World Headquarters

World Headquarters Public listing

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • Curtis Mayfield House, Carliol Square, East, Pilgrim St
  • Capacity 450
  • Nightclub
  • Offers private hire (book with the venue directly)

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About this venue

World Headquarters (also known as WHQ or Worldies) is an independent, Black-owned, multiracial nightclub and live music venue in Newcastle upon Tyne. Established in 1993 by founder Tom Caulker—evolving from the musical legacy of the 1980s Trent House Soul Bar—WHQ is Newcastle's longest-running underground club and operates firmly outside corporate mainstream nightlife. Located in Curtis Mayfield House, the venue spans two floors and hosts an eclectic range of events including soul, funk, house, techno, drum & bass, reggae, and live performances. Renowned for its friendly atmosphere and strict anti-discrimination ethos, WHQ remains an iconic pillar of the North East's underground music scene.

sound system DJ booth bar stage projector

Hire terms (from public sources)

  • Space: Whole venue
  • Licensed until: 04:00
  • Ticketed events: Yes
  • Own music / DJ: Yes
  • Loud music: Yes
  • Own alcohol: —
  • Own food: —
  • External catering: —
  • Wheelchair accessible: —
Club night Gig Party Private hire

Upcoming events

I Love Acid X Me Me Me present A Day Party with DJ Pierre at World Headquarters
I Love Acid X Me Me Me present A Day Party with DJ Pierre
· DJ Pierre
Tickets
Ross From Friends And Friends at World Headquarters
Ross From Friends And Friends
· Ross From Friends
Tickets
Teletech: KIRSTY [All Night Long] at World Headquarters
Teletech: KIRSTY [All Night Long]
· KIRSTY
Tickets
Kylie Wears Berghaus (Newcastle Debut) at World Headquarters
Kylie Wears Berghaus (Newcastle Debut)
· Kylie Wears Berghaus
Tickets
Teletech x Ali James at World Headquarters
Teletech x Ali James
· Ali James
Tickets
Dusky: Signals Tour - Newcastle at World Headquarters
Dusky: Signals Tour - Newcastle
· Dusky
Tickets
Seb Zito + Support | Two Years Of Stopgap at World Headquarters
Seb Zito + Support | Two Years Of Stopgap
· Seb Zito
Tickets
HVY Presents: MXGN [LIVE] + More at World Headquarters
HVY Presents: MXGN [LIVE] + More
· MXGN
Tickets

Past events

Second Speed: Official After Party at World Headquarters
Second Speed: Official After Party
· Ragetrain
Tickets
Bonsai presents // Tino & Wax Material at World Headquarters
Bonsai presents // Tino & Wax Material
· Tino
Tickets
Sexy Lady Massive presents The Massive Tour - Newcastle at World Headquarters
Sexy Lady Massive presents The Massive Tour - Newcastle
· Sexy Lady Massive Collective
Tickets