School holiday activities in Newcastle
65 upcoming listings in Newcastle for 15 Dec–31 Jan. The summer school break in Newcastle, mid-December to the end of January. That stretch is the break every Australian state shares. Past dates drop off on their own.
Listings updated (Newcastle time). Past events drop off on their own.
Plan the day in Newcastle: Saturday date night, Family Sunday under $50 or a free afternoon.
Tuesday 15 December
Thursday 17 December
Friday 18 December
Home in Place Tenant MerryFest Events 2026
11:00 am – 2:00 pm · 18th Dec - Gosford Showground. 21st Dec - Maitland Showground
TROY KINNE & MONTY FRANKLIN: LIVE - NEWCASTLE
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm · Souths Merewether · Merewether
SF Wrens 'DANCE!' Single Release
8:00 pm · The Hamilton Station Hotel · Hamilton
Foxton & Sugerman present The Gospel Project: A Christmas Special
8:00 pm · King Street Warehouse
Saturday 19 December
The 11th Annual Jamie Hay and Jay Whalley Christmas Party
5:30 pm · The Hamilton Station Hotel · Hamilton
2026 Student Recital - India Jazz & Andrew Gray
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm · Belair Baptist Church · Adamstown
FANGZ 'The Final Tour' w/ Special Guests
8:00 pm · The Stag & Hunter Hotel · Mayfield
Sunday 20 December
Wednesday 23 December
Sunday 27 December
Wednesday 30 December
Thursday 31 December
Newcastle’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Party 2026
5:00 pm · Newcastle Racecourse · Broadmeadow
NYE Black & White Masquerade Ball
6:00 pm · Honeysuckle Hotel · Lee Wharf C
MADE ON SUNDAY | NYE BLOCK PARTY 2026
6:00 pm · The Lucky Hotel
?? NYE REWIND: 90s & 00s PARTY ??
8:00 pm · Kahibah Sports Club · Kahibah
Taking Back Saturday: New Years Eve - Newcastle
9:00 pm · The Hamilton Station Hotel · Hamilton
Call Me Maybe: NYE Party - Maitland
9:30 pm – 2:00 am · The Belmore Hotel · Maintland
Sunday 3 January
Thursday 7 January
Friday 8 January
Saturday 9 January
Sunday 10 January
Tuesday 12 January
Friday 15 January
Opera Petites: An interactive opera adventure for kids
10:00 am – 11:00 am · Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba · Rathmines
Jimeoin - Ballyhoo
7:30 pm · Belmont 16s Sailing Club · Belmont
Dee White (USA)
8:00 pm · The Stag & Hunter Hotel · Mayfield
Saturday 16 January
Pride on the harbour | Summer Party Edition 2027
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm · Calmer (Newcastle - Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal)
Baker Boy - Baked Summer Tour
7:00 pm · King Street Band Room
Catherine Britt
8:00 pm · The Stag & Hunter Hotel · Mayfield
ACES HIGH - THE AUSTRALIAN MAIDEN SHOW | ROCK IN RIO 25th ANNIVERSARY
8:00 pm · The Hamilton Station Hotel · Hamilton
Sunday 17 January
Hunt and Brew 𝗗𝗔𝗪𝗡𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗨𝗦&𝗡𝗭 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 // Nobbys Beach, NEWCASTLE - 17th Jan 2027
4:45 am – 6:45 am · Nobbys Beach · New South Wales
Newcastle City Farmers Market
7:00 am – 1:00 pm · Newcastle Showground · Broadmeadow
Comedy Untamed Newcastle
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm · 139 Maitland Rd · Islington
Tuesday 19 January
Wednesday 20 January
Thursday 21 January
Friday 22 January
WILLIAM CRIGHTON & BEANS ON TOAST - Wild Folk'n Bush Psych tour
8:00 pm · The Hamilton Station Hotel · Hamilton
Atticus Chimps
8:00 pm · King Street Warehouse
Little Quirks 'She's Wild' Tour
8:00 pm · The Stag & Hunter Hotel · Mayfield
Saturday 23 January
The Annual Beach Yacht Party | Newcastle Harbour
6:00 pm · Calmer (Newcastle - Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal)
Newcastle’s Biggest Summer Boat Party | Newcastle Harbour
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm · Queens Wharf Terminal
John Butler Trio | The Way Back Tour
7:00 pm · King Street Band Room
Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners FC
7:40 pm · McDonald Jones Stadium
Arsène DeLay & Charlie Wooton
8:00 pm · The Stag & Hunter Hotel · Mayfield
Sunday 24 January
Newcastle City Farmers Market
7:00 am – 1:00 pm · Newcastle Showground · Broadmeadow
SUMMER CRAWL 2027
11:00 am · King Street Crawl · Newtown
ACDC & Aussie Rock Anthems | Tribute Show | Newcastle Harbour Cruise
11:30 am – 3:30 pm · Calmer (Newcastle - Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal)
Jack Botts - 'Where I'm Meant To Be’ AUS Summer ‘27 Tour
4:00 pm · Kahibah Sports Club · Kahibah
Free Throw 'Moments Before The Wind' Aus Tour 2027
7:00 pm · The Hamilton Station Hotel · Hamilton
Tuesday 26 January
Wednesday 27 January
Thursday 28 January
Friday 29 January
65 upcoming events in Newcastle. Most common: music, arts & culture and food & drink. 17 listed as free.
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Good to know
- Which dates does this School holidays page cover in Newcastle?
- This page is 15 Dec–31 Jan. The dates are worked out when the page renders, in Newcastle time, and they move forward once a day has passed. VibePeep currently lists 65 upcoming listings whose start date sits in this window.
- How does a listing get onto this page?
- Its start date has to fall inside 15 Dec–31 Jan. Cancelled listings are left off. A title that merely mentions school holidays is not enough.
- Are these the official Newcastle school holidays?
- This page uses mid-December to the end of January, the summer break every Australian state shares. Other term holidays differ by state, so they do not get their own page.
Listings are gathered from organisers, official guides and ticketing sites and re-checked regularly. Times, prices and availability can change, so always confirm with the organiser before you go. Sponsored placements are always labelled.