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The best place to be seen!! Official pre-bar for Powerhouse... The No.1 Party Bar in Newcastle .... DJ every night with the best Dance & Party Tunes!!

30/08/2026

Tonight Big Bank Holiday Sunday Party with DJ Cris Howe . Official pre bar for Powerhouse with half price entry wristbands.

13/08/2026

Every Saturday get 50 percent off entry to P**K Powerhouse at your official pre bar Switch

22/07/2026

Let’s talk about the BIG one… PRIDE SATURDAY! 🌈💖

This is Newcastle Pride at its absolute best. The scene is buzzing, the drinks are flowing, the music is loud, and we’ve packed our 5 Pink Pass venues with an incredible day and night of entertainment you won’t find anywhere else.

✨ Here’s what’s waiting for you:

🌿 Rusty’s – The Q***r Garden (from 2pm)
Our all-day terrace party returns with live performances from Luke McGaragey and Jamie Heward, hosted by the fabulous Betty Thunderthighs. Expect stage games, giveaways, great music and an unbeatable Pride atmosphere – whatever the weather! Then, as the sun goes down, Pia Pressure takes over to keep the party going until super late, making Rusty’s the place to be from afternoon right through to the early hours.

🎤 Rusty’s Showbar – Legends Live (from 3pm)
Our huge all-day tribute festival features incredible performances from Marigold Addams as Cher and Tia Dodds as Miley Cyrus & Hannah Montana, alongside a full line-up of legendary tribute acts. Then from 1am, enjoy a very special live DJ set from Alfie Ordinary, bringing the biggest camp, pop, dance and Pride anthems to keep the celebrations going until late.

💃 Powerhouse – Open ’til Late!
Two floors of music, an electric Pride atmosphere and, from 2am, pop icons The Cheeky Girls take to the stage for a live performance before the late-night party continues until the early hours.

💋 Pink Room – Pride Lip Sync Special
Join Rita Moff, Toni the Doll, QiQi and Z**i Donovan from 2am for an extra-special Pride edition of the legendary lip sync show, packed with camp, comedy and iconic performances.

🎭 Boulevard – 15th Anniversary Summer Show
Celebrate 15 years of Boulevard’s spectacular summer production with the incredible Danni Dee, Miss Rory and the sensational cast in a dazzling show packed with feathers, sequins and unforgettable performances.

🎟️ One ticket. Five venues. One unforgettable Pride Saturday.

Don’t miss the biggest day of Newcastle Pride weekend. Grab your Pink Pass now and experience all of these events – and so much more – by heading to pinkpass.co.uk before it’s too late! 🌈💖

18/07/2026

Newcastle pride is back! 🏳️‍🌈

Celebrate with us next weekend down at switch, open till the early hours.

FREE ENTRY all night 🕺🎉

14/07/2026

COME ON ENGLAND!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️

Who’s ready for England’s semi final match tomorrow against Argentina?!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇦🇷

Rustys is open from 6pm tomorrow with table service on our terrace until the final whistle and great views of all the action live in Times Square!

Don’t forget, if you’re out til late celebrating England’s World Cup success, we’ll be open til late with a huge afterparty!⚽️🏆

12/07/2026

This Wednesday at Boulevard Newcastle on Newcastle’s Biggest HD LED Screen

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🦁 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 IT’S COMING HOME! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Join us as we screen the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semi-Final live on Newcastle's largest indoor bar screen. Whether you're cheering England to glory or simply soaking up the electric atmosphere, this is the place to watch the action live.

Great atmosphere guaranteed!

Doors open 7pm

Food & Cocktails available.

Children 14+ welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Book your tickets online now: https://tickets.boulevardnewcastle.co.uk/shows/48/fifa-world-cup-semi-final-2026-england-vs-argentina

11/07/2026

Just 2 weeks to go until Newcastle’s Pride Weekend gets double cheeky!🤭🌈

Catch The Cheeky Girls live on stage at both Rusty’s Showbar (Fri 24th) & Powerhouse (Sat 25th) this pride weekend as part of our incredible line up of entertainment this pride weekend which also features Bailey J Mills, Alfie Ordinary, Marrigold Addams as Cher, Tia Dodds as Miley Cyrus & Hannah Montanna and a whole lot more!💥💕

For access to all pink pass events this weekend at Rusty’s Showbar, Powerhouse, Boulevard, Rusty’s & Pink Room, head to pinkpass.co.uk and grab your tickets now!🎟️🌈

07/05/2026

Europe’s biggest night of music is back ✨

And the place to be this Eurovision season? Boulevard Newcastle 🪩🌈

Join them for The Big Eurovision Party, with PlastiQ, Rita Moff and Layla Sphynx for a live screening of the big night! You'll get dazzling drag performances, cocktails flowing all night, karaoke, iconic anthems and unforgettable Eurovision moments 🎤💃

Gather your friends, dress to impress, and celebrate the campest night of the year in true Boulevard style.

🎟️ Tickets available now via Boulevard Newcastle

01/05/2026

EARLY SPRING BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Join us at Switch this Bank Holiday…

Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd May
FREE ENTRY
Open till 4AM every night

Saturday
2 floors of music
Outdoor terrace open

All weekend
Outside seating to the rear open
Powerhouse wristbands available

Make the most of the long weekend 👀

25/04/2026

We’re back tonight from 10pm with two floors of music. 🕺

Don’t forget your 1/2 price wristbands to Powerhouse will be available from behind the bar! 🍻

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4-10 Scotswood Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE47JB

Opening Hours

Friday	11pm - 3am
Saturday	10pm - 3am

Website

http://www.switchbar.co.uk/

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