Riverfront Arts Centre

Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre
Canolfan Theatr a Chelfyddydau Glan-yr-Afon
The Riverfront Arts Centre in Newport, Wales shown in January 2022 photographed from the east side of the River Usk
Photographed from the east side of the River Usk
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General information
TypeArts centre
Architectural styleDeconstructivism[1]
LocationNewport city centre
AddressKingsway, NP20 1HG
Town or cityNewport
CountryWales
Coordinates51°35′18″N 2°59′36″W / 51.58832°N 2.99343°W / 51.58832; -2.99343
Opened22 October 2004; 20 years ago (2004-10-22)
Cost£15,000,000[1]
ManagementNewport Live
Technical details
Floor count4
Design and construction
Main contractorRichard Jones[1]
Awards and prizesWelsh Building of the Year, 2005
Welsh Building of the Year, 2006[1]
Other information
Public transit accessNewport railway station
Website
newportlive.co.uk/en/venues/riverfront/

The Riverfront (Welsh: Glan yr Afon) is the principal and newest theatre and arts centre in the City of Newport. It is located on the west bank of the River Usk on the Bristol Packet Wharf in the city centre. Designed by architectural firm Austin-Smith:Lord, the centre was opened on 23 October 2004.

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