The complete guide to live music in Newcastle this weekend (Thu 2–Sat 4 Jul 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Newcastle for live music this weekend, Thu 2 Jul to Sat 4 Jul 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Dave Thompson House Band
When: Thursday 2 July 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Underground, Newcastle
Artists: Dave Thompson
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Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band
When: Thursday 2 July 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Civic Theatre Newcastle, Newcastle
Artists: Al Jardine, The Pet Sounds Band
The Veils | Fragile World | Hamilton
When: Friday 3 July 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Last Place, Hamilton
Artists: The Veils
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PNAU + Guests - The Nirvana Tour - Newcastle
When: Friday 3 July 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: King Street Band Room, Newcastle
Price: $$4
Artists: Pnau
PNAU RETURN TO AUSTRALIA PRESENTING'The Nirvana Tour'Across decades of boundary-pushing releases, chart success and global collaborations, PNAU have established themselves as one of Australia’s most influential electronic acts. Born out of Sydney’sunderground clubs and now based in Los Angeles, Nick…
Chris Saxby
When: Friday 3 July 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Weston Workers Club, Weston
Artists: Chris Saxby
The Engine 'Punish/ Years of Carnival' Tour - FREE ENTRY
When: Friday 3 July 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield
Artists: The Engine
Sydney/Eora outfit The Engine return to Newcastle with a special live show at Stag and Hunter to celebrate the release of their upcoming double single “Punish & Years of Carnival,” on Friday 10th July 2026.‘Punish / Years of Carnival’ is a violent, tension-soaked blast of post-punk noise. Underpinne…
Friday Supper Club
When: Friday 3 July 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Underground, Newcastle
Artists: Heather Price, Terence Koo, Ben Barnes
Suede Effect w/ TOAST, Gauze, Written on the Body
When: Friday 3 July 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: King Street Warehouse, Newcastle
Artists: SUEDE EFFECT
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NECKO + DOSE
When: Friday 3 July 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Artists: Dose, Necko
After two years of continuous touring across Australia, including support slots for The Radiators and a finals appearance at Bluesfest Byron Bay’s Busking Competition, Sydney trio NECKO bring their 1970s-inspired atmospheric rock sound to The Hamo to celebrate the release of their new EP Necko IIJoi…
Anaiya – Free live music in the Boat Shed Bar
When: Friday 3 July 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Belmont 16s, Belmont
Artists: Anaiya
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Newcastle This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.