West Best Bloc Fest

Name: West Best Bloc Fest
Start: 2026-10-04T11:00:00+11:00
End: 2027-10-03T22:00:00+11:00

Multi Venues - Block cornered by King, Steel, Hunter and Union Streets

Sun 04 Oct '26 – Sun 03 Oct '27

Overview

West Best Bloc Fest returns to Newcastle West for its fifth year, bringing together some of the city's best original live music for one huge day across the precinct. Taking over 10 stages across 9 venues, the festival showcases a diverse lineup of Newcastle artists spanning rock, indie, punk, electronic, jazz, folk and more. One ticket gives festival-goers access to the full program, with audiences encouraged to move between venues and discover…

West Best Bloc Fest returns to Newcastle West for its fifth year, bringing together some of the city's best original live music for one huge day across the precinct.

Taking over 10 stages across 9 venues, the festival showcases a diverse lineup of Newcastle artists spanning rock, indie, punk, electronic, jazz, folk and more. One ticket gives festival-goers access to the full program, with audiences encouraged to move between venues and discover new artists, sounds and spaces throughout Newcastle West.

With over300 local musicians, all-ages programming and stages presented in collaboration with local music organisations and collectives, West Best Bloc Fest is a celebration of Newcastle's thriving original music community.