29 – 30 August 2025

This 36th Newcastle Jazz Festival will provide a rich variety of music with over 50 bands featuring jazz styles from Traditional Jazz, Mainstream, Swing, Contemporary, Blues, Jazz Orchestras, Gospel, Gypsy, Bebop, Smooth, Fusion and Big Band.

Some of Australia’s and the Hunter’s finest musicians provided a wide range of styles designed to cater for every taste.

19 July 2025

Farmer’s Wife Distillery

Celebrate a cosy evening of wintery celebrations. With the fire burning, gin cocktails flowing, and gourmet food on offer, it’s set to be a night of festive fun you won’t want to miss.

20 July 2025

The Pavilion, Wandin Estate, Wilderness Rd, Lovedale

Runners can choose from a marathon, half marathon, 10.5 km Winery Run, 5 km Winery Wander or a lively 2 km Kids’ Marathon, before soaking up the rolling vineyards, cellar doors and signature Hunter Valley hospitality. It’s the perfect way to spend a winter’s day: traverse picturesque countryside, savour a well-earned local wine and create lasting memories beyond the finish line.