Best events this weekend in Newcastle

Date and Time

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 08:30 AM

Location

Civic Theatre Newcastle, Newcastle Permanent, 375 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia, Newcastle

The unmistakable voice behind UB40’s biggest hits is returning to Australia next summer as part of their Big Love World Tour. Fuelled by the anthems that powered UB40 to 70 million record sales, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell is the reggae and pop collective... Read More

Date and Time

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 - 02:00 AM

Location

Earp Distilling Co., 41 Darling St, Carrington NSW 2294, Australia, Newcastle

TICKETS ON SALE NOW - earppresents.com Carrodise is back on Sunday, 25 January 2026 for a one-day summer festival hosted at Earp Distilling Co. Headlined by recently reunited indie-rock legends, The Preatures, and co-headlined by Crooked Colours, the lin... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 09:00 AM

Location

The Hamilton Station Hotel, 6 Fern St, Islington NSW 2296, Australia, Newcastle

Destroy All Lines Presents Better Lovers Australian Debut Tour with Split Chain, Blind Girls & Tired Minds Saturday January 24 2026 Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle Doors 7pm 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 ➟ https://daltours.cc/26BEL-newc Australia, the wait is ove... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 09:00 AM

Location

Wharf Rd, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2300

🌈 Pride on the Harbour – Newcastle’s Ultimate Pride Cruise! Love is love all year round — celebrate it with us on the water! Kick off the year in full colour this January Long Weekend as we cruise Newcastle Harbour with a high-energy night of pop, dan... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Location

King Street Hotel, King Street Hotel, Newcastle, NS, Australia

🎤 Join The Grogans LIVE at King Street Hotel on Saturday, January 24, 2026! 🎤 Here is the moment you've been waiting for! The Grogans is coming to King Street Hotel on Saturday, January 24... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 09:00 AM

Location

King St, Newcastle NSW, Australia, Meroca Design, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia, Newcastle

After six long years, cult-favourite band The Growlers return to Australia as part of their first global run since 2019—a highly anticipated revisit that fans old and new have been waiting for. The 2026 global tour kicks off in Australia, where the band... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 11:00 PM

Location

Nobby's Beach, Newcastle, Australia

Beach 5s Australia is delighted to partner with UGL Limited and the City of Newcastle for our annual UGL Beach 5s Australia Day Weekend Festival – now in our 6th year on Nobbys Beach. Our Australia Day Weekend Festival is a celebration of togetherness, h... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 10:30 AM

Location

31 Morehead St, Lambton NSW 2299, Australia, 31 Morehead St, Lambton NSW 2299, Australia, Newcastle

⭐ ALMA ZYGIER — LIVE AT FLAMINGOS LIVE Saturday 24 January · Doors 6pm · Show 8:30pm Show Only from $35 · Dinner & Show from $79 “Alma Zygier possesses that most rare ability. She is a great singer — compelling and convincing.” — Paul Kelly Fo... Read More

Date and Time

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 - 12:00 AM

Location

NEX - Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre, 309 King Street,Newcastle,NSW,Australia

Newcastle's first wedding expo for 2026, come along and meet local wedding businesses to help create your Dream Day!... Read More

Date and Time

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 - 04:00 AM

Location

Thirsty Messiah Brewery, 130 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292, Australia, Newcastle

The renegade women of country music bring their songs to the Thirsty Messiah Brewery in Newcastle. Featuring Kylie Gale, Crystal Robins, Anousha Victoire, Melissa Saunders and Alice Cotton. Thirsty Messiah Brewery Sun 25 January 2pm - 5pm This is a fre... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 08:00 AM

Location

Mayfield Bowling Club, 2A Ingall Street,Mayfield,NSW,Australia, Newcastle

GET READY FOR AN EPIC MOVIE INSPIRED SING-A-LONG PAINT AND SIP EVENT NEWCASTLE!! 📌 WHEN: Saturday 24th January 2026. Event starts 6pm. Doors open at 530pm. Come in early for dinner and drinks. 📌 WHERE: Mayfield Bowling Club 2a Ingall St, Mayfield NSW 230... Read More

Date and Time

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 - 01:00 AM

Location

55 Watt Street, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2300

Join us for a relaxed Australia Day Sunday Sesh on Sunday 25 January... and yes, you still get Monday off! 🕚 Club open: 11am 🎶 Live music: The Salami Brothers from 12pm 🌭 Food: Sausage sizzle + Aussie favourites • Lamingtons • Meat pies • Sausage r... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 12:00 AM

Location

Newcastle Museum, Workshop Way,Newcastle,NSW,Australia

Three days of fun on the water! Across three days, Museum Park will come alive with working model boats, hands-on activities for kids, live demonstrations, science shows and plenty for families to explore. Each day includes: • Live sailing circuits •... Read More

Date and Time

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Location

King Edward Park, Reserve Road, Newcastle, Australia

Free

Ngarrama - "To sit, listen and know"About this EventNow proudly celebrating its fifth year, the University of Newcastle looks forward to welcoming the community to Ngarrama.This much-loved free pu... Read More

Date and Time

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 - 04:00 AM

Location

Cooks Hill Surf Life Saving Club, Newcastle, Australia

Pop-Up Cellar Door 🌴🍷🏄‍♂️ Sandy toes, salty hair, surf on the horizon… and a glass of Bonvilla wine in hand. Find us at the Austin Higgins Room, Cooks Hill Surf Club, the last Sunday of every month (Sept 2025 –Feb 2026). ⏰ 2.00 PM - 6.00 PM ✨ Book you... Read More