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:

• Mezzanine at BrewDog Newcastle on Dean Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Was so good would really recommend to anyone booking for a birthday...’
• 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.’
• Grainger Suite at The County Hotel on Neville Street - 0.4 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The suite there includes a 70-inch plasma screen for laptops to connect to. The room also has large floor to ceiling windows.

Cheap performance venues in Newcastle start from £300 minimum spend per event or £605 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Mezzanine at BrewDog Newcastle, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 40 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Mezzanine at BrewDog Newcastle is a private space for parties and events, with natural light and complimentary Wi-Fi. It holds up to 40 guests cocktail-style, suiting smaller gatherings or celebrations.

• 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.

• 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.’

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.