

# Events & Things To Do In Newcastle on 23rd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Newcastle on 23rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Newcastle on 23rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Newcastle

- **Event Name**: Africa Day 2026
  - **Description**: Save the Date! 🌍✨
The Hunter African Communities Council (HACC) is proud to announce Africa Day 2026! We’re bringing together the strength of our heritage and the power of our future for a day that’s nothing short of legendary.
Expect a celebration of cul
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle/africa-day-2026/200029764606130
  - **Venue**: Islington Public School
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, calendar
- **Event Name**: The Coldplay and U2 Double Header Show
  - **Description**: Show Info

Doors: 12pm

Dining Service: 12pm - 2.00pm

Performance Time: 2:30pm



THE COLDPLAY AND U2 DOUBLE HEADER SHOW



Coldplay &amp; U2 Tribute Show is a powerful live celebration of two of the world’s most iconic stadium bands. From the soaring em
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 04:30 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle/the-coldplay-and-u2-double-header-show/200029879899728
  - **Venue**: 31 Morehead St, Lambton NSW 2299, Australia
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, workshops
- **Event Name**: Ignita LIVE @ The Exchange (May)
  - **Description**: 🔥 Ignita Presents: The Ultimate 90s to Now Party! 🔥

Get ready to rock, rage, and reminisce as Ignita takes you on a high-energy journey through the best hits from the 90s to today! 🎸🎶

🎉 90s-Now, Pop, Rock, Indie, Top 40, Pop Punk, Emo, Nu Metal &amp; ev
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle/ignita-live-the-exchange-may/200029764602508
  - **Venue**: The Exchange Hotel, Hamilton
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, pop
- **Event Name**: Metal United Down Under - NEWCASTLE | ALL AGES!
  - **Description**: Metal United Down Under 2026 - NEWCASTLE, ALL AGES

SAT 23 MAY - The Croat

Heathenspawn | Aftermath | Hence Confetti | DeathFeeder | Phantom

The Underground Rises
Metal United Down Under returns on Saturday, May 23, 2026, uniting heavy music fans across
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    - Count: 42
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle/metal-united-down-under-newcastle-|-all-ages/200029832864302
  - **Venue**: Croatian Wickham Sports Club Co-op Ltd
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  - **Categories**: country-music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Pets Life Festival
  - **Description**: The ultimate event for pet lovers is coming to Newcastle! 🐾

Hunter Events Group presents the inaugural Pets Life Festival on May 24th 2026, at The Station, Newcastle 🐕🐱

Join us in supporting local animal rescues through food, toy or monetary donations a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2952
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 04:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle/pets-life-festival/200029764590648
  - **Venue**: The Station Newcastle
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, dog, charities, festivals, kids, contests, music, sports, live-music, entertainment, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Newcastle's - True Crime Tour
  - **Description**: Walk in the Footsteps of the Past on Newcastle’s True Crime TourTake a Walk on the Dark Side…Dig deep into Newcastle’s hidden past as this grand old town’s skeletons beg to come out of the closet
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 (+11:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle/newcastles-true-crime-tour-tickets/80002678202556
  - **Venue**: Scott St &amp; Watt Street, Newcastle NSW, Australia
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  - **Price**: AUD 25 to 34
  - **Categories**: entertainment, heritage-walk, sports, art
- **Event Name**: Free Art Jam with Julia Jay!
  - **Description**: Free Art Jam with Julia Jay!


 Bring along your ART- drawing, painting, sewing, graphic design... anything that brings you JOY &amp; join the space to work on your art alongside fellow creatives! 


This is purely unguided time to sit together and make
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 02:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 04:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle/free-art-jam-with-julia-jay/200029764598343
  - **Venue**: 87 Young street, Carrington, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2300
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts

## Trending Events in Newcastle

- **Event Name**: Newcastle's - True Crime Tour
  - **Description**: Walk in the Footsteps of the Past on Newcastle’s True Crime TourTake a Walk on the Dark Side…Dig deep into Newcastle’s hidden past as this grand old town’s skeletons beg to come out of the closet
  - **Venue**: Scott St & Watt Street, Newcastle NSW, Australia
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- **Event Name**: City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - Newcastle Area
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/947228367CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: **Recommended starting point or another city spot of your choice! (MUST USE PDF TICKETS-NO QR CODES)
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- **Event Name**: FOO FIGHTERS • NEWCASTLE • MCDONALD JONES STADIUM • NOV 12 2026
  - **Description**: FOO FIGHTERS will rock McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, Australia on November 12, 2026.

Telstra+ Members Pre-Sign up is happening now, for their pre-sale on Friday, February 20.

Frontier Pre-sale Monday, February 23
Public Sale Wednesday February 25
  - **Venue**: McDonald Jones Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Guy Sebastian | 100 Times Around The Sun Tour [Newcastle]
  - **Description**: ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian, is set to embark on his biggest national Tour in April &amp; May 2026 in celebration of his brand-new album, 100 Times Around The Sun, set for release on Friday 8 August 2025. Tickets for the tour also g
  - **Venue**: Newcastle Entertainment Centre
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- **Event Name**: Foo Fighters in Newcastle
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Foo Fighters Live at TBA on Thursday, November 12, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Foo Fighters is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Everlong, The Pretender and
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- **Event Name**: THE BLACK CROWES | Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle
  - **Description**: The Black Crowes bring their acclaimed live show to Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Friday 10 April 2026, marking their long-awaited return to regional Australia. 

Led by brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, the band’s unmistakable mix of soulful vocals,
  - **Venue**: Newcastle Entertainment Centre
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- **Event Name**: The Black Crowes in Newcastle
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss The Black Crowes Live in Newcastle on Friday, April 10, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience The Black Crowes like never before? With chart-topping hits like Hard To Handle, She Talks To Angels and Twice As Hard
  - **Venue**: Newcastle Entertainment Centre
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- **Event Name**: Battle Scars & Ballads – Guy Sebastian to Newcastle
  - **Description**: GUY SEBASTIAN with Port Bus to Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Thursday 16th April 2026

Following the chart-topping success of his 2020 Platinum-certified album T.R.U.T.H., and a sold-out national tour that cemented his reputation as one of Australia’s mo
  - **Venue**: Newcastle Entertainment Centre
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Bikers For Kids Newcastle Toy Run & Family Day
  - **Description**: The Bikers For Kids Newcastle Toy Run represents all that is merry and will be riding into Connolly Park Carrington on Sunday the 6th of December 2026 to provide local kids and families hope for a brighter future. 🎅 Meet up to Ride from 8.00am at Ballast
  - **Venue**: Connolly Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Newcastle?
  - **A:** Africa Day 2026 (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 am at Islington Public School), The Coldplay and U2 Double Header Show (Sat May 23 2026 at 04:30 am at 31 Morehead St, Lambton NSW 2299, Australia), Ignita LIVE @ The Exchange (May) (Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 am at The Exchange Hotel, Hamilton), Metal United Down Under - NEWCASTLE | ALL AGES! (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am at Croatian Wickham Sports Club Co-op Ltd), Pets Life Festival (Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Station Newcastle).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Newcastle?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Newcastle on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Newcastle?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Newcastle?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Newcastle include Islington Public School, 31 Morehead St, Lambton NSW 2299, Australia, The Exchange Hotel, Hamilton.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Newcastle?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Newcastle range from AUD 25 to AUD 34. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Newcastle?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Newcastle include Hunter African Communities Council, Flamingos Live, BlackWire Entertainment.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Newcastle?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Newcastle.

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