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Olive Tree Markets

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Taylor's Run

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The Hangar

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Massive Band

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New Annual will return from 23 September – 2 October 2022. Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, Newcastle’s festival will return in 2022, promising a range of creative experiences in the most unexpected places.

Featured Events

Acquist

Acquist

19 - 21 Feb 2021
Artist Open Studio Trail

Artist Open Studio Trail

20 Feb 2021
Do Your Parents Know You're Straight?

Do Your Parents Know You're Straight?

17 - 20 Feb 2021
Lost in Translation

Lost in Translation

19 Feb 2021
Taylor's Run

Taylor's Run

20-21 Feb 2021
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Latest News

New Annual 2021 Postponed
10 August 21

City of Newcastle has postponed its New Annual festival which was scheduled to take place from 24 September to 3 October.
City embraces inaugural New Annual
01 March 21

Newcastle’s inaugural New Annual festival has come to a close, attracting over 30,000 people to more than 50 events and activities across the city.

Civic Precinct a hive of activity during New Annual
11 February 21

Civic Precinct a hive of activity during New Annual

Synthesised street-dance grounded in football culture and movement.
28 January 21

Blurring the line between sport and art, explore modern football culture

Past Events

Acquist

Acquist

19 - 21 Feb 2021
Alliance Francaise de Newcastle

Alliance Francaise de Newcastle

20 Feb 2021
Art Cart with Jasmine Craciun

Art Cart with Jasmine Craciun

20 Feb 2021
Artist Open Studio Trail

Artist Open Studio Trail

20 Feb 2021
AWKWARD

AWKWARD

11 - 13 Feb 2021
Big Picture Fest Walking Tours

Big Picture Fest Walking Tours

13-14 Feb 2021
Chalk the Walk

Chalk the Walk

19 - 21 Feb 2021
Civic Bar Beats

Civic Bar Beats

19 - 21 Feb 2021
Civic Comedy 2.0

Civic Comedy 2.0

19 Feb 2021
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