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Upcoming Events
Events from May 16 to May 30, 2026
Live Music
Loko
Saturday May 16, 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
QuizMasters Trivia
Wednesday May 20, 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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Raffle
Raffle
Thursday May 21, 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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Raffle
Raffle
Friday May 22, 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
Rock Rhapsody
Friday May 22, 2026
8:30 pm
Rock Rhapsody delivers the Ultimate Rock āNā Roll Party Night ā Every Show, Every Venue! Attracting big audiences wherever they perform, with their...
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Live Music
May 16
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 80ās pop rock, to current hits, these guys have all the music to get the crowd up on the dance floor.
Saturday
May 16, 2026
Trivia Night
May 20
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
May 20, 2026
Raffle
May 21
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
May 21, 2026
Raffle
May 22
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
May 22, 2026
Live Music
May 22
8:30 pm
Rock Rhapsody
Rock Rhapsody delivers the Ultimate Rock āNā Roll Party Night ā 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 āRhapsody Boysā have the looks, the moves & the attitude to entertain audiences of all ages in any location.
Friday
May 22, 2026
Live Music
May 23
8:30 pm
Hornet
Hornet are a high energy, guitar driven rock group, laying down a retro rock influenced sound with a modern twist. Hornetās 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
May 23, 2026
Trivia Night
May 27
6:30 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
May 27, 2026
Raffle
May 28
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
May 28, 2026
Raffle
May 29
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
May 29, 2026
Live Music
May 29
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
May 29, 2026
Live Music
May 30
8:30 pm
Phase III
Phase III are back at the Blackbutt for a 2nd special performance and a night not to be missed.
Saturday
May 30, 2026
Trivia Night
June 3
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
June 3, 2026
Raffle
June 4
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
June 4, 2026
Raffle
June 5
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
June 5, 2026
Live Music
June 5
8:30 pm
Tre Soul
Tre Soul brings a mix of timeless classics and modern favourites, creating an unforgettable vibe for a great night out!
Friday
June 5, 2026
Live Music
June 6
7:00 pm
The Usual Suspects
Prepare your alibis and ready your sweet ears, because The Usual Suspects are the musical misfits you didn't know you were missing. Equal parts swagger, sweat, and suspiciously good looks, they blend stage experience with outlaw charm. A carefully curated setlist of certified hits and surprising lost gems.
Saturday
June 6, 2026
Trivia Night
June 10
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
June 10, 2026
Raffle
June 11
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
June 11, 2026
Raffle
June 12
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
June 12, 2026
Live Music
June 12
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, youāll love The Years.
Friday
June 12, 2026
Live Music
June 13
8:30 pm
The After Party
4 Guys, Great Music and Good Fun! In a nutshell that is āThe After Partyā. 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 1960ās right through to today. These guys take their 90ās rock influenced style, strong 3-part male vocals and witty stage banter to the next level.
Saturday
June 13, 2026
Trivia Night
June 17
6:30 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
June 17, 2026
Raffle
June 18
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
June 18, 2026
Raffle
June 19
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
June 19, 2026
Live Music
June 19
8:30 pm
Misbehave
Misbehave is a 5-piece Contemporary Band playing 70's 80's 90's & 00's toĀ current hits. Whether itās R&B, Funk, Soul, Rock orĀ Pop. Misbehave has you covered. Letās Party! Letās Dance!! Live at Newcastle's Best Live Music šµ Venue the Blackbutt HotelĀ
Friday
June 19, 2026
Live Music
June 20
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.
Saturday
June 20, 2026
Trivia Night
June 24
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
June 24, 2026
Raffle
June 25
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
June 25, 2026
Raffle
June 26
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
June 26, 2026
Live Music
June 26
8:30 pm
Rubber Bullet
Rubber Bullet love Aussie music! All your favourites are going to be played
Friday
June 26, 2026
Live Music
June 27
8:30 pm
Brightside
Brightside was formed in 2018 by 4 guys that spent their childhood jamming together as best mates. After recognising a need for a band that can play all genres whilst engaging young and old, they now play all over Newcastle, Central Coast & Hunter Valley creating a one-of-a-kind vibe!
Saturday
June 27, 2026
Trivia Night
July 1
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 1, 2026
Raffle
July 2
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 2, 2026
Raffle
July 3
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 3, 2026
Live Music
July 3
8:30 pm
Love That Hat
Love That Hat features Sue, a classically trained opera singer, Dave, a multi-instrumentalist, and Mikey, known for his adaptability in rock, Celtic, and folk.
Friday
July 3, 2026
Trivia Night
July 8
6:30 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 8, 2026
Raffle
July 9
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 9, 2026
Raffle
July 10
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 10, 2026
Live Music
July 10
8:30 pm
CC Lee & The Groove
Welcome to the world of CC Lee, where music meets magic, and every note is a celebration! CC Lee & The Groove is a harmony of talented instrumentalists, from soulful vocals to electrifying guitar riffs and a musical experience that will leave a lasting imprint.
Friday
July 10, 2026
Live Music
July 11
8:30 pm
Kazzie Band
Kazzie Band are a vibrant cover band with an extensive repertoire. Fronting the band with her big sound and high energy is Kazzie. She has been performing at local venues in the Hunter for around 4 years showcasing her range of genres and vocals with passion. A perfect blend of jazz bass lines, grooving percussion and smooth guitar melodies come together to create an unforgettable night.
Saturday
July 11, 2026
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. Hornetās 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
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 āNā Roll Party Night ā 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 āRhapsody Boysā have the looks, the moves & the attitude to entertain audiences of all ages in any location.
Friday
July 24, 2026
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