The complete guide to live music in Newcastle this weekend (Thu 15–Sat 17 Oct 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Newcastle for live music this weekend, Thu 15 Oct to Sat 17 Oct 2026. 10 shows across the city.
ADAM FERRIER HOUSE BAND
When: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Underground, Newcastle
Artists: Adam Ferrier House Band
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Chris Masuak's Dog Soldier
When: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Artists: Chris Masuak
Ex-Radio Birdman guitarist Chris Masuak returns to Australia on unfinished business.A year after a freak emergency eye incident in his adopted home of Spain led to the cancelation of an Australian tour, Chris Klondike Masuak is back for selected dates up and down the East Coast.“The Shiny Side Tour”…
Macy Gray
When: Friday 16 October 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: The Factory, Hamilton
Artists: Macy Gray
New Zealand loved her first, now she is back!
ETHAN MILLER Australian Tour 2026
When: Friday 16 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield
Artists: Ethan Miller, Brayden King
NEWCASTLE STRUMMINGBIRD PRE-PARTY at the STAG AND HUNTER!Ethan Miller is quickly emerging as one of Canada’s most exciting rising stars in country music.With a powerful blend of modern country storytelling and high energy live performances, Miller has built a rapidly growing fanbase across the count…
BLACK NOIR x TRAILBLAZERZ presents: LeSTRANGE & NIK SITZ
When: Friday 16 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: King Street Warehouse, Newcastle
Price: $$25
Artists: Lestrange, NIK SITZ
Black Noir and Trailblazers return to King Street in October with LeStrange & Nik Sitz for a double headline show.Two of Australia’s most exciting names in Hard Techno come together for one of Newcastle’s biggest underground nights of the year, bringing a relentless sound built for dark rooms, heavy…
Holiday Sidewinder - The Rodeohead Tour
When: Friday 16 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: King Street Warehouse, Newcastle
Artists: Holiday Sidewinder
Indie-pop force Holiday Sidewinder brings her high-octane live show across Australia for her first-ever national headline tour. From fronting teenage cult-indie icons Bridezilla to forging a globetrotting solo career, Sidewinder has earned her reputation as "your favourite musician’s favourite music…
Highlander- Kick Up Your Kilt | 17th Oct
When: Saturday 17 October 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Flamingos Live, Lambton
Artists: Highlander
The Crystal Set
When: Saturday 17 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Price: $$28
Artists: The Crystal Set
After 2025s sell out run along the east coast Sydney's Godfathers of Psychedelic Jangle Guitar Pop from the Eighties are back with all your favourite old songs and some new ones from their forthcoming album. The Crystal Set's new single "Critical Mass!" has been getting played all around Australia.T…
The Lazy Eyes 'Cheesy Love Songs' Tour
When: Saturday 17 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield
Price: $$29
Artists: The Lazy Eyes
The Lazy Eyes return this September and October for a national Australian tour celebrating their highly anticipated second album Cheesy Love Songs, out 21 August. Alongside major capital city shows, the band will take this new era on the road with a run of regional dates, bringing their ever-evolvin…
Gauze
When: Saturday 17 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Price: $$12
Artists: Gauze
Newcastle local legends in Gauze are bringing their killer indie post-garage punk style back to the Hamo for what will be a killer Saturday night show.Joined by Portrait of a Lady and allhorsesarethesamecolour.
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Newcastle This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.