Gigs at The Metro Radio Arena

The Metro Radio Arena Newcastle is an 11,000 seat sports and entertainment venue based in Newcastle upon Tyne. It opened in November 1995 with a star studded basketball game, and the first concert was performed by David Bowie. 

Formerly the Telewest Arena, the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle is the largest concert and exhibition venue in the North East of England. 

Some of the biggest names in the entertainment world have played here, such as Oasis, Shirley Bassey, Wet Wet Wet, Phil Collins, Simply Red, Neil Diamond, Diana Ross, AC/DC, Elton John, Michael Flately's Lord of the Dance and the internationally acclaimed Riverdance, Disney on Ice, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones and Cher.