The Assembly Rooms Newcastle

04/10/2026

Wonderful coverage in The Northern Echo on the Catherine Cookson Festival

Newcastle’s Catherine Cookson Festival runs April 29 to May 14, 2027, with theatre, films, talks and workshops celebrating the North East author.

01/10/2026

We were delighted to announce the launch of the Catherine Cookson Festival today. Read all about it in Newcastle Chronicle - huge thanks to Simon Duke and Ian for the coverage.

Much loved North East author Catherine Cookson will be celebrated at a festival in Newcastle next year

25/09/2026

A startling new adaptation by the acclaimed Craig Wilde (Dickens by candlelight- A Christmas Carol, Frankenstein or the modern Prometheus) brings this terrifying and strange tale to the Assembly Rooms this October. With an epic cast in using Grant Lawson, Jamie Brown , Luke Maddison and CJ Miller ...

23/09/2026

We're hiring! 🎉
The Assembly Rooms, Newcastle's historic Georgian venue since 1776, is growing its team, and we're looking for enthusiastic, friendly people who love working as part of a team.
We're recruiting for:
🍸 Bar Staff
🎭 Event Team
🍽️ Kitchen Porters
🛎️ Reception Team
What we offer:
✅ Flexible hours to fit around your life
✅ Great rates of pay
✅ Complimentary tickets to our shows
✅ Staff discounts
Some hospitality experience is preferable but not essential. If you've got the right attitude, we'll help you with the rest.
📅 Recruitment Day: Thursday 1 October, 2pm to 6pm
📍 The Assembly Rooms, Newcastle
🎟️ Reserve your invitation to the recruitment session. Email your CV with a short note about your experience to [email protected]
Tag someone who'd be perfect for the team! 👇


We are an equal opportunity employer
Applications to be received by midnight 27 September.

23/09/2026

Christmas 250 years in the making! Book a table(s)
at one of our spectacular Christmas ‘joiner’ parties this festive season ! Discover more at our website!

23/09/2026

Your Christmas party, 250 years in the making

The Christmas Assembly

Newcastle has been celebrating here since 1776. This December, bring your team to The Assembly Rooms for a company Christmas party in a landmark city centre venue, with live entertainment, dancing until late, and food in a setting made for the season.

EARLY BIRD UNTIL 20 OCTOBER
£85
From £69.50
per person

22/09/2026

Thank you Get Into Newcastle : Visit Newcastle City Centre, NE1! Great to see the press dropping today! Book here www.theassemblyrooms.org

21/09/2026

A startling new adaptation by the acclaimed Craig Wilde (Dickens by candlelight- A Christmas Carol, Frankenstein or the modern Prometheus) brings this terrifying and strange tale to the Assembly Rooms this October. With an epic cast in using Grant Lawson, Jamie Brown , Luke Maddison and CJ Miller ...