2026 Newcastle Music Festival: Al Andalus
A group of performers share a stage as one plays a guitar, others clap rhythmically, and a dancer in a red ruffled dress performs beside a wooden chair.
Flamenco dance, Spanish guitar – an evening of dazzling excitement in the penultimate event of the 2026 Newcastle Music Festival, as brilliant guitarist Paco Lara is joined by three flamenco dancers led by the wonderful Deya Giner. The world premiere of Al Andalus is a highlight of this great concert.
Performing Artists
- Paco Lara
- Deya Giner
Program
- Al Andalus - Paco Lara - World Premiere
Event Information
- Date: This Live Performance event will be held on Saturday 15 August 2026 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Duration: 90mins
- Location: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Laman St & Auckland St, Newcastle NSW 2300
- Room: Harold Lobb Concert Hall
- Campus: Newcastle (City)
About the Newcastle Music Festival
The Newcastle Music Festival returns for its ninth season in 2026, having been inaugurated in 2016, and missing festivals in 2020 and 2021. The Festival was founded by its first Artistic Directors, David Banney and Ross Fiddes with music ranging from classical to jazz, and from world music to contemporary music.
Our artists have included the best musicians of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, as well as outstanding national and international performers. In addition, the Festival has given performance opportunities to hundreds of community musicians through the Festival Choir and Festival Strings, and masterclasses.
The 2026 Newcastle Music Festival runs from 6-16 August 2026, you can find out more details on their website.
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.