What’s On in Newcastle
From the Upper Hunter to Newcastle and up and down the coast: here is what’s happening in January, February and March.
February 22 & 23 | Over The Ditch Music Festival
The Over the Ditch festival is set to bring an all-Aussie, all-Kiwi musical extravaganza to The Station Newcastle. The festival will feature an incredible lineup of talent with headliners including The Cat Empire, L.A.B, The Temper Trap and Katchafire. Earp Presents is also taking the festival vibes to a whole new level with food trucks, local beverages, and fun activities, including a brilliant 26-metre ferris wheel with stunning vistas of both the stage and the waterfront.
February 28 – March 2 | The Newcastle Show
The hotly anticipated Newcastle Show is set to be more extraordinary than ever! The three-day event, held at Newcastle Showground has been a tradition since its inception by the
Newcastle Agricultural Horticultural and Industrial Association Inc in 1902.
Some highlights for 2025 include live music, amusement rides, showbags, an augmented reality wonderland, a great selection of food and a spectacular drone display on Friday and Saturday nights.
The show caters to all ages. Kids will love the interactive animal nursery for a chance to pet and cuddle baby farm animals, the replete shows and the agricultural poultry display.
February 28 – March 2 | Girrakool Blues 7th Annual Festival
Experience three days of incredible blues and roots music at the Girrakool Blues Festival on the Central Coast. With a mix of international and Aussie artists, this family-friendly event features soulful performances, cultural celebrations, and delicious food. Held at The Entrance, it’s the perfect weekend getaway for music lovers. Best of all, entry is free!
March 1 | Bed by 10
The ultimate clubbing experience for over 30s is coming to King Street Hotel, Newcastle. Bed By 10 is a chance for ravers over 30 to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s & early 2000s clubbing scene. Expect crazy visuals, confetti showers, Co2 cannons and more as the DJ spins all the club classics. Entry starts at 4pm and the party wraps up by 9pm.
