What's on in Carrington for free?
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Events in Carrington for free
Mon21
Tomorrow
Wed23
Wednesday 23 September
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Sun 27 · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Bike maintenance part 1 - safety checks, punctures, tubes and tyres
Carrington Community Centre
Sun 4 · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop🌳Outdoors
Bike maintenance part 2 - brakes, chain, gears
Carrington Community Centre
Sat 31 Oct · 10 AMFree
🤝Volunteering
Hunter Community Fund Launch
Carrington Bowling Club
See also in Carrington for free
Sat 17 · 12 PM
☀️Open air🌳Outdoors
Strummingbird Newcastle | 2026
Foreshore Park, Newcastle
At 5 PMA$15
✨Pop📜Poetry
Nenna Single Launch
The Underground, Newcastle
Sat 26 · 12 PMA$39.51–64.17
🪕Folk / Acoustic🌐World music
Kenny Rogers & Friends | A Tribute Show | Live on Newcastle Harbour
Queens Wharf Terminal, Newcastle
Sat 26 · 7 PMA$20
⚡Punk🔬Experimental
SPIDERGRIND 9
Croatian Wickham Sports Club
Fri 2 · 7:30 PMA$33.08
🎻Classical🎫Concert
GILES HENDERSON WANNAN, Chamber Music for Flute Viola & Harp – Newcastle
Newcastle Conservatorium of Music
Fri 2 · 7:30 PMA$30–85
🎻Classical🎫Concert
GILES HENDERSON WANNAN, Chamber Music for Flute Viola & Harp – Newcastle
Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Cooks Hill
Sat 3 · 7:30 PMA$20
🎸Rock💿DJ set
Delivery (Naarm) with The PeeWee-50s and Finlay Ross at The Croatian Club Wickham
Croatian Wickham Sports Club Co-Op
Sun 4 · 10 AMA$40–70
☀️Open air🌳Outdoors
West Best Bloc Fest 2026
Multi Venue - Block of King, Hunter, Union and Steel, Newcastle West
Sun 11 · 12 PMA$25
🪕Folk / Acoustic🌳Outdoors
Dashville On The Road - Carrington
Carrington Bowling Club
Sat 17 · 12 PMA$0–269.95
☀️Open air🌳Outdoors
Strummingbird Newcastle | 2026
Foreshore Park Newcastle
Fri 25 · 8:30 PMA$41–87.50
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
Adamstown Uniting Church, Newcastle
Fri 25 · 8:30 PMA$55–144
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎸Rock
The Songs of Pink Floyd - Reimagined
Flamingos Live, Lambton
Fri 2 · 6 PMA$38.45–48.76
🎸Rock💿DJ set
THE GROGANS @ TBH
The Beach Hotel, Merewether
Tue 22 · 6 PMA$35
🎪Street party
After Hours: @ Vera Take Two
Vera Wine, Hamilton
Thu 24 · 4 PMFree
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
Celebrate with us
Kave Newcastle
Fri 25 · 5 PMA$6–15
🎉Club💿DJ set
THISISUS presents: LEVELSOUND
LVL ONE Party House - Gallipoli House, Hamilton
Fri 25 · 6:30 PMA$27.75–34.11
🎪Street party
Newcastle | Singles Mixer | Uptown's | Friday 25th September | Under 35s
6/23 Watt St, Newcastle
Fri 25 · 7 PMA$23.54–28.84
🎉Club💿DJ set
ODYSSEY w/ Papa Nugs (UK)
The Lass O'Gowrie Hotel, Wickham
Sat 26 · 7 PMA$45
💿DJ set🏠House
The Greenhouse Effect
LEDA Gallery, Newcastle West
Thu 1 · 7 PMA$59
🎪Street party
Matched Speed Dating @ Foghorn Brewery, Ages 38-52
FogHorn Brewery, Newcastle
Sat 3 · 1 PMFree
🏳️🌈LGBTQ+🎪Street party
Hunter Region GMG Sapphic Social Picnic - 3 October
King Edward Park, Newcastle
Sun 4 · 1 PMA$0–50
🪇Salsa🌐World music
Pagode De Newy - Brazilian Samba Event
The Lucky Hotel, Newcastle
Wed 7 · 7 PMA$10–35
🌀Ecstatic dance🧘Wellness
Vitamin Dance Newcastle
Scots Kirk Newcastle, Hamilton
Thu 8 · 7 PMA$27.75–42.75
🎪Street party
Newcastle | Christian Singles Event | Meantime | Thursday 8th October
104 Beaumont St, Hamilton
Sat 10 · 2 PMA$25–35
🎉Club🏠House
Ibiza on the Coast - Newcastle
The Exchange Hotel, Hamilton
Sat 26 · 8:30 PMA$34.29–63.36
🎤Stand-up
Saturday Night Showcase @ Newcastle Comedy Club
Newcastle Comedy Club, Islington
At 5:30 PMA$59–145
🎪Circus🌳Outdoors
Loca Vida
Spiegeltent Newcastle
Sun 11 · 8 PMA$54.95
🎤Stand-up
ISAAC BUTTERFIELD ARMAGEDDON - NEWCASTLE
NEX Newcastle, NEWCASTLE WEST
Sun 11 · 8 PM
🎤Stand-up
ISAAC BUTTERFIELD ARMAGEDDON - NEWCASTLE
NEX. Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre, Newcastle West
Sun 18 · 2:30 PMA$139
🎭Theatre
⛄💎🏰FROZEN The Musical at Civic Theatre 🎭 🍿
Civic Theatre Newcastle
Fri 25 · 8:30 PMA$34.29–63.36
🎤Stand-up
Friday Night Comedy @ Newcastle Comedy Club
Newcastle Comedy Club, Islington
Sat 26 · 11 AMA$12.95–44.95
🍽️Food🌳Outdoors
Taste of the Hunter Valley 2026
The Station, Newcastle
Tomorrow · 1 PMA$0–36.35
🏰Heritage🗺️Guided tour
Miss Porter’s House - General Entry
Miss Porter's House, Newcastle West
Tue 22 · 12 PMA$0
🗣️Talk
Called to Know More - What is the Mission of the Church Today?
Diocesan Resource Centre, Newcastle West
Thu 24 · 5 PMA$20
🥂Opening🗣️Talk
NEW ANNUAL / Cavitation: Breathing Ocean Opening Night and Artist Talk
The Lock-Up, Newcastle
Sat 26 · 5 PMA$15
🎬Cinema📽️Documentary
Newcastle | Before The Last Octopus Screening
NUspace, The University of Newcastle
Wed 30 · 7:30 AM
🗣️Talk🏛️Politics & Economy
Can the Hunter Afford to Grow? Housing, Workforce and Regional Prosperity
Room UNH416 University House / NUspace, The University of Newcastle (City Precinct), 300 King Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300
Wed 30 · 5:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Creating Culture: Newcastle's Creative Voices in Conversation
Newcastle Art Gallery, Cooks Hill
Wed 30 · 5:30 PMA$20
📚Literature
Lily Pad Book Club September 2026
Shout Brewing, Islington
Wed 30 · 7 PMA$60
🗣️Talk
The Art of Skin: The Menopause Episode
Pier Ninety Seven, Wickham
Wed 7 · 6 PM
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Author Talk: Jeff Apter
Newcastle Museum
Thu 8 · 6 PM
🗣️Talk
What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking
Room X502, Level 5, NUSpace Building, University of Newcastle City Campus
Wed 14 · 6:30 PMA$38
🗣️Talk📚Literature
An Evening with Andrew O'Hagan
Newcastle Library
Fri 16 · 7 PMA$50–133
🗣️Talk
Six Ways to Keep Pets Naturally Healthy – Holistic Vet Dr Judy Morgan Live
Dixon Park Surf Club, Merewether
Fri 25 · 7 PMA$166.27
🍽️Food
PAIRED AT PEREGRIN. VOL 5
Peregrin, Merewether
Wed 30 · 8 AMFree
📚Literature
Fly into Fantasy Month: ‘Threshing Day’ Release at QBD Books Kotara
QBD Books Kotara
Thu 1 · 7:30 PMA$35
🗣️Talk📚Literature
An Evening with Suzie Miller
Newcastle Theatre Company - The Laneway Theatre, Lambton
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