The complete guide to live music in Newcastle this weekend (Thu 21–Sat 23 May 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Newcastle for live music this weekend, Thu 21 May to Sat 23 May 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Enter Shikari
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: King Street Warehouse, Newcastle
Artists: Enter Shikari
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Enter Shikari Australian Tour
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: King Street Band Room, Newcastle
Price: $$110
Artists: Enter Shikari
Attention all Aussie ENTER SHIKARI fans: prepare to be a winner this May, with the dynamic UK electronicore marvels set to return down under for a headline run, joined by special guest GRANDSON.A band who transcend genre and have transfixed fans across the globe since emerging in 2003, ENTER SHIKARI…
Ella jones 'Just Because I'm Leaving' Single Launch w/ Cormac Grant - FREE ENTRY
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield
Artists: Cormac Grant, Ella Jones
Ella Jones celebrates the release of her debut single ‘Just Because I’m Leaving’ with an intimate launch show at The Stag & Hunter.With her sound landing somewhere between folk/singer-songwriter and alt-country, Ella’s songs lean into honesty above all else — raw, reflective, and powerful, with her …
SIGNALS MIDWEST (USA)
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Artists: Signals Midwest
Geography is important, so here's a rundown: Signals Midwest is an indie-rock-tinged punk band from Cleveland, Ohio. Members currently reside in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. Since forming in 2008, they have released five full-length albums and a slew of split 7"s and EPs."Siggies", as on…
Ball Park Music
When: Friday 22 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Newcastle University - Outdoor Stage, Newcastle
Artists: Ball Park Music
Ball Park Music are ready to kickstart the next chapter of The Rock 'n' Roll Adventure. Where every stage is electric, every song tells a story and every crowd feels just like home. Prawn Records, Six Boroughs Group, One Louder Entertainment and Select Music are proud to present: 'The Rock 'n' Roll …
Mountain Wizard Death Cult
When: Friday 22 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Price: $$33
Artists: Mountain Wizard Death Cult
Sydney’s own heavy sludge doom metal outfit Mountain Wizard Death Cult will behitting the road across April and May to celebrate the release of their forthcoming EP Vitrify, bringing their immersive, riff-driven live show to a run of intimate east coast datesKnown for their hypnotic repetition and a…
RACHAEL FAHIM: The Who You Are Tour
When: Friday 22 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield
Price: $$30
Artists: Rachael Fahim
Australia’s country-pop sweetheart Rachael Fahim is hitting the road with the Who You Are Australian Tour, celebrating her debut album Who You Are. Fresh off the back of the arena run with Jordan Davis, Fahim is taking fans on a full-album ride - performing the record start to finish.Expect big hook…
Charley
When: Saturday 23 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: King Street Warehouse, Newcastle
Artists: Charley
Luke Combs Experience on the Harbour | Epic Live Show
When: Saturday 23 May 2026 at 12:00pm
Where: Calmer (Newcastle - Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal), Newcastle
Price: $$38
Artists: Luke Combs Experience
???? Get ready for The Luke Combs Experience on the Harbour – an epic live country show featuring 3 massive sets packed with all your favourite Luke Combs hits, plus the country covers you know and love! ????Experience powerhouse performances of Luke Combs anthems alongside hits from Morgan Wallen, …
Charley - Serial Idealist Tour
When: Saturday 23 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: King Street Band Room, Newcastle
Price: $$36
Artists: Charley
Charley - Serial Idealist Tour“The definition of a Serial Idealist: someone who sees the best in every situation, no matter how awful. And maybe, that is me. And maybe it's mental illness? So maybe I should be sitting in my house, alone, bored, yet peaceful with my dignity. But hey, that's just not …
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Newcastle This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.