Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
Loca Vida runs at the Spiegeltent in Newcastle's Civic Park until 4 October, an 18+ show produced by Strut & Fret with an international cast. Covers session times, ticket prices from A$64, sensory warnings and the venue's history.
A community-led LEGO fan event featuring giant cityscapes, Star Wars displays, hands-on building areas, and a 'Find A Minifigure' hunt.
Hands-on making workshops for children to create shifting landscapes inspired by tides and drift, part of the Cavitation project by Izabela Pluta.
An outdoor audio experience blending music, voice and the environment, inviting audiences to listen to the ocean at dawn.
Solo exhibition by Peter Mottershead exploring the relationship between human order, natural systems and environmental forces.
Interactive fashion installation by Fast Fashun where visitors transform discarded textiles into wearable creations and join runway shows.
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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.
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.
Annual carnival bringing together Masters football teams from every state and territory for a week of competition across multiple grounds in the Newcastle region.
Jazz performance by Tom Avgenicos and his quartet Delay 45 as part of the Newcastle Art Gallery's after-hours Friday Night Sounds series.
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'.
Newcastle Weekly's 2026 reader vote for the Hunter's Best Pub Steak is in, with the Heddon Greta Hotel taking first place. The guide runs through the top three and the runners-up, with menus, prices and opening hours for each.
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.
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Global pop icon Robbie Williams returns to Australia with his BRITPOP World Tour, performing hits like 'Angels' and 'Better Man'.
Guns N' Roses bring their World Tour 2026 to Australia with a stadium show packed with career-defining hits and iconic guitar riffs.
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup at the Customs House Hotel in Newcastle.
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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.
Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges brings his stand-up show 'Here If You Need Me' to the Civic Theatre in Newcastle.
