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The inventive Danish/Australian trio Number Junky return with Composure, their thirdalbum, taking their new music on a national Australian tour. The trio of KristianBorring (guitar), Zac Grafton (double bass) and Peter Evans (drums) have toured
extensively across Australia in recent years, including a featured performance at the Perth International Jazz Festival in 2024.
Number Junky have become known for combining exciting rhythms and unusual time signatures with lyrical melodies, rich harmony and a strong sense of interplay. Led by internationally acclaimed guitarist Kristian Borring, the trio brings together three distinctive musicians whose performances balance intricate compositions with spontaneity and improvisation.
Following the critical success of their second album Birak, Composure presents a new collection of original music and modern arrangements of standards and classical hymns, continuing to develop the trio's distinctive sound. The album launch
marks the beginning of another national tour, bringing Number Junky's dynamic live performances to audiences around Australia.
You don't have to be rich to save money.
Who says a night out has to cost a fortune? Give your Wednesdays a glow-up with Tenner Wednesdays at Newcastle Comedy Club!
Enjoy a rotating lineup of comedy, chaos and creative experimentation, with something different happening every week. From stand-up and musical comedy to variety acts, weird new concepts and shows that don't quite fit into any box, you never know what you're going to get — and that's half the fun!
Every show is handpicked and hosted by Eddy Rockefeller, bringing together fresh ideas, bold performers and plenty of surprises to turn your ordinary Wednesday into an anything-but-ordinary night out.
Whether you're looking for a midweek pick-me-up, a cheap date night, or just an excuse to get out of the house without destroying your bank account, Tenner Wednesdays has you covered.
Big laughs. Weird ideas. Different shows every week.
Because you deserve a night out, even when your bank account says otherwise.
Bunt. is coming to The Beaches!
German DJ Levi Wijk, known as Bunt., exploded onto the global stage with his 2023 track "Clouds", debuting at #15 on the Billboard Electronic Songs Chart and gaining over 350 million streams. Since then, he's taken his raw, electric and communal live dance music experience to major festival stages around the world, including Ultra, Coachella and Lollapalooza.
This is a show not to be missed, right here in your own backyard.
Tickets will sell fast. Don't miss out.
Good Folk Brewing and Danny's Pizza bring a lively night of live music, DJs, fresh beer and New York-style pizza to Beaumont Street.
Local favourites Bloom open the show, followed by headliners Trip Fandino. DJs keep the dance floor moving with classic dance tracks between sets and into the night. Guests can enjoy locally brewed beer on tap and pizza by the slice in the venue's relaxed courtyard and bar.
The event offers a distinctive Newcastle night out, combining live performance, local brewing and late-night food.
Focus: Australian government photographers brings Australia's government photographers out of the darkroom and into the spotlight.
Between 1939 and 1996, dozens of photographers were employed by government agencies to capture Australian life. This fascinating exhibition delves deep into the lives and work of these talented individuals who helped to preserve their rich visual heritage, including Harry Frauca, Jocelyn Burt, Mervyn Bishop and many more.
Focus invites visitors on a journey spanning six decades of Australian life.
Explore a diverse selection of work that includes intimate nature photography, striking architectural shots and images that capture everyday memories from Australia's past.
Experience the power of photography to shape perceptions, ignite conversation and preserve memories.
This exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program.
Australia's favourite frothy festival, Crafted Festival is rolling back into Foreshore Park, Newcastle for its third year!
Expect epic brews, top-notch tunes and good times on tap, with some of the country's best craft breweries, tasty eats and live music headlined by The Vanns.
There's plenty happening beyond the bar, too. Get your boots moving with Line Dancing, find your zen at Beer Yoga, or head to the Crafted Smokeshow for live BBQ cooking demos and eating competitions that'll have you loosening your belt.
Whether you're a craft beer connoisseur, a BBQ tragic or just here for a bloody good day out, there's something for everyone.
Rally the crew, grab a cold one and get ready for another froth-filled day on the Newcastle Foreshore.
Treat yourself to a day of elegance and indulgence aboard their beautiful 3-level super-yacht, featuring a delightful High Tea Cruise with stunning harbour views!
Your ticket includes exquisite high tea with a selection of teas, gourmet pastries, and savory treats and a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival.
Enjoy a relaxing, picturesque cruise around Newcastle Harbour.
Get ready for the Darby Street Festival — a vibrant celebration that brings together local businesses and residents in a lively, fun-filled atmosphere!
The event will transform Darby Street into a dynamic hub featuring live music, performers, and family-friendly activities. Local businesses will extend their trading hours, offering unique experiences and showcasing everything Darby Street has to offer.
The festival is set to attract a diverse crowd, increase foot traffic, and elevate business visibility, all while solidifying Darby Street as a creative hotspot in Newcastle's growing, thriving community.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of local talent and community spirit!
This beginner wheel throwing workshop at The Clay Room, offers a creative and engaging way to spend time in Newcastle's arts precinct.
Set in a relaxed studio environment, the experience introduces participants to the basics of wheel throwing, including centering clay and forming simple bowls. Suitable for complete beginners, the small group format ensures personal guidance throughout.
The workshop runs for up to three and a half hours and includes light refreshments. Participants can create multiple pieces, which are later glazed and fired for collection. The experience is well suited to visitors looking for a hands-on cultural activity in Newcastle.
New Zealand's Katchafire are teaming up with Hawaii's Mike Love for their 2026 Australian Tour dates, along with a collaboration on their 'Sensimillia' single for the Revival 2.0 Guest Edition album.
Mike will open each show with his own solo set, a powerful one-man-band performance built entirely live. Armed with guitar, keyboard, melodica and a pedalboard loaded with loopers, he layers bass lines, beatboxed rhythms and harmonies in real time, with nothing pre-recorded. His sound reaches beyond roots reggae too - folding in rock, soul, blues, folk and hip hop into what he calls his own "revolutionary consciousness music."
Newcastle… get ready to step back into the Roaring Twenties for one unforgettable night on the water.
For one night only, we're transforming the boat into a glamorous Great Gatsby-inspired floating party, complete with live jazz, dazzling showgirls, cocktails and all the glitz of the 1920s.
Think flapper dresses, sequins, feathers, pearls, tuxedos, bow ties and old-school Hollywood glamour.
1920s dress is encouraged, so this is your excuse to go all out.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, planning a group night out, organising a date night or simply looking for something completely different to do in Newcastle — this is your night.
Three hours. One boat. Live jazz. Showgirls. Cocktails. Newcastle Harbour after dark.
Welcome to the Roaring Twenties.
Tickets are limited — book early to avoid missing out.
Dress up. Drink up. Dance the night away.
Back in 1978, a group of twenty-something mates from Sydney's Northern Beaches formed a band called Choirboys. Surrounded by the wild, hedonistic chaos of the '70s youth culture, they soaked it all in—every misstep, every party, every outrageous moment. That life would ultimately give birth to their defining anthem: Run to Paradise.
Fuelled by the stories that have long echoed through the halls of rock history—Run to Paradise became more than a hit; it became the opening line in a book of untold stories. Now, 35 years later, the band is ready to open that book and spill everything.
Part concert, part story, Run to Paradise is a raw, hilarious, and jaw-dropping journey through the golden era of Australian pub rock. Told in their own words, the Choirboys share the stories you were never meant to hear—wild nights, backstage madness, and the kind of insanity only a rock band could survive... all, as these Oz pub-rock icons recall it.
Set to a soundtrack of the era's most legendary tracks—from AC/DC, The Angels, Dragon, Screaming Jets, Deep Purple, Divinyls, and more—plus all the Choirboys' hits including Boys Will Be Boys, Never Gonna Die, Struggletown, and of course, Run to Paradise.
This is Run to Paradise—where the stories are wild, the music is loud, and the truth is somewhere in between.
A small gift store that sells Australian handmade wares (much of it designed and/or made in NSW) and Newcastle-themed souvenirs. The people behind the counter, Nici and Sean, own the shop and are contributors to the range of unique items that you will not find elsewhere in their beautiful city.
Iconic Civic Park is the green heart of the inner city, located proudly between Newcastle City Hall, the Newcastle Art Gallery and the Newcastle Regional Library. It offers large shady trees, tiered garden beds, war memorials, and expanses of lawn perfect for impromptu picnics.
Once coal mining land, the 2.5-hectare space was passed into public hands and opened for community use in 1937. On her visit to Newcastle in 1970, Queen Elizabeth opened the Captain Cook Memorial Fountain designed by the late modernist sculptor Margel Ina Hinder. With its arresting parabolic arcs of water, the fountain is a favourite backdrop for photographers.
The Civic Theatre Newcastle is one of Australia's great historic theatres with a richly baroque interior sure to delight and inspire. The exterior of the building references the Georgian revival style with elegant arched windows.
The heritage listed theatre was designed by theatre architect Henry Eli White who was responsible for the design of Newcastle City Hall and the State Theatre in Sydney. In a spectacular celebratory ceremony, it was opened by the Premier of New South Wales in 1929. It is one of the few surviving late-1920s atmospheric theatres in the country.
The Civic is Newcastle's premier venue for live performance, presenting a year-round calendar of events including live music, comedy, dance, drama and musicals.
Within the footprint of the Civic Theatre is the Civic Theatre Cafe, which offers aromatic brews by Glitch Coffee Roasters, an impressive selection of The Tea Collective handcrafted specialty teas, and and convenient range of grab & go food options including sandwiches, wraps, salads, and more. The Civic Theatre Cafe is open weekdays 7am-2pm and one hour prior to Civic Theatre shows.
There are also two bars, which offer a wide range of local beers, wines, and ciders. Civic Theatre Bars open one hour before showtimes.
Fort Scratchley is an historical coastal Fort built in 1882. The Fort overlooks Newcastle Harbour and Nobbys Beach and is home to the only two land-based guns in Australia ever to be engaged in a Naval Engagement. The site contains a museum detailing the Forts history.
Fort Scratchley was in continuous use by the Australian Army until the end of 1972, at that time the Fort remained empty until being used by the local Maritime Museum. In 2004, the Federal Government led by John Howard allocated AUD 8 million to restore the site. When completed it was handed over to Newcastle Council and the Historical Society took operational control and continued to develop the site to what you see today.
Entry to the grounds is free but tour of the historic tunnels and gun emplacements are subject to a charge. Subject to weather conditions, the time gun is fired daily. This attraction is 100 percent volunteer operated.
Opened in 1929, Newcastle City Hall is one of Newcastle's most unique and prestigious venues. Its old-world charm and stunning architecture, including sandstone walls and pillars, marble staircases, a clock tower, and a sweeping ballroom, are reminiscent of a bygone era. With seven accessible function rooms, Newcastle City Hall has played host to a vast array of functions, including civic receptions, community gatherings, weddings, national and international conferences, trade shows and expos, corporate meetings, product launches, and social events. Your event will be in safe and experienced hands with the Newcastle City Hall team, from the booking and event management through to the gourmet catering by their very own in-house Executive Chef.
Whether you're hosting a conference, celebration, or corporate function, Newcastle City Hall offers more than a venue - they offer a true taste of Newcastle. At Newcastle City Hall, they believe food is more than just a meal - it's an experience that brings people together, reflects the region, and elevates every event. The high-quality standards, professionalism, and impeccable attention to detail will ensure you and your guests have the ultimate event experience from beginning to end....
Fort Scratchley does the time-honoured seafaring tradition of firing a gun at 1 pm daily to coincide with Newcastle's Customs House time ball drop.
The time ball and gun firing at precisely 1 pm were used in ports around the world in the 19th century to allow sea captains to adjust their navigation instruments.
Newcastle is one of the very few ports around the world that have the capability of firing a gun in tandem with the drop of a time ball.
This firing is sponsored by Newcastle Ports Corp and Hunter Water. This tradition is best viewed from the parade ground at Fort Scratchley with Customs House in the background.
Please note that the Fort is closed Tuesdays.
Since 2000, an independently owned and meticulously curated destination of discovery by way of new vinyl, music books, eyewear and apparel.
From men's and women's hemp shirting to Birkenstocks, Coltrane LP's to Linen basics… the team at Abicus are just as happy talking about the new Nick Cave record or Rolla's collection as they are about championing the ever-many incredible local bars, bakeries, coffee shops, cafes, eating spots, galleries, parks, beaches and opportunity Newcastle has to offer.
Abicus believes the in-store experience and conversations are as important as the offering. Pop by, say hello, grab a hot brew on Darby Street and take a walk around this incredible city.
Nobbys Lighthouse is an active lighthouse established on Nobbys Head in Newcastle in 1854 to guide vessels into the Hunter River.
The small tower is surrounded by three cottages which are significant as a record of the defence of Newcastle as it provided accommodation for defence staff during WWII (1942). In addition they are significant in their continued association with the signal station until 2001.
Nobbys Head, is a prominent physical landmark with the Nobbys Breakwall providing a popular spot for visitor recreation.
The headland is open to visitors on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 8am – 4pm. The Lighthouse precinct including the Lighthouse Arts Store and Gallery is open weekends only 10am – 4pm featuring artwork by local artists and Residents, Hunter Writers' Centre publications and more.
To visit Nobbys Lighthouse, please note there is no car access along the Macquarie Pier; you may walk or bicycle only. From the Nobbys Beach car park, it is a 550 metre (10 minutes approximately) walk to the gate, and from there, a 220 metre up-hill walk to the Signal Master's Cottage. The site is by nature isolated and exposed, it is likely to be breezy depending on the time of day you visit and is therefore advised you wear comfortable shoes for the walk and bring a jacket if it gets cold.
Nesca Park is a wonderful destination for families and visitors alike. Located in the very heart of the city, just off Darby Street in The Hill, it is a spacious park filled with green lawns, palm trees and surrounded by beautiful coastal bushland.
A modern playground includes BBQ facilities and covered picnic tables. The park is also home to the Newcastle Pétanque Club and is popular with dog owners thanks to its large, approved off-leash area.
Once the site of the AA Company's Sea Pit, operating from 1886 to 1916, it employed more than 1,100 people. After the pit's closure, its water storage dam was adapted to supply water to Newcastle's first power station the Newcastle Electric Light Station.
During the 1960s the area was transformed into parkland, with the eastern surrounds planted with a mix of native and exotic tree species.
Since 2022, Landcare has been transforming this park with an impressive variety of coastal woodland and rainforest species. Enhancing biodiversity has been a key focus, with the introduction of native stingless bees, nesting boxes for Eastern Rosellas, dreys for Ringtail Possums, and watering points for local birds and wildlife.
On the eastern side of Nesca Parade, the gully leading up to Memorial Drive has a woodland corridor connecting to the Trig and King Edward Park. Calls of Whipbirds can be heard each morning.
The Newcastle Memorial Walk was opened in 2015 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing in Gallipoli. As well as honouring the sacrifices made by Australian soldiers during World War I, this date also marks the commencement of steel making in Newcastle; the memorial walk was built using 64 tonnes of stainless steel for this very reason.
The walkway is also adorned with steel silhouettes of soldiers, as well as the names of almost 11,000 Hunter Valley men and women who enlisted to serve during World War I. The Newcastle Memorial Walk consists of two sections: the first is a 160-metre-long bridge that starts at Strzelecki Lookout and leads to another stunning viewing platform.
The second section is a stairway that connects the memorial walk to Bathers Way, a six-kilometre coastal walk from Nobbys Beach down to Merewether Beach. With stunning cliff-top views and an important message for younger generations, this memorial walk is one of Newcastle's biggest recent developments. With lights illuminating the path after dark, visitors are welcome 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Newcastle's highest profile beach, Nobbys Beach is a favoured swimming spot for family groups, those learning to surf and some of the local dolphins.
With the beach on one side and a public recreational area including barbecue facilities on the other, it's the perfect spot to spend the day. A bonus is the kiosk selling coffee, cakes—fish, chips and burgers.
A must-do is to walk along the Nobbys break-wall underneath the iconic Nobbys Lighthouse. If you are lucky, you can watch a coal ship being ushered into the harbour by hard working tug boats.
Nobbys Beach is the northern point of the popular Bathers Way walk.
To get to Nobbys, you can catch the Light Rail to the Newcastle Beach stop, and walk from there. There is also parking available onsite.
As Newcastle’s dog-friendly beach, Horseshoe Beach is the place to take your pooch for some unleashed fun. This picturesque swimming spot is located right next to the iconic Nobbys Beach and a short stroll from Nobbys Lighthouse. Not only is it a canine paradise, Horseshoe Beach is a great location to catch a glimpse of passing tug boats and freighters – and you may even see a dolphin or two.
