred on a large, open‑plan hall that adapts easily between seated and standing layouts. Design: Exposed timber trusses and brick walls define the hall's industrial‑rustic look.

For larger or central venues, aim to book at least 6–8 weeks ahead, especially during peak times like spring and autumn. Smaller venues may be available with less notice, but it’s always best to reserve early to secure the time and setup you need.

You’ll find a wide variety of performance spaces in Newcastle, including warehouse-style venues, flexible event halls, and bars with dedicated stages. Anarchy Brew Co in Walkergate is a great example of an edgy, large-capacity venue that regularly hosts live acts, while The Biscuit Factory combines industrial style with seating for up to 300—ideal for theatre, screenings or larger music performances. Spaces like Golf Fang Newcastle offer a vibrant and unconventional spot with a big stage surrounded by two floors of seating, ideal for spoken word nights, pop-up shows, stand-up comedy, or mixed-format performances surrounded by a big audience.