Utilita Arena Newcastle Public listing
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Utilita Arena Newcastle, Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7NA
- Capacity 2—11,000
- Arena
- Offers private hire (book with the venue directly)
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About this venue
Utilita Arena Newcastle (originally opened as the Metro Radio Arena) is a premier live entertainment venue located on the banks of the River Tyne in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Opened in November 1995, it was conceived by former Animals musician Chas Chandler and his business partner Nigel Stanger. It stands as the largest concert, exhibition, and indoor sports space in the North East of England. With a capacity of up to 11,000 guests, the arena hosts a broad array of large-scale events including major pop and rock concerts, comedy shows, touring arena productions, family shows, and corporate conventions. The venue offers extensive exhibition space, multiple hospitality lounges, and full catering facilities.
Hire terms (from public sources)
- Capacity: 11,000 standing — 9,000 seated
- Space: Whole venue
- Ticketed events: Yes
- Own music / DJ: —
- Loud music: Yes
- Own alcohol: —
- Own food: —
- External catering: —
- Wheelchair accessible: Yes
