Hire
Located on the Quayside of Newcastle upon Tyne, Side offers a versatile spaces ideal for events, co-working, product launches, and gatherings. Our spaces can be segmented into, bookstore, two gallery floors, and our onsite 50 seat cinema, all available for venue hire bookings.
However, to keep the gallery open to all, hire of the space is limited and booked in advance. We consider enquiries on a case by case basis dependent on our exhibition and screening schedule.
Please contact us with as much advanced warning as possible for our team to be able to process your request.
Side Gallery offers a distinctive and intimate space ideal for a variety of events, including exhibitions, workshops, product launches, and private gatherings. Our gallery is dedicated to showcasing compelling documentary photography, providing a unique backdrop for your event.
Capacity Gallery Floor
Standing: Up to 50 guests
Seated (Theatre Style): Up to 40 guests
Seated (Boardroom Style): Up to 20 guests
Amenities
Audiovisual Equipment: We have projects, screens, and other AV equipment (including live streaming equipment) available to rent with your booking hire. Please let us know at point of booking what you may need and our team can let you know what is available.
Accessibility: Our bookstore and cinema are on street-level, with step free access via our cobbled alley entryway. There is both lift and stair access to our gallery floors, and an accessible bathroom on our ground floor.
Sales Support: Book/product launches in our bookstore are a great alternative to full gallery hire, allowing for easy setup and smaller gatherings. We can offer sales support through our till system if required and our team is happy to discuss stocking your items on a sale or return basis after your event.
Pricing
All prices are dependent on your requirements and time of year. The venue can be hired as a dry hire or with staffing and security included.
For accurate quoting please give us as much detail in your initial enquiry as possible.
Side Cinema offers a distinctive and intimate venue, perfect for a range of events such as film screenings, talks, lectures, corporate meetings, workshops, and private gatherings.
Capacity
Seating: Up to 50 guests
Amenities
Audiovisual Equipment: Our cinema is fully equipped to project your film or presentation. Please inform us of your specific requirements at the time of booking, and our team will confirm technical specifications. This includes any AV equipment you may require for talks, or live streaming your event.
Accessibility: Side Cinema is located at street level, offering step-free access via our cobbled alley entryway. An accessible restroom is available on the ground floor of our gallery.
Pricing
All prices are dependent on your requirements and time of year. Please bear in mind any quote will include not just the venue hire but also projectionists and staffing to manage your screening or event.
For accurate quoting please give us as much detail in your initial enquiry as possible.
