Huge indoor city centre World Cup Fan Zone announced at NX Newcastle
Newcastle’s newest major live music and entertainment venue NX Newcastle has today announced a 1,500-capacity England World Cup Fan Zone.
Kicking off with England’s first match against Iran on 21 November, NX - which occupies the former o2 Academy building - is offering football fans the ultimate World Cup party, giving supporters the chance to come together under one roof to experience all of England’s matches on the biggest indoor screen in the city.
Newcastle is renowned for its football-mad mentality and NX promises to deliver with an immersive atmosphere unlike any other, complemented by a jam-packed programme of live music, top-quality DJs and match analysis and banter from host, Sky Sports’ Keith Downie.
While Qatar 2022 promises to bring the heat, NX’s indoor venue will provide a welcome respite from the cold winter months.
Offering Toon hospitality at its finest, the venue is set to be Newcastle’s home of football this World Cup competition, bringing fans a world-class sound system, the biggest indoor screen in Newcastle, stellar entertainment and appearances from some of England’s beloved legends.
Newcastle’s favourite Britpop party-starters, The National Anthems are among the live music acts set to perform, bringing the perfect soundtrack of 90s bangers from the likes of Oasis, Blur, Stone Roses, Pulp and The Verve.
Confirmed group stage showings are:
● 21st November: England vs Iran // Kick Off 1pm (doors 11:30am)
● 25th November: England vs USA // Kick Off 7pm (doors 5pm)
● 29th November: England vs Wales // Kick Off 7pm (doors 5pm)
NX Newcastle is the city’s new major music venue, situated within the former o2 Academy on Westgate Road, an impressive and historic building that was once home to the iconic Majestic Cinema.
The venue has recently undergone a major £2.75 million pound refurbishment, giving the popular venue a new lease of life.
Hosting both in-house club events and regular live shows, NX is set to become a leading live music and entertainment venue for emerging and established acts alike.
Tickets for the England World Cup Fan Zone are on sale from 12 noon WEDNESDAY 21st SEPTEMBER! Tickets are available from https://www.nxnewcastle.com/, Gigantic and Ticketweb. Tickets are priced from £10 (plus booking fee) with VIP packages soon to be announced.