
Visiting The Glasshouse International Centre for Music: what to know before you go
St Mary's Square, NE8 2JR, Gateshead, United Kingdom
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is a thin-shell structure in Gateshead, open since 2004.
Of the 22 upcoming shows with a published time, 59% start at 19:30 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Saturday and Thursday.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 7 dates.
4 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is Gateshead railway station, 390 m away.

Key facts
- Type of venue
- Thin-shell structure
- Opened
- 2004
- Address
- St Mary's Square, NE8 2JR, Gateshead, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 23
- Usual start time
- 19:30
- Busiest days
- Saturday, Thursday
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, month by month
- October 20261 date, including The Legends Vegas: After Hours
- November 20267 dates, including Boyzlife Featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden, TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026 and The Shires
- December 20261 date, including Kate Rusby At Christmas
- January 20273 dates, including The Classic Rock Show, Frazey Ford and José González
- February 20274 dates, including Jake Bugg, Emeli Sandé - Celebrating 15 Years of 'Our Version of Events' and Vanessa Williams: Live In Concert
- March 20274 dates, including The Hawkstone Farmers Choir - This Is Home, The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I II & III and Kim Wilde - The Singles Tour
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (22) and Dance (1).
Arriving by public transport
- Gateshead railway stationTrain390 m
5 min walk - ManorsTrain590 m
7 min walk - Newcastle On Tyne Railway StationTrain740 m
9 min walk - Newcastle New Bridge Street railway stationTrain880 m
11 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 90 m from the venue.
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The Glasshouse International Centre for Music: practical questions
When did The Glasshouse International Centre for Music open?
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music opened in 2004.
What time do shows start at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music?
Usually at 19:30 (59% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to The Glasshouse International Centre for Music?
Gateshead railway station (Train), 390 m away – about 5 min on foot.
Can I park near The Glasshouse International Centre for Music?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 90 m away.
What kind of events does The Glasshouse International Centre for Music host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (22) and Dance (1).
Which month has the most events at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music?
November 2026, with 7 dates, including Boyzlife Featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden and TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026.
Which other venues are close to The Glasshouse International Centre for Music?
The Cluny (1 km), O2 City Hall Newcastle (1.2 km), The Cluny 2 (1 km) and NX (1.9 km).
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