City Hall, Newcastle

Newcastle City Hall Its been a long time since I have been to Newcastle City Hall- the last time was probably about 20 years ago . Given that most concerts are held in Metro Arena, this was going to be almost a trip down memory lane. **A (very) brief History…** The City Hall was opened in 1927 and the Harrison and Harrison Organ was added in 1928 to give Newcastle its first dedicated concert venue. Since then it has prided itself on showcasing acts from around the world, including Rock, Pop, Comedy and Musicals. **Location…** The City Hall is situated in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne and ... more

Newcastle City Hall is used for various purposes including meetings and plays. However, I normally go to see pop concerts. The building usually holds 2000 people. As with everywhere else, prices for such events vary but it's rare to pay more than £30 for a ticket to a show at the City Hall. The venue is slap bang in the middle of Newcastle and is literally only 10 minutes away from the nearest Metro station (Haymarket) and bus stops (New Bridge Street). The building is functional but pleasant and staff are very helpful if you are having difficulty finding your seat. I find it's better to sit 3 ... more