What's on this week

In person

Leadership Stories: An Evening with Elliot Waters

Join us for an evening with Elliot Waters, host of The Dysregulated Podcast and 2025 Young Alumni Award recipient. Elliot will share his journey, offering insights on resilience, leadership, and compassion to inspire personal and professional growth.

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When Thursday 12 February 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location  Bar on the Hill, Callaghan Campus

Upcoming events

Exhibition

Say Aahhhh: Health, Medicine and Everyday Care in Newcastle from 1945 to 2000

Come and explore Say Aahhhh: Health, Medicine and Everyday Care in Newcastle from 1945 to 2000, an exhibition exploring the unique and surprising history of health care in Newcastle.

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When Friday 18 July 2025 - Wednesday 1 April 2026
Location  Level 2 of Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus

Live performance

Seniors Festival Concert - Australian Army Band - Newcastle

Newcastle's Australian Army Band performs at the Con, kicking off the start to the 2026 Seniors Festival.

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When Sunday 1 March 2026 from 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Location  Newcastle Conservatorium of Music - Cnr Laman and Auckland Streets, Newcastle, 2300

Event

Public Lecture: Australia, International Law and Armed Conflict

A briefing on international law and Australian state and territory international obligations on overseas conflicts and the environment.

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When Thursday 12 March 2026
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location  Newcastle Conservatorium of Music - Cnr Laman and Auckland Streets, Newcastle, 2300

Event

HSC Music Day 2026

HSC Music Day returns to the Con for 2026 inviting year 11 and 12 students to an information day designed to prepare them for their music HSC.

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When Friday 20 March 2026
9:00am - 2:30pm
Location  Newcastle Conservatorium of Music | Cnr Laman and Auckland Streets, Newcastle, 2300

Live performance

Callaghan Singers: A Taste of History

Callaghan Singers performs as part of the 2026 Newcastle Fringe Festival.

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When Saturday 21 March 2026 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Hamilton Uniting Church

Event

Newcastle Writers Festival: This Writing Life

Celebrate the best Australian writing and meet your favourite authors at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival.

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When Saturday 28 March 2026
10:00am - 11:00am
Location  Newcastle Conservatorium of Music - Cnr Laman and Auckland Streets, Newcastle, 2300, NSW

Event

Newcastle Writers Festival: Talking Footy - Helen Garner and Brandon Jack

Celebrate the best Australian writing and meet your favourite authors at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival.

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When Saturday 28 March 2026
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location  Newcastle Conservatorium of Music - Cnr Laman and Auckland Streets, Newcastle, 2300

Event

Newcastle Writers Festival: Always Home, Always Homesick - Hannah Kent in Conversation

Celebrate the best Australian writing and meet your favourite authors at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival.

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When Sunday 29 March 2026
10:00am - 11:00am
Location  Newcastle Conservatorium of Music | Cnr Laman and Auckland Streets, Newcastle, 2300