The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Visit The Glasshouse, Gateshead
Location: St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR
Opening Hours
Building hours vary by day depending on the events schedule — the venue is typically closed on quieter weekdays and open with extended hours on performance days and weekends. Current opening times are listed on the Your Visit page. Box Office phone lines generally run midday to early evening on open days.
Parking and Access
The Glasshouse has its own car park right behind the venue (less than 200m walk), self-managed with fees supporting the venue's charitable work — use postcode NE8 2BA in your sat nav, as the car park has a different postcode to the venue itself.
Admission Prices
Ticket prices vary by performance, ranging from free events and Concourse sessions to premium concert seating — there's no single admission fee, as this is a working music venue with a constantly changing programme. Current shows and pricing are listed on the What's On page.
Attractions
The Glasshouse (formerly Sage Gateshead) is a landmark international centre for music on the Gateshead Quays, home to:
Sage One and Sage Two concert halls, hosting everything from major gigs to classical performances
Royal Northern Sinfonia, the venue's resident orchestra
Regular Family Film Club and Music on Film screenings
Music classes and workshops for all ages, from toddlers to adults, including SEND-friendly sessions
Visitors can also enjoy three bars, a café, and a restaurant with views over the Newcastle skyline, plus a shop selling locally made gifts. Building tours are available for those curious about what happens backstage.
Contact Information
Box Office: 0191 443 4661, boxoffice@theglasshouseicm.org. Visit theglasshouseicm.org for the full programme.