Country music artist Brad Cox performs live at Foreshore Park as part of the 2026 Strummingbird Festival.
Brad Cox plays Foreshore Park on Saturday 17 October, starting at 12:00 pm. It's a midday show, so you'll be out in the open rather than tucked away in a dark room, and the venue is at 32 Wharf Road in Newcastle East.
Cox is a country artist born in Jindabyne, and his music draws on life in the Snowy Mountains. He's earned ARIA nominations, Golden Guitar wins, and multiple chart-topping albums, and he's known for a powerful voice and no-frills storytelling. He's become one of the leading voices in a new generation of Australian country that holds tight to its roots.
The show is part of the 2026 Strummingbird Festival, which is billed as a one-of-a-kind country music experience shaped by true-blue Aussie spirit. It's not just a one-off in Newcastle; the festival also plays Ballarat on 10 October and the Sunshine Coast on 18 October, so this is one of three dates on the tour. Cox is the main feature of the day, and the set will be built around his country songwriting.
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If you're heading down, it's at Foreshore Park, 32 Wharf Road, Newcastle East, NSW, on Saturday 17 October, starting at 12:00 pm.
