Alternative Urban Weddings in the Heart of Gosforth, Newcastle
Gosforth Civic Theatre - Alternative, Inclusive, and Urban
At Gosforth Civic Theatre, we celebrate diversity, the artistic, and the authentic you.
Located in Gosforth, Newcastle, our alternative urban venue offers couples a canvas to create something special.
We are a fully licensed wedding venue, so you can hold your entire celebration here, including civil ceremonies. We are flexible and dedicated to make your day a celebration of you. We host ceremonies for as little as 30 people, wedding breakfasts up to 120 and evening receptions up to 200.
Whether you're planning an intimate gathering of 30 or a full-scale celebration for 200, our flexible spaces adapt to your vision.
Our Approach
Every love story is different, so we don't believe in one-size-fits-all weddings. At Gosforth Civic Theatre we want to make your experience as special as possible, so our weddings start with a base venue hire rate which you can build upon as you wish.
Wedding Styles at GCT
Our flexible spaces mean you can create almost any style of celebration. Here are just some examples of what couples have done:
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Intimate & Acoustic: Some couples transform our courtyard into a personal concert venue with acoustic performances in our garden space
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Theatrical & Dramatic: Others take centre stage in our professional theatre with full theatrical lighting and gig-quality sound system for an experience their guests will never forget.
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Festival & Relaxed: We've hosted couples who brought in street food vendors and created laid-back celebrations with craft beer on tap.
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Multi-Room Journey: The ceremony might take place in our theatre, but you can use the whole building for your guests. How about a lounge area in our café, a cinema/chill out space in our studio, drinks reception in our foyer or lawn games in our garden? Our outdoor courtyard can provide the perfect space for a cocktail hour or acoustic performance.
The beauty of GCT is that these are just starting points - we'll work with you to create something completely to your vision.
What Makes Us Different
Professional Music Venue
Our high-quality sound system and professional sound technicians are included in your booking, so whether you just want a playlist or you want to show off your love of music with live performances throughout the building and outside, let us know.
Drinks
We have bespoke drinks and bar offers available - love your beer or have a favourite tipple? Speak to us about having your favourite drink at our bar or as part of a welcome drink.
Lighting
Got a colour scheme? We offer high-quality arts venue lighting. We can change our bars and skylights to create bespoke vibes for your event.
Creative Control
Make the event your own, you can use our digital screens for welcome signs, order of service, table plans or galleries. Our A1 framed posters throughout the venue can showcase your engagement photos, love story timeline, or other custom prints.
Street Food
Give your wedding a festival feel by inviting your favourite street food vendor to serve guests from our courtyard.
Social Conscience
Celebrate and create social change at the same time. GCT is a unique social enterprise that creates opportunities and inclusion for young people and adults with learning disabilities. Every penny you spend with us supports our work and helps us be here for future generations.
Capacity
• Ceremonies: 30-200 guests
• Wedding Breakfast: Up to 120 guests
• Evening Reception: Up to 200 guests
• Exclusive Building Hire: Complete privacy for your celebration
Our Prices
Whole Building Closure - £3,000
Have the entire venue exclusively yours for the full day - the ultimate in privacy and creative freedom.
What's Included:
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Exclusive access to the entire venue from 9 am to midnight
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Dedicated wedding coordinator throughout your planning and on the day
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Access to our complete collection of furniture and black linen
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High specification lighting and sound. Create beautiful ambience and/or an immersive party experience
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Dedicated sound technician
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Three digital screens for your custom displays
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A1 framed poster points throughout the venue
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Breakout areas for quiet-seeking friends and family, including two outdoor areas
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Flexible room configurations to suit your celebration style
Add food and drink to your event:
Our catering can be tailored to your preferences and budget. We pride ourselves on sourcing local suppliers and seasonal produce. We can cater for up to 120 people for a seated meal. Our flexible bar offer enables you to add drinks of your choice to the menu or arrange bespoke drink packages.
Ready to Build Your Perfect Wedding Day?
Contact our wedding team to arrange a venue tour and discuss how we can bring your vision to life. We’re only a small team, so please be patient when waiting for us to get back to you. It may take up to 5 working days, but we will always try to respond as soon as possible.