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Venue Type
Unique Venue
City
Newcastle
Region
North East
Standing
3000
theatre
1620
dinner
1000
bedrooms
0
About Venue
Located on the banks of the River Tyne overlooking the Newcastle and Gateshead skyline, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is one of the UK's most distinctive conference, exhibition and event venues. Formerly known as Sage Gateshead, the landmark Norman Foster-designed building has become an iconic part of the North East skyline and offers a unique setting for conferences, exhibitions, awards ceremonies, product launches and corporate events. The venue combines world-class architecture, exceptional acoustics and versatile event facilities with panoramic views across Newcastle Quayside.
The Glasshouse features a collection of large-scale auditoria, flexible event spaces and expansive concourse areas capable of accommodating everything from executive meetings to major conferences for more than 1,600 delegates. The venue is particularly well suited to organisations seeking a memorable setting that combines cutting-edge facilities with architectural impact.
Its riverside location places delegates within walking distance of Newcastle city centre, Newcastle Central Station, hotels, restaurants and cultural attractions. Combined with onsite production teams, in-house catering and extensive event experience, The Glasshouse has become one of the North East's leading destinations for corporate events and conferences.
Event Spaces
Sage One
The venue's flagship auditorium and one of the finest concert halls in Europe. Sage One accommodates up to 1,640 delegates theatre style and is regularly used for large conferences, keynote sessions, awards ceremonies and major corporate events. The space combines exceptional sightlines, world-class acoustics and impressive architectural design.
Sage Two
A highly flexible auditorium accommodating up to 330 delegates. The space can be configured for conferences, presentations, product launches, networking events and live entertainment, making it ideal for medium-sized corporate events.
Northern Rock Foundation Hall
A versatile flat-floor event space suitable for conferences, exhibitions, training sessions, workshops, dinners and receptions. The room can be used independently or as part of larger multi-space events.
Barbour Room
A contemporary function space offering natural daylight and river views. Popular for meetings, private dining, receptions, breakout sessions and networking events.
Concourse
The dramatic central concourse is one of the venue's most impressive event spaces. Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass and panoramic views across the Tyne, it is regularly used for exhibitions, gala dinners, receptions, networking events and large-scale hospitality functions.
Breakout & Meeting Spaces
A range of additional meeting rooms and breakout areas support larger conferences and multi-stream events, allowing organisers to create flexible event programmes within a single venue.
Facilities and Services
The Glasshouse offers integrated AV technology, onsite production support, exhibition facilities, in-house catering, accessibility features, dedicated event management, high-speed WiFi, breakout spaces, hybrid event capability, riverside event spaces and onsite parking.
Location and Access
Located at St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR, The Glasshouse sits directly on NewcastleGateshead Quayside overlooking the River Tyne. Newcastle city centre and Newcastle Central Station are within walking distance, whilst Newcastle International Airport is easily accessible by road and Metro.
Ideal For
Conferences
Exhibitions
Awards Dinners
Gala Dinners
Product Launches
Networking Events
Corporate Events
Annual Conferences
Association Conferences
Live Events
Key Features
Iconic Norman Foster Architecture
Newcastle Quayside Location
Up To 1,640 Delegates
Auditorium & Exhibition Facilities
Panoramic River Views
In-House Production Team
Multiple Event Spaces
Hybrid Event Capability
Awards Dinner Venue
Landmark North East Venue
Why Hire
The Glasshouse combines striking architecture, world-class event facilities and one of the UK's most recognisable waterfront locations. From conferences and exhibitions to awards dinners and product launches, the venue offers a level of scale, flexibility and visual impact rarely found outside major convention centres.
Capabilities
Venue Features
Venue Tech
Venue Catering
Venue Gallery
Location
Newcastle International Airport | 8.0 miles
Newcastle Central Station | 0.8 miles
Gateshead Interchange | 0.7 miles
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
5
meeting rooms
10
bedrooms
0