Newcastle Showground
A major events and showground venue at Broadmeadow in Newcastle with a 4.2 rating across 716 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Newcastle Showground is a long-running events precinct in Broadmeadow, Newcastle, bringing together the Showground, Exhibition Centre and Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Its programme ranges from the Newcastle City Farmers Markets and the annual Newcastle Show to exhibitions, lifestyle expos, live comedy, concerts and sporting events.
The site suits different kinds of outings. The Exhibition Centre hosts organised events such as The Drink Show, a ticketed tasting afternoon featuring more than 200 tastings, boutique wines, craft spirits, RTDs and other drinks. The event listing describes the space as an indoor, all-weather venue, while the wider precinct’s calendar includes family entertainment such as The Wiggles, alongside performances by artists including Delta Goodrem and Air Supply.
There is a substantial history behind the venue. Newcastle Showgrounds have operated since 1902 and have hosted the annual Newcastle Show, rugby league and harness racing. The Newcastle Entertainment Centre opened in 1992 as a multi-purpose arena, later receiving air conditioning and extra seating. Today, the venue is owned by Venues NSW and managed by Legends Global, continuing the Showground’s role as a central place for events in Newcastle.
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- Reputation
- 68
- Popularity
- 87
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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