Licklist Guide to Best Live Music Venues in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle is just the place to be if you are wanting to find break out bands. Catch the stars before they make it to the big stage. The style of these live music venues do a great job in adding to the experience, the rustic bar of The Holy Hobo in Jesmond and the ever-arty Hoochie Coochie bringing you the sounds of soul, funk and jazz.

 

You can’t top a drink which is supported by music, especially live music! Newcastle is just the place you’re looking for, this music-loving city has plenty of live music venues to choose from at just the right price. I’ll have a double drum and coke please.

 

We have decided to help you out and put together a carefully selected list of the best live music venues in Newcastle.

 

Live music venues are just the place to catch bands before they make it to the big stage. They are also the perfect venue to go to if you are looking to let your hair down – no one is to be judged at these venues and from experience we have worked out that a live music venue comes with the best and friendliest atmospheres. It’s all about getting involved with music, maybe not getting on stage, but being close enough that you can feel the bass run through you.

 

Music on a night out is a must and to see it live in the flesh is just a bonus, check out our list of venues below and you can thank us later.

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Best Live Music Venues in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Cosmic Ballroom

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
A hidden getaway in the centre of town frequented by some of the electronic music worlds most talented DJ/Producers. Read more

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Riverside

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Sitting on the banks of Newcastle’s historic Quayside, Riverside is one of the city’s most iconic buildings. The venue already has a long heritage of touring bands with artists as diverse as The Cor... Read more

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Boiler Shop

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Industrial, urban, chic: a unique space in the heart of Newcastle. BOILER SHOP is one of those rare venues that can claim to be different. Boiler Shop emerged from the dust of a major... Read more

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Music Slash Art

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
MSA, our vision of what a music venue ought to be. Intimate, personal, & credible with emphasis on all the things we look out for when travelling to our favourite cities across the world. Our simple... Read more

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Bar Loco

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Bar Loco is an International, musical-cultural shelter, situated within the heart of Newcastle, providing our audience with fantastic food, adventurous drinks and amazing atmosphere. We have an... Read more

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Centurion Bar

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Our beautiful bar, located in Newcastle Central Station, has one of the most bizarre histories. It was built in 1893 as a sumptuous waiting lounge for first class passengers, a major feature being... Read more

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Blackie Boy

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
An old world style pub in the heart and hustle of the city. From post-work ales with colleagues to a weekend cocktail with your mates. Drinks flow as easily as the conversation in Newcastle’s most s... Read more

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