The complete guide to live music in Newcastle this weekend (Thu 30–Sat 2 May 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Newcastle for live music this weekend, Thu 30 Apr to Sat 2 May 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Great Southern Nights
When: Saturday 2 May 2026 at 5:30pm
Where: The Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
Artists: Great Southern Nights
Great Southern Nights 2026 takes place from 1st Of May - 17th Of May featuring 300+ gigs across Sydney and New South Wales
Weekly live music guide — free.
ADAM FERRIER HOUSE BAND
When: Thursday 30 April 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Underground, Newcastle
Paulini Tim Campbell: ELECTRIFYING 80s
When: Friday 1 May 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Civic Theatre Newcastle, Newcastle
TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR
When: Saturday 2 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Flamingos Live, Lambton
Bed By 10pm Is Coming To Central Coast!
When: Saturday 2 May 2026 at 4:00pm
Where: The Sunken Monkey Hotel, Erina
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Bed By 10: The Ultimate 30+ Clubbing Experience!
NATE - CROWNS EP LAUNCH
When: Saturday 2 May 2026 at 5:00pm
Where: Shout Brewing, Islington
Celebrating his new EP 'CROWNS', NATE delivers an intimate indie-folk show filled with honest storytelling and heartfelt live performance
SambaFrog
When: Saturday 2 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Underground, Newcastle
John Williamson 55 Years - My Travellin' Days are Done!
When: Saturday 2 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Civic Theatre Newcastle, Newcastle
Jazz Club
When: Thursday 30 April 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Felons Barrel Music Room, manly
Pistol Pete
When: Friday 1 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Weston Workers Club, Weston
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Newcastle This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.