What's on this week

In person

New Generations: Special student film screening

Screening student short films part of the Out of Competition selection with Central Coast Film Festival.

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When Monday 4 May 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Room XG18, Ground Floor NUSpace, University of Newcastle City Campus | Auckland Street, Newcastle, 2300 NSW

In person

Launch: Quiet Protest: A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War sparked the largest public demonstrations Australia had ever seen. You're invited to the launch of Quiet Protest - A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War.

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When Saturday 9 May 2026
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location  Watt Space Gallery | 20 Auckland Street, Newcastle NSW 2300

Live performance

In Concert with James Morrison and Fernleigh Wind Ensemble

If you love jazz that swings and music that makes you smile, don’t miss the Fernleigh Wind Ensemble in concert with the James Morrison Quartet.

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When Saturday 9 May 2026
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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 - Saturday 1 August 2026
Location  Level 2 of Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus

In person

FLIP Speed Networking

FLIP the script - connect, inspire, succeed!

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When Thursday 14 May 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Duration 2 hours
Location  I2N Hub Honeysuckle

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In person

Communicating your Unique Edge - A HunterWiSE Network Event

Join us for this practical, interactive workshop designed to help you define your unique edge - and communicate it with confidence at work.

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When Thursday 21 May 2026
8:00am - 9:30am
Location  Q Building, Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle

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Live performance

Combined Choirs Concert

A delightful morning of beautiful melodies and harmonies performed by community choirs from the Conservatorium of Music.

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When Sunday 24 May 2026
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location  Newcastle Conservatorium of Music | Cnr Laman and Auckland Streets, Newcastle, 2300

Live performance

Ancient Sounds, Modern Souls

A vibrant cultural experience that brings together the beauty of Vietnamese and Eastern musical heritage with the creativity of contemporary performance.

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When Thursday 28 May 2026
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration 3 hours
Location  The Conservatorium

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In person

I Eat the Stars: Sarah Wilson in Conversation

Sarah will speak to Newcastle Writers Festival director Rosemarie Milsom about her new book I Eat the Stars, a deeply moving, wise guide to finding beauty and meaning in a collapsing world.

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When Friday 29 May 2026
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Newcastle Conservatorium of Music | Cnr Laman and Auckland Streets, Newcastle, 2300

Live performance

The Power of the Organ

Experience Guilmant’s magnificent Organ Symphony with the Fernleigh Young Musicians Orchestra in collaboration with Avondale University String Orchestra.

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When Sunday 31 May 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

In person

Public Talk: Booze and Culture

Grab a drink and join us for a talk on Booze and Culture by Dr Kirk French, Professor of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University.

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When Monday 15 June 2026
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location  The Happy Wombat | 2/575 Hunter St, Newcastle West NSW, 2302

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
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Location  Newcastle Conservatorium of Music | Cnr Laman and Auckland Streets, Newcastle, 2300

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
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location  Newcastle Conservatorium of Music | Cnr Laman and Auckland Streets, Newcastle, 2300