The Sage Gateshead


About The Sage

The Sage Gateshead is both a live music venue and a centre for music education. Hear it Live - the local, national and international concert programme runs all year round and incorporates all kinds of music ranging from acoustic, indie, country, world, folk, jazz, electronic and dance to classical music, including concerts by Northern Sinfonia - orchestra of The Sage Gateshead.

There are concerts at different times of day - in the evening, late at night, mornings, and at lunch time. The Sage Gateshead also offers extremely comprehensive learning, education and participation programmes, which invite individuals of all ages, Schools, Young Musicians, Training and Higher Education providers, communities and businesses - all to get involved.

Whether you're 2 or 92, beginner or maestro, whether you'd like to join a choir, play in a folk ensemble, brush up on your theory, try out improvisation or learn a new instrument; whether you want to pursue music professionally or as a creative social pastime - you're sure to find an opportunity to join in, enjoy and learn at The Sage Gateshead.
The Sage Gateshead - A Landmark Building

Now a prominent landmark on Tyneside, The Sage Gateshead is sited adjacent to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and the Tyne Bridge and includes two auditoria with outstanding acoustics, a rehearsal space and a 25-room Music Education Centre - each conceived as a separate enclosure. The windswept nature of the site led the architects (Foster & Partners) to create a welcoming covered concourse along the waterfront to link the various spaces. As a result the entire complex is sheltered beneath a broad, enveloping stainless steel roof that is 'shrink-wrapped' around the buildings beneath. This extends over the Concourse, which acts as a foyer for the auditoria and hospitality areas for performers, audiences and students alike, offering unique views out across the Tyne. The Sage Gateshead took ten years of detailed planning and was designed after extensive consultation with musicians, audiences and music presenters and promoters.

Take a virtual tour of: The Concourse | Hall One | Hall Two

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Northern Sinfonia

Covering a full range of Western classical music from early baroque, through the classical and romantic periods, to specially commissioned new work, Northern Sinfonia is one of Europe's most exciting orchestras. From its home at The Sage Gateshead it continues to perform across the North of England and fly the region's flag throughout the United Kingdom and overseas including some of the major concert halls of Europe: The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, The Philharmonie in Berlin and the Musikverein in Vienna.

Northern Sinfonia is proud to work with its Music Director, Thomas Zehetmair, Principal Conductors and distinguished visiting musicians including Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Franz Bruggen, Imogen Cooper, Thierry Fischer, Lesley Garrett, Evelyn Glennie, Heinz Holliger, Kiri Te Kanawa, and Heinrich Schiff. Projects away from the classical mainstream have included working with the Pet Shop Boys at a shipyard in North East England, and a concert with Sting performing brand new orchestrations of his hits.

"I used to watch the Northern Sinfonia as a kid at City Hall. I can't believe I'm standing up here in front of them singing, it's beyond fantasy." (Sting)

Recordings and broadcasts form an integral part of the orchestra's work, with several CDs having been recorded in the world-class acoustics of Hall One - to great critical acclaim.

For details of Northern Sinfonia performances and other classical performances at The Sage, please visit: Sage Gateshead Events

For more detailed information about Northern Sinfonia, its players and activites, please visit: Northern Sinfonia at The Sage Gateshead


Learning & Participation

Music's for you. Music's for everyone. The Sage Gateshead creates and delivers ongoing music programmes and special projects across the whole of the North East and Cumbria as well as in The Sage Gateshead building itself, in all genres of music. Whether you need a 1-to-1 music tutor, are looking to join in a music workshop group or class, or just generally want to learn music, then The Sage Gateshead can help out. Click on the relevant link below for more information and to find a programme for you:

You can also email: lp@thesagegateshead.org or call: 0191 443 4661


Tours & Groups

Tours

The Sage Gateshead is an amazing building. Discover its secrets by joining The Sage Customer Service Team guides on a fascinating journey.

What you'll see:

Tours will give you an opportunity to see and learn about:

• Crucial design decisions that make The Sage Gateshead a world class centre for music
• State of the art technology that separates it from others
• The history of the quayside site
• Musical discovery

Who can go

Tours are suitable for schools and other groups of ten or more people.

How to book

Contact The Sage Customer Service Team on: 0191 443 4661

Groups

The Sage Gateshead welcomes groups of all types. Aside from group tours (above), groups of ten people or more will be able to make savings throughout the building.

Groups can enjoy:

• Group savings on selected concert tickets
• Refreshments in a private space organized for any point during your visit
• Participate in a music session

Benefits for group organisers include:

• Group leader discounts (including concerts and tours)
• Accessible coach parking and convenient drop off point
• Regular group mailings with updates and advance information on new productions including priority booking period
• Pre-order ice cream, programmes, drinks and food

If you wish to be informed of details of The Sage Gateshead group packages please contact the ticket office on: 0191 443 4661


What's On at The Sage Gateshead

The Sage Gateshead offers a variety of concerts, gigs, classes, workshops and events for everyone. The Sage Gateshead website allows you to search for Performances or Participation events, or for concerts featuring your favourite artist or a particular type of music. Or you can simply select the dates you're interested in to find out what's on. Click here to start searching for events at The Sage Gateshead.

In addition to the many performances, workshops and participation events, The Sage Gateshead plays host to a number of annual festivals including Jazz, Folk, Americana, Classical and much more. Click here for more information.


How to Book Tickets

You can find out about, and book tickets for, events at The Sage Gateshead online - visit: What's On at The Sage Gateshead website. You can also contact The Sage Gateshead Customer Service Team on 0191 443 4661

For more detailed information on ticketing services and for terms and conditions, please visit: How to Book Tickets at The Sage Gateshead website.


Eat & Drink

The Sage Gateshead is an anytime kind of place

You don't have to be attending a concert to drop in for a drink, a snack or a meal and take pleasure in the sounds of live music being made around you while you enjoy the views.

The Sir Michael Straker Cafe, brasserie and four bars are located right in the heart of The Sage Gateshead spectacular glazed Concourse and command unrivalled views of the River Tyne and its surrounding cityscape.

Take a virtual tour of: The Sir Michael Straker Cafe

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The Sir Michael Straker Cafe serves from early until late, offering a wide range of snacks and drinks. Throughout the day, the Cafe also offers hot food, from freshly made soup to an ever-changing array of hearty hot meals.

Free wi-fi* is also available in the building so you can enjoy the free wi-fi facilities whilst having a cuppa or bite to eat in the cafe.

The brasserie opens twice daily offering two and three course lunch menus, an evening menu designed especially for those attending a performance, and a monthly regional menu using local ingredients. At The Sage Gateshead, you are offered the chance to pre-order a dessert and drinks for the interval for those who like to take an easy pace. With last orders at 10pm, dining after a concert is also a great alternative. The Brasserie is also open for traditional Northumberland Sunday roast and is ideal for a family celebration. For reservations and details of opening times, please contact the dedicated reservation number: 0191 443 4654.

There are four bars at The Sage Gateshead offering a range of drinks second to none. Hall Two bar offers a selection of local guest real ales and sometimes they even help to create thier own! Interval drinks may be pre-ordered from each bar to avoid the rush, allowing even more time to enjoy the spectacular views from the balconies.

Ice cream at The Sage Gateshead is made by Doddington's Dairy in Northumberland and is free from artificial flavours and colourings. And it's delicious, by the way!

In The Sage Gateshead's private entertainment boxes and entertainment space, The Barbour Room, they can cater for your special occasions including weddings as well as conferences and corporate events (see conferencing / hire below).

*Please note that free Wi-Fi is not available to the public during large scale conferences.


Car Parking & Access

Car Parking

Located on Gateshead Quays between the Tyne and Gateshead Millennium Bridges, The sage Gateshead is easy to get to and the distinctive building is hard to miss. A large car park sits adjacent to the building with numerous alternative car parking facilities nearby. See map below for details.



For more detailed information on how to get to The Sage Gateshead, please visit The Sage Gateshead website.

Access

The Sage Gateshead was designed to make access as easy as possible for all visitors. There are many facilities to help make your visit a first class experience. The Sage Gateshead aims to be equally accessible to all who visit or perform at the venue.

When arriving, booking tickets or if contacting The Sage Gateshead prior to your visit, please let any member of the Customer Service Team know any relevant information and access requirements you may have so they can help you enjoy all that The Sage Gateshead has to offer.

View The Sage Gateshead Access Statement

View The Sage Gateshead Access Guide

The Sage Gateshead Access Statement is also available in audio format; to request a copy please call the Welcome Desk on: 0191 443 4666.

The Sage Gateshead was proud to win the Silver Award in the Access for All category of the 2010 Enjoy England Awards for Excellence, the highest accolade in English tourism.


Conferencing & Hire

Occupying one of the most dramatic urban sites in Europe, the spectacular open public spaces and glazed front offer superb sweeping views across the River Tyne and the vibrant and exciting cityscape of Newcastle Gateshead, The Sage Gateshead is one of the most popular conference & event venues in the UK.

With two main halls offering world-class acoustics and state-of-the-art technical facilities, sitting alongside two large multi-purpose rooms, a spectacular glazed concourse, cafe, bars, brasserie restaurant and foyers with stunning river views: The Sage Gateshead is the perfect setting for:

• Weddings
• Conferences and events
• Exhibitions, awards ceremonies, large or small scale meetings etc.

In addition, The Sage Gateshead's performance, entertainment and teaching spaces are available for hire by regional, national and international music promoters, conference organisers, amateur music organisations, community groups, individuals, and more.

For more information regarding the exceptional facilities on offer at The Sage Gateshead, please visit:

The Sage Gateshead: Conferences, Weddings & Events

Hiring The Sage Gateshead