Howlin' Country
Newcastle Foreshore
Event dates to be confirmed: February 2026
Overview
Howlin' Country is Newcastle's premier all-ages country music festival, held at the iconic Newcastle Foreshore. Launched in 2025 with a headline set by Tyler Childers, the festival brings together a mix of international stars, Aussie favourites, emerging artists, and DJ sets across multiple stages. Designed for fans of all ages, the event blends country music with a relaxed coastal vibe, featuring great food, drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere.
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Howlin' Country is Newcastle's premier all-ages country music festival, held at the iconic Newcastle Foreshore. Launched in 2025 with a headline set by Tyler Childers, the festival brings together a mix of international stars, Aussie favourites, emerging artists, and DJ sets across multiple stages. Designed for fans of all ages, the event blends country music with a relaxed coastal vibe, featuring great food, drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere.
Following a huge debut, Howlin' Country returns, promising another unforgettable day of music and good times. The 2026 lineup is coming soon, with a fresh mix of artists set to be announced.
Whether you're there for the singalongs, the dancefloor, or the family-friendly energy, Howlin' is where country meets the coast—right in the heart of Newcastle.
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Accessibility
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Employ people with disability
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)