This year promises great performers in a diverse series of concerts.
We welcome international performers Roderick Williams OBE and Ben Mingay,
and a host of other great musicians to entertain you.
Upcoming Events – Ticket Available Now
The superb Festival Chamber Choir performs choral works under the baton of Christopher Allan. Saturday August 17, 2.30pm
Dungeon Big Band with Heather Price celebrate their favourite cities of jazz. Thursday August 15, 7.30pm
Exceptional talents together – Cedar Rose Newman on violin, and pianist Simon Tedeschi. Saturday August 17, 7.30pm
A rare opportunity for singers and audience alike, to observe a master at work – Roderick Williams in Masterclass. Friday August 23, 2.30pm
Internationally renowned baritone Roderick Williams gives a Festival Encore performance in his only NSW appearance. Friday August 23, 7.30pm
Sunday August 18, 2.30pm. The Festival Finale concert, with Christ Church Camerata led by David Banney with pianist Erin Sweetman, highlighting Rachmaninoff’s wonderful “Rhapsody on a Theme…
Illustrious pianist Simon Tedeschi performs with jazz violinist supremo George Washingmachine at Newcastle’s home of jazz, Adamstown Uniting Church. Friday August 16, 7.30pm
Young performers from the area audition to perform in the Rising Stars Recital. Sunday August 11, 5.30pm
The Festival Choir forms again in 2024 under the baton of Christopher Allan, with associate artists Erin Sweetman and Peter Guy. Sunday August 11, 2.30pm
Saturday August 10, 7.30pm
Star of opera, stage and screen, Newcastle’s own Ben Mingay joins Heather Price and Sue Carson, and associate artist Bev Kennedy, for a delightful…
Nexas Quartet are a trailblazing saxophone ensemble known for redefining the boundaries of chamber music. Saturday August 10, 2.30pm
Friday August 9, 5.30pm
Our annual favourite Opera Cocktails takes place in “The Barn” at beautiful Stanley Park, with wonderful artists from Opera Australia and the marvellous Claire Howard…
Distinguished organist David Drury and the exceptionally talented Andy Fiddes on trumpet combine in a lunchtime concert. Friday August 9, 1.00pm
Thursday August 8, 7.30pm
Brilliant singers Iain Henderson (tenor) and Genevieve Dickson (soprano) combine with Jonathan Wilson on piano to open the August Festival series of concerts with Mahler’s…
Outstanding young musicians and vocalists are invited to audition for the
Newcastle Music Festival’s Rising Stars 2024 program. Read more and apply now!
TAMBURLAINE ORGANIC WINES SPECIAL OFFER
Our 2024 wine sponsor Tamburlaine Organic Wines is offering a special deal for Newcastle Music Festival supporters. Every dozen purchased from the selection on the order form will result in a $50 donation to the Festival. Stock up now for your autumn and winter entertaining. You are welcome to phone through your orders to Lou Davidson on 0249 984 217 or 0415 252 573
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Stay a little longer! Extend your Festival experience with a few days’ holiday either side of your concert experience.
Newcastle and its nine partner regions have so much to offer – coastal, vineyard, wilderness and more.
Explore the ten destinations of EVENTS10, or take up one of the suggested itineraries: Coastal Vibes, Valley Vibes and Mountain High! North, West and South, there’s something fascinating to explore no matter where you look.