A prestigious horse racing day featuring the Group 3 Newcastle Gold Cup, launching the 2026 Spring Racing Carnival.
The region's largest gathering of shorebird enthusiasts, featuring expert talks, field trips and social events, marking the first in-person edition in eight years.
Documentary screening of 'Acropolis Cats & Other Wondrous Animals' followed by a live Q&A with filmmaker and University of Newcastle academic Mary Zournazi.
Solo exhibition by Peter Mottershead exploring the relationship between human order, natural systems and environmental forces.
The Sharp bring their Live & Loud tour to King Street Warehouse, recording a live album, with special guests Pocketwatch.
A live 5-piece Caribbean soul band brings reggae, soca and tropical beats to a boat party on Newcastle Harbour.
A relaxed, social sketching session held at Meantime on Beaumont, inviting artists of all levels to slow down and create.
Award-winning stand-up comedian Daniel Connell returns with his brand-new show, Prairie Dog, at the Newcastle Comedy Club.
Artist Clare's first solo show celebrating familiar moments of Australian coastal life, with local music, food and a kids' colouring corner.
A social singles cruise on Newcastle Harbour with music, dancing, games and harbour views, strictly for over-18s.
A day of lively Brazilian Samba and Pagode music with dancing and singing at The Lucky Hotel.
A Chilean cultural celebration featuring a breakfast and lunch menu by Chef Nic Pedemonte, traditional pastries by Romi Gardella, and live music by Nano.
A casual event where Shout Brewing Co provides five beers to pair with five wings at Newy Fried Chicken.
Melbourne Cup lunch with dining, beverage package, live entertainment and race on big screens.
Watch the AFL Grand Final live on Newcastle's biggest screen with cocktails, DJs and live music.
A 12.5-kilometre community running event where participants tour Newcastle's favourite bakeries and cafes, sampling a pastry at each stop.
Martin McDonagh's dark comedy The Lieutenant of Inishmore, directed by Zac Smith and Jarrah Webster, at Laneway Theatre.
Special screening of the film Contagion followed by a live discussion with Australian infectious disease experts.
A showcase of the best and freshest local produce and gourmet delights, where customers buy groceries directly from farmers and makers.
Concert by the metalcore band August Burns Red as part of their 'Season of Surrender' tour at the King Street Hotel.
Northlane live with special guests After The Burial, Cenobia and Above, Below at Bar on the Hill.
Violent Soho perform live at Foreshore Park as part of the Rolling Sets festival, bringing together live music, surf, skate and beach culture.
Group exhibition showcasing emerging Hunter artists and their mentors, shaped by collaboration and creative exchange.
A community-led, neuro-affirming day celebrating neurodiversity and mental health with market stalls, food, and interactive spaces in a family-friendly environment.
TEDxNewy final 2026 event with inspiring speakers, emerging voices, local artists and community activations under the theme 'Signal'.
Three weeks of pride, connection and community with drag, live music, workshops and parties, culminating in Fair Day.
A community festival of local sustainability initiatives, artists, workshops and market stalls, with lakeside yoga, talks and demonstrations.
Newcastle Beer Fest returns for its 11th year with live local music, food and drinks at King Edward Park.
Stripped back folk music from UK folk voice Grace Petrie, known for intelligent songwriting and political observation.
Bestselling Australian author Tricia Stringer discusses her latest book, The Paradise Resort, sharing insights into her writing process and the stories that drive her work.
A creative workshop where participants work together to produce paper lamp decorations for the New Annual Art Party.
Beginner sewing sessions to take the next steps toward becoming a sewing superstar, held weekly at Newcastle City Library.
Free, friendly digital help sessions for over-50s with everyday digital tasks, held weekly at Newcastle City Library.
AIMS-accredited marathon and half marathon with a scenic course along Newcastle's harbour and beaches, starting and finishing at Foreshore Park.
Point-to-point running event from Bar Beach to Carrington with 12km, 6km and 2K-4-FUN distances, part of the City of Newcastle NewRun Festival.
A 15km point-to-point run, walk or roll on the Fernleigh Track from Adamstown to Belmont, with a 1500m race for kids.
A networking lunch featuring Dr Kat Page in conversation with Everymind Director Dr Jaelea Skehan OAM, part of the Trevor Waring Expert in Residence series.
A one-day youth music festival featuring twelve local Novocastrian youth acts, with giveaway prizes and mini golf running alongside the music.
An industry night with unreleased spirit tastings, distillery experiences and live music.
A community-led LEGO fan event featuring giant cityscapes, Star Wars displays, hands-on building areas, and a 'Find A Minifigure' hunt.
A two-hour hands-on bonsai workshop led by expert Mason, where participants create their own tree and enjoy a complimentary drink.
A three-hour disco party aboard the MV Calmer celebrating 16 years of One Direction, with the ship's DJ playing songs that defined a generation.
A fundraiser selling over 40,000 second-hand books, CDs, DVDs and games to support student scholarships at the University of Newcastle.
Melbourne Cup Day charity afternoon with grazing table, live DJ and fashion show, with $10 from each ticket donated to Nup to the Cup.
Family-friendly musical Beauty and the Beast JR at the Civic Theatre Playhouse in Newcastle.
A concert by Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham performing on their Go North Go South Tour at The Playhouse.
An immersive evening of contemporary performance bringing together dance, visual art, sound and design, curated by Cadi McCarthy and Braddon Snape.
An aerobic dance class and performance art session led by Betty Grumble, blending ritual movement, cabaret and storytelling.
A Pacific Ocean collective ceremony led by Latai Taumoepeau, guiding participants through a feminine ritual of water, wind and fire to honour and renew the spirit.
A showcase of drama performances by public schools from the Hunter region, featuring pieces performed by students at the Civic Theatre Playhouse.
A festive Christmas production featuring dancers, aerialists, singers and an illusionist, with a grand appearance from Santa Claus.
Psychic medium John Edward presents an evening event at Newcastle's Civic Theatre.
A theatrical tribute to Don Lane at Newcastle's Civic Theatre, bringing a golden era of television back to the stage.
An interactive theatre production where fifty young actors race against the clock to premiere a show, with the audience controlling part of the action by pressing buttons.
A rock opera and gig-theatre piece by re:group Performance Collective that explores millennial culture through music and dark humour.
Photography workshop led by Tony Mott at Newcastle's Stag & Hunter Hotel.
A one-night-only celebration of creativity and self-expression honouring photographer Damien Frost's 'Night Flowers' series, with DJs and performance art.
An outdoor audio experience blending music, voice and the environment, inviting audiences to listen to the ocean at dawn.
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup at the Customs House Hotel in Newcastle.
A live spoken word evening responding to Cavitation, in partnership with Pocketbook.
Hands-on making workshops for children to create shifting landscapes inspired by tides and drift, part of the Cavitation project by Izabela Pluta.
Interactive floating installation of marine floats by Izabela Pluta at the Newcastle Canoe Pool, part of New Annual 2026.
Opening night and artist talk with Izabela Pluta, featuring a lantern-lit walk from Canoe Pool to The Lock-Up.
A wild, seductive and anarchic night of world-class circus and artistry from an international cast, presented by Strut & Fret.
A definitive tribute to Burt Bacharach with MarQue Munday and special guest EC Adams, direct from Las Vegas.
A dinner and show celebrating the music of Countdown Live at Flamingos Live, featuring chart-topping hits and hidden gems from the iconic Australian music television show.
iOTA presents his first fully acoustic album, Hours Disappear, in a dinner show at Flamingos Live.
Harpist Alice Giles, flautist Jonathan Henderson and violist James Wannan present a programme of French and contemporary chamber music for flute, viola and harp.
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An all-day festival experience with over 300 brews from 50+ craft breweries, gourmet food vendors, live music and activities on the Newcastle Foreshore.
Melbourne Cup viewing day at The Nags Head Hotel with luncheon and sports bar seating.
Robertson Brothers and Dean Bourne bring the timeless songs of the Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison to the stage in an audio-visual spectacular.
The Australian Masters Games return to Newcastle after a 25-year absence, with up to 12,000 athletes across 50 sports expected to take part.
A day of wineries, chefs, distillers and stalls from the Hunter region on the Newcastle foreshore, featuring food trucks, live music and a kids' area.
A series of stand-up comedy nights featuring local Newcastle talent and special guest performers from across Australia.
A Pride cruise on Newcastle Harbour with live Kylie-inspired drag performances, DJs and harbour views aboard the MV Calmer.
Cruise night aboard MV Calmer with live entertainment and Heat 2 of the Manhunt Newcastle 2026 competition, a personality and charisma contest for Newcastle men.
A daytime party cruise on MV Calmer with 90s and 2000s dance music, cocktails and harbour views.
Cruiser Nightclub's Halloween 2026 haunted boat party on Newcastle Harbour with DJ sets, themed drinks and dancing aboard the MV Calmer.
Manhunt Newcastle 2026 Grand Final, an adult-themed party cruise on Newcastle Harbour hosted by Bad Boys Afloat, featuring a buffet, drinks, dancing and live entertainment.
Best-selling author Tess Woods discusses her latest book The Cairo Bridal Shop with Lisa Ireland, with copies available for signing.
A creative hand-building pottery class combining art and socialising, suitable for beginners and experienced artists, with all materials provided.
A vibrant opening night celebration at Newcastle Art Gallery featuring live music by Aleksiah, Djanaba and Ngaiire, workshops, food trucks, and the launch of Angela Tiatia's 'Muse' exhibition.
A masterclass on Lark whisky held at Bartholomew's in Newcastle.
Three paranormal investigation nights for the first time in the theatre's history, using special equipment to record unexplained activity behind the curtain.
Seattle grunge pioneers Mudhoney return to Newcastle for one night only, with special guests Primitive Ring.
A one-night-only guitar showcase presented by Mark Tinson, featuring a lineup of Australia's finest guitarists including Bob Spencer and Grant Walmsley.
