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This month · August 2026

What's on in Newcastle in August 2026

The full month of events around Newcastle — gigs, markets, sport, theatre, festivals and family days out.

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Monday 10 August

Event

Mon, 10 Aug, 6:30pm

Newcastle Salsa Mondays – Social Dancing at The Exchange

The Exchange Hotel

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Tuesday 11 August

Port Hunter ToastmastersEvent

Tue, 11 Aug, 6:30pm

Port Hunter Toastmasters

Alder Park Sports Club

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Arts & Theatre

Tue, 11 Aug, 7:00pm

Free Open Mic Comedy @ Newcastle Comedy Club

Newcastle Comedy Club

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Thursday 13 August

Academics and the BookEvent

Thu, 13 Aug, 10:00am

Academics and the Book

NUspace, The University of Newcastle

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Wound Care: Compression Assessment and Diagnosis of Lower Leg WoundsEvent

Thu, 13 Aug, 10:00am

Wound Care: Compression Assessment and Diagnosis of Lower Leg Wounds

Best Western Plus - Apollo International Hotel

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Wesley LifeForce Half Day Suicide Prevention Workshop - East Maitland, NSWEvent

Thu, 13 Aug, 10:00am

Wesley LifeForce Half Day Suicide Prevention Workshop - East Maitland, NSW

Easts Leisure & Golf Club

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Complete Beginner Country Line DancingEvent

Thu, 13 Aug, 10:00am

Complete Beginner Country Line Dancing

Coal Point Progress Association

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Event

Thu, 13 Aug, 7:00pm

Newcastle Toastmasters Club - Meeting - Public Speaking and Confidence

Souths Merewether

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Friday 14 August

Wesley LifeForce Half Day Suicide Prevention Workshop - Rutherford, NSWEvent

Fri, 14 Aug, 10:00am

Wesley LifeForce Half Day Suicide Prevention Workshop - Rutherford, NSW

Rutherford Community Centre

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Event

Fri, 14 Aug, 1:00pm

NEWCASTLE ❤️ Business Community Meetup @ Rydges 🐳

Rydges

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Saturday 15 August

High Voltage On the Harbour | ACDC Tribute Show | Newcastle Harbour CruiseEvent

Sat, 15 Aug, 10:00am

High Voltage On the Harbour | ACDC Tribute Show | Newcastle Harbour Cruise

Queens Wharf Terminal

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Killer Queen on The Harbour | Australia's No 1 Queen Tribute | Cruise NightEvent

Sat, 15 Aug, 10:00am

Killer Queen on The Harbour | Australia's No 1 Queen Tribute | Cruise Night

Queens Wharf Terminal

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Killer Queen on The Harbour | Australia's No 1 Queen Tribute | Cruise NightEvent

Sat, 15 Aug, 10:00am

Killer Queen on The Harbour | Australia's No 1 Queen Tribute | Cruise Night

Queens Wharf Terminal

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Sunday 16 August

Event

Sun, 16 Aug, 9:15am

Exploring Stockton Heritage, Shipwreck Walk & Coffee

Queens Wharf

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2026 NRL Telstra Premiership - Newcastle Knights v Gold Coast TitansSport

Sun, 16 Aug, 10:00am

2026 NRL Telstra Premiership - Newcastle Knights v Gold Coast Titans

McDonald Jones Stadium

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2026 NRL Telstra Premiership - Newcastle Knights v Gold Coast TitansSport

Sun, 16 Aug, 10:00am

2026 NRL Telstra Premiership - Newcastle Knights v Gold Coast Titans

McDonald Jones Stadium

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Dane Simpson | Always Was Always Will...Be Funny @ Newcastle Comedy FestivalMusic

Sun, 16 Aug, 10:00am

Dane Simpson | Always Was Always Will...Be Funny @ Newcastle Comedy Festival

newcastle comedy club

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2026 NRL Telstra Premiership - Newcastle Knights v Gold Coast TitansSport

Sun, 16 Aug, 2:00pm

2026 NRL Telstra Premiership - Newcastle Knights v Gold Coast Titans

McDonald Jones Stadium

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Wednesday 19 August

Women In Property - Networking Social seriesEvent

Wed, 19 Aug, 10:00am

Women In Property - Networking Social series

Bartholomew's

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Thursday 20 August

Tune-Up Day - Baby Bunting Warners BayEvent

Thu, 20 Aug, 10:00am

Tune-Up Day - Baby Bunting Warners Bay

Baby Bunting Warners Bay

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Digitales: Storytime and artArts & Theatre

Thu, 20 Aug, 10:00am

Digitales: Storytime and art

Multi-Arts Pavilion (MAP mima) Lake Macquarie

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RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour 2026 20th Anniversary - NewcastleMusic

Thu, 20 Aug, 10:00am

RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour 2026 20th Anniversary - Newcastle

Five Star Tower Cinemas - Newcastle

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Event

Thu, 20 Aug, 5:00pm

NEWCASTLE 🎉 Business Social Mixer @ Modus Brewing Merewether 🤩

Modus Merewether

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Saturday 22 August

2026 NRL Telstra Premiership - Newcastle Knights v Manly Sea EaglesSport

Sat, 22 Aug, 10:00am

2026 NRL Telstra Premiership - Newcastle Knights v Manly Sea Eagles

McDonald Jones Stadium

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Super Saturday Session: Sheoaks and Bushfood AdventuresEvent

Sat, 22 Aug, 10:00am

Super Saturday Session: Sheoaks and Bushfood Adventures

Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre, umali barai-ku

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‘Paperhangings of the Past: A history of wallpapers in Australia’ LectureEvent

Sat, 22 Aug, 10:00am

‘Paperhangings of the Past: A history of wallpapers in Australia’ Lecture

Grossmann & Brough House

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UNMS PRESENTS: MEDBALL 2026 - PARIS AFTER DARKEvent

Sat, 22 Aug, 10:00am

UNMS PRESENTS: MEDBALL 2026 - PARIS AFTER DARK

NEX - Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre

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2026 NRL Telstra Premiership - Newcastle Knights v Manly Sea EaglesSport

Sat, 22 Aug, 10:00am

2026 NRL Telstra Premiership - Newcastle Knights v Manly Sea Eagles

McDonald Jones Stadium

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Newcastle INVADES // The Races Day Party 2026Event

Sat, 22 Aug, 10:00am

Newcastle INVADES // The Races Day Party 2026

Newcastle Racecourse

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ULTIMATE LADIES NIGHT OUT | Bad Boys Afloat | Newcastle HarbourEvent

Sat, 22 Aug, 10:00am

ULTIMATE LADIES NIGHT OUT | Bad Boys Afloat | Newcastle Harbour

Queens Wharf Terminal

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2026 NRL Telstra Premiership - Newcastle Knights v Manly Sea EaglesSport

Sat, 22 Aug, 3:00pm

2026 NRL Telstra Premiership - Newcastle Knights v Manly Sea Eagles

McDonald Jones Stadium

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Sunday 23 August

Paint the Lake with Adele MerdjanicEvent

Sun, 23 Aug, 10:00am

Paint the Lake with Adele Merdjanic

Museum of Art and Culture yapang, Lake Macquarie

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Hunter Science FestivalMusic

Sun, 23 Aug, 10:00am

Hunter Science Festival

Newcastle Museum

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Friday 28 August

Newcastle Outdoor Adventure & Lifestyle Expo 2026Event

Fri, 28 Aug, 10:00am

Newcastle Outdoor Adventure & Lifestyle Expo 2026

Brown Road, Broadmeadow, NSW, 2292

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37th Annual Newcastle Hunter Jazz festival 2026Music

Fri, 28 Aug, 10:00am

37th Annual Newcastle Hunter Jazz festival 2026

Newcastle City Hall (Australia)

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A Symphony of Stories: Children's ConcertMusic

Fri, 28 Aug, 10:00am

A Symphony of Stories: Children's Concert

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

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Saturday 29 August

90s Mixtape Party Ft. Auldberry | Free Entry, Two Levels of Music, Bands & DJs Till Late!Event

Sat, 29 Aug, 10:00am

90s Mixtape Party Ft. Auldberry | Free Entry, Two Levels of Music, Bands & DJs Till Late!

The Exchange

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Just MarriedEvent

Sat, 29 Aug, 10:00am

Just Married

Pro Cathedral Hall

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Born To Dance: A Throw Back Boat Party | 80s & 90sEvent

Sat, 29 Aug, 10:00am

Born To Dance: A Throw Back Boat Party | 80s & 90s

Queens Wharf Terminal

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Sunday 30 August

Drawing 2.0 & Charcoal Workshops Newcastle ~ Britt's StudioEvent

Sun, 30 Aug, 10:00am

Drawing 2.0 & Charcoal Workshops Newcastle ~ Britt's Studio

The Press Book House

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