Balmbra's Music Hall, Grade II listed theatre in Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Balmbra's Music Hall is a Grade II listed Victorian theatre occupying numbers 6 and 8 on Cloth Market in Newcastle. The building displays classic Victorian architecture with a striking facade that stands out from the modern structures surrounding it.
The venue started in 1840 as the Royal Music Saloon inside a public house. A fire destroyed that original structure, and the current building was rebuilt in 1902 in the form we see today.
The venue holds deep meaning for Newcastle residents because of its role in launching one of the region's most beloved folk songs in 1862. This musical heritage shaped how locals see the building and the area around it.
The building sits in the heart of Newcastle and is easy to reach on foot, with its main entrance on Cloth Market. The surrounding area has good transport connections, and the neighborhood is packed with other historic sites and local businesses.
The building witnessed a turning point in Newcastle's musical history when a folk song was first performed here in 1862 that would later become known far beyond the region. Though it served various commercial purposes for decades afterward, that original artistic significance remained central to the place's identity.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Address: 6 Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England
GPS coordinates: 54.97070,-1.61180
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21
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