Events The Conservatorium
What's on this week
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.
Workshop
Percussion - School Holiday Workshop
A one-day fun and informative ground-up, immersive percussion workshop in a relaxed group setting.
Workshop
Jazz and Groove Improv - Two Day Workshop
Two day workshop designed to unlock creativity and build confidence in jazz and groove improvisation.
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.
In person
Newcastle Comedy Festival: Mid Flight Brawl
Nick Cody and Luke Heggie are back in town for another hour of crook plane mishaps.
In person
Newcastle Comedy Festival: Nick Cody
Nick Cody is back where he belongs, saying hilarious/distasteful things on stage.
In person
Newcastle Comedy Festival: Luke Heggie
Luke Heggie takes the stage as part of Newcastle Comedy Festival.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
In person
The Jacob Neale Jazz Awards Concert
The Jacob Neale Jazz Awards celebrate our next generation of talented jazz musicians.
Live performance
Echoes of the Globe
An afternoon of music from across the globe brought to you by The University of Newcastle Arts Orchetsra.
In person
2026 HDR Student Festival
Higher Degree by Research students are making breakthrough discoveries and solving the world’s most formidable problems. The HDR Student Festival will feature a range of conference-style activities, as well as University-wide events to showcase the excellence and innovation of our
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Rhapsody
Join us for the opening event of the 2026 Newcastle Music Festival featuring Mitchell Berick and Erin Sweetman.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Weddings and Parties Over Coffee
Miriam returns home for this very special program featuring Bach’s poignant and heartwarming Wedding Cantata together with his Coffee Cantata, a miniature comic opera about a disgruntled father and his coffee-obsessed daughter.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Four Hands, One Piano
Combining virtuosity, expressive depth, and refined ensemble playing, Duo Mimesi captivates audiences with performances marked by brilliance, precision, and strong artistic intensity.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Hands, Feet and Animals
Newcastle Music Festival presents a delightful performance of dance and music.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Festival Choirs
Internationally renowned soloists Meechot Marerro, Elizabeth Cooper, Brad Cooper and Christopher Richardson join Italian piano Duo Mimesi and the Festival Choirs in a dazzling work by Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Scenes from Childhood
With pianist Coady Green, Linda Barcan will perform Mahler’s song cycle with themes of mortality and the persistence of nature, as well as works by Schumann, Rosenthal and Fiddes.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Weavers of Song
A unique musical pairing of two great artists: Miriam Allan and Erin Helyard.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Al Andalus
An evening of dazzling excitement as brilliant guitarist Paco Lara is joined by three flamenco dancers led by the wonderful Deya Giner.
Live performance
2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Festival Finale
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.
Live performance
The Newkulele Festival 2026 Concert
The Newkulele Festival returns to the Conservatorium for one massive night of fun and music featuring three top-line acts from across the country (and one much closer to home).
Live performance
Waratah Choir Girls Annual Concert: Fire & Ice
The Waratah Girls Choir will be joining us here at the Con for their evening concert of choral music celebrating artistry, connection and legacy.
Live performance
GILES HENDERSON WANNAN, Chamber Music for Flute Viola & Harp
Harpist Alice Giles, flautist Jonathan Henderson and violist James Wannan join forces to present a programme centred around French music and contemporary living composers.
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