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A guide to the Mid-Spring Festival in the Hunter Valley, a multi-venue celebration of wine, art and music. It covers the 2026 dates, the scale of the event and other spring outings in the region.


A hand-building ceramics class combining art and socialising, suitable for beginners and experienced artists, with all clay and tools provided.

Friday aperitivo with Aeon Wines pours, spritzes, cocktails, snacks and a Meet the Maker session with winemakers.

Stand-up comedy show Help Me Please with Dan Rath at Newcastle Comedy Club.
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An overview of 5 Sawyers on Darby Street in Cooks Hill, covering its menu offerings, group packages, opening hours, and weekly live music schedule.

The Newy Bun Run 2026 is still to be confirmed, with date, route and entry details not yet released. In the meantime, a round-up of other family runs and walks across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.

An evening showcasing Newcastle surfing with a special film premiere on a harbour cruise aboard the MV Calmer, featuring the film 'Cooked' and rare archival footage.

One-night-only shared Indian feast at The Barn at Saddles, hosted by chef Aniruddha Bhosekar.

Friday aperitivo with Aeon Wines pours, spritzes, cocktails, snacks and a Meet the Maker session with winemakers.

A high tea harbour cruise aboard MV Calmer with a fresh seasonal menu of sweet and savoury treats, suitable for birthdays and catch-ups.

A showcase of Australian comedy talent as part of the Newcastle Comedy Festival, held at the EARP Distillery in Carrington.
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Guns N' Roses bring their World Tour 2026 to Australia with a stadium show packed with career-defining hits and iconic guitar riffs.

Global pop icon Robbie Williams returns to Australia with his BRITPOP World Tour, performing hits like 'Angels' and 'Better Man'.

Foo Fighters headline McDonald Jones Stadium with an estimated 33,000 to 35,000 attendees.

A large-scale original production by ASPIRE featuring contemporary storytelling, music, and choreography.
Opera Australia's National Tour presents Mozart's Don Giovanni, featuring the Regional Children's Chorus - The Hunter Trebles.