Freight Island, a huge, innovative entertainment and dining destination, is set to arrive at Eldon Square in autumn 2025.
Inspired by the likes of Coney Island in New York and the famous Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, the new space spans a huge 60,000sq ft and will reclaim the top floor of the former Debenhams and additional roof top space.
It will create a diverse and exciting indoor-outdoor space for food, drink, music and immersive entertainment right in the heart of Newcastle, after launching its first award-winning site in Manchester in 2020.
The venue will transform the former department store into a vibrant hub of activity, offering a dynamic mix of experiences – from family-friendly events and global street food by day to high-energy DJ sets and live performances by night.
Designed to cater to all ages and interests, Freight Island will be an exciting addition to Newcastle’s city centre, creating an innovative cultural destination for both locals and visitors to the city that provides an exciting new investment into the city’s thriving night-time and visitor economy.
One of Freight Island’s standout elements will be its extensive food and drink offering. The venue will host a carefully curated selection of eateries and food traders, including a service-led restaurant overseen by an exec chef, global street food stalls and a food hall with communal seating under a retractable roof.
