Sage Gateshead

Gateshead Quays Newcastle

#2 Among Things To Do in Newcastle

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Tags : Culture & Events

Timings : Thursday, Friday: 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday: 8:45 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday: 8:45 AM -6:30 PM
Monday-Wednesday: Closed

Entry Fee : Tickets vary with the event
Private Guided Tours: GBP 15 (Minimum head count-10)

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"Sage Gateshead"

Sage Gateshead, Newcastle Overview

Located at Gateshead Quays, between BALTIC and the iconic Tyne Bridge, Sage Gateshead is an international music centre devoted to making and supporting music beyond the barriers of region, gender and age. It is known for its top-notch acoustic facilities and gorgeous architecture

Each year it stages more than 400 performances spread across all genres- jazz, electronica, folk, etc., directly supporting over 300 international artists addressing socioeconomic inequality. They are home to the Royal Northern Sinfonia, one of the finest chamber orchestras on the planet.

Surrounded by bridges and quayside, it attracts music culture lovers from all over the world. Hosting an audience of over 500,000 and welcoming over 2 million visitors each year this musical mecca has generated over 500 million pounds for the local economy as a conference and event venue in the last 20 years and is an unmissable landmark in Newcastle. Designed by “the much-revered architects”, Foster+ Partners, the iconic building also hosts over 10,000 workshops and music classes for people of all age groups across the globe.

Must Know Before You Visit Sage Gateshead

Other Important Objective Information :
1. It has 270 spaces including designated spaces for motorbikes and the disabled. NE82BA is the postcode to the parking area; different from that of the venue.
2. The facility has machines accepting chip and PIN cards, and cash. Contactless payments are not yet available.
3. An extra GBP 20 needs to be paid in case of loss of the ticket.
4. The musical centre is on a hill so the last leg of your journey will be uphill unless you walk across the Tyne or High-Level Bridge.
5. Anyone with a performance ticket at the Sage Gateshead can hop on from any metro station to the Gateshead stop absolutely free! Free travel is available 2 hours before and after the performance.
6. For deaf or disabled who have an access requirement, joining the Access Requirement Register allows for a much smoother experience and also permits you to bring along a Personal Assistant for free.