Events

Set in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the Civic Centre offers a prestigious and flexible venue for all kinds of events - from corporate meetings and conferences to elegant receptions and community gatherings.  With a range of rooms, including the iconic banqueting Hall and the more intimate Pandon Room, the Civic Centre combines modern facilities with historic charm.  Professional support, central location and excellent transport links make it the perfect setting for a memorable occasion.

Banqueting

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The Banqueting Hall is an elegant and versatile venue, ideal for hosting award ceremonies, conference dinners and prestigious events.  With its grand architecture, ambient lighting, and state of the art facilities, it offers a sophisticated setting that leaves a lasting impression.  Whether you're planning a formal gala or a corporate celebration, the Banqueting Hall combines style and functionality to ensure a memorable experience for every guest.

Markets

Exhibition Banqueting Hall

The hall also transforms beautiful into a vibrant hub for markets, vintage fairs, antique showcases and flea markets.  With its spacious layout and elegant backdrop, it provides the perfect setting for browsing unique treasures, handcrafted goods and timeless collectibles. 

Sporting events

Sporting event

Our hall is also a dynamic space for sporting events, offering a unique and stylish setting for dance competitions, boxing matches and other indoor sports.  Its spacious floor plan, excellent acoustics and adaptable lighting make it ideal for showcasing athletic talent and high-energy performances.  Whether its the elegance of ballroom dancing or the intensity of a boxing bout, the hall provides a professional and memorable atmosphere for competitors and spectators alike.

 

"Sean/Tia, I wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you for all your hard work and support in making our International Women's Day 2025 event a success. The planning for this event was fraught at times and your guidance, support and unflappable demeanour was hugely appreciated.
Thanks to your efforts, we were able to bring together the incredible women of Newcastle and
celebrate their achievements. You are a phenomenal team and a real asset to the Council. It was great to have worked with you to deliver this event.
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- International Women's Day

"Thank you to you and the team for delivering a fantastic setting and service for our Winn Group Awards Night. The food was well received, and the team worked hard to ensure a brilliant night. Tia was fantastic, as always, in the build up to the event, and the wider team did a great job under pressure to cater for a large number of people. Thanks for the efforts, they are very much appreciated, and we'd recommend you to anyone asking for a venue in the future.
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- Winn Group

"Thanks again to you and all the team for your support throughout the planning and execution of our conference. You took a lot of pressure off us and helped to make the day very special. In fact, I was recommending you that evening at the drinks do some of us went on to, to a contact who mentioned he might be looking for a Newcastle venue for a conference next year!"

- Claire Baxter - Chance for Life

"Once again, thank you so much for everything. We really enjoyed working with you both over the 12+ months in the lead-up to our event. You were so positive, proactive and accommodating at every stage " quite literally when our numbers increased and we had to find extra capacity! It was a pleasure to bring our Awards to Newcastle and spend time in such a great city " and the event has definitely set a very high bar for future Awards!"

- Community Rail Network