Jazz performance by Tom Avgenicos and his quartet Delay 45 as part of the Newcastle Art Gallery's after-hours Friday Night Sounds series.
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.
All-ages EP launch show by Newcastle alt-metal artist Maple's Pet Dinosaur, with live bands, at Tower Cinema.
Over-18s tribute concert cruise 'Rebel & Romance' playing the hits of Billy Idol and Roxette aboard the MV Calmer around Newcastle Harbour.
Hands-on contemporary art workshops for children and families at The Lock-Up, running on the last Saturday of each month.
Australian Crawl reunites with original members for the Red Hot Summer Tour, headlining a day of Australian rock at Roche Estate.
Free community Diwali celebration on the harbour foreshore with multicultural performances, food, drone shows and fireworks.
A-League Men's football match between Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix.
Family-friendly Halloween celebration with spooky tunnel tours, surprises and eerie entertainment at the historic Fort Scratchley.
Concert by American singer-songwriter Sara Storer performing her Worth Your Love Tour at Qirkz in Newcastle.
Cruiser Nightclub's Halloween 2026 haunted boat party on Newcastle Harbour with DJ sets, themed drinks and dancing aboard the MV Calmer.
Halloween afternoon for kids with costumes, dancing, games, face painting, a jumping castle and a haunted house maze.
Saturday rooftop lunch of three Frederick Romberg mini Martinis and elevated bar snacks at Romberg's, with an optional caviar add-on.
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.
Anthony Callea brings his The Connection tour to the Civic Theatre in Newcastle, an intimate acoustic concert series.
A ceramics workshop for all ages where participants can enjoy a coffee and learn hand-building techniques in a calm, supportive space.
A creative hand-building pottery class combining art and socialising, suitable for beginners and experienced artists, with all materials provided.
Group exhibition showcasing emerging Hunter artists and their mentors, shaped by collaboration and creative exchange.
A self-guided tasting trail featuring local beer, wine and spirits producers across venues in the Throsby District, with live music and food options.
A hands-on, guided clay modelling workshop where participants can explore clay at their own pace with no prior experience needed.
Exhibition by Newcastle-based contemporary artist Izabela Pluta, presented with New Annual Festival, exploring themes of migration and the natural world.
Exhibition featuring Angela Tiatia's moving-image portrait of the CommBank Matildas FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Squad, shown alongside her survey exhibition Muse.
A reading support program for primary school-aged children where they read one-on-one with a volunteer and their dog in a calm, positive environment.
Weekly Tuesday night of live improvised jazz at The Underground in The Grand Hotel, presented by the Newcastle Improvised Music Association.
Monthly, self-directed and peer-led zine-making session at Newcastle City Library, with supplies provided and zines folded for the Zine Street libraries.
Free exhibition of ceramic and wood sculptures and functional works by Karen Wells and Jono Everett, with an opening evening of music by Dark Pattern.
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.
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.
