New Annual Festival

New Annual Festival

Community Event
Concert or Performance
Exhibition and Shows
Festivals and Celebrations
  • Art & Culture
$0 – $49
There's a range of events and prices across different venues, starting from free events to $49.
  • All tickets

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Newcastle's vibrant arts scene during 10 days of creativity across unique local venues.
  • Experience thought-provoking public art and engaging live performances that celebrate the city's cultural heartbeat.
  • Join family-friendly festivities at the free SOAK: Live at the Baths series for unforgettable musical moments.
  • Kick off the festival at the First Night Art Party with music, food, and community at Newcastle Art Gallery.
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Newcastle’s festival of art, music and ideas returns this year!

New Annual festival is a 10-day celebration inviting audiences and artists to create, play and explore the streets, stages and iconic locations that make Newcastle a creative, thriving city. Immerse yourself in a world of thought-provoking public art, engaging live performance, family-friendly experiences and diverse live music in beloved Newcastle locations.

The free music series SOAK: Live at the Baths will return to Newcastle Ocean Baths featuring unforgettable performances in a family-friendly atmosphere. Save the date for the First Night Art Party in partnership with Newcastle Art Gallery to kick off the festival with a night of music, food, art & community.

To be the first to know what’s coming, sign up to be a New Annual VIP at their website.

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Dates & times

  • Next occurrence: 25 September 2026 reoccurring

Features

  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Conference/Convention Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Pop Up Wine Bar
  • Public Telephone
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Tags

  • Art & Culture
Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

  • Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
  • Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
  • Employs people with disabilities.
  • Staff are trained in disability awareness.
  • Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards

Physical – Mobility

  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

  • Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
  • Seating in common areas including reception area

Access & Inclusion

  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.

  • www.newannual.com/about/accessibility/

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