music, performance and social space at Newcastle Arts Centre
The Black Swan is a basement bar and venue at Newcastle Arts Centre. It hosts events, functions, performances, live music, conferences and celebrations.
Entered from a planted, private, off-street courtyard. As an arts venue it’s a very flexible space and is used to catering to a wide variety of events from performance art, world music, Jazz, Latin, the occasional classical concert and theatrical events.
As a social venue it is regularly used for family and corporate events, including Weddings, Parties, Conferences and Presentations.
This unique setting makes it an ideal place for family celebrations.
The Black Swan is an experienced wedding venue. It is an original basement venue within a courtyard, located in Newcastle City centre.
At the Black Swan we are here to help you create your special day. Whether it’s a big event or just a small, intimate occasion with close family and friends.
We tailor our venue to you and your individual requirements and make your wedding celebrations a unique and memorable occasion for all.
Black Swan Bar & Venue Hire 2025
Hire us as a venue
Tuesdays – Thursdays
Bar only
Capacity 60
Hire Fee
4 hrs £245
5 hrs £325
Bar & Venue
Capacity 130
Hire Fee
4 hrs £308
5 hrs £375
Saturdays & Sundays
Bar only
Capacity 60
Hire Fee
4 hrs £335
5 hrs £375
Bar & Venue
Capacity 130
Hire Fee
4 hrs £435
5 hrs £498
Optional Additions
Extra hrs £80 p/h
PA Hire | Per Event From £85.00 depending on requirements
Projector Hire | Per Event £35.00
Hire Fee Includes
Fully licenced and staffed bar
Licenced door-person (always on Saturdays, midweek if required)
Private courtyard with tables & chairs
Exclusive use of Bar & Lounge
Use of existing tables & chairs
CD/plug-in MP3 system in the bar
Buffet tables
Cake/gift/display table
Private dressing room
Venue’s cabaret seating, dance floor and raised stage (Bar & Venue hire)
Venue’s stage lights set up to your requirements (Bar & Venue hire)
Hire is charged from the time your guests are invited to arrive
Free access for hirer to set up prior to guest arrival
Complete Bar and Venue capacity is 130.
A £75 deposit applies when booking, this is a non-refundable payment that will come off your final hire balance.
Please make sure to let us know any technical requirements for bands etc well in advance of your event.
Click here to see our Black Swan Venue Hire Terms & Conditions.
A music, dance and performance venue at Newcastle Arts Centre.
