Events Archives - Newcastle Transport

Getting to Strummingbird Music Festival

15.10.25

Are you heading to the Strummingbird Country Music Festival at Foreshore Park on Saturday 1 November? You’re in for a treat, with international country artists, line dancing, and even a mechanical bull! Leave the car at home and catch public transport into the CBD. · Light rail services will run every 7.5 minutes from 11am […]

Newcastle Transport Travel Experience Day

24.09.25

Newcastle Transport Travel Experience Day is designed to help customers become more familiar with public transport. You can practice getting on and off our accessible trams, buses and ferry in a static situation, and have a chat to our customer service officers who will be there to assist you. The event helps people of all […]

Getting to New Annual Festival

18.09.25

Newcastle is alive with colour, creativity, and connection as New Annual returns! With free, family-friendly events happening across the city, it’s the perfect time to get out and explore. Even better—public transport makes it easy to get there. Here are just a few highlights, and how to get there with Newcastle Transport: 🎨 First […]

Getting to Lake Mac Living Smart Festival 2025

10.09.25

Lake Mac Living Smart Festival Held on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People, the Living Smart Festival is one of Australia’s largest community sustainability events. The festival will be held on Saturday 20 September at Speers Point Park from 9am to 3pm. Getting to the festival Catch one of the free shuttle buses to […]

6
Jul

Wallabies vs Fiji at McDonald Jones Stadium

27.06.25

We’re excited to cheer on the Wallabies as they take on Fiji in what will be their only hit out before the highly anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions. The game will be held at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday 6 July, with a 1.30pm kick off time. Forget about the stress […]

7
Apr

Women’s State of Origin at McDonald Jones Stadium

12.05.25

We’re excited to cheer on the Blues as they take on the Maroons in the Women’s State of Origin Series right here in Newcastle! The game will be held at McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday 29 May, with a 7.45pm kick off time. Forget about the stress of parking and use Newcastle Transport to get […]

Additional services for ANZAC Day 2025

7.04.25

Newcastle Transport will run additional bus, ferry and light rail services on Anzac Day to help Novocastrians travel to and from the dawn service at Nobbys Beach and other commemorative events on the day. Light Rail From 3.28am, light rail services will run every 7.5 minutes until 11am. Services will return to a public holiday […]

24
Apr

Fairies on the Ferry

4.04.25

As part of the April school holidays, Newcastle Transport will be hosting a free Fairies on the Ferry event at Stockton Wharf on Thursday 24 April! Jump on a ferry, say hello and get your face painted by our fairy friends. Make it a real adventure and visit the Stockton Playground & Skate Park as […]

7
Apr

Matildas v Korea Republic at McDonald Jones Stadium

31.03.25

We’re excited to cheer on the mighty Matildas as they take on Korea Republic, right here in Newcastle! The game will be held at McDonald Jones Stadium on Monday 7 April, with a 7.30pm kick off time. Forget about the stress of parking and use Newcastle Transport to get to the game! Free bus services […]

Share Your Message for Bus Driver Appreciation Day

12.03.25

Bus Driver Appreciation Day is on 18 March, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the incredible bus drivers who keep Newcastle and Lake Macquarie moving. Write your message to a bus driver below and show them how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication! We will share your messages with them on the […]