This year promises great performers in a diverse series of concerts, as well as our Food Month concerts in partnership with Foghorn Brewery. We welcome international performers Roderick Williams and Ben Mingay, and a host of other great musicians to entertain you.
Upcoming Events
Consolation and Exultation: Festival Chamber Choir
The superb Festival Chamber Choir performs choral works under the baton of Christopher Allan.
Destination Swing
Dungeon Big Band with Heather Price celebrate their favourite cities of jazz.
Kaleidoscope
Exceptional talents together – Cedar Rose Newman on violin, and pianist Simon Tedeschi.
Roderick Williams – Masterclass
A rare opportunity for singers and audience alike, to observe a master at work – Roderick Williams in Masterclass.
Roderick Williams in Recital
Internationally renowned baritone Roderick Williams gives a Festival Encore performance.
Rachmaninoff meets Paganini
The Festival Finale concert, with Christ Church Camerata led by David Banney with pianist Erin Sweetman, highlighting Rachmaninoff’s wonderful “Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini”.
Gershwin and More
Illustrious pianist Simon Tedeschi performs with jazz violinist supremo George Washingmachine at Newcastle’s home of jazz, Adamstown Uniting Church.
Rising Stars Recital
Young performers from the area audition to perform in the Rising Stars Recital.
Festival Choir in Concert
The Festival Choir forms again in 2024 under the baton of Christopher Allan, with associate artists Erin Sweetman and Peter Guy.
Ben Mingay and Friends
Star of opera, stage and screen, Newcastle’s own Ben Mingay joins with Heather Price and Sue Carson for a delightful evening of song and fun.
A Saxophone in Paris
Nexas Quartet are a trailblazing saxophone ensemble known for redefining the boundaries of chamber music.
Opera Cocktails
Our annual favourite Opera Cocktails takes place in “The Barn” at beautiful Stanley Park, with wonderful artists from Opera Australia and the marvellous Claire Howard Race on piano….
Fanfare – Organ and Trumpet
Distinguished organist David Drury and the exceptionally talented Andy Fiddes on trumpet combine in a lunchtime concert.
Song of the Earth
Brilliant singers Iain Henderson (tenor) and Genevieve Dickson (soprano) combine with Jonathan Wilson on piano to open the August Festival series of concerts with Mahler’s profound work, “Song…
Deliciosa Española
Thrill to the exciting sounds of Spain, performed by Duo Evocaciones, while enjoying beautiful food at Foghorn Brewery. Price includes 2 course meal and drink on arrival. It’s…
Jazz Sax in the Pub
Be entertained by exceptional musicians from Newcastle’s own Sax Blue, led by the evergreen Rod Barnes OAM. Price includes 2 course meal and drink on arrival. Proud to…
Rising Stars
Outstanding young musicians and vocalists are invited to audition for the
Newcastle Music Festival’s Rising Stars 2024 program. Read more and apply now!