Gosforth Civic Theatre
Community arts venue with live music, comedy, theatre, film screenings, family shows, street food events, and a licensed cafe bar.
About Gosforth Civic Theatre
Gosforth Civic Theatre on Regent Farm Road is a community arts venue that punches well above its weight. The programme runs from live music and comedy to theatre, film screenings, and family shows, with half-term film screenings a reliable rainy day option. Family shows are typically around £10 per person (babes in arms free). The GCT Cafe Bar is open for coffee and lunch too, making it a useful stop even when there's nothing on. Check their what's on page for the current programme. A real cultural asset for the neighbourhood.
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Gosforth Civic Theatre quadruples its fundraised income to £180,000
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Upcoming Events
Events that feature or are connected to Gosforth Civic Theatre.
Circuit des Yeux and Alan Sparhawk present Nosferatu
Doors 7:30 PM · Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HD
Swap Don't Shop: Kids Edition
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HD
Withnail and Wine
7:30 PM · Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, NE3 3HD
GNOD with Bruise Blood and Man of Moon
Doors 7:00 PM · Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, NE3 3HD
Ashley Campbell and Her Band
Doors 7:30 PM, show 8:00 PM · Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, NE3 3HD
Swap Don't Shop
6:00 PM · Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, NE3 3HD
Past Events
Recent events connected to Gosforth Civic Theatre.
Not Now Bernard
24 October 2026 · Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HD
Charlie Baker: Go Get It
23 October 2026 · Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HD
Street Food Friday: Acropolis
23 October 2026 · Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HD
Ibibio Sound Machine
22 October 2026 · Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HD
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What's On
Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit
Doors 7:00 PM · Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HD
NHSN and 1829 Talks: Lessons from the Rainforest and Harvestmen of the North East
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU
Bark In The Park Raceday
See booking · Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HP