The Newkulele Festival 2026 Concert
Purple ukulele silhouette with a white sound hole centered against a black-and-white radiating starburst background.
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).
The major evening concert of the Newkulele Festival is not to be missed. Featuring four awesome acts and held in the Newcastle Conservatorium, this concert will be a joyous musical adventure that will kickstart the 2026 Festival.
Featuring:
- The Tuckshop Ladies
- Aj Leonard & Jenny Rawlings
- Bob Corbett & the Roo Grass Band
- Ukastle Ukestra
- with host Cathy Crowley
Event Information
- Date: This Live Performance event will be held on Friday 21 August 2026 from 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Location: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Laman St & Auckland St, Newcastle NSW 2300
- Room: Harold Lobb Concert Hall
- Campus: 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.