
The Grove is a multi-use building and first and foremost a music venue, with a 350-capacity music hall. It also operates as a bar and multi-use event space offering music events, private hire and food and drink.

Free showcase of three North East musicians aged 12 to 18 who take over The Grove, work with venue staff and sound engineers and play live, part of the 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe.

Pay-as-you-feel showcase of emerging live music talent from across the North, part of the Mercury Prize Fringe, promoted with Notion Live.