Newcastle Open Day 2026
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The University of Newcastle is excited to welcome future students and their families to Open Day at our Callaghan and City campuses on 15 August 2026
Whether you're exploring your study options, planning a career change, or supporting someone on their university journey, Open Day is the perfect chance to see what life at the University of Newcastle is really like. Visitors can tour our campuses, chat with academics and current students, explore facilities, and get a feel for the vibrant student experience on offer.
Make the most of your visit by hopping on the free NuSpace shuttle and heading into Newcastle's city campus, right in the heart of the Newcastle CBD.
Along the way, enjoy live performances from our talented Creative Industries students, grab a bite to eat, and take part in a range of fun activities happening throughout the event. There's something for everyone to enjoy!
Event timeline
| 9am | Event begins at Callaghan & City Campuses Expo opens at The Great Hall, Callaghan campus |
| 10am | Session 1 presentations begin across all campuses - Plan your day here |
| 11am | Session 2 presentations continue Hands on activities running the whole day across all campuses |
| 12pm | Session 3 presentations continue |
| 1pm | Session 4 presentations continue Home Grown "All Ages" Music festival begins at Bar on the Hill |
| 2pm | Session 5 presentations continue Student clubs open the whole day across all campuses |
| 3pm | Open Day concludes Home Grown "All Ages" music festival continues at Bar on the Hill |
| 6pm | Home Grown concludes |
We look forward to welcoming everyone to our campus.
Event Information
- Date: Saturday 15 August 2026 from 9:00am - Saturday 15 August 2026 until 3:00pm
- Campus: Newcastle (Callaghan), Newcastle (City)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.