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Digital

Digital is a nightclub and live music venue at Times Square in Newcastle city centre, next to Newcastle Central Station.

Opened: n/a
Capacity: 1,200
DJ Mag 2023: #60

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At the door 18+ · Smart casual: jeans and smart trainers allowed Rules

Digital: quick facts

Checked Sep 2026

Address: Times Square, Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP, United Kingdom Directions
Nearest station: Newcastle Central Station and Central Metro, about 2 minutes away
Opening hours: Club nights usually Thursday to Saturday 23:00 to 04:00, last entry midnight; some Saturday day parties from 15:00
Capacity: 1,200 people
Rooms: Main room with a custom-built stage and VIP areas (refurbished 2024); an outdoor terrace was added in 2023
Age limit: 18+
Dress code: Smart casual: jeans and smart trainers allowed; no hoodies, man bags or sports brands
Cloakroom: Cloakroom at the entrance for a small fee; lockers can also be booked online
Founders: Aaron Mellor (founder)
DJ Mag Top 100: Best #53 latest #60, 2023

DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs best: #53

#66 2019

#66 2020

#79 2021

#53 2022

#60 2023

About Digital

Digital is a nightclub and live music venue at Times Square in Newcastle city centre, next to Newcastle Central Station. It sits inside the International Centre for Life complex. The club's own history says it was opened in 2005 by Aaron Mellor. It built its name on house, techno, trance and drum and bass, with long-running nights such as Shindig and guests including Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Sasha, Jamie Jones, Dixon and Bicep. DJ Mag noted that it was one of the first UK clubs to install a Funktion-One Dancestack and gave its capacity as 1,200.

In summer 2024 the venue was refurbished with a new sound system and lighting, a custom-built stage and new VIP areas, so it now hosts gigs as well as club nights. The autumn 2026 programme includes Heavy House Society with Sidney Charles, Bushbaby all night long, inU with Guy J and Jeremy Olander, and Luke Dean b2b MJ Cole b2b Lucas Alexander, alongside themed day parties. Digital was ranked in the DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs every year from 2019 to 2023.

Door policy

From the club's own rules

18+ unless stated otherwise, with a Challenge 25 policy: bring a valid passport, driving licence or PASS card, photos and photocopies are not accepted. Everyone is searched on entry. Dress code is smart casual: jeans and smart trainers are fine, but no hoodies, man bags or sports brands.

A set from Digital

Where to stay near Digital

Hotels on the map

Times Square, Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP, United Kingdom · Newcastle Central Station and Central Metro, about 2 minutes away

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Frequently asked questions

What people search about Digital

What is the dress code at Digital Newcastle?

Digital has a smart casual dress code. Jeans and smart trainers are allowed, but hoodies, man bags and sports brands are not. Door staff search every guest and bag on entry, and glass bottles and sharp objects cannot be taken inside.

How old do you have to be to get into Digital Newcastle?

Events at Digital are 18+ unless stated otherwise, and the club runs a Challenge 25 policy. Bring an unexpired passport, driving licence, provisional licence or PASS hologram card. Photocopies, photos and screenshots of ID are not accepted.

What time does Digital Newcastle close?

Club nights at Digital usually run from 11pm to 4am with last entry at midnight, for example Heavy House Society on 9 October and Bushbaby on 17 October 2026. Some Saturdays also have day parties that start at 3pm.

Where is Digital Newcastle and how do you get there?

Digital is at Times Square, Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP, within the International Centre for Life. It is about two minutes on foot from Newcastle Central Station and the Central Metro stop, and the Times Square car park next door has 800 spaces.

What is the capacity of Digital Newcastle?

DJ Mag gave Digital's capacity as 1,200 in its Top 100 Clubs entries for 2021 and 2023. The venue was refurbished in summer 2024 with a new main room layout, stage and VIP areas, and it now hosts gigs as well as club nights.

Who plays at Digital Newcastle?

Autumn 2026 listings include Heavy House Society with Sidney Charles, Bushbaby all night long, inU with Guy J and Jeremy Olander, Kmotionz, Conducta and Flowdan, Jazzy, and Luke Dean b2b MJ Cole b2b Lucas Alexander on 18 December 2026.

Is there a cloakroom at Digital Newcastle?

Yes. Digital has a cloakroom at the entrance, where you pay a small fee and get a ticket to collect your things. The club also offers lockers that can be booked through its website. Lost property is kept for three weeks.

Was Digital Newcastle in the DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs?

Yes. Digital was ranked 66th in 2019 and 2020, 79th in 2021, 53rd in 2022 and 60th in 2023. DJ Mag's entries point to its early Funktion-One Dancestack, its 1,200 capacity and promoters such as Shindig and APE-X.