The complete guide to live music in Newcastle this weekend (Thu 14–Sat 16 May 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Newcastle for live music this weekend, Thu 14 May to Sat 16 May 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Jack river
When: Thursday 14 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: King Street Warehouse, Newcastle
Artists: Jack River
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KELI HOLIDAY
When: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Felons Barrel Music Room, manly
Price: $$66
Artists: Keli Holiday
After a whirlwind start to the year taking out the #2 spot in triple j’s Hottest 100 and returning to the coveted #1 spot on the ARIA Australian Singles Chart with his breakthrough single ‘Dancing2’, Keli Holiday now unveils a complete body of work, his new album Capital Fiction; and is bringing it …
Jack River – Great Southern Nights
When: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: King Street Band Room, Newcastle
Price: $$52
Artists: Jack River
Holly Rankin is an Australian artist and producer best known by her musical nom de plume, Jack River. More than just a successful musician, Rankin is a writer, entrepreneur and promoter, starting Grow Your Own Festival in her hometown of Forster promoting local and sustainable culture and advocating…
Genesis Owusu - Red Star Wu's Pirate Radio Tour
When: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Newcastle University - Outdoor Stage, Newcastle
Price: $$80
Artists: Genesis Owusu
Great Southern Nights 2026 takes place from 1 – 17 May 2026 featuring 300+ gigs across Sydney and New South Wales.Frontier Touring is excited to announce one of Australia’s most fearless artists, acclaimed Ghanaian-Australian Genesis Owusu, will take his electrifying live show across the nation this…
Yorke
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Civic Theatre Newcastle, Newcastle
Artists: Yorke
Loathe (uk) Australian Tour 2026
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: King Street Band Room, Newcastle
Price: $$80
Artists: Loathe
One of the most visceral forces on the modern heavy scene, UK heavy alchemists LOATHE are thrilled to announce their first-ever Australian headline tour this May, joined by special guests STATIC DRESS (UK) who will visit Australia for the first time.Emerging via the British underground heavy music s…
The Years
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Wickham Park Hotel, Islington
Artists: The Years
Come and see Newcastle's Biggest & Best Cover band plat for Free @ The WIcko. Friday May 15th from 7pm - late
Casey Donovan
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Belmont 16s, Belmont
Price: $$63
Artists: Casey Donovan
Australia’s powerhouse vocalist Casey Donovan is set to embark on her biggest national tour yet in 2026 with “THIS IS ME”. Called the Queen of New Year’s Eve by the Australian media; Casey has cemented her place as one of Australia’s most beloved entertainers.The THIS IS ME tour will feature Casey’s…
GALANTIS Australian Tour
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Felons Barrel Music Room, manly
Artists: GALANTIS Australian Tour, Galantis
GALANTIS brings their catalogue of euphoric club records to Felons Barrel Room.
Bluebottle Kiss 'Revenge is Slow Returns' Tour
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield
Price: $$40
Artists: Bluebottle Kiss
In 2002, Sydney band Bluebottle Kiss released their fourth album, Revenge Is Slow, containing 50 minutes of expansive indie and experimental art rock. A kind of melodic, baroque psychedelic pop that captured the musical ambition and songwriting craft of the band at the height of their success. "It w…
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Newcastle This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.