Conservatorium Events

What's On at The Con

Live performance

Bruce Mathiske in Concert

Get ready to experience the hypnotic fusion of guitar and didgeridoo like never before!

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When Saturday 20 June 2026 from 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

Live performance

Community Strings Winter Concert

Showcasing the achievements of the wonderful string students at the Conservatorium of Music.

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When Sunday 21 June 2026 from 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

Live performance

Make your own Music! NYO Term 2 Concert

A choral collaboration with the BrainWaves Stroke Survivors Choir, Callaghan Singers, Supertonics, Unforgettables and Vocal Company.

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When Saturday 27 June 2026 from 11:00am - 1:00pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  The Conservatorium

Live performance

Northern Lights: Journey to the World Choir Games

Newcastle Chamber Choir showcases their competition repertoire before they represent Australia at the 2026 World Choir Games in Sweden.

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When Friday 10 July 2026 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

Live performance

SEUSSICAL JR.!

A Dr Seuss-inspired stage spectacular is coming to Newcastle this July school holidays!

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When Saturday 11 July 2026 from 6:00pm - 1:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

Workshop

Cinematic Sounds - School Holiday Workshop

A two day school holiday workshop that provides students with the opportunity to put sound to a short, animated film.

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When Tuesday 14 July 2026 - Friday 17 July 2026
Location  The Conservatorium

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Workshop

Jazz and Groove Improv - Two Day Workshop

Two day workshop designed to unlock creativity and build confidence in jazz and groove improvisation.

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When Thursday 16 July 2026 - Friday 17 July 2026
Location  The Conservatorium

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In person

Newcastle Comedy Festival: Tom Cashman

Tom Cashman is back in town with a new hour of stand-up that promises to creep ever so close to proficiency as part of Newcastle Comedy Festival.

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When Friday 17 July 2026
7:45pm - 8:45pm
Location  The Conservatorium

In person

Newcastle Comedy Festival: Mid Flight Brawl

Nick Cody and Luke Heggie are back in town for another hour of crook plane mishaps.

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When Saturday 18 July 2026
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

In person

Newcastle Comedy Festival: Nick Cody

Nick Cody is back where he belongs, saying hilarious/distasteful things on stage.

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When Saturday 18 July 2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  The Conservatorium

In person

Newcastle Comedy Festival: Luke Heggie

Luke Heggie takes the stage as part of Newcastle Comedy Festival.

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When Saturday 18 July 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

In person

Newcastle Comedy Festival: Daniel Muggleton

Come see the man in the red tracksuit live on-stage, with a brand-new hour of fearless stand-up comedy.

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When Friday 24 July 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location  The Conservatorium

In person

Newcastle Comedy Festival: Ivan Aristeguieta

Australia’s favourite Venezuelan is back with a hilarious new show about dancing through tough times, finding joy in chaos and shaking off your worries to a Latino beat.

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When Friday 24 July 2026
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium