The complete guide to live music in Newcastle this weekend (Thu 20–Sat 22 Aug 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Newcastle for live music this weekend, Thu 20 Aug to Sat 22 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.
An Evening with Fatty and Big Marn
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: NEX Wests City, Newcastle West
Artists: Fatty and Big Marn, An Evening
Weekly live music guide — free.
EVYNA
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Artists: Evyna
Adam Miller House Band
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Underground, Newcastle
Artists: Adam Miller House Band
A weekly rotation of local house bands
Tom Avgenicos House Band
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Underground, Newcastle
Artists: Tom Avgenicos House Band
A weekly rotation of local house bands
Seeing Violet 'Australian Tour' w/ Lost Plaza - FREE ENTRY
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield
Artists: Lost Plaza, Seeing Violet
Seeing Violet are a femme-fronted, furious and provocative powerhouse of alternative rock. Tackling the tumultuous political landscape, ripping heartbreak, power struggles, and pertinent social issues in their music, they are a truly unique driving force pushing alternative rock into the future. In …
Rose Carleo Band
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Flamingos Live, Lambton
Artists: Rose Carleo Band
Ocean Grove at The Hamilton Station Hotel
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Price: $$60
Artists: Ocean Grove
In 2026, the Oddworld returns to home soil, with OCEAN GROVE today announcing their Oddworld Underground Tour this August, joined by special guests CANE HILL (USA), who will return to Australia for the first time in a decade this year, as well as DEFICIT and BLINDER. An eclectic trio of misfits spaw…
Live Baby Live - The INXS Tribute Show 2026
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Belmont 16s, Belmont
Price: $$38
Artists: Live Baby Live
Live Baby Live is an authentic replication of the great INXS.Six of Australia's finest musicians bring the INXS legacy to life with the vintage sound and 80's swagger that defined a generation.Simon Kennedy stars as Michael Hutchence reimagined, with a passionate and emotionally fuelled performance …
The Inaugural 'Mayfield County Social' w/ Katie Brianna, Clint Wilson & B.C. Murphy - FREE ENTRY
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield
Artists: Katie Brianna, Clint Wilson
Join us for the inaugural Mayfield Country Social.We're taking over The Stag & Hunter on Friday, August 21 for an alt-country session built for good music, good people and a proper night out.Featuring live sets from Katie Brianna, Clint Wilson and B.C. Murphy, this is country music without the clich…
The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey!
When: Saturday 22 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Civic Theatre Newcastle, Newcastle
Artists: The Great Gatsby - A Jazz Ballet Odyssey
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Newcastle This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.