Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
Newcastle Brickfest 2026 takes over the Newcastle Jockey Club on 26 and 27 September with close to 300 tables of LEGO, kids' build areas, competitions and a Sunday sensory session. Pre-purchase is A$10 a person or A$35 a family, and all profits go to the John Hunter Children's Hospital Kids Club.
A vibrant opening night celebration at Newcastle Art Gallery featuring live music by Aleksiah, Djanaba and Ngaiire, workshops, food trucks, and the launch of Angela Tiatia's 'Muse' exhibition.
A multi-arts performance project where seven artists create seven-minute experiences inside the rooms of The Oriental Hotel, part of the New Annual festival.
Exhibition by Newcastle-based contemporary artist Izabela Pluta, presented with New Annual Festival, exploring themes of migration and the natural world.
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Autumn Rooms is a well-regarded neighbourhood cafe on Darby Street in Cooks Hill, known for its table service, seasonal brunch menu and Single O coffee. It runs a Saturday bottomless brunch that needs booking and is welcoming to people with access needs.
From Darby Street cafés to Grainger Market dumplings and Honeysuckle pub meals, Newcastle has plenty of ways to eat well for less. Here are practical budget options, including current meal deals and casual waterfront stops.
Live rock 'n' roll concert by Dead City Ruins at King Street Hotel, with free admission.
Explore historic guns and cannons with modified tunnel tours and special gun firings throughout the day, presented by the Fort Scratchley Historical Society.
A school holiday workshop for children aged 5-12 to create their own stop motion film inspired by Angela Tiatia's work, with gallery entry included.
Artist talk with A.A.Murakami at Newcastle Art Gallery, discussing the ideas behind their installation 'New Spring'.
Artist talk with Angela Tiatia discussing her exhibition Muse and her moving-image work The Matildas.
The 2026 Newcastle Gold Cup has opened Newcastle Racecourse’s Spring Racing Carnival, with Group 3 racing and a A$300,000 feature race. Ladies Day follows on Saturday with Fashions on the Field, live music and family-friendly entertainment.
From Newcastle City Farmers Market to vineyard events in Lovedale and Pokolbin, the Hunter region has markets for fresh produce, handmade goods and regional treats. Here’s where to go and when to plan a visit in late 2026.
Two free food and wine festivals land on Saturday 26 September: Taste of the Hunter Valley on the Newcastle harbourfront and the Caves Coastal Beer, Food & Wine Festival at Caves Beach. Plus, a look at 4 Pines at The Farm and Never Never Distilling Co for tasting beyond the festivals.
The Newcastle Knights have locked in their next finals venue, and Newcastle's sports bars are ready. A guide to the best places to watch the game, from official bar Wests City to The Del, The Commy and The Happy Wombat, plus a round-up of pubs across the region.
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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.
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup at the Customs House Hotel in Newcastle.
Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges brings his stand-up show 'Here If You Need Me' to the Civic Theatre in Newcastle.
