Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Grade I listed Victorian theatre on Westgate Road, opened in 1867 and run by a not-for-profit preservation trust.
About Tyne Theatre & Opera House
The Tyne Theatre & Opera House on Westgate Road opened in 1867 and is a Grade I listed Victorian theatre. It is run by a not-for-profit preservation trust, and a Heritage Fund-supported restoration project is under way.
The theatre hosts a programme of comedy, music, drama and pantomime, including its Christmas panto. Tickets are available from the box office and the theatre's website.
Upcoming Events
Events that feature or are connected to Tyne Theatre & Opera House.
Dylan Moran - Looking for Trouble
8:00 PM · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Susan Calman - Tall Tales
7:30 PM · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
The Magic of Theatre: Superstition, Ghosts, and the Scottish Play
1:00 PM · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Bay City Rollers
7:30 PM · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Uncovering Ancient Egypt with Bettany Hughes
7:30 PM · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Ronnie, Reggie and Me with Fred Dinenage
8:00 PM · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Larry Dean - Hellbent
7:30 PM · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
The Bishop's Palace Beneath the Lawns: Rediscovering Auckland Castle
1:00 PM · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Phil Wang - Uh Oh
7:30 PM · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet
7:30 PM · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Step into Christmas
7:30 PM · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Chris Packham's World of Wonder: A Planet on the Edge
7:30 PM · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Flo & Joan - What a Feeling
7:30 PM · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Aladdin Adult Panto at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House
See booking · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Past Events
Recent events connected to Tyne Theatre & Opera House.
Georgie Carroll: Infectious
31 October 2026 · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Fin Taylor: The Pre-Emptive Comeback Special
30 October 2026 · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Family Film Club: Corpse Bride (2005)
29 October 2026 · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Michael Palin: In the Philippines
29 October 2026 · Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
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