Kaleidoscope - Newcastle Music Festival

Gifted young violinist Cedar Rose Newman joins pianist Simon Tedeschi in an evening of classical brilliance.

Tickets on sale in April - don't miss this beautiful concert.

Visit Newcastle in August! There is so much to enjoy in this beautiful city by the beach – the weather is usually crisp and clear. Don’t miss Darby Street near to your concert venue, and its world of restaurants and designer shops. The light rail and bus services will take you wherever you want to go. There are plenty of great accommodation options.

Watch for whales from any beach vantage point, and the famous dolphin pod fishing off the newly refurbished Ocean Baths. Enjoy the coastal walk to Bar Beach, and lunch at Merewether Surf House. Ride a bike along the scenic Fernleigh Track. The rainforests of Glenrock Lagoon make a beautiful stopover on the way.

Stroll in tranquil Blackbutt Reserve and Hunter Wetlands Centre: enjoy a meal at the Wetlands Centre’s excellent café. Marvel at migratory waders at Stockton Sandspit as they return from their migration to Siberia and Alaska.

The Hunter Valley vineyards and beautiful Port Stephens are an hour away with fabulous dining options and scenic tours.