The complete guide to live music in Newcastle this weekend (Thu 6–Sat 8 Aug 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Newcastle for live music this weekend, Thu 6 Aug to Sat 8 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Bübook
When: Thursday 6 August 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Artists: Bübook
Bübook is the meeting point of grimey groove and feathered melody. The four-piece hails from the Central Coast//Darkinjung Country, harnessing velvety tones, dark gritty rhythms and rich vocal textures to create an airborne, winged and hypnotic Neo-Soul sound. With Preston Walker on keys, Ori Raz on…
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8 Ball Aitken Taya Chani present Blues, Soul Slide-Guitar Roadshow
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Flamingos Live, Lambton
Artists: 8 Ball Aitken, Taya Chani
Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Adamstown Uniting Church, Adamstown
Price: $From $41.00
Artists: Taylor Swift tribute, Taylor Swift
[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 Taylor Swift at Adamstown Uniting Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute co…
Genr8
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Weston Workers Club, Weston
Artists: Genr8
GAUZE + SECOND IDOL
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Artists: Second Idol
Newcastle's Gauze and Sydney's Second Idol are teaming up for a massive free entry show at The Hamo this August.Supported by Sydney's Aria Nova, and Newcastle's The Wholly Smoked.// // // // //The Hamilton Station Hotel Conditions of Entry1) By attending this venue, you agree to be bound by these te…
Dead Mall and Homesick
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: King Street Warehouse, Newcastle
Artists: Homesick, Dead Mall
Dead Mall and Homesick have teamed up to bring you an unforgettable evening of Hardcore music, featuring friends and locals Grip Down and Written on the Body!
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: Adamstown Uniting Church, Adamstown
Price: $From $43.00
Artists: Adele Tribute, Adele
[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 Adele at Adamstown Uniting Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute concert e…
Bobby C – Free live music in the Boat Shed Bar
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Belmont 16s, Belmont
Artists: Bobby C
French Kiss
When: Saturday 8 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Flamingos Live, Lambton
Artists: French Kiss
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra with Håkan Hardenberger
When: Saturday 8 August 2026 at 2:00pm
Where: Civic Theatre Newcastle, Newcastle
Artists: Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Håkan Hardenberger
Swedish trumpet virtuoso Håkan Hardenberger leads musicians of the Sydney Symphony in a shimmering concert that showcases the brilliant colour and depth of brass music.
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Newcastle This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.