The complete guide to live music in Newcastle this weekend (Thu 5–Sat 7 Nov 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Newcastle for live music this weekend, Thu 5 Nov to Sat 7 Nov 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Killswitch Engage Australia 2026 Tour
When: Thursday 5 November 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Newcastle University - Outdoor Stage, Newcastle
Price: $$120
Artists: Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, bringing more than two decades of genre-defining metal to the stage with their biggest Antipodean headline shows yet, joined by special guests Sylosis. The Western Massachusetts heavyweights helped redraw the map for modern metal in the …
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Hands Like Houses
When: Thursday 5 November 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: King Street Warehouse, Newcastle
Price: $$52
Artists: Hands Like Houses
Hands Like Houses are hitting the road this November for a special run of regional Australian headline shows , their first headline shows in many of these towns since 2019. Fresh off the release of their #1 ARIA charting EP LÓTUS, the band are bringing their biggest songs, new music and a renewed li…
Merewether Fats' Blues Jam
When: Thursday 5 November 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield
Artists: Merewether Fats
The Merewether Fats' Blues Jam has been running on the first Thursday of each month for over 10 years. The night is a celebration of Blues, roots and folk musical styles. Founded by Mark ‘Merewether Fats’ Salter the blues jam has become a hub for the music community, young, young at heart, musicians…
STEPH RUSSELL HOUSE BAND
When: Thursday 5 November 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Underground, Newcastle
Artists: Steph Russell
A weekly rotation of local house bands
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
When: Friday 6 November 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Adamstown Uniting Church, Adamstown
Price: $From $43.00
Artists: Hans Zimmer
[Fever] ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Newcastle. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Adamstown Uniting Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute con…
Windwaker 'smile, you're on camera' Australian Tour 2026
When: Friday 6 November 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: King Street Warehouse, Newcastle
Price: $$65
Artists: Windwaker
Australia's genre-bending Windwaker are thrilled to announce their ‘smile, you're on camera' Australian headline tour for October/November where they'll be joined by special guests and first time visitors The Pretty Wild (US), as well as RinRin and DREGG."We are so excited to bring our new album to …
Alta Falls - ‘Don't Make Me A Number’ EP Tour
When: Friday 6 November 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Price: $$54
Artists: Alta Falls
Alta Falls just gave you a reason to clear your calendar.Newcastle. Sydney. Melbourne. Adelaide. Perth. And home, in Brisbane. Six cities, this November and December, off the back of a fiercely loyal fanbase, sold-out shows and over a million streams, built without a label or manager, and now backed…
Holly Wild & Dani El-Rassi - Co-Headline
When: Friday 6 November 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield
Price: $$34
Artists: Holly Wild, Dani El-Rassi
Holly Wild is a Sydney-based indie pop artist whose rising profile spans TV sync, major label collaborations, and international production partnerships. Her music has been featured on Paramount TV, Netflix, and she has worked with producer David Arkwright (James Arthur, Teddy Swims, Katelyn Tarver);…
Candlelight: Tribute to British Rock Legends
When: Friday 6 November 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: Adamstown Uniting Church, Adamstown
Price: $From $45.50
Artists: British Rock Legends
[Fever] ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Newcastle. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at Adamstown Uniting Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a t…
The Wiggles Sparkle! BIG SHOW 2026
When: Saturday 7 November 2026 at 10:00am
Where: Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow
Artists: The Wiggles
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Newcastle This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.