New Annual

Ten day festival of art, music and ideas in Newcastle. Save the Date 🧡 25 Sept — 04 Oct 26
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09/08/2026

Local dance groups Ablaze Dance Academy Midnight Dreaming Studio Chakras Performing Arts team up with the incredible professional contemporary dancers from Dance Makers Collective to create an absolute masterpiece. Will you join them on the dancefloor afterwards for an all-in social dance?

👉 The countdown is on – dance worlds will energetically collide.

Hit the link in our bio to grab your before they’re gone!

03/08/2026

Tickets to New Annual festival 2026 are now on sale! 🧡🩷

From 25 Sep to 4 Oct, Newcastle will be transformed with 10 days of world-class art, music and ideas.

Get ready to create, play and explore the city together 🎨🎶💡

Link in comments to book now 🔗

02/08/2026

We know you'll be feeling good⚡️New Annual is back!!

🎟 Tickets go on sale 10am Mon, 3 Aug
❤️‍🔥 10 days of art, music and ideas 🎨🎵💡
📅 Full 2026 Program has dropped 🔗 in bio

Lock in these festival dates 👉 25 Sep to 4 Oct for an art-filled spring time in Newcastle! ☀️🍉🪻🌊

We can't wait to share it with you!🕺

31/07/2026

📢 The 2026 New Annual festival program is LIVE! 🧡 ART· MUSIC · IDEAS · NEWCASTLE 🩷

Tickets ON SALE from 10am, Monday 3 August ⏰

What you need to know:
🎨 10 days of ambitious new works, world-class exhibitions, and the best touring theatre shows
🎵 SOAK: Live at the Baths is back, plus First Night Art Party featuring Ngaiire, Aleksiah & Djanaba
💡 Hands-on workshops, talks and experiences

📅 25 Sep – 4 Oct 2026 · 30+ events across the city · Tickets from $10

Link in bio to plan your festival visit 🔗

16/07/2026

BREAKING: $1,400 worth of first weekend perks are up for grabs! https://newannual.com/win-new-annual-opening-weekend-26

Join our email list before 29 July '26 and this year's New Annual – 10 days of art, music, and unforgettable performances – might go monumental 🚀👑🎭👯‍♀️

🏙️ 2 nights deluxe accommodation and parking QT Newcastle
🍸 $250 dining voucher at Blanca Honeysuckle
🎟️ 3 double passes to opening weekend shows.

Sign up, get in the draw 🏃‍➡️⚡See you there!
https://newannual.com/win-new-annual-opening-weekend-26

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06/07/2026

Remember this? 🎨🎵💡

That energy, that feeling, that first night... it’s all coming back!

Save the date: First Night Art Party in partnership with newcastleartgallery

📅Friday 25 September 5pm-9pm
📍Laman Street (outside Newcastle Art Gallery)

Music, art and a night you wont want to miss.
NEW ANNUAL 🎨🎵 💡

01/07/2026

Wanna be the New Annual VIP?✨ Then visit https://ow.ly/GpyT50Zj0we
New Annual returns for 10 days of art, music and ideas in the heart of Newcastle from 25 Sep - 4 Oct '26. One lucky winner will receive a prize valued at over $1,400!
Subscribe to the New Annual eNewsletter to go in the running to win a VIP Prize Package for you and a friend:
🏙️ 2 nights deluxe accommodation and parking QT Newcastle
🍸 $250 dining voucher at Blanca Honeysuckle
🎟️ 3 double passes to opening weekend shows.
What are you waiting for? Sign up between 1 - 29 July 2026 to win!
Visit https://ow.ly/7Gpa50Zj0w5 T&C's apply.

23/06/2026

Get Ready Newcastle 🎨🎵💡
The countdown has officially begun ⏰

📅 Full 2026 Festival Program drops 31 July.
This year is bigger and better than ever, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Sign up to the eNews via the link in the comments below to be the first in line when tickets go on sale.👇

Save the date, send this to your friends and get ready 🕺

12/06/2026

Leading New Annual into a bigger, bolder 2026 👋 Hello again Tory Loudon!

With over 20 years’ experience across some of Australia’s most respected cultural organisations, Tory brings both artistic leadership and a strong commitment to local impact, as confirmed by the incredible success of New Annual 2025.

The secrets and surprises of 2026's program are well and truly under wraps – but one thing we are certain of – lock these dates in your calendar NOW! - 25 September to 4 October 🎭

📸: Tory, New Annual 2025

📢 VIP your New Annual experience and subscribe for festival announcements! Link in comments below. 👇

09/06/2026

The countdown is officially on for Newcastle Ocean Baths to once again transform for SOAK: Live at the Baths across four unique sunset performances. 🌅

5.30pm - 6.30pm
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Sept
Fri 2 & Sat 3 Oct

Tag your friends below to save the date👇

NEW ANNUAL 🎨🎵💡
📅 26 Sep - 5 Oct

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