The complete guide to live music in Newcastle this weekend (Thu 1–Sat 3 Oct 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Newcastle for live music this weekend, Thu 1 Oct to Sat 3 Oct 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Loca Vida
When: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Spiegeltent Newcastle, Australia
Price: $From $80.00
Artists: Loca Vida
[Fever] ⭐ Pull back the velvet curtain at The Spiegeltent and surrender to the hottest ticket in Newcastle. From the creators of Blanc de Blanc Encore comes a wild, seductive, and anarchic night of world-class circus and brass-heavy entertainment. Ticket Availability 🔴 Pre-sale Tickets : Sold out! 🟠…
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Merewether Fats' Blues Jam
When: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield
Artists: Merewether Fats
The Merewether Fats' Blues Jam has been running on the first Thursday of each month for over 10 years. The night is a celebration of Blues, roots and folk musical styles. Founded by Mark ‘Merewether Fats’ Salter the blues jam has become a hub for the music community, young, young at heart, musicians…
TOM AVGENICOS HOUSE BAND
When: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Underground, Newcastle
Artists: Tom Avgenicos House Band
Ben Folds A Piano
When: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Civic Theatre Newcastle, Newcastle
Artists: Ben Folds
The Janes + Drench
When: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Artists: Iryss, Boiler
Loca Vida
When: Friday 2 October 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Spiegeltent Newcastle, Australia
Price: $From $80.00
Artists: Loca Vida
[Fever] ⭐ Pull back the velvet curtain at The Spiegeltent and surrender to the hottest ticket in Newcastle. From the creators of Blanc de Blanc Encore comes a wild, seductive, and anarchic night of world-class circus and brass-heavy entertainment. Ticket Availability 🔴 Pre-sale Tickets : Sold out! 🟠…
RA RA VIPER
When: Friday 2 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Lass O'Gowrie Hotel, Wickham
Artists: Ra Ra Viper, Green Whistle, Coilburn, KRISP, Loons
RUSSIAN NOVEL
When: Friday 2 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Artists: Russian Novel
Blind Girls - Newcastle
When: Friday 2 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Croatian Wickham Sports Club Co-Op, Wickham
Price: $$20
Artists: Blind Girls
Gold Coast screamo lords Blind Girls have been hard at work on their fourth full-length album for most of 2026, but will pop in to Newcastle on their way to Yours & Owls Festival this October for an intimate ripper with Womanasfleshonanopenmarket, Written on The Body, and Exsister.
Civic Video ‘Making Room For Others Tour’
When: Friday 2 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: King Street Warehouse, Newcastle
Artists: Civic Video
This one’s been a long time coming — Civic Video is back.Their debut EP, "Making Room For Others", is here, and they’re taking it up and down the east coast to celebrate. Straight off a run of sold-out shows, the Sydney indie rock four-piece are bringing a brand new live show packed with new songs, …
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Newcastle This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.