All Shows
Four of Australia’s best-loved artists in the performance of a lifetime.
Ovation
Sunday 14 June 2026, 3pm
London’s Doric String Quartet meet Australian clarinettist Lloyd Van’t Hoff for some musical alchemy.
Doric String Quartet & Lloyd Van’t Hoff
Tuesday 23 June 2026, 7:30pm
Aria-nominated musical duo, Whistle & Trick are always ready to sing, dance,
and cause a bit of mischief. Writing original music for kids and their big people, a
Whistle & Trick show is bound to...
Whistle & Trick
Sunday 28 June 2026, 10:30am
Join ASPIRE, the Catholic Schools, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Creative Arts
program, for a celebration of voices from across the region.
Celebrate: Choirs at the Civic
29 & 30 June 2026, 6pm
Founding member of The Beach Boys, Al Jardine joins forces with The Pet Sounds Band.
Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band
Thursday 2 July 2026, 8pm
Expect to enter a parallel musical universe where modern-day earworms and iconic pop tracks alike are reimagined.
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage Tour 2026
4 July 2026, 7:30pm
In a world premiere clarinet concerto, Paul Stanhope blends rhythmic vitality, clarity and invention with a deeply human lyricism, bringing to this program a compelling contemporary voice that is...
Omega Ensemble - Inner Landscapes
Saturday 11 July 2026, 7pm
Leila Josefowicz and John Novacek explore the magic of music for violin and piano by Debussy and Stravinsky.
The Fairy's Kiss - Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek
Friday 17 July 2026, 7:30pm
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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.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra with Håkan Hardenberger
Saturday 8 August 2026, 2pm
Cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford put the rockstar in baroque.
Nicolas Altstaedt & Thomas Dunford
Saturday 15 August 2026, 7:30pm
It’s the last day of Don Giovanni’s life, but he doesn’t know that.
Mozart's Don Giovanni - Opera Australia
Thursday 20 August 2026, 7.30pm
Experience the magic of Melinda Schneider in The Way We Were — a spectacular new concert celebration of Barbra Streisand’s legendary career.
The Way We Were Starring Melinda Schneider
Thursday 27 August 2026, 7.30pm
Featuring jazz styles from Traditional Jazz, Mainstream, Swing, Contemporary, Blues, Jazz Orchestras, Gospel, Gypsy, Bebop, Smooth, Fusion and Big Band.
37th Newcastle Jazz Festival
28 - 30 August 2026
The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter and New York Times Bet Selling author, Ben Folds, will return to Australia playing at Newcastle Civic Theatre.
Ben Folds & A Piano
Thursday 1 October 2026, 8pm
Pianist Paul Lewis puts Mozart under the microscope to discover endless new wonders.
Paul Lewis: Mozart+
Wednesday 7 October 2026, 7:30pm
With their signature blend of classic tradition and modern edge, The Rocky Road Tour promises to be a vibrant showcase of Irish culture, energy, and musicality.
The High Kings - Rocky Road Tour 2026
Saturday 24 October 2026, 8pm
Part concert, part story, Run to Paradise is a raw, hilarious, and jaw-dropping journey through the golden era of Australian pub rock. Told in their own words, the Choirboys share the stories you...
Choirboys - Great Australian Rock N Roll Stories
Saturday 7 November 2026, 8pm
Richard Tognetti directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra in a thrilling season finale featuring Beethoven’s epic and transportive Sixth Symphony.
Beethoven's Pastoral
Thursday 12 November 2026, 7.30pm
The Church return with their most ambitious and expansive live show yet – A Psychedelic Symphony with The George Ellis Orchestra.
The Church with The George Ellis Orchestra
Saturday 14 November, 7:30pm
Chanted vocals. Pounding drums. Infectious guitar riffs.
SWEET are one of the most successful Glam Rock bands of all time!
The Sweet (UK) - The Final Blitz Tour
Saturday 21 November 2026, 8pm
Discover the extraordinary expressive potential of string instruments, as the strings of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra take centre stage.
The Sydney Symphony Performs Max Richter’s Four Seasons
Thursday 26 November 2026, 7pm
UK pop icon KIM WILDE has thrilled fans across the globe with her infectious hits and exciting live performances. Kim returns in 2026 to thrill Newcastle fans with The KIM WILDE - CLOSER TOUR.
KIM WILDE - Closer Tour
Friday 27 November 2026, 8pm
Australia’s #1 vocal due, the much-loved Robertson Brothers, join forces with the internationally acclaimed Dean Bourne – the world’s greatest Roy Orbison tribute artist – and the Variety Show team...
Everly Brothers & Friends and Roy Orbison
Sunday 29 November 2026, 2pm
Grab your tiger ears and join Pevan & Sarah for the ultimate musical adventure! This interactive stage spectacle is packed with bangers, big laughs and brilliant learning. It’s a high-energy...
Pevan & Sarah in Concert
Tuesday 1 December 2026, 10:30am
The only ABBA-endorsed tribute show hits the stage for one spectacular night
that is bound to be a Super Trouper celebration of ABBA’s timeless discography.
BJÖRN AGAIN! - ABBA Forever Tour
Friday 4 December 2026, 7:30pm
Following his sold-out 2026 national arena tour, Guy Sebastian has announced he'll hit the road once again with his band.
Guy Sebastian - 100 X Around Australia
Saturday 5 December 2026, 7:30pm
