With its three auditoria and hospitality suite, Northern Stage is the perfect venue for mid-scale conferences, award ceremonies, meetings, presentations, intimate private parties, wedding receptions, product launches and, given our location on Newcastle University campus, graduation ceremonies/parties.

With state of the art technical equipment and a team of in-house professional designers and technicians, your event co-ordinator will ensure that every detail is managed, and produced to the highest standard. Our team will tailor-make a package to suit your individual event and provide you with the best possible service on a personal level. Whatever the nature of your event we would be happy to discuss it with you.

Catering is produced on site by the award winning McKennas, who will be delighted to tailor-make your catering package, whatever your budget.

For further details on options and availability please contact: Linda Borthwick on 0191 242 7228 or email lborthwick@northernstage.co.uk

Location

Northern Stage is centrally located, close to excellent transport links and within walking distance of many of NewcastleGateshead’s major attractions.

Recent Events

National Teaching Awards Ceremony (North East region)
Schools Awards – Arts Council North East
BOPSS – Annual Conference
Children’s Poet Laureate Event – The Booktrust & Seven Stories
The Service Network conference
The Culture Awards – ncjMedia

Testimonials

"The staff were all very helpful, approachable and accommodating. The venue was great and Stage 3 was perfect for the exhibitors and networking. When you walked in the room you got the ‘WOW’ factor which was just what we wanted." Service Network

"I just wanted to say thank you to you and your fantastic team at Northern Stage. The Booktrust said it was one of the best laureate events they had held." Seven Stories

Stage 1: Seats up to 447 and is suitable for performances, awards ceremonies, conferences and presentations. Full technical facilities are available.

Technical Drawings (192k pdf)

Stage 2: Is a very flexible space that can be configured in many different ways. Default setting seats 160 and is ideal for intimate performances, lectures, presentations and workshops. Full technical facilities are available.

Technical Drawings (90k pdf)

Stage 3: Is almost a blank canvas and can be used in several different formats. It has a maximum seating capacity of 80, but can comfortably accommodate up to 180 standing. With its own bar this space is perfect for private parties, receptions, seminars, presentations, workshops. Technical facilities are available.

Technical Drawings (700k pdf)

Hospitality Suite: Located above the main foyer, this intimate space can accommodate up to 50 people seated or 80 standing. With AV facilities it is very pleasant space for meetings or private dining. It can also be used as a break-out space during conferences or for VIP entertaining.

Foyer/Bar: This contemporary, light and airy space can comfortably accommodate up to 300 standing and 100 seated. With an integrated bar, the foyer is a wonderful space for informal or formal events such as product launches, receptions, wedding breakfasts and corporate dinners.