The complete guide to live music in Newcastle this weekend (Thu 8–Sat 10 Oct 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Newcastle for live music this weekend, Thu 8 Oct to Sat 10 Oct 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Creedence Clearwater Collective
When: Thursday 8 October 2026 at Time TBA
Where: NEX Wests City, Newcastle West
Artists: Creedence Clearwater Collective
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JEREMY BORTHWICK HOUSE BAND
When: Thursday 8 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Underground, Newcastle
Artists: Jeremy Borthwick House Band
Ella Hooper 'The Overnight Success' Tour
When: Thursday 8 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield
Price: $$40
Artists: Ella Hooper
With lashings of twang and bold Americana sounds; Ella Hooper's Overnight Success era is here! Sharing tunes from her new album recorded in and with the who's who of Nashville; Ella is hitting the road with her kick-arse live band to celebrate. One of Australia's most chameleonic live performers kno…
An Intimate Concert with Luke O'Shea
When: Friday 9 October 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Flamingos Live, Lambton
Artists: Luke O'Shea
Hunter Valley Rodeo
When: Friday 9 October 2026 at 4:00pm
Where: Maitland Showgrounds, Maitland
Artists: National Rodeo Co.
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
When: Friday 9 October 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Adamstown Uniting Church, Adamstown
Price: $From $39.00
Artists: Michael Jackson
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Newcastle. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Michael Jackson at Adamstown Uniting Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute concert…
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
When: Friday 9 October 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Adamstown Uniting Church, Adamstown
Price: $From $41.00
Artists: Hans Zimmer
[Fever] ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Newcastle. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Adamstown Uniting Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute con…
Bar Gangland
When: Friday 9 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: NEX Wests City, Newcastle West
Price: $$50
Artists: Bar Gangland
Step into Bar Gangland for dangerous fun with veteran crime-reporter, Mark "Moz" Morri and his old mate, Kings Cross piano-man, Geoff B Good.It's a night of classic hits and gangland hits - with never-before-heard tales of true crime. Be ready for belly-laughs and a rowdy singalong as we relive the …
Pseudo Echo at Belmont 16s
When: Friday 9 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Belmont 16s, Belmont
Price: $$54
Artists: Pseudo Echo
Get ready Australia! The iconic Pseudo Echo are taking you to FUNKY TOWN with a thrilling national tour, showcasing a dynamic six-piece line-up that promises to elevate the live experience to new heights. Fans can expect an unforgettable blend of pulsating rhythms, electrifying keytars, blazing guit…
Baggy Trousers - Madness & UK Party Classics
When: Friday 9 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington
Price: $$48
Artists: Baggy Trousers
After three hugely successful Newcastle shows, Baggy Trousers returns to The Hamilton Station Hotel on Friday October 9th with an even bigger celebration of the music of Madness and the very best of British skaa nd UK party classics.London-born and hailed as the Southern Hemisphere's premier Madness…
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Newcastle This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.