1. Death by Opera – Festival Prequel

FogHorn Brewery 218 King Street, Newcastle, NSW

  TICKETS: $45 per head. Performers Małgorzata Wiśniewska (soprano), Genevieve Dickson (mezzo-soprano), Christopher Allan (baritone), Erin Sweetman (piano) and friends.   Discover the many ways in which an operatic leading lady can meet her tragic end. A festival prequel!  Tickets include a two-course meal and a complimentary drink on arrival. Bookings essential. Program    

3. A Celebration of Abilities

Fort Scratchley Function Centre 5 Fort Drive, Newcastle East, NSW

  Tickets Adults $25| Concession (inc. accompanying teacher) $15| Children 5-18 $10| Family of 4 $60 Performers Perform-Ability; Shake, Rattle and Roll; Under Construction   Perform-Ability: This group was created by Novocastrian Miranda Daisy Hayman to offer dance, drama and music programs for people of all ages with special needs and disabilities. Be prepared for […]

4. The Poet, the Music & the Muse

Adamstown Arts - Adamstown Uniting Church 228 Brunker Rd, Adamstown, NSW

  Tickets: Adults $35| Concession $25| Family of 4 $80| This is a Festival Pass event. Performers Genevieve Dickson (mezzo soprano) and Ross Fiddes (piano)   Rising star, mezzo-soprano Genevieve Dickson now calls Newcastle home. She is a member of the Pacific Opera’s Young Artist Program, and has performed with Lyric Opera of Melbourne, Melbourne […]

8. Miriam Allan – Vocal Masterclass

Islington Baptist Church 180 Maitland Road, Islington, NSW

  Tickets Adult $20| Concession $10| Family of 4 $40 Free to Festival Pass Holders Performers Miriam Allan (soprano) and Erin Sweetman (piano)   Hear stars of the future as soprano Miriam Allan takes them through their paces in this Masterclass.  Singers applying from the community will sing for and receive assistance from master teacher Miriam […]

9. Andrew Blanch – Guitar Masterclass

St. John's Anglican Church 1b Parry Street, Cooks Hill, NSW

  Tickets Adult $20| Concession $10| Family of 4 $40 Free to Festival Pass Holders Performers Andrew Blanch (guitar)   Join us for a rare chance to dig deeper into the techniques and challenges of the classical guitar, as aspiring guitarists are put through their paces by virtuoso Andrew Blanch. If you are interested in […]

10. Music on a Plate #1 – Italian Soul

Umbrian Cafe 309 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW

  Tickets: $45 per head (BYO alcohol) - Bookings essential. Performers Heather Price   Local performer Heather Price brings her soulful songs complete with Double Bass, to accompany the heartwarming Italian food of The Umbrian.  Please ensure you arrive at 12pm for a 12:30pm start to aid with the logistics of the performance venue.   […]

12. Alchemy

St. John's Anglican Church 1b Parry Street, Cooks Hill, NSW

  Tickets: Adults $35| Concession $25| Family of 4 $80| This is a Festival Pass event.  Performers Andrew Blanch and Ariel Nurhadi Duo classical guitarists who supported Deborah Humble in 2018 return in a performance of spectacular guitar works. Photo credit: Keith Saunders Program    

13. Opera Soirée

Adamstown Arts - Adamstown Uniting Church 228 Brunker Rd, Adamstown, NSW

  Tickets: $45 per head. Performers Sarah Dockrill (soprano), Genevieve Dickson (mezzo-soprano), Martin Buckingham (tenor) & Erin Sweetman (piano). Enjoy an elegant Opera High Tea with bubbles and mouth-watering delicacies. Bookings essential. Program    

14. Sweeter than Roses

Adamstown Arts - Adamstown Uniting Church 228 Brunker Rd, Adamstown, NSW

  Tickets: Adults $35| Concession $25| Family of 4 (2+2) $80| This is a Festival Pass event. Performers Miriam Allan (soprano), The Muffat Collective – Matt Greco, Anton Baba, Rafael Font-Viera, Anthony Abouhamad   The Muffat Collective is an ensemble of four period instrument specialists, united by their love and commitment to the historically informed […]

15. Festival Choir in Concert

  Tickets: Adults $35| Concession $25| Family of 4 (2+2) $80| This is a Festival Pass event. Performers Miriam Allan, Christopher Allan, Festival Choir, Christ Church Camerata The Festival Choir joins forces to present a varied programme with Mass in G major by Romantic master, Franz Schubert, at its heart. Morten Lauridsen’s sumptuous O Magnum Mysterium perfectly complements […]

18. Firsts – Cumulus Trio in Concert

Newcastle Art Gallery 1 Laman Street, Newcastle, NSW

  Tickets: Adults $35| Concession $25| Family of 4 (2+2) $80| This is a Festival Pass event. Performers Cumulus Trio - Grace Kim, Lerida Delbridge, and Teije Hylkema   A piano trio combining the huge talents of Lerida Delbridge (Assistant Concertmaster, Sydney Symphony Orchestra and founding violinist of the Tinalley String Quartet),  Teije Hylkema (principal cello, […]

19. Sensory Concerts®

Fort Scratchley Function Centre 5 Fort Drive, Newcastle East, NSW

  Adult $25| Concession - Pensioner, Senior, Accompanying Teacher, Carer $15| Child under 5, School Student $10| Family (2 Adults +2 children) $60   Performers Grace Kim (piano), Lerida Delbridge (violin) and Teije Hylkema (cello)   These concerts are an innovation in the Festival, tailored for those with sensory/special needs, with onsite therapist support. The […]

20. Nocturna – Tangos and More

Adamstown Arts - Adamstown Uniting Church 228 Brunker Rd, Adamstown, NSW

  Tickets: Adults $35| Concession $25| Family of 4 (2+2) $80| This is a Festival Pass event. Performers Daniel Rojas and friends   Daniel Rojas is a Chilean-born Australian concert pianist and highly acclaimed composer specialising in the rich and vibrant Latin American musical aesthetic. Proclaimed as “a master of his instrument” (The AU Review) […]

22. Flamenco!

University Gallery The University Gallery, GS Building, University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, University Drive, Newcastle, NSW

  Tickets: Adults $35| Concession $25| Family of 4 (2+2) $80| Performers Damian Wright and Bandaluzia   Flamenco! Fabulous guitarist Damian Wright in performance with dancers and percussion in a program to set feet and hearts racing.   Paella + Sangria available for purchase for $10. If you wish to pre-order please Phone: +61 2 […]

23. Music on a plate #2 – Vive La France

Christ Church Cathedral 52 Church St, Newcastle, NSW

  Tickets: Adults $35| Concession $25| Teacher(s) $15| Family of 4 (2+2) $80| Student Special: $10 This is a Festival Pass event. Themed food available for purchase from 12 noon. Performers Peter Guy (organ)   Peter Guy, resident organist of Christ Church Cathedral, performs a lunch-time concert, this time with French organ works, including the […]

24. The Poet of the Piano – Andrea Lam plays Chopin

Newcastle Art Gallery 1 Laman Street, Newcastle, NSW

  Tickets: Adults $35| Concession $25| Family of 4 (2+2) $80| SOLD OUT This is a Festival Pass event. Performers Andrea Lam   Due to the indisposition of the advertised artist, Maria Raspopova, Newcastle Music Festival is proud to announce that the concert will be performed by New York based Australian pianist, Andrea Lam. Making […]

26. Tigers and Teapots

Fort Scratchley Function Centre 5 Fort Drive, Newcastle East, NSW

  Tickets: Adult $25| Concession - Pensioner, Senior, Accompanying Teacher, Carer $15| Child under 5, School Student $10| Family (2 Adults +2 children) $60 Performers Hobart Friends, Newcastle Strings, David Banney (conductor)   Newcastle Strings and the Hobart Friends Strings join forces to present these half hour concerts for lower schools, comprising nursery rhymes arranged by […]

27. Music on a Plate #3 – Gypsy Dreaming

Momo Wholefood 227 Hunter St, Newcastle, NSW

  Tickets: $45 per head. Bookings essential. Performers Baltic Bar Mitzvah   The amazing klezmer sounds of Baltic Bar Mitzvah (featuring accordion, clarinet and horn) meet a vibrant, gypsy themed, two course vegetarian menu!    

28. Opera Cocktails

Newcastle Art Gallery 1 Laman Street, Newcastle, NSW

  Tickets: $45 per head. Bookings essential. Performers Małgorzata Wiśniewska (soprano), Genevieve Dickson (mezzo-soprano), Martin Buckingham (tenor) & Erin Sweetman (piano).   Enjoy a cocktail, canapés and favourite excerpts from opera. Program