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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

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All vinyl DJ
Every Friday Night
8pm–late

BLACK TIGER DJ presents UNDERGOUND a'GO!-GO!
MIXED GENRE DANCEFLOOR SOUNDS ALL ON VINYL
Funk 'N' Soul • Sleazy Rhythm 'N' Blues • Surf • Psych Rock • Garage Punk • Rockabilly • Mod • Swinging 60's Sounds • Exotica • Cool Covers

COME DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT

The Underground

THE HOME OF JAZZ IN NEWCASTLE

LIVE MUSIC! Every TUESDAY & THURSDAY in THE UNDERGROUND

  • DAVE THOMPSON HOUSE BAND
    DAVE THOMPSON HOUSE BAND
    Thu, 18 Dec
    The Underground
    18 Dec 2025, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    The Underground, 32 Church St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
    A weekly rotation of local house bands

Thursday Jazz Jam

Ariel Bart Trio

Tuesdays, 09 December

Harmonica virtuoso from Berlin will make her Australian debut performing original compositions in a unique format and intimate setting.

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Martin Rotolo's Edge Case

Tuesday, 16th December

This Newcastle guitarist and composer is back to perform original compositions in an ensemble that flirts with the edge of order and chaos and the edge of jazz, rock, and latin styles.

 

Martin Rotolo – Guitar

Grant Metcalfe – Sax

Matt Keegan – Trombone

Jeremy Burrows – Bass

Tyson Hilder – Drums

This Newcastle guitarist and composer is back to perform original compositions in an ensem

Darren Heinrich Trio ft Libor Šmoldas

TUESDAY, 20 January

Touring his latest album, Riddle Diddle:The Prague Sessions, features 11 original compositions setting a new bar for jazz organ trio music in Australia.

Darren Heinrich – Hammond B3 Organ
Libor Šmoldas – Guitar
Toby Hall – Drums

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Leo Larratt Quartet

TUESDAY, 27 January

New York based local guitarist Leo Larratt has quickly established himself as a fine young musician within the Australian and international jazz world. He will showcase his first album titled Casa Roxa.
Leo Larratt – Guitar
Warwick Alder – Trumpet
Jacob Graham – Bass
Tim Geldens– Drums

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Samuel Blaser Trio

TUESDAY, 3 February 2026

Swiss trombonist brings his original & contemporary jazz trio from Europe to Newcastle. This shape-shifting bass-less trio will march, tumble, groove, simmer or flare up, depending on the moment.

Samuel Blaser – Trombone
Marc Ducret – Guitar
Peter Bruun – Drums

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Jeremy Burrows Trio ft Renée Bergér

TUESDAY, 10 February 2026

Newcastle's newest jazz trio will perform jazz standards, swinging blues and heartfelt ballads in the classic hard bop tradition, with Renée Bergér's velvety vocals adding a soulful modern twist.

Renée Bergér – Vocals
Jo Cadman – Piano
Jeremy Burrows – Double Bass
Dave Richardson – Drums

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Bleu Collective

TUESDAY, 17 February 2026

Led by Newcastle's own Isaac Walker, this high energy multi-fusion jazz band are back performing original compositions.

Isaac Walker – Keys
Andy De Souza – Guitar
Mat Woodcock – Trumpet
Brandon Yarnold – Bass
Tyson Hilder – Drums

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Friends and Strangers

TUESDAY, 24 February 2026

Led by 16yo bassist wonder Galileo Risby, expect to be grooved out of your seat in classic Brazilian jazz funk style. This quartet comprises some of Sydney’s top jazz and session musicians around.

Ben Hauptmann – Guitar
Bill Risby – Keyboards
Lalo Risby – Bass
Gordon Rytmeister – Drums

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WEEKLY EVENTS

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