Family-friendly Halloween celebration with spooky tunnel tours, surprises and eerie entertainment at the historic Fort Scratchley.
Cruiser Nightclub's Halloween 2026 haunted boat party on Newcastle Harbour with DJ sets, themed drinks and dancing aboard the MV Calmer.
Concert by American singer-songwriter Sara Storer performing her Worth Your Love Tour at Qirkz in Newcastle.
Halloween afternoon for kids with costumes, dancing, games, face painting, a jumping castle and a haunted house maze.
A-League Men's football match between Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix.
Saturday rooftop lunch of three Frederick Romberg mini Martinis and elevated bar snacks at Romberg's, with an optional caviar add-on.
Over-18s tribute concert cruise 'Rebel & Romance' playing the hits of Billy Idol and Roxette aboard the MV Calmer around Newcastle Harbour.
Concert by the Fernleigh Wind Ensemble and a local rock group pairing works by Pink Floyd and Deep Purple.
Free community Diwali celebration on the harbour foreshore with multicultural performances, food, drone shows and fireworks.
Australian Crawl reunites with original members for the Red Hot Summer Tour, headlining a day of Australian rock at Roche Estate.
Weekly Sunday farmers market with local produce, boutique wineries, gourmet foods and artisan items, plus food trucks and family attractions.
An exhibition celebrating the career of Newcastle-born puppeteer Murray Raine, featuring his marionettes from Punch and Judy to pop culture.
Dance showcase by groups from 18 Catholic schools from the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, part of the ASPIRE production series.
Melbourne Cup viewing day at The Nags Head Hotel with luncheon and sports bar seating.
Melbourne Cup Day charity afternoon with grazing table, live DJ and fashion show, with $10 from each ticket donated to Nup to the Cup.
Monthly screening of Nordic cinema at Tower Cinema on the first Tuesday of every month, run by the Newcastle design store Pappa Sven.
A searing and heartbreaking drama based on true events about the 1920s, when young women were poisoned by radium while painting luminous watch dials.
Monthly drop-in book chat for teens and adults to discuss and get creative about their favourite young adult fiction.
Australian country singer-songwriter Amber Lawrence performs live as part of her Cowgirl to Me Tour at the Paterson School of Arts.
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.
Windwaker live in Newcastle on their 'smile, you're on camera' headline tour, with special guests The Pretty Wild, RinRin and DREGG.
A family- and pet-friendly night out where everyone wears sleepwear, featuring a best-dressed competition.
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.
A wicked twist on a bottomless brunch with cocktail jugs, house wines, tap beers and a share-style feast.
A tribute show to Dire Straits with Telegraph Road at Flamingos Live in Newcastle.
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.
Christ Church Camerata's concert 'All That Jazz', with the Round Midnight trio weaving jazz, pop and classical music, closing the 2026 subscription series and the Newcastle Music Festival.
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.
Foo Fighters headline McDonald Jones Stadium with an estimated 33,000 to 35,000 attendees.
Open-air outdoor production of Shakespeare's Richard III by Whale Chorus, with a rotating cast of local actors, at Fort Scratchley.
The Australian Chamber Orchestra presents an all-Beethoven programme featuring the Coriolan Overture, Triple Concerto and Symphony No.6 'Pastoral', conducted by Richard Tognetti.
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.
A long spring lunch celebrating 30 years of Margan with a French-inspired menu and new release wines.
Country music cruise party aboard the MV Calmer on Newcastle Harbour, with live performances, dance floor and licensed bars.
Newcastle's biggest day on the track with a 10-race program headlined by The Hunter, fashion, gourmet food and an evening party.
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.
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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.
Concert by Melbourne artist Skyscraper Stan, whose sound spans soul, alternative country, groove and rock.
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.
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 Sweet (UK) perform their greatest hits on The Final Blitz Tour at the Civic Theatre.
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.
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.
The Fremantle indie-pop trio San Cisco returns to the road with a regional run, performing new material and their 2024 album 'Under The Light'.
Emo-punk band Sly Withers perform live at the Hamilton Station Hotel as part of their Australian tour.
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.
Urthboy brings his eighth album 'Reckless Bloom' to life with a 6-piece live band at King Street Hotel.
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.
Robertson Brothers and Dean Bourne bring the timeless songs of the Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison to the stage in an audio-visual spectacular.
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.
A screening of the critically acclaimed play GIANT, filmed live in London's West End, presented as part of the Civic Cinema season.
The Sharp bring their Live & Loud tour to King Street Warehouse, recording a live album, with special guests Pocketwatch.
Ocean Alley performs live at the Rolling Sets 2026 festival, a regional event blending music with surf and skate culture.
Electronic music producer Royel Otis performs at the Rolling Sets 2026 beach-side festival in Newcastle.
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.
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.
Indie rock band The Rions performing live at Foreshore Park.
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.
Guns N' Roses bring their World Tour 2026 to Australia with a stadium show packed with career-defining hits and iconic guitar riffs.
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.
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.
New Year's Eve package with a four-course menu by Executive Chef Carmine Mari at Jana Restaurant & Bar, followed by a VIP table at the Rooftop at QT for the fireworks.
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.
Family-friendly Halloween festival with a trick-or-treat trail, monster obstacle course, slime workshops, a reptile show and outdoor Ghostbusters cinema.
Free weekly art club for children aged 5 to 15 to explore new techniques and discover the stories behind the art in the library's collections.
Friday and Saturday showcase of stand-up comedy pairing local Newcastle talent with special guest performers from Sydney, Melbourne and beyond.
Monthly, self-directed and peer-led zine-making session at Newcastle City Library, with supplies provided and zines folded for the Zine Street libraries.
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