This year's festival will take place at the Harold Lobb Concert Hall on Friday night and then Saturday and Sunday across several venues in Carrington, all within easy walking distance of each other.
Harold Lobb Concert Hall
Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle
OPEN: Friday Night Concert Only
The Harold Lobb Concert Hall is a 328 seat, state-of-the-art concert auditorium with beautiful art-deco features and modern upgrades to enhance your comfort and listening pleasure.
Carrington Bowling Club
1C Cowper Street, Carrington
OPEN: Saturday and Sunday (all day)
The Carro is An unpretentious old fashioned club, located in the heart of one of Newcastle’s oldest suburbs that has something for everyone, including being Newcastle Ukestra's home base for many years, with no small thanks going to our beloved Jaci Lapin, Manager Extraordinaire, for her continued support.
A relaxed friendly space for adults, kids and dogs. The Bowlo offers weekly raffles, live music, ukulele lessons, trivia, yoga and even a colouring-in group.
We have all your favourite beverages covered from 5 star coffees, to an ever changing selection of craft beers and delicious cocktails.
Our main venue for the Saturday and Sunday program, the Carro will be running a full program of both performances and workshops across Saturday and Sunday.
Carrington Community Centre
1A Hargrave St, Carrington
OPEN: Saturday and Sunday 9:15-2:00pm
Join us at Carrington Community Centre on both Saturday and Sunday for a range of fun and engaging music workshops.
The hall is fully wheelchair accessible, including an accessible toilet, with plenty of street parking available.
Cafe Inu
43 Denison St, Carrington (right opposite Carrington Bowling Club)
OPEN: Saturday 10-2:30pm
At Cafe INU, we love welcoming you and your furry friends! Our spacious outdoor dog-friendly dining area is the perfect spot to relax, enjoy great coffee, and spend quality time together. Plus, we’ve got a delicious selection of gourmet dog treats, meals, and even special drinks, because pups deserve a little café indulgence too! Stop by and make Cafe INU your go-to spot for you and your four-legged bestie.
Cafe Tapestry
103 Young St, Carrington
OPEN: Saturday and Sunday 10-2pm
Food & coffee brings a community together. At Tapestry we hope to bring people together through good wholesome food & a living room atmosphere.
The Hemporium
87 Young St, Carrington
OPEN: Saturday 10-2:30pm
The Hemporium is a grassroots community created by the community for the community. Our on-site cafe serves up a range of wholesome and delicious drinks and meals designed to nurture and heal body, mind and soul. A place to come, to gather, to connect.
The Pavilion Kitchen
150 Young St, Carrington
OPEN: Saturday and Sunday 12-2:30pm
Good Old-Fashioned Hospitality
We built The Pav as a space for the people.
A place to collect memories and connect with friends & loved ones.
Somewhere to leave the outside world behind and experience the warmth of good old-fashioned hospitality.
Here you will find more than one reason to come back.