Newcastle Arts Centre is a multidisciplinary arts and event venue located on Westgate Road in central Newcastle upon Tyne. The organisation operates from a collection of restored historic buildings arranged around Black Swan Court, providing a mixture of meeting rooms, creative studios, exhibition facilities and a larger licensed events venue. Its location is particularly convenient for delegates, being approximately a two-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station and Metro.
The Centre's event-hire facilities range from small meeting rooms for approximately 10 people to The Black Swan Bar & Venue, which can accommodate up to 130 people when the two areas are combined. The Conference Room provides the largest of the dedicated office/studio rooms, with theatre-style capacity for 50, while Studio A and Studio B provide smaller workshop and meeting environments.
The Black Swan is the Centre's principal larger event space. It includes a raised stage, PA and sound equipment, stage lighting, cabaret seating, a dance floor, bar facilities and an entrance lounge that can function as a breakout or refreshments area. The venue is therefore particularly suitable for conferences, networking, performances, private functions and cultural events.
Across the hire spaces, facilities include Wi-Fi, screens, HDMI connections, projection options, power outlets and accessibility provisions. The combination of flexible rooms, an arts-focused environment and a licensed performance venue makes Newcastle Arts Centre particularly useful for smaller corporate, creative, community and cultural events.
10-130 guests
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Spaces & Packages
The Conference Room
£0.00
The Conference Room is the largest room in the Office & Studio Block. It contains tables and chairs, presentation equipment, a large screen and overhead projector facilities. Air conditioning and multiple power sockets make it suitable for conferences, training, presentations, workshops and business meetings.
Studio A
£0.00
Studio A is a flexible creative and meeting space with tables, chairs, a flat-screen TV and projector-screen facilities. Its three large windows provide natural light and ventilation. It is suitable for workshops, presentations, training, creative sessions and smaller meetings.
Studio B
£0.00
Studio B is a smaller flexible room with tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV and projector-screen facilities. Skylights provide natural light. It is suited to small workshops, meetings, training sessions and creative activities.
Small Meeting Room
£0.00
The Newcastle Arts Centre Small Meeting Room is a quiet, functional space perfect for private interviews, small team brainstorms, or counseling sessions. Located in the accessible Studio Block, it features flexible seating configurations, excellent natural light, high-speed Wi-Fi, and quick proximity to the main courtyard and amenities.
The Black Swan Venue
£0.00
The Black Swan Venue is Newcastle Arts Centre's principal larger event space. It is split-level, has a raised 20 × 8 ft stage, PA and sound equipment, lighting facilities and seating for up to 120 theatre-style. Hiring the venue also includes exclusive use of the Black Swan Bar and Entrance Lounge, providing useful breakout and refreshment areas.
The Black Swan Bar
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The Black Swan Bar provides a more informal environment, with tables and chairs for approximately 40 guests and additional seating available. It has a small performance stage, speakers, CD/AUX facilities, a TV and an entrance lounge that can be used for breakout or buffet space.