2026 FEATURED EVENTS

Katie Jayne Band

Friday 27th February - 6.30pm to 9pm

High-energy Australian country music with bold vocals, infectious rhythms, and a live show built to get the crowd moving.

Luke Combs Experience

Saturday 28th February - 7pm to 8.30pm

Jarred Taylor presents The Australian Luke Combs Experience — a heartfelt tribute celebrating modern country favourites with authenticity, powerful vocals, and a sound audiences won’t forget.

Fireworks Spectacular

Friday 27th and Saturday 28th Feburary

Fireworks Spectacular lights up the Newcastle Show with a stunning display of colour and sound — proudly brought to you by Hunter Readymix Concrete. A must-see highlight for all ages.

MACKA’S BUCKING BULLS RODEO

Friday 27th February 4pm & 7pm

A highlight of the Newcastle Show, Bucking Bull Rodeo showcases top riders, impressive stock, and the raw excitement of one of rodeo’s most iconic events.

Newcastle’s first ever pop culture celebration arrives at the Coates Newcastle Show. Enjoy cosplay competitions, live panels, collectables, character meet & greets and interactive experiences - all included with your Show ticket.

2026 PROGRAM

TANTOS STAGE

Time	Event Name
12:00pm – 12:30pm	Star Struck – Noah Bevin
12:45pm – 1:15pm	Star Struck – Ella Armitage & Pearl Thorley
1:30pm – 1:45pm	Star Struck – Madison Strang
2:00pm – 2:15pm	Star Struck – Arietty Holdom
2:20pm – 2:40pm	Star Struck – Stella Bundy
3:00pm – 3:45pm	Star Struck – Noah Bevin
2:45pm – 2:55pm	Star Struck – Jarrah Brown
3:45pm – 4:30pm	Benjamin May Parker
4:30pm – 5:30pm	UON – Maddie & Learnah
6:30pm – 7:15pm	Katie Jayne Band
7:15pm – 7:45pm	BREAK
7:45pm – 8:45pm	Katie Jayne Band

CENTRE RING

Time	Event Name
9:00am – 2:30pm	Show Jumping & Equestrian Classes
2:30pm – 3:00pm	Tent Pegging
3:00pm – 3:30pm	Gravity FMX Stunt Show
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Bucking Bulls Rodeo
5:00pm – 5:30pm	Tent Pegging
6:00pm – 6:45pm	Grand Parade & Official Opening
7:00pm – 8:00pm	Bucking Bulls Rodeo
8:15pm – 8:45pm	Gravity FMX Stunt Show
9:00pm	Fireworks
10:00pm	Close

KIDS ZONE

Time	Event Name
9:00am – 7:00pm	Dinkum Dinosaur – Baby Dinosaur Zoo
10:30am – 11:00am	Reptile Show
11:00am – 12:00pm	Dinkum Dinosaur – Comedy Ventriloquist Puppet Show
12:30pm – 1:00pm	Reptile Show
1:00pm – 1:30pm	Turbo the Magic Dinosaur Show
2:30pm – 3:00pm	Reptile Show
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Dinkum Dinosaur – Comedy Ventriloquist Puppet Show
5:00pm – 5:30pm	Meet & Greet Newy-Con Characters
6:00pm – 6:30pm	Turbo the Magic Dinosaur Show

DOGS DAY OUT FESTIVAL

Time	Event Name
3:00pm – 7:00pm	Dog Competitions & Doggie Stalls

COMMUNITY BANK NEWCASTLE
BENDIGO BANK FARMYARD NURSERY

Time	Event Name
9:00am – 8:00pm	Farmyard Nursery Petting Zoo

TANTOS STAGE

Time	Event Name
9:30pm – 10:00pm	Chance 2 Dance
10:00am – 10:30am	TW Tuition – Dance School
10:30am – 11:00am	Spark Dance Centre
11:00am – 11:30am	The Rhythm Factory
11:30am – 12:00pm	Ablaze Dance Academy
12:00pm – 12:30pm	Star Struck – Holly & Amber Brock
12:45pm – 1:15pm	Star Struck – Tane Wilcox
1:30pm – 2:15pm	Star Struck – Reigan Stewart
3:00pm – 4:00pm	UON – Millie Mills
4:15pm – 5:00pm	Star Struck – Neave, Sage, Conway & Sienna
5:15pm – 6:15pm	UON – Abbie Yeo
7:00pm – 8:30pm	Luke Combs Experience with Jarred Taylor

CENTRE RING

Time	Event Name
9:00am – 1:00pm	Equestrian Classes
1:30pm – 2:00pm	Tent Pegging
2:00pm – 2:30pm	Camel Races
2:30pm – 3:00pm	Gravity FMX Stunt Show
3:30pm – 4:00pm	Tent Pegging
4:00pm – 4:30pm	Camel Races
4:30pm – 5:00pm	Gravity FMX Stunt Show
5:30pm – 6:00pm	HSPA Marching Band
6:00pm – 7:00pm	Outback Jack Show
7:00pm – 7:30pm	Camel Races
7:30pm – 8:00pm	Gravity FMX Stunt Show
8:15pm – 8:45pm	Epic Fire Show
9:00pm	Fireworks
10:00pm	Close

KIDS ZONE

Time	Event Name
9:00am – 7:00pm	Dinkum Dinosaur – Baby Dinosaur Zoo
10:30am – 11:00am	Reptile Show
11:00am – 12:00pm	Dinkum Dinosaur – Comedy Ventriloquist Puppet Show
12:30pm – 1:00pm	Reptile Show
1:00pm – 1:30pm	Turbo the Magic Dinosaur Show
2:30pm – 3:00pm	Reptile Show
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Dinkum Dinosaur – Comedy Ventriloquist Puppet Show
5:00pm – 5:30pm	Meet & Greet Newy-Con Characters
6:00pm – 6:30pm	Turbo the Magic Dinosaur Show

DOGS DAY OUT FESTIVAL

Time	Event Name
9:00am – 7:00pm	Dog Competitions & Doggie Stalls

McCLOY GROUP
WOODCHOP STADIUM

Time	Event Name
10:00am - 5:00pm	Woodchop Competition

COMMUNITY BANK NEWCASTLE
BENDIGO BANK FARMYARD NURSERY

Time	Event Name
9:00am - 8:00pm	Farmyard Nursery Petting Zoo

TANTOS STAGE

Time	Event Name
9:30am – 10:00am	England Purton Dance Academy
10:00am – 10:30am	EV Dance Studios
10:30am – 11:00am	KC Dance HQ
11:00am – 11:45am	The Tribe Collective Dance School
11:45am – 12:00pm	Jenz Danzn Academy
12:00pm – 12:30pm	Maxi-Jazz Dance Studio
12:45pm – 1:30pm	Starstruck – Tane Wilcox
1:45pm – 2:30pm	Star Struck – Neave, Sage, Conway & Sienna

CENTRE RING

Time	Event Name
9:00am – 12:00pm	Equestrian Events
12:00pm – 1:00pm	Snaffle Bit Cutting
1:00pm – 2:00pm	Working Dogs Competition
2:00pm – 3:00pm	Snaffle Bit Cutting

KIDS ZONE

Time	Event Name
9:00am – 1:00pm	Dinkum Dinosaur – Baby Dinosaur Zoo
10:00am – 11:00am	Dinkum Dinosaur – Comedy Ventriloquist Puppet Show
11:00am – 11:30am	Reptile Show
11:30am – 12:00pm	Meet & Greet Newy-Con Characters
12:00pm – 12:30pm	Turbo the Magic Dinosaur Show
12:30pm – 1:00pm	Reptile Show

DASHFEST

Time	Event Name
9:00am – 3:00pm	Dachshund Competitions & Doggie Market Stalls

COMMUNITY BANK NEWCASTLE
BENDIGO BANK FARMYARD NURSERY

Time	Event Name
9:00am - 3:00pm	Farmyard Nursery Petting Zoo

McCloy Group - Woodchop Stadium

Time	Event Name
11:30am – 12:00pm	Hunter Valley Post Cutting Championship

⚡ Friday 27 February ⚡

Event Hours: 9:30am – 5:00pm | Stage Programming: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Time	Session
9:30 – 9:45	🎉 Welcome to NewyCon
10:00 – 10:30	🧪 Fizzics Science Demonstration
10:45 – 11:30	⚔️ Sons of Obiwan Panel – Luke
12:00 – 12:30	🧪 Fizzics Science Demonstration
12:45 – 1:30	🎬 Star Wars Panel – Paul Hempsall
2:00 – 2:30	🧪 Fizzics Science Demonstration
2:45 – 3:30	🦸 Cosplayer Panel – Simon, Jay + Guests
3:45 – 4:30	🔨 Thor of Oz – Panel & Hammer Challenge
5:30	🎊 Grand Parade

🎮 Sunday 1 march 🎮

Event Hours: 9:30am – 3:00pm | Stage Programming: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Time	Session
9:30 – 9:45	🎉 Welcome to NewyCon
10:00 – 10:45	⚔️ Newcastle Swordplay Panel
11:00 – 11:45	🔨 Thor of Oz – Panel & Hammer Challenge
12:00 – 12:45	🎬 Star Wars Panel – Paul Hempsall
2:00 – 3:00	🦸 Cosplay Competition & Catwalk

★ Saturday 28 February ★

Event Hours: 9:30am – 5:00pm | Stage Programming: 9:30am – 5:00pm

Time	Session
9:30 – 9:45	🎉 Welcome to NewyCon
10:00 – 11:00	🎬 Dean Knowsley – Prop Making in Movies
11:00 – 12:00	🎬 Matt Doran – The Matrix & Star Wars
12:00 – 12:45	🎬 Richard de Carvalho – Black Bounty Saga Screening & Panel
1:00 – 1:45	👻 Ghostbusters Panel – Premier State Ghostbusters
2:00 – 2:30	🔨 Thor of Oz – Panel & Hammer Challenge
3:00 – 3:45	⚔️ Sons of Obiwan Lightsaber Demonstration
4:00 – 5:00	🦸 Cosplay Competition & Catwalk