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Newcastle Pride pauses Fair Day for 2026 over funding shortfall

Newcastle Pride will not hold Fair Day in 2026 after failing to secure sponsorship and grant funding, but plans the event's return in 2027.

Read moreEvents21:07Newcastle Writers Festival

Newcastle Writers Festival announces four-event Spring Program for 2026

Newcastle Writers Festival's four-event Spring Program features Suzie Miller and Andrew O'Hagan across September–October 2026. Tickets on sale now.

Read moreEvents07 SeptMurrook Culture Centre

Murrook Festival returns to Williamtown under the stars this November

Murrook Festival returns Saturday 14 November 2026, 5pm-9pm at the Murrook Culture Centre, Williamtown, with the theme MIRRIIYNDJA DALIGA 'Under the Stars'.

Read moreEvents03 SeptMaitland City Council

RAAF No. 2 Squadron to exercise Freedom of Entry in Maitland

RAAF No. 2 Squadron will exercise its Freedom of Entry to Maitland on 12 September 2026, with a parade along High Street and two PC-21 flyovers.

Read moreEvents28 AugHunter Medical Research Institute

HMRI's Poo Palace returns to Newcastle Museum for Science Week

HMRI's free Poo Palace exhibit returns to Newcastle Museum on August 22-23 for the 2026 Hunter Science Festival during National Science Week.

Read moreEvents27 Aug

Your Newy weekend: home show fun, hand-made markets and a big weekend of art

Winter's on the way out and the region is buzzing, so grab your calendar because we've found something for everyone from Maitland to the lake this weekend.

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25 Aug

Riverlights returns to Maitland in October celebrating more than 50 cultures

Riverlights returns to Maitland from 6 to 10 October, with more than 50 cultures celebrated at The Levee, including cultural villages, a parade and light show.

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23 Aug

Your Newy weekend: home show fun, dance festival magic and a Kenny Rogers singalong

The last weekend of winter is packed right across the region, so grab a coat and let's map out your Friday to Sunday.

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18 Aug

Blue Heeler Film Festival entries close midnight Sunday 6 September

Entries for the 2026 Blue Heeler Film Festival close midnight Sunday 6 September, with $10,000 on offer for the Open Category winner.

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14 Aug

Newcastle Writers Festival announces spring program with four September and October events

Newcastle Writers Festival unveils a spring program of four events in September and October, featuring Suzie Miller and Booker nominee Andrew O'Hagan.

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14 Aug

Andrew O'Hagan to speak at Newcastle Library on 14 October

British writer Andrew O'Hagan will discuss his novel Caledonian Road with Rosemarie Milsom at Newcastle Library on Wednesday 14 October, 6.30-7.30pm.

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13 Aug

Hunter Science Festival returns to Newcastle Museum with battle robots

Hunter Science Festival returns to Newcastle Museum on Sunday 23 August with battle robots, bubble theatre and 40 stalls for National Science Week.

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11 Aug

Civic Theatre to host first-ever paranormal investigation nights in September

Civic Theatre will hold its first-ever Paranormal Investigation Nights on 28-30 September, with tickets on sale tomorrow alongside extra backstage tours.

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04 Aug

Newcastle Writers Festival launches monthly Read the Room reading parties

Newcastle Writers Festival has launched Read the Room, a series of free monthly reading parties across Newcastle, unveiled at Newcastle Ocean Baths.

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04 Aug

Newcastle Writers Festival launches Read the Room reading parties at Ocean Baths

Newcastle Writers Festival launches Read the Room, a series of free monthly reading parties, at Newcastle Ocean Baths ahead of its 2026 festival.

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31 July

New Annual festival returns in September with 40 events across Newcastle

New Annual returns 25 September to 4 October with 40 events and 402 artists across Newcastle's beaches, theatres and public spaces. Tickets on sale 3 August.

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30 July

Angela Tiatia survey exhibition Muse to debut at Newcastle Art Gallery

Newcastle Art Gallery will host Muse, a 20-year survey of artist Angela Tiatia, plus The Matildas video portrait, from 26 September 2026.

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22 July

Suzie Miller to headline Newcastle Writers Festival spring event in October

Suzie Miller will discuss her career and new novel Inter Alia at a Newcastle Writers Festival spring event on 1 October 2026 at Newcastle Theatre Company.

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06 July

City of Newcastle brings beloved children's stories to life these school holidays

City of Newcastle's school holiday program brings beloved stories to life with free and ticketed workshops at libraries, the museum and art gallery.

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03 July

Mr Squiggle exhibition lands at Newcastle Museum on national tour debut

Newcastle Museum is the first stop on a national tour for the Mr Squiggle exhibition, alongside Newcastle puppeteer Murray Raine's marionettes.

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02 July

Citywide NAIDOC Week celebrations to mark 50 years of Deadly in Newcastle

Newcastle marks NAIDOC Week 2026 with workshops, a march from Civic Park to Foreshore Park, and events celebrating 50 years of Deadly.

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02 July

Maitland winter school holiday program runs Monday 6 to Friday 17 July

Maitland City Council's winter school holiday program runs 6 to 17 July, with activities across libraries, MRAG and Maitland Aquatic Centre.

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26 June

Circus hit Wolf to make Newcastle debut at Civic Theatre for New Annual

Circa's acrobatic hit Wolf makes its Newcastle debut at the Civic Theatre on 2 and 3 October as part of the New Annual festival. Tickets on sale now.

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26 June

Circus hit Wolf to make Newcastle debut at Civic Theatre

Circa's acclaimed circus production Wolf will play Newcastle's Civic Theatre on 2 and 3 October during the New Annual festival. Tickets on sale now.

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16 June

Bright Nights Bazaar to celebrate Refugee Week with seven global cuisines

Bright Nights Bazaar and Tasting Trail celebrates Refugee Week in Newcastle with $5 dishes from seven global cuisines, live music and a dessert competition.

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16 June

Bright Nights Bazaar and Tasting Trail to celebrate Refugee Week in Newcastle

Newcastle's Bright Nights Bazaar and Tasting Trail marks Refugee Week with $5 dishes from seven global cuisines, live music and a dessert competition.

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03 June

SOAK sunset sessions return to Newcastle Ocean Baths for New Annual 2026

SOAK sunset sessions return to Newcastle Ocean Baths for New Annual 2026, running 25 September to 4 October, with a TWISTED art party at Bartholomew's.

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02 June

Newcastle Fringe Festival 2026 draws record 18,134 attendees across city

Newcastle Fringe Festival 2026 sets attendance record with 18,134 visitors, as The Pretty Amazing Show wins Best Show at the annual Fringe Awards.

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