All-ages EP launch show by Newcastle alt-metal artist Maple's Pet Dinosaur, with live bands, at Tower Cinema.
Two nights of Halloween parties at Bernie's Bar, with an Emo Night Halloween Edition on Friday and a Monster Mash Laneway Party on Saturday, plus drag performances.
Jazz performance by Tom Avgenicos and his quartet Delay 45 as part of the Newcastle Art Gallery's after-hours Friday Night Sounds series.
Concert by American singer-songwriter Sara Storer performing her Worth Your Love Tour at Qirkz in Newcastle.
Australian Crawl reunites with original members for the Red Hot Summer Tour, headlining a day of Australian rock at Roche Estate.
Saturday rooftop lunch of three Frederick Romberg mini Martinis and elevated bar snacks at Romberg's, with an optional caviar add-on.
Halloween afternoon for kids with costumes, dancing, games, face painting, a jumping castle and a haunted house maze.
Hands-on contemporary art workshops for children and families at The Lock-Up, running on the last Saturday of each month.
Family-friendly Halloween celebration with spooky tunnel tours, surprises and eerie entertainment at the historic Fort Scratchley.
Concert by the Fernleigh Wind Ensemble and a local rock group pairing works by Pink Floyd and Deep Purple.
A-League Men's football match between Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix.
Cruiser Nightclub's Halloween 2026 haunted boat party on Newcastle Harbour with DJ sets, themed drinks and dancing aboard the MV Calmer.
Over-18s tribute concert cruise 'Rebel & Romance' playing the hits of Billy Idol and Roxette aboard the MV Calmer around Newcastle Harbour.
An exhibition celebrating the career of Newcastle-born puppeteer Murray Raine, featuring his marionettes from Punch and Judy to pop culture.
Weekly Sunday farmers market with local produce, boutique wineries, gourmet foods and artisan items, plus food trucks and family attractions.
Anthony Callea brings his The Connection tour to the Civic Theatre in Newcastle, an intimate acoustic concert series.
Dance showcase by groups from 18 Catholic schools from the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, part of the ASPIRE production series.
Monthly screening of Nordic cinema at Tower Cinema on the first Tuesday of every month, run by the Newcastle design store Pappa Sven.
Melbourne Cup Day charity afternoon with grazing table, live DJ and fashion show, with $10 from each ticket donated to Nup to the Cup.
Melbourne Cup viewing day at The Nags Head Hotel with luncheon and sports bar seating.
Monthly drop-in book chat for teens and adults to discuss and get creative about their favourite young adult fiction.
A searing and heartbreaking drama based on true events about the 1920s, when young women were poisoned by radium while painting luminous watch dials.
Stand-up comedy show by Pete Helliar about a media firestorm after a joke on The Project.
Collaborative experimental ambient sound performance with live listening, vocals, violin, piano and synthesisers.
Australian country singer-songwriter Amber Lawrence performs live as part of her Cowgirl to Me Tour at the Paterson School of Arts.
A family- and pet-friendly night out where everyone wears sleepwear, featuring a best-dressed competition.
A tribute show to Dire Straits with Telegraph Road at Flamingos Live in Newcastle.
A raw, hilarious and jaw-dropping journey through the golden era of Australian pub rock, featuring the Choirboys sharing tales from their wild nights and backstage madness.
Exhibition by Studio La Primitive with expressive drawings, paintings and ceramics exploring human behaviour.
A popular harbour cruise aboard the MV Calmer featuring a high tea menu, complimentary bubbles, and a licensed bar, suitable for birthdays and family celebrations.
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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.
A wicked twist on a bottomless brunch with cocktail jugs, house wines, tap beers and a share-style feast.
A raucous stand-up comedy show tracing the life of Rufus Rice, with his greatest jokes and biggest hits.
A theatrical tribute to Don Lane at Newcastle's Civic Theatre, bringing a golden era of television back to the stage.
The Australian Chamber Orchestra presents an all-Beethoven programme featuring the Coriolan Overture, Triple Concerto and Symphony No.6 'Pastoral', conducted by Richard Tognetti.
Open-air outdoor production of Shakespeare's Richard III by Whale Chorus, with a rotating cast of local actors, at Fort Scratchley.
A new play by Mikaela Corrigan presented by Cats in the Cupboard Productions, exploring themes of memory and belonging through the story of three estranged sisters.
Foo Fighters headline McDonald Jones Stadium with an estimated 33,000 to 35,000 attendees.
Northlane live with special guests After The Burial, Cenobia and Above, Below at Bar on the Hill.
Le Shiv present their debut album 'Yada Yada' live at King Street Warehouse in Newcastle.
Newcastle's biggest day on the track with a 10-race program headlined by The Hunter, fashion, gourmet food and an evening party.
Country music cruise party aboard the MV Calmer on Newcastle Harbour, with live performances, dance floor and licensed bars.
The Church return with their most ambitious live show, 'A Psychedelic Symphony', joined by a 30-piece symphony orchestra under the baton of George Ellis.
A long spring lunch celebrating 30 years of Margan with a French-inspired menu and new release wines.
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A grand concert celebrating the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein with a live 24-piece orchestra, presented by the Sydney Musical and Opera Society.
A relaxed book chat series where attendees discuss favourite books over a cuppa, with the November session focusing on Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Global pop icon Robbie Williams returns to Australia with his BRITPOP World Tour, performing hits like 'Angels' and 'Better Man'.
Colin Hay brings his world-class band from LA to revisit the quintessential songs of his 80s outfit Men At Work.
Colin Hay, former frontman of Men At Work, performs live at the Civic Theatre Newcastle as part of his special headline run in Australia.
The Sweet (UK) perform their greatest hits on The Final Blitz Tour at the Civic Theatre.
A wine-tasting trail across seven Newcastle East venues featuring regional wineries from the Hunter Valley and Orange regions, with food vouchers and pairings.
Dragon headline the Live On The Lake series at Toronto Hotel, with support from The Radiators, Eurogliders, V Spy V Spy, Taxiride and The Chantoozies.
The 24th annual flagship event of the Hunter Innovation Festival, bringing together builders, founders, investors and decision-makers across energy, aerospace, health and advanced manufacturing.
Family-friendly musical Beauty and the Beast JR at the Civic Theatre Playhouse in Newcastle.
Emo-punk band Sly Withers perform live at the Hamilton Station Hotel as part of their Australian tour.
The Sydney Symphony performs Max Richter's Recomposed: Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, paired with Richter's On the Nature of Daylight and Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings, conducted by Benjamin Northey.
UK pop icon Kim Wilde brings her infectious hits and exciting live performances to the Civic Theatre in Newcastle.
Club night at The Exchange Hotel with three dancefloors playing EDM, House and RnB, lasers, pyrotechnics and CO2 guns, free entry.
Rock icon Suzi Quatro returns to Australia on her Down Under 2026 Tour, with support from Baby Animals.
Urthboy brings his eighth album 'Reckless Bloom' to life with a 6-piece live band at King Street Hotel.
Robertson Brothers and Dean Bourne bring the timeless songs of the Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison to the stage in an audio-visual spectacular.
Country music artist Fanny Lumsden performs live with her band The Daddies as part of her Traditions tour, promoting her fifth studio album.
Year-end dance show from KCDANCEHQ with jazz, tap, ballet and hip hop at the Civic Theatre.
An interactive stage spectacle designed for children, blending music, laughter and educational content in a high-energy show.
Psychic medium John Edward presents an evening event at Newcastle's Civic Theatre.
Bjorn Again, the ABBA-endorsed tribute show, brings the ABBA Forever Tour to the Civic Theatre in Newcastle.
Hunter Drama's end-of-year showcase, an original doomsday spectacular and survival manual with dark comedy, drawing on alien invasions, climate catastrophes and zombie breakouts.
Free multisport day for people with disabilities to try sports like athletics, swimming, football and cycling in an inclusive environment, with a meet-and-greet with Paralympians.
Guy Sebastian performs his 100 X Around Australia Tour live at Civic Theatre in Newcastle.
Ocean Alley performs live at the Rolling Sets 2026 festival, a regional event blending music with surf and skate culture.
Indie rock band The Rions performing live at Foreshore Park.
Electronic music producer Royel Otis performs at the Rolling Sets 2026 beach-side festival in Newcastle.
Concert by Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers as part of the Rolling Sets 2026 regional music festival at Foreshore Park.
The Sharp bring their Live & Loud tour to King Street Warehouse, recording a live album, with special guests Pocketwatch.
Violent Soho perform live at Foreshore Park as part of the Rolling Sets festival, bringing together live music, surf, skate and beach culture.
A live music show featuring the duets of Kimi Tupaea and Ariana Roberts at Flamingos Live.
iOTA presents his first fully acoustic album, Hours Disappear, in a dinner show at Flamingos Live.
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.
A Christmas choral show by The TEN Tenors, combining classical, pop and festive music in a live performance.
The 48th annual Bikers For Kids toy run where motorbikes ride from Stockton to Connolly Park loaded with toys, followed by a family day with face painting, kids' rides, market stalls, food trucks and live music.
Air Supply performs their 50th Anniversary Tour, billed as the absolute best of Air Supply, at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.
Adam Kay, British comedian and former junior doctor, performs his festive stand-up show 'Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas Live' at City Hall.
Queens of the Stone Age, with Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm, live at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.
National Theatre Live screening of Golden Boy, set in 1930s New York during the Depression, following a violinist who turns to professional boxing.
A joyous musical comedy following three friends on a road trip across the Australian Outback, presented by Chookas Entertainment.
A tribute concert to the music of Van Morrison by the band Van The Man.
A festive Christmas production featuring dancers, aerialists, singers and an illusionist, with a grand appearance from Santa Claus.
The Jungle Giants, an Australian indie dance band, perform live at Newcastle Racecourse for their Boxing Day concert.
Friday and Saturday showcase of stand-up comedy pairing local Newcastle talent with special guest performers from Sydney, Melbourne and beyond.
Olympic-style school sports games bringing together the best school-aged athletes from across Australia to represent their State or Territory.
