The Glasshouse Tour
Discover where music lives and grows, inside out.
From the architecture and ace acoustics to the backstage areas where artists warm up, wind down and walk on stage – explore twenty years of music-making stories, secrets and spaces.
Join our friendly guides as you tour our world-class concert halls, peek inside rehearsal rooms and tune into spaces where music is made, with plenty of insider insights along the way.
Uncover the surprising history of our riverside home, from medieval monasteries and witch trials to the Great Fire of Gateshead. Intrigued? We thought so.
Whether you’re music-mad, architecture-obsessed or just love a good story, see who and what it takes to make the music happen.
Ready to step inside?
Need to know
Price? £15 (Member? Pay just £10 – simply log into your account before booking.)
When? 10am
How long? Around 90 minutes
Where? Find your friendly guide waiting at the Box Office
Bringing 10 or more people? We can arrange a private tour just for you.
As a little thank-you for stepping behind the scenes, enjoy 10% off our gift shop and Café on the day.
The inside scoop
“I LOVED the backstage tour, the lovely friendly approach, the excitement of seeing hidden wonders. The extra information about the different areas and the thought put into creating the best possible results for players and audience left me in awe of the abilities employed.”
Celebrating two decades of music
A private pass Inside The Glasshouse
If you’re planning a visit with 10 or more people, we can arrange a private tour just for you.
Explore with your own guide, linger where you like and hear the stories that matter most to you.
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