Newcastle Events
What’s on in Newcastle
The Honeysuckle Markets
Date: Every Single Sunday 2007-08
About: Featuring produce and crafts from the Hunter Region.
Venue: Honeysuckle Workshops, Merewether St, Newcastle
Contact Details: Carolyn Scott on 0408 305 445 or at www.honeysucklemarkets.com.au Time: 9am – 3pm
LiveSites – Dancing in the Streets
Date: Friday Nights in November 2007
About: Newcastle’s biggest and best FREE outdoor dance lessons is back Friday nights in November in Wheeler Place, Newcastle. Strictly ballroom, a breakin’ block party, dirty dancing, wild west boot scootin’, Austin Powers style ’60s go-go and disco.
Venue: Wheeler Place, Civic, Hunter Street, Newcastle
Contact Details: Livesites on (02) 4927 6100 or at www.livesites.org.au Cost: Free Time: 6pm – 9pm
Santa’s Arrival at Westfield Kotara
Date: 17 November – 24 December 2007
About: The Westfield Kotara Christmas Wonderland will be filled Christmas joy on Saturday 17 November. Santa’s arrival will be celebrated with Mrs Claus, a Jazz Trio, themed characters and a 20 minute Christmas Show in Centre Court from 11am. Santa and his helpers will be seated on his sleigh at Centre Court from November 17 right up until Christmas Eve to make sure everyone’s Christmas wish is heard.
Venue: Westfield Kotara, Cnr Northcott Dr & Park Ave, Kotara
Contact Details: Westfield Kotara on (02) 4952 4611 or at www.westfield.com Cost: Free Time: November 17 – 11am. Santa will be at the centre 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm Thursday and 10am-4pm Sunday.
Back to Back Galleries: Sandy Lockwood
Date: 23 November – 9 December 2007
Venue: Back to Back Galleries, 57 Bull Street, Cooks Hill
Contact Details: Back to Back Galleries on (02) 4929 3677 or at www.newcastlepotters.org.au Open: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11am – 5pm
Breakfast with the Birds
Date: 25 November 2007
About: The best time of day to meet our most frequent visitors – scores of different species of birds! Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the wetlands with experienced guides, then return to the tranquility of the Cafe Nourish deck for a delicious, relaxing breakfast.
Venue: Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia, Sandgate Rd, Shortland
Contact Details: Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia on (02) 4951 6466 or at www.wetlands.org.au Cost: Guided Walk – Adult $11, Child $6, Family (2A+2Ch) $28. Return to Cafe Nourish to purchase breakfast. Time: Meet 8am at the HWCA Visitor Centre.
Discover Europe 2008 Travel Show
Date: 25 November 2007
About: Europe’s leading travel companies come together to unveil their latest range of products, with earlybird bargains and advice from experienced travel consultants from Flight Centre, Escape Travel and Student Flights.
Venue: Newcastle Panthers, Cnr King & Union Streets
Contact Details: Newcastle Panthers on (02) 4926 2700 or at www.panthersworld.com.au Cost: Free Time: 10am – 4pm
Newcastle City Farmers & Craft Market
Date: 25 November 2007
About: From Paddock to Plate farmer fresh is best! A fantastic opportunity to sample and purchase farm fresh produce accompanied by the knowledge and advice of farming and produce professionals. Markets held 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month.
Venue: Newcastle Showground, Brown Rd, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Kevin Eade on (02) 4930 5156 or email finefoodmarket@optusnet.com.auTime: 8:30am – 1:30pm
Christmas Lights Spectacular @ Hunter Valley Gardens
Date: 30 November – 31 December: Thursday to Sunday + Christmas Eve 2007
About:
70,000 Christmas lights on show through the dedicated areas of Hunter Valley Gardens. Featuring all the lights from “Gracelands”, special guest “Santa, entertainment, food and beverages available.
Venue: Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Road, Pokolbin
Contact Details: Hunter Valley Gardens on (02) 4998 4000 or at www.hvg.com.au Cost: Regular admission charges apply – Adult $19.50, Conc/Grp $15, Child (6-12yrs) $10, Under 5 yrs free, Family (2A+2Ch) $49. Time: 7.30pm – 10pm / Gardens Open: 9am – 5pm daily.
Back to Back Galleries: Sandy Lockwood
Date: 1 – 9 December 2007
Venue: Back to Back Galleries, 57 Bull Street, Cooks Hill
Contact Details: Back to Back Galleries on (02) 4929 3677 or at www.newcastlepotters.org.au Open: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11am – 5pm
Christmas At The Con
Date: 1 December 2007
About: A festive Christmas concert featuring a variety of local artists, carols and plenty of good old-fashioned cheer!
Venue: Conservatorium of Music, Auckland St, Newcastle
Contact Details: Civic Ticketek on (02) 4929 1977 or at www.civicprecinctnewcastle.c om.au Cost: Adult $20, Pens/ Snr $12, Stud/ Jnr $10 Time: 2pm
Christmas Lights Spectacular @ Hunter Valley Gardens
Date: 1 – 31 December: Thursday to Sunday + Christmas Eve 2007
About: 70,000 Christmas lights on show through the dedicated areas of Hunter Valley Gardens. Featuring all the lights from “Gracelands”, special guest “Santa, entertainment, food and beverages available.
Venue: Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Road, Pokolbin
Contact Details: Hunter Valley Gardens on (02) 4998 4000 or at www.hvg.com.au Cost: Regular admission charges apply- Adult $19.50, Conc/Grp $15, Child (6-12yrs) $10, Under 5 yrs free, Family (2A+2Ch) $49. Time: 7.30pm – 10pm / Gardens Open: 9am – 5pm daily.
Laman Street Art Bazaar
Date: 1 December 2007
About: Once again Laman Street will be filled with the work of our wonderful local visual artists and craft practitioners. Stalls include jewellery, ceramics, paintings, textiles from established and up and coming designers. This is the perfect opportunity to pick up a Christmas gift for that hard to buy for person.
Venue: Laman Street, Newcastle
Contact Details: Hunter Arts Network on 0421 338 343 Time: 9:30am – 4pm. Free parking behind library
Livesites: Christmas Comes to Town
Date: 1 December 2007
About: Xmas Pix with Pets plus choirs 1 Dec – Solid Souls 8 Dec – Tamarillo 15 Dec – Solid Souls 22 Dec – Short Back & Sides Barbershop Quartet + for one day only SUMO SANTA WRESTLING. Book your place via www.livesites.org.au to get into the Sumo Santa suit on 22 Dec & wrestle away your Christmas stress!
Venue: Hunter Street Mall, Newcastle
Contact Details: Livesites on (02) 4927 6100 or at www.livesites.org.au Cost: Free Time: Saturdays in December, 10am – 1pm
Santa @ Westfield Kotara
Date: 1 – 24 December 2007
Venue: Westfield Kotara, Cnr Northcott Dr & Park Ave, Kotara
Contact Details: Westfield Kotara on (02) 4952 4611 or at www.westfield.com Cost: Free Time: Santa will be at the centre 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm Thursday and 10am-4pm Sunday.
The Westfield Kotara Christmas Wonderland will be filled Christmas joy throughout December. Santa and his helpers will be seated on his sleigh at Centre Court right up until Christmas Eve to make sure everyone’s Christmas wish is heard.
The University Art Collection Evolution
Date: 1 – 14 December 2007
Venue: University of Newcastle, University Dr, Callaghan
Contact Details: The University Gallery on (02) 4921 5255 or at www.newcastle.edu.au Open: Thursdays & Fridays 12noon – 6pm
Christmas at the Wetlands
Date: 2 December 2007
About: Dress up and join Santa for a magical Wonder-Wet-Land Christmas.
Venue: Hunter Wetlands Centre, Sandgate Road, Shortland
Contact Details: Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia on (02) 4951 6466 or at www.wetlands.org.au Cost: Adults $6, Children Free Time: 11am – 3:30pm
Christmas in the Gallery
Date: 2 December 2007
About: An evening of fine food and Yuletide merriment.
Venue: Newcastle Region Art Gallery, Laman Street
Contact Details: Newcastle Region Art Gallery on (02) 4974 5100 or go to www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/discover_newcastle/region_art_gallery Time: 6pm Cost: Members $70/ Non Members $80 RSVP (02) 4974 5123
King Street Fair
Date: 2 December 2007
About: A festival packed with entertainment and bargains. Entertainment from Tantrum Theatre, belly dancers, and a street parade at 1pm.
Venue: King Street, Newcastle
Contact Details: Ian Mackey on 0414 496 493 or at www.kingstreetfair.com.au Time: 9am – 4pm
Carols in the Gardens
Date: 7 December 2007
About: Featuring all the Christmas favourites, everyone is invited to come along and enjoy a magical night with the spectacular Dancing Waters creating a sensational backdrop. Food and beverage available to purchase onsite.
Venue: Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Road, Pokolbin
Contact Details: Hunter Valley Gardens on (02) 4998 4000 or at www.hvg.com.au Cost: donation Time: pre show entertainment from 6pm, Main show 7.30pm, Fireworks 9pm.
Mayfield Baptist Church Carols in Webb Park
Date: 8 December 2007
Venue: Webb Park, Hanbury Street, Mayfield
Contact Details: Rev. John Bint on 4968 1639. Time: 5pm – 9:30pm
Christmas carols in Webb Park. Live nativity scene and market stalls. Jumping castle and activities for the kids and a visit from Santa.
Bel-Air Church Christmas Carols
Date: 9 December 2007
Venue: Kotara High School, Park Avenue, Kotara
Contact Details: Mr Terry Burns on 4957 4533. Time: 7pm – 8:45pm, BBQ & amusements from 5:30pm. If raining, Carols will be moved into the school hall.
Come and join the festivities, featuring the Waratah Girls Choir. Face painting, jumping castle, mechanical surfboard, animals from Oakvale Farm and community stalls with great last minute girt ideas.
Deepwater Sundays @ Queens Wharf Brewery
Date: Sundays in December 2007
Venue: Queens Wharf Brewery, Wharf Road, Newcastle
Contact Details: Queens Wharf Brewery on (02) 4929 6333 or at www.qwb.com.au Cost: FREE Time: Doors open 5pm
Deepwater Sundays showcases The Brewery’s eclectic orientation of music, relaxtation, sophistication as well as great food and beverages.
Livesites: Christmas Comes to Town
Date: 12 December 2007
About: All through December Live Sites brings to town Acappella Nova choir on the buses and in the Hunter Street Mall.
Venue: On the free city buses & at King & Hunter Streets bus stops
Contact Details: Livesites on (02) 4927 6100 or at www.livesites.org.au Cost: Free Time: Wednesdays in December, 10am – 1pm
Santa’s Big Christmas Show
Date: 12 December 2007
About: Join The Fairies, B1, B2, The Koala Brothers, Fifi & Bumble, Fireman Sam, Postman Pat and Spot in Santa’s Great Big Wonderful Christmas Show! The BIGGEST and BEST Christmas show EVER! HO-HO-HO!! What a SHOW!!
Venue: Civic Theatre, Hunter Street, Newcastle
Contact Details: Civic Ticketek on (02) 4929 1977 or at www.civicprecinctnewcastle.com.au Cost: A Reserve – $34.90/ B Reserve – $27.90 Time: 11:30am
Christmas Ice Show – Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
Date: 13 & 15 December 2007
Venue: Hunter Ice Skating Stadium, Macquarie Road, Warners Bay
Contact Details: Hunter Ice Skating Stadium on (02) 4954 4499 or www.huntericeskating.com.au Cost: Adult $13, Child $8, Family $35 Time: Shows on 13 December at 7pm and 15 December at 2.30pm & 5.30pm
Christmas Carols at King Edward Park
Date: 14 December 2007
About: Annual Christmas celebration under the stars in Kind Edward Park.
Venue: King Edward Park, Reserve Road, Newcastle
Contact Details: The Herald on 4979 5000 Cost: Free Time: 7pm
Horseracing at Broadmeadow
Date: 15 December 2007
About: A day of exhilarating racing at beautiful Broadmeadow
Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Rd, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Newcastle Jockey Club on (02) 4961 1573 or at www.njc.com.au
Livesites: Christmas Comes to Town
Date: 15 December 2007
Venue: Hunter Street Mall, Newcastle
Contact Details: Livesites on (02) 4927 6100 or at www.livesites.org.au Cost: Free Time: Saturdays in December, 10am – 1pm
Wallsend Christmas Carols and Twilight Markets
Date: 15 December 2007
Venue: Nelson Street & Surrounds, Wallsend
Contact Details: Chaos 2 Control 4978 7836 Time: 1pm – 8pm
Christmas Pantomime
Date: 16 December 2007
About: Join friends and other families for Australia’s favourite Cowboy Kid’s Show. Meet fun loving characters Cowboy Bob, Daisy the Clown and Lollypop the Clown. Plus a visit from Santa! Children aged 1-12 years will receive a Christmas fun stocking.
Venue: Starlight Room, Wests, Hobart Rd, New Lambton
Contact Details: Wests Leagues Club on (02) 4935 1200 or at www.westsnewcastle.com.au Cost: Member $9, Non-member $12 Time: Shows at 10.30am & 4pm
Salvation Army Christmas Carols
Date: 16 December 2007
About: Sharing the joy of Christmas through song. Salvation Army band.
Venue: Newcastle Foreshore, Wharf Road, Newcastle
Contact Details: Major Glenn Whittaker on 0402 752 273. Time: 4pm – 7pm
Speers Point Carols by Candlelight
Date: 16 December 2007
About: Newcastle Permanent Carols by Candlelight has something for everyone with the movie Santa Clause 2, kids amusement rides, market stalls, family entertainment, a carols karaoke competition, carols on stage from 6.30 pm and a spectacular fireworks display at 8.30 pm to finish the evening.
Venue: Venue: Speers Point Park, Speers Point
Contact Details: Contact Details: Lake Macquarie Information Centre on 1800 802 044. Time: 9am – 8:30 pm
Livesites: Christmas Comes to Town
Date: 19 December 2007
Venue: On the free city buses & at King & Hunter Streets bus stops
Contact Details: Livesites on (02) 4927 6100 or at www.livesites.org.au Cost: Free Time: Wednesdays in December, 10am – 1pm
Newcastle City Farmers & Craft Market – Twilight
Date: 20 December 2007
About: From “Paddock to Plate” farmer fresh is the best!
A fantastic opportunity to sample and purchase farm-fresh produce accompanied by the knowledge & advice of farming and produce professionals
Venue: Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Kevin Eade on (02) 4930 5156 or email finefoodmarket@optusnet.com.au Time: 3.30pm
Carols at Gregson Park
Date: 22 December 2007
About: Drinks, fairy floss, glow sticks etc for sale. Entertainment for the kids
Venue: Gregson Park, Lindsay Street, Hamilton
Contact Details: Andrew Dodd on (02) 4968 8495 Time: 7:30pm, BYO picnic and enjoy free fairy floss from 6pm
Livesites: Christmas Comes to Town
Date: 22 December 2007
Venue: Hunter Street Mall, Newcastle
Contact Details: Livesites on (02) 4927 6100 or at www.livesites.org.au Cost: Free Time: Saturdays in December, 10am – 1pm
Boxing Day Races
Date: 26 December 2007
About: The most popular Race Day of the year! A day of exhileracing at beautiful Broadmeadow… when all of the guys & girls come out to play!
Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Road , Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Newcastle Jockey Club on (02) 4961 1573 or at www.njc.com.au. Tickets can be puchased online from Ticketek Cost: $20 Time: 11am
Summer Circus Fun @ Hunter Valley Gardens
Date: 26 December 2007 – 27 January 2008
About: Enjoy the Summer school holidays with Circus Fun at Hunter Valley Gardens! Face painting, Roaming Clown, Circus Skills Workshop, Magic Show every afternoon, Giant Board Games. Great day out for the whole family!
Venue: Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Road, Pokolbin
Contact Details: Hunter Valley Gardens on (02) 4998 4000 or at www.hvg.com.au Cost: Regular admission charges apply- Adult $19.50, Conc/Grp $15, Child (6-12yrs) $10, Under 5 yrs free, Family (2A+2Ch) $49 Gardens Open: 9am – 5pm daily.
New Years Eve 2007
Date: 31 December 2007
About: Celebrate the new Year with fireworks, rides entertainment & food vans on both Newcastle & Stockton Foreshores. Fireworks at 9am and midnight.
Venue: Newcastle Harbour – Newcastle Foreshore & Stockton Foreshore
Contact Details: Newcastle City Council on (02) 4974 2859 or go to www.ncc.nsw.gov.au
NYE 07 @ The Brewery
Date: 31 December 2007
About: The Brewery and New World Artists deliver another all Australian, all rock line up to bring in 2008.
Venue: Queens Wharf Brewery, Wharf Road, Newcastle
Contact Details: Queens Wharf Brewery on (02) 4929 6333 or at www.qwb.com.au Cost: Tickets $60 + booking fee Time: Gates open 6pm, first band 7.15pm, Fireqorks at 9am & Midnight.
Strictly Over 18yrs only – photo ID required. Strictly limited capacity. No thongs.
Summer Circus Fun @ Hunter Valley Gardens
Date: 1 – 27 January 2008
About: Enjoy the Summer school holidays with Circus Fun at Hunter Valley Gardens! Face painting, Roaming Clown, Circus Skills Workshop, Magic Show every afternoon, Giant Board Games. Great day out for the whole family!
Venue: Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Road, Pokolbin
Contact Details: Hunter Valley Gardens on (02) 4998 4000 or at www.hvg.com.au Cost: Regular admission charges apply- Adult $19.50, Conc/Grp $15, Child (6-12yrs) $10, Under 5 yrs free, Family (2A+2Ch) $49 Gardens Open: 9am – 5pm daily.
Horse racing at Broadmeadow
Date: 5 January 2008
About: A day of exhilarating racing at beautiful Broadmeadow
Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Road, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Newcastle Jockey Club on (02) 4961 1573 or at www.njc.com.au.
School Holidays Workshops @ Newcastle Region Art Gallery
Date: 15 – 24 January 2008
About: 3 different age groups are catered for in our hands-on workshops. Duration: 2 hours. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Venue: Newcastle Region Art Gallery, Laman Street
Contact Details: Newcastle Region Art Gallery on (02) 4974 5112 or go to www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/discover_newcastle/region_art_gallery Cost: $15 per child per workshop. Times: TBC
Horseracing at Broadmeadow
Date: 19 January 2008
About: A day of exhilarating racing at beautiful Broadmeadow
Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Road, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Newcastle Jockey Club on (02) 4961 1573 or at www.njc.com.au
Newcastle Harbour Swim
Date: 26 January 2008
About: Born from the old days when the odd Stockton Surf Club member who had missed the ferry would make the swim back home (not recommended!!), the Newcastle Harbour Swim is now a recognised event on the States swimming calendar.
Venue: Newcastle Harbour
Contact Details: Contact Race Director Paul Humphreys on 02 49348138 or paul@hevents.net
Horse racing at Broadmeadow
Date: 2 February 2008
About: A day of exhilarating racing at beautiful Broadmeadow
Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Road, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Newcastle Jockey Club on (02) 4961 1573 or at www.njc.com.au
Horse racing at Broadmeadow
Date: 16 February 2008
About: A day of exhilarating racing at beautiful Broadmeadow
Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Road, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Newcastle Jockey Club on (02) 4961 1573 or at www.njc.com.au
Newcastle Woodworking Hobbies & Crafts Expo
Date: 29 February – 2 March 2008
About: A major fixture on the craft expo calendar, attracting exhibitors from all over NSW. Hundreds of exhibitors, workshops, woodworking, hobbies & craft displays, entertainment, giveaways, lucky door prizes. Exhibitors include Needlecraft, Pyrography, Folk Art, Floral Art, Dolls, Knitting, Toys, Tools, Timber, Woodturning and much, much more.
Venue: Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Click here to find out more
Horse racing at Broadmeadow
Date: 1 March 2008
About: A day of exhilarating racing at beautiful Broadmeadow
Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Road, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Newcastle Jockey Club on (02) 4961 1573 or at www.njc.com.au
Horse racing at Broadmeadow
Date: 8 March 2008
About: A day of exhilarating racing at beautiful Broadmeadow
Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Road, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Newcastle Jockey Club on (02) 4961 1573 or at www.njc.com.au
Sparke Helmore NBN Triathlon
Date: 16 March 2008
About: The Sparke Helmore / NBN Television Triathlon will be held on Sunday, 16 March 2008. The Triathlon attracts a field of approximately 1100 participants each year. This event has a proud history of being one of the Hunter Region’s largest and most successful health and fitness days. Whether you are a seasoned triathlete, an individual wanting to get fit or a business looking to make a fun day of it, this event has something for everyone.
Venue: Newcastle Harbour Foreshore, Wharf Road
Contact Details: Click here to find out more
Horse racing at Broadmeadow
Date: 22 March 2008
About: A day of exhilarating racing at beautiful Broadmeadow
Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Road, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Newcastle Jockey Club on (02) 4961 1573 or at www.njc.com.au
Newcastle Herald Hill to Harbour Challenge
Date: 24 March 2008
About: the 10km running event has been moved to Monday to keep the event date consistent as one of the first road races on the Australian calendar.
Venue: Dixon Park Surf Lifesaving Club, Dixon Park to Newcastle Marina, Wickham
Contact Details: Paul and Anne Humphreys on (02) 4934 8138 or at www.heraldhilltoharbour.net
Showcase Jewellers Newcastle Newmarket Race Day
Date: 2 April 2008
About: A major horse-racing event on NSW racing calendar staged by Newcastle Jockey Club.
Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Road, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Click here to find out more
Horse racing at Broadmeadow
Date: 5 April 2008
About: A day of exhilarating racing at beautiful Broadmeadow
Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Road, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Newcastle Jockey Club on (02) 4961 1573 or at www.njc.com.au
Horse racing at Broadmeadow
Date: 19 April 2008
About: A day of exhilarating racing at beautiful Broadmeadow
Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Road, Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Newcastle Jockey Club on (02) 4961 1573 or at www.njc.com.au
Horse racing at Broadmeadow
Date: 3 May 2008
About: A day of exhilarating racing at beautiful Broadmeadow
Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Road , Broadmeadow
Contact Details: Newcastle Jockey Club on (02) 4961 1573 or at www.njc.com.au.