Newcastle Music Festival

31/05/2026

The 2026 Newcastle Music Festival is officially launched! We will be progressively adding our events to this page - we welcome you to book now for this fabulous series of concerts coming up from August 6.

16/04/2026

What a beautiful evening last night at FogHorn Brewery for Newcastle Food Month with the exceptional talents of Maria Eugenia Nieva and Andrew Blanch, and fabulous food. Thanks to our wonderful artists and the team at FogHorn for an unforgettable night.

16/04/2026

So much lovely music to enjoy with the talents of Zac Choi and Christ Church Camerata - this weekend!

Shimmering candlelight with brilliant works from courts and ballrooms.

Zac Choi - violin
David Banney - conductor
A special Camerata event.*
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MOZART Divertimento in F
BEETHOVEN Romance in F
STRAUSS The Blue Danube
MAHLER Adagietto from Symphony No.5
HAYDN 'Farewell' Symphony
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Camerata with Candles combines shimmering candlelight in spectacular Christ Church Cathedral with brilliant works from one of the world’s most musical cities. From
Mozart to Mahler via Beethoven and Strauss, we finish with Haydn’s inspired message to his boss. It was 1772 and Prince Esterhazy’s court was keen to get home after an unreasonably long summer holiday. A modern workforce might head to the industrial court - Haydn simply wrote one of his finest symphonies, finishing the work with a clear message that was heeded by the boss, who packed up the court and returned home within the week!
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*This concert is not included in our subscription series, but subscribers are entitled to a 10% discount on all tickets.

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15/04/2026

Early Birds - promoting the Classic Big Band concert which will be part of our August festival!

29/11/2025

Here's a great idea for those folks for whom Christmas presents are so hard to choose.... use the QR code or book at this link: https://au.patronbase.com/_NewcastleTheatreCompany/Productions/NMF/Performances

12/11/2025

So much music to enjoy in the lead up to Christmas 2025. Mozart's Requiem at the Cathedral this coming Sunday November with the world premiere of two new movements for the unfinished work composed by artistic director and David Banney! Then on December 7, Susan Collins performs works by Bach and Kreisler in a stunning concert.

16/08/2025

There were tears of appreciation and awe for last night's performance by Clemens Leske - the Wanderer Fantasie by Schubert was an astonishingly dramatic performance that left the audience feeling as if they "were on top of a mountain" -"I've rarely heard a piano fill a room as completely". Then the glorious Goldberg - each person rejoiced to hear their favourite movements, and the sheer physicality and musicality of the evening's performance will be remembered for years to come. Thank you Clemens Leske for a rare treat. (Image: Kerrie Coles, Committee)

15/08/2025

Today, two fascinating concerts featuring violin, piano and voice. Firstly, Rising Stars at 2.30pm with Grace Hill (piano), Alex Moss (piano), Brianna Lynch (voice) and Zac Choi (violin). Brianna and Zac will perform with associate artist Erin Sweetman (piano). Then, tonight at 7.00PM - Madeleine Easton in Recital with Clemens Leske associate artist. Tickets online or at the door.