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Events from July 15 to July 29, 2026
Trivia Night
QuizMasters Trivia
Wednesday July 15, 2026
7:00 pm
Trivia at the Blackbutt, where bragging rights and great prizes are up for grabs! Gather your crew, grab a meal and a drink, and test your knowledge o...
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Thursday July 16, 2026
5:30 pm
Raffle run by Kotara Bears Rugby League Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
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Friday July 17, 2026
5:30 pm
Raffle run by Crusaders Hockey Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
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Live Music
Hornet
Friday July 17, 2026
8:30 pm
Hornet are a high energy, guitar driven rock group, laying down a retro rock influenced sound with a modern twist. Hornet’s successful style is simple...
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Live Music
Loko
Saturday July 18, 2026
8:30 pm
These musicians have played in respected local bands such as Night Shift, Radio GaGa, Street Legal, Chosen Few, First Degree, Idol Motion, Your Move, ...
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Trivia Night
July 15
7:00 pm
QuizMasters Trivia
Trivia at the Blackbutt, where bragging rights and great prizes are up for grabs! Gather your crew, grab a meal and a drink, and test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to history. Whether you're a trivia master or just in it for the laughs, it's the perfect excuse for a night out.
Wednesday
July 15, 2026
Raffle
July 16
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Kotara Bears Rugby League Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Thursday
July 16, 2026
Raffle
July 17
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Crusaders Hockey Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Friday
July 17, 2026
Live Music
July 17
8:30 pm
Hornet
Hornet are a high energy, guitar driven rock group, laying down a retro rock influenced sound with a modern twist. Hornet’s successful style is simple, combining infectious tunes that girls love to dance to, with in your face rock! Hornet have rocked around the globe for various events. The boys headlined the Establishment in Sydney and sold out! 8 consecutive nights during the Olympics, toured with Midnight Oil, Divinyls, Hoodoo Gurus, INXS, Simple Minds and Rod Stewart.
Friday
July 17, 2026
Live Music
July 18
8:30 pm
Loko
These musicians have played in respected local bands such as Night Shift, Radio GaGa, Street Legal, Chosen Few, First Degree, Idol Motion, Your Move, Incognito, Alias, Roadhouse & Alcatraz, to name just a few, and all are well known members of the music scene in Newcastle. From 80’s pop rock, to current hits, these guys have all the music to get the crowd up on the dance floor.
Saturday
July 18, 2026
Trivia Night
July 22
7:00 pm
QuizMasters Trivia
Trivia at the Blackbutt, where bragging rights and great prizes are up for grabs! Gather your crew, grab a meal and a drink, and test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to history. Whether you're a trivia master or just in it for the laughs, it's the perfect excuse for a night out.
Wednesday
July 22, 2026
Raffle
July 23
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Kotara Bears Rugby League Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Thursday
July 23, 2026
Raffle
July 24
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Crusaders Hockey Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Friday
July 24, 2026
Live Music
July 24
8:30 pm
Rock Rhapsody
Rock Rhapsody delivers the Ultimate Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Night – Every Show, Every Venue!
Attracting big audiences wherever they perform, with their choreographed stage moves, huge sound & lighting show and song list of massive rock hits, a Rock Rhapsody show is a thoroughly entertaining, unforgettable experience. The “Rhapsody Boys” have the looks, the moves & the attitude to entertain audiences of all ages in any location.
Friday
July 24, 2026
Live Music
July 25
8:30 pm
Melbourne Street Band
The Melbourne Street Band is a 5 piece band from Newcastle. The band plays a mix of classic rock, soul and blues tunes from the 60's 70's & 80's. Artists include Supertramp, Hall & Oats, 10cc, The Police, The Beatles, David Bowie and many more.
Saturday
July 25, 2026
Trivia Night
July 29
7:00 pm
QuizMasters Trivia
Trivia at the Blackbutt, where bragging rights and great prizes are up for grabs! Gather your crew, grab a meal and a drink, and test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to history. Whether you're a trivia master or just in it for the laughs, it's the perfect excuse for a night out.
Wednesday
July 29, 2026
Raffle
July 30
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Kotara Bears Rugby League Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Thursday
July 30, 2026
Raffle
July 31
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Crusaders Hockey Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Friday
July 31, 2026
Live Music
July 31
8:30 pm
Instinkt
The new kids on the block. Bringing the alternative rock tunes that you grew up with, loved and even forgot about. We are a 4 piece ready to bring the show to you with high energy and raw attitude.
Friday
July 31, 2026
Live Music
Aug 1
8:30 pm
Nathan Cole Band
The versatile Nathan Cole Band offer a variety of styles and can adapt well to the mood of the audience. The guys draw from a setlist which is a mash up of dancing, and features an eclectic mix of pop, rock, blues and funk from the 50’s to present day. Requests are always welcome!
Saturday
August 1, 2026
Trivia Night
Aug 5
7:00 pm
QuizMasters Trivia
Trivia at the Blackbutt, where bragging rights and great prizes are up for grabs! Gather your crew, grab a meal and a drink, and test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to history. Whether you're a trivia master or just in it for the laughs, it's the perfect excuse for a night out.
Wednesday
August 5, 2026
Raffle
Aug 6
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Kotara Bears Rugby League Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Thursday
August 6, 2026
Raffle
Aug 7
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Crusaders Hockey Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Friday
August 7, 2026
Live Music
Aug 7
8:30 pm
Circus Trio
The Circus Trio is a high-energy outfit hell-bent on making sure the crowd has a good time. They achieve their goals by playing all the right songs, taking requests, bantering with the crowd, and singing and playing with high-octane enthusiasm.
Friday
August 7, 2026
Live Music
Aug 8
8:30 pm
The After Party
4 Guys, Great Music and Good Fun! In a nutshell that is “The After Party”. These men have one goal and that is to entertain. With a list of songs representing everything from Pop, Rock, RnB and even Rap, from the 1960’s right through to today. These guys take their 90’s rock influenced style, strong 3-part male vocals and witty stage banter to the next level.
Saturday
August 8, 2026
Trivia Night
Aug 12
7:00 pm
QuizMasters Trivia
Trivia at the Blackbutt, where bragging rights and great prizes are up for grabs! Gather your crew, grab a meal and a drink, and test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to history. Whether you're a trivia master or just in it for the laughs, it's the perfect excuse for a night out.
Wednesday
August 12, 2026
Raffle
Aug 13
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Kotara Bears Rugby League Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Thursday
August 13, 2026
Raffle
Aug 14
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Crusaders Hockey Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Friday
August 14, 2026
Live Music
Aug 14
8:30 pm
VDUBS
Covering artists from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today, their musical performance coupled with there stage theatrics will have you on your feet and joining the ride with not an ounce of sweat left at the end of the night. Its all about kicking the proverbial they say. The VDUBS believe if you are not totally spent by the end of the show they haven't done their job.
Friday
August 14, 2026
Live Music
Aug 15
8:30 pm
Misbehave
Misbehave is a 5-piece Contemporary Band playing 70's 80's 90's & 00's to current hits. Whether it’s R&B, Funk, Soul, Rock or Pop. Misbehave has you covered. Let’s Party! Let’s Dance!! Live at Newcastle's Best Live Music 🎵 Venue the Blackbutt Hotel
Saturday
August 15, 2026
Trivia Night
Aug 19
7:00 pm
QuizMasters Trivia
Trivia at the Blackbutt, where bragging rights and great prizes are up for grabs! Gather your crew, grab a meal and a drink, and test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to history. Whether you're a trivia master or just in it for the laughs, it's the perfect excuse for a night out.
Wednesday
August 19, 2026
Raffle
Aug 20
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Kotara Bears Rugby League Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Thursday
August 20, 2026
Raffle
Aug 21
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Crusaders Hockey Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Friday
August 21, 2026
Live Music
Aug 21
8:30 pm
The Years
If you enjoy the music of Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Divinyls, Dragon, INXS, Queen, Australian Crawl, Paul Kelly, Cold Chisel, The Angels, The Church, Icehouse and AC/DC, and you also like Shania Twain, Pretenders, ABBA and Tina Turner, you’ll love The Years.
Friday
August 21, 2026
Live Music
Aug 22
8:30 pm
Overload
Overload is more than just a band, they’re a sonic experience. Their infectious energy and magnetic presence have earned them a dedicated fanbase and cemented their reputation as one of Newcastle’s must-see acts. Their music captures the spirit of rock 'n' roll, with lyrics that explore themes of resilience, rebellion, and the universal quest for connection.
Saturday
August 22, 2026
Trivia Night
Aug 26
7:00 pm
QuizMasters Trivia
Trivia at the Blackbutt, where bragging rights and great prizes are up for grabs! Gather your crew, grab a meal and a drink, and test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to history. Whether you're a trivia master or just in it for the laughs, it's the perfect excuse for a night out.
Wednesday
August 26, 2026
Raffle
Aug 27
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Kotara Bears Rugby League Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Thursday
August 27, 2026
Raffle
Aug 28
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Crusaders Hockey Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Friday
August 28, 2026
Live Music
Aug 28
8:30 pm
All Access
The “All Access” tribute show presents ALL ACCESS: Punk’d, bringing a high energy stage show with twin guitars and twin lead vocalists and delivering a night full of the hottest Pop Punk and Emo hits in the world!
Friday
August 28, 2026
Live Music
Aug 29
8:30 pm
Hornet
Hornet are a high energy, guitar driven rock group, laying down a retro rock influenced sound with a modern twist. Hornet’s successful style is simple, combining infectious tunes that girls love to dance to, with in your face rock! Hornet have rocked around the globe for various events. The boys headlined the Establishment in Sydney and sold out! 8 consecutive nights during the Olympics, toured with Midnight Oil, Divinyls, Hoodoo Gurus, INXS, Simple Minds and Rod Stewart.
Saturday
August 29, 2026
Trivia Night
Sept 2
7:00 pm
QuizMasters Trivia
Trivia at the Blackbutt, where bragging rights and great prizes are up for grabs! Gather your crew, grab a meal and a drink, and test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to history. Whether you're a trivia master or just in it for the laughs, it's the perfect excuse for a night out.
Wednesday
September 2, 2026
Raffle
Sept 3
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Kotara Bears Rugby League Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Thursday
September 3, 2026
Raffle
Sept 4
5:30 pm
Raffle
Raffle run by Crusaders Hockey Club with various prizes | Tickets on sale from 5:30pm, draw starts approximately 6:30pm
Friday
September 4, 2026
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