Talented duo clarinettist Mitchell Berick and pianist Erin Sweetman open the 2026 Festival with a concert of lyrical works.
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 a dance and music performance of Saint-Saens' “Carnival of the Animals” narrated by Barry Shepherd, and featuring accomplished dancers from Newcastle Dance Academy, with musicians from Chamber Music in the Hunter.
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.
The Rising Stars recital features four fine young musicians from the region - with associate artist 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 sopnrano, and Coady Green pianist, perform works by Mahler 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.
