Opera Cocktails
Join us for opera favourites in the beautiful tranquil setting of The Barn at Stanley Park on Fullerton Cove.
Hands, Feet & Animals
Delight in dance and music with Dave Brubeck’s “Points on Jazz” and Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of the Animals” featuring duo pianists Erin Sweetman and Greg Smith, dancers from Newcastle Dance Academy, and musicians from Chamber Music in the Hunter, with narration by Barry Shepherd,.
Al Andalus | Paco Lara & Friends
Brilliant guitarist Paco Lara is joined by three flamenco dancers led by the wonderful Deya Giner in the penultimate festival event.
Big Band Classics
Newcastle Music Festival and Adamstown Arts present The Dungeon Big Band with “Big Band Classics”.
This outstanding and renowned band will bring you this uplifting concert featuring the music of the big band greats including Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Gordon Goodwin and our own Andy Fiddes!
Festival Finale | Mahler #1 | Christ Church Camerata
Mahler’s epic vision of his first symphony soars in this version for chamber orchestra, in which the Christ Church Camerata expands to include wind percussion and brass.
Scenes from Childhood | Linda Barcan & Coady Green
Linda Barcan, mezzo soprano, and Coady Green, pianist, perform works by Mahler, Schumann, Rosenthal and Fiddes.
The Sound of Picture Books
Join us for a breathtaking performance where music, art, and storytelling come alive together on stage.
Festival Choirs | Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle
Internationally renowned soloists join Italian piano Duo Mimesi and the Festival Choirs in a dazzling program.
Four Hands, One Piano | Duo Mimesi
Duo Mimesi is a dynamic Italian piano duo formed by Federico Bucaioni and Gioia Barbera. Combining virtuosity, expressive depth, and refined ensemble playing, the duo captivates audiences with performances marked by brilliance, precision, and strong artistic intensity.
Rhapsody | Mitchell Berick & Erin Sweetman
Talented duo clarinettist Mitchell Berick and pianist Erin Sweetman open the 2026 Festival with a concert of lyrical works.