Newcastle Music Festival

Newcastle Music Festival is an annual music festival held in Newcastle. Brilliant locals and inspiring guests from around the world feature in classical, jazz and world music concerts. In 2025 the Festival welcomes special guests Bronwyn Douglass, Hourglass Ensemble, Madeleine Easton, Clemens Leske and the return of Orava Quartet. All your favourite concerts are back - Opera Cocktails, Dungeon Big Band, Festival Choir and Rising Stars. Check the website for details. Image credits: Orava Quartet - Dylan Jones Photography – courtesy of Universal Music | Bronwyn Douglass - Sasha Dobies at Sherbet Birdie Photography | Hourglass Ensemble – David Collins | Sue Carson – Edwina Richards | Erin Sweetman – Kurt Sneddon