We are fund raising for the 2026 Festival. Join us for a night of fun at Newcastle Theatre Company on Thursday February 12 for Clue on Stage.

Announcing our Festival Patron – Deborah Humble

The Festival Committee and President Emeritus Professor John Rostas are delighted to announce that
Deborah Humble has accepted our invitation to become Festival Patron.

Stay a little longer! Extend your Festival experience with a few days’ holiday either side of your concert experience.
Newcastle and its nine partner regions have so much to offer – coastal, vineyard, wilderness and more.
Explore the ten destinations of EVENTS10, or take up one of the suggested itineraries: Coastal Vibes, Valley Vibes and Mountain High! North, West and South, there’s something fascinating to explore no matter where you look. And NSW Trainlink services can get you here on their regular, convenient services through spectacular Hawkesbury River scenery, and the Doryanthes forest near Wyong. Train services connect with Light Rail which brings you within 200m of our major venue, Harold Lobb Concert Hall.