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WHAT'S ON

There's always something on at Newcastle's favourite hotel

From wine dinners and whisky masterclasses to live jazz and weekly trivia. There's an occasion for everyone at The Grand. Be sure to click the button below to see all of our weekly specials.

SPECIAL EVENTS

THE HOME OF JAZZ IN NEWCASTLE

LIVE MUSIC! Every TUESDAY & THURSDAY in THE UNDERGROUND

Thursday Jazz Jam

  • TOM AVGENICOS HOUSE BAND
    TOM AVGENICOS HOUSE BAND
    Thu, 12 Nov
    The Underground
    12 Nov 2026, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    The Underground, 32 Church St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
    A weekly rotation of local house bands
  • ADAM FERRIER HOUSE BAND
    ADAM FERRIER HOUSE BAND
    Thu, 19 Nov
    The Underground
    19 Nov 2026, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    The Underground, 32 Church St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
    A weekly rotation of local house bands
  • GRANT METCALFE HOUSE BAND
    GRANT METCALFE HOUSE BAND
    Thu, 26 Nov
    The Underground
    26 Nov 2026, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    The Underground, 32 Church St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
    A weekly rotation of local house bands
  • ADAM MILLER HOUSE BAND
    ADAM MILLER HOUSE BAND
    Thu, 03 Dec
    The Underground
    03 Dec 2026, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    The Underground, 32 Church St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
    A weekly rotation of local house bands
  • JEREMY BORTHWICK HOUSE BAND
    JEREMY BORTHWICK HOUSE BAND
    Thu, 10 Dec
    The Underground
    10 Dec 2026, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    The Underground, 32 Church St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
    A weekly rotation of local house bands
  • TOM AVGENICOS HOUSE BAND
    TOM AVGENICOS HOUSE BAND
    Thu, 17 Dec
    The Underground
    17 Dec 2026, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    The Underground, 32 Church St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
    A weekly rotation of local house bands

Tilly Street- All At Sea

TUESDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2026

Acclaimed Sydney-based vocalist, songwriter and bandleader Tilly Street will perform her new album "All At Sea" featuring a mix of originals and traditional jazz.

Tilly Street – Vocals
Arthur Washington – Guitar
Andrew Scott – Piano
Max Alduca – Bass
Abby Constable – Drums

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The Fret Benders

TUESDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 2026

Led by Jess Green, four of Australia’s most distinctive guitar voices unite in an electrifying new and unique instrumental quartet weaving a sonic tapestry that is fiery, intimate, and unmistakably Australian.

Jess Green – Guitar
Aaron Flower – Guitar
Ben Hautpmann – Guitar
Guy Strazz – Guitar

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Sphere

TUESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2026

Led by Grant Metcalfe, Sphere is Newcastle's long-standing classic jazz sextet that masterfully channels the iconic 'Blue Note and Beyond' era.

Grant Metcalfe – Alto Saxophone
Adam Ferrier – Trumpet
Paul Issacs – Tenor Saxophone
Gavin Ahearn – Piano
Jeremy Burrows – DoubleBass
Tyson Hilder – Drums

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Khyal Trio

TUESDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2026

Khyal Trio brings together three extraordinary musicians from diverse traditions to create a sound that is both timeless and daringly new.

Sarah Hyland – Vocals
Damian Wright – Flamenco Guitar
Bobby Singh – Tablas/Percussion

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James Sherlock & Lillian Albazi Quartet

TUESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2026

Lillian and James are distinguished Naarm/Melbourne based improvisers who will perform their take on jazz classics with a contemporary edge and some originals in the mix.

Lillian Albazi – Vocals
James Sherlock – Guitar
Double Bass – TBC
Drums – TBC

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Adam Miller Trio

TUESDAY, 13 October 2026

Newcastle guitar virtuoso is back on home turf after his extensive UK & US tour.

Adam Miller – Guitar
Bass – TBC
Drums – TBC

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WEEKLY EVENTS

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