The complete guide to live music in Newcastle this weekend (Thu 13–Sat 15 Aug 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Newcastle for live music this weekend, Thu 13 Aug to Sat 15 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.
BIG BAND CLASSICS
When: Thursday 13 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Adamstown Uniting Church, Adamstown
Artists: BIG BAND CLASSICS
Weekly live music guide — free.
HATE COMPLEX Dissonance East Coast Tour
When: Thursday 13 August 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: King Street Warehouse, Newcastle
Price: $$19
Artists: Hate Complex
Off the back of their explosive debut album Dissonance, Victorian-based deathcore outfit Hate Complex return to the road for their first-ever headline run - the Dissonance East Coast Tour.Since their formation, Hate Complex have quickly carved out a reputation as one of Australia’s most intense and …
Adam Miller House Band
When: Thursday 13 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Underground, Newcastle
Artists: Adam Miller House Band
A weekly rotation of local house bands
SKARMEKAL
When: Thursday 13 August 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Artists: Skarmekal
Starting in mid-2025, SKARMEKAL is a beatdown modern metal band from Wollongong/Sydney.Supplying the thickest low-end sound, blending crushing beatdown grooves and devastating heaviness designed to rattle walls and ignite pits. Slow, heavy, and absolutely merciless.Being a heavily independant band, …
Jai Maree
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Weston Workers Club, Weston
Artists: Jai Maree
Adam Eckersley Band
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield
Price: $$55
Artists: Adam Eckersley Band
Catch the powerhouse Adam Eckersley Band live at the Stag & Hunter Hotel on Friday, August 14 for one special show performing all their hits and fan favourites.Formed in 2010, the band features Adam Eckersley (lead vocals, electric guitar, harp), Ben Elliott (drums), Mitch Cairns (bass, backing voca…
ELESTIAL
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Artists: Elestial
Elestial is a four piece indie rock band based in Newcastle, Australia. With elements of shoegaze, indie-pop and rock, Elestial is creating their own sub-genre of sound within the music industry. Kindred to bands such as Middle Kids, Spacey Jane, The beaches and Killing Heidi, Elestial mixes poetic …
Hayden Johns – Free live music in the Boat Shed Bar
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Belmont 16s, Belmont
Artists: Hayden Johns
The Radiators
When: Saturday 15 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Wallsend Diggers, Wallsend
Artists: The Radiators
High Voltage | ACDC Tribute
When: Saturday 15 August 2026 at 11:30am
Where: Calmer (Newcastle - Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal), Newcastle
Artists: HIGH VOLTAGE
* MV Calmer is a unique venue - Please read all important information, terms and conditions prior to booking to ensure this event is suitable for your individual requirements. *High Voltage – The AC/DC ShowLive on the Harbour | MV Calmer | Newcastle HarbourGet ready to rock the harbour.Step aboard …
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Newcastle This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.