The latest news from the city.
The D'Vine Wine and Food Festival runs from 11 to 13 September 2026 on the Around Hermitage Trail in Pokolbin, with the theme 'Meet your Makers'. Over 20 events, a Festival Hub at Glandore Estate Wines and Hunter Wine Lab, a free shuttle bus on Friday and Saturday, and a shopping concierge service.
The Spiegeltent is back at Civic Park on King Street for its 2026 season, running Loca Vida, a cabaret-circus spectacle by Strut & Fret from 4 September to 4 October. Tickets start at A$54 via Fever, the show is rated 18+, and it forms a major part of the New Annual festival.
A look at Harbour Bar on Honeysuckle Drive, the waterfront spot formerly known as Silos. Covers the modern Australian menu, the 14 rotating beer taps, prices around A$20–A$40, opening hours, function capacity and accessibility.
A guide to the Hunter region's best markets, from the weekly Glendale and Pokolbin markets to the Newcastle City Farmers Market and the monthly Olive Tree art market, with dates, locations and what to buy.
The University of Newcastle Book Fair runs from 11 to 15 September 2026 at the Callaghan campus Great Hall, with more than 40,000 second-hand books and rare items. All funds go to 11 university scholarships, each worth A$5,000 a year.
The Caves Coastal Beer, Food & Wine Festival returns to Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows on Saturday 26 September, 11am to 5pm, with free entry, live entertainment and produce from the Hunter and Central Coast.
Plan a Hunter Valley cellar-door day around Semillon, Shiraz and the region’s three wine sub-regions. From historic Tyrrell’s and Mount Pleasant to boutique Lovedale and Broke-Fordwich producers, here are practical stops and tasting details for 2026.
A practical look at Travelling Man Newcastle on Grainger Street, covering its comics, manga, tabletop games, Warhammer stock and hobby supplies. Includes the shop’s atmosphere, contact details, opening hours and delivery information.
A guide to Aidan's Kitchen at 11 Starbeck Avenue in Sandyford, Newcastle, covering its all-day breakfast and brunch menu, house specials, opening hours, and the Drum 'N' Thigh pop-up and book club.
The Exchange Hotel in Hamilton hosts its free '90s Mixtape Party' on Saturday 29 August, with DJs from 6:00 pm and Aubrey Band from 9:00 pm across two levels. The post also covers the pub's weekly specials and the upstairs Nonna Bizzarro.
