Talented duo clarinettist Mitchell Berick and pianist Erin Sweetman open the 2026 Festival with a concert of lyrical works.
Bach Akademie Australia in this, their eighth year, continue their journey exploring the profundity, originality and joy of Johann Sebastian Bach’s music. They return to Newcastle with award-winning Australian soprano […]
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.
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,.
Internationally renowned soloists join Italian piano Duo Mimesi and the Festival Choirs in a dazzling program.
Join us for opera favourites in the beautiful tranquil setting of The Barn at Stanley Park on Fullerton Cove.
Join us for a breathtaking performance where music, art, and storytelling come alive together on stage.
The Rising Stars recital features three fine young musicians from the region: Gabrielle Wikstrom; Sienna Copaceanu, and Georgia Dulley - with pianist Erin Sweetman. Don't miss hearing the stars of the future. Supported by ArtsNational Newcastle and the Newcastle Branch of MTA NSW.
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!
Linda Barcan, mezzo soprano, and Coady Green, pianist, perform works by Mahler, Schumann, Rosenthal and Fiddes.
Miriam Allan and Erin Helyard - a unique musical pairing of two great artists, appearing together for the first time outside of a capital city as part of Newcastle Music Festival 2026. You will remember this concert forever.
Brilliant guitarist Paco Lara is joined by three flamenco dancers led by the wonderful Deya Giner in the penultimate festival event.
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.
