THE NEWCASTLE BELLY DANCE FESTIVAL

Stemming from of a Fervour for Belly Dance, Nat discovered in 2007 and the Fun, Friendships and Fabulousness
that it brings, the Newcastle Belly Dance Festival was created in 2010  with the Festival's Inaugural Event running in 2011

The Festival is a Wonderful Weekend of Dance, suited to Students of all Levels, Dancers, Teachers and Performers across all Belly Dance Genres,
Fusion, ATS & FCBD Styles, Drumming and Beyond

Our 14th Annual Festival is happening in 2026 and we hope to see you all there!! 
Friday 6 March to Sunday 8 March 2026 - Wallsend Diggers | Newcastle NSW Australia

FESTIVAL EVENTS

WORKSHOPS
24Contemporary and Innovative Workshops
Fri & Sat 9:00am-5:00pm

Learn from many of premier teachers and performers at one of Australia's Best Loved  & Action Packed Belly Dance Festivals!!  Offering a wide appeal across all dance styles and levels;  choreography and technique, there is something for everybody, including absolute beginners.  Take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing , Discounted Pricing, Workshop Packages or save even more with one our Festival Passes!!

Silks & Shimmies - DANCE PARTY
Friday Night Fun | 6 March 2026
7:00pm

Get your Groove on the Dance Floor!! Includes Flash Mobs, Special Guest Performances and Lucky Door Prizes; Come along, catch up with your dance friends, meet new people and have some FUN!

 Nouveau - A BELLY DANCE SPECTACULAR
 Saturday Evening Concert  | 7 March 2026
8:00pm

An Amazing Night of Unique Performances by Premier Dancers and Troupes from across Australia.  This 1 Night Only;Show-stopping evening is one that you will not want to miss!! 

THE PERFORMERS BAZAAR
Sunday Markets & Performances  | 8 March 2026
10:00am

Come along on Sunday and enjoy a full day of Performances, Flash Mobs plus loads of bright and colourful Market Stalls selling their wares. Clothing, Jewellery, Art, Henna, Giftware, Essential Oils, Massage, Photo Booth Fun, Makeup and More!

BAZAAR PERFORMANCE BOOKINGS

Want to Perform at the Bazaar?  Just head to Book Now, Fill in your Details and Choose your Timeslot!  We welcome Dancers of all Levels and look forward to seeing your performances.

VENDOR BOOKINGS

Interested in a Stall at the Festival. Limited Spaces and Stall Types apply. Applications Close when Spaces are full, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.  Click Here for Information.  Food Stalls Are Not Permitted at the Venue




FESTIVAL BOOKINGS

All Festival Bookings must be made via our online booking system. Comprehensive Information on all Festival Events can be found by choosing from the Main Menu above. Simply go to Book Now and add your selections to your Shopping Bag,  then Check-out through Paypal using your Paypal Account or Credit Card through the Paypal Page.  Booking Terms and Conditions Apply.  Online Bookings Close 2 March 2026.  Tickets to Evening Events and Workshops, subject to availability, can be Purchased at the Bookings Desk and Door.  The Performers Bazaar - Tickets always available at the Door.

FESTIVAL PASSES, EARLY BIRD
& DISCOUNTED PRICING

Early Bird Pricing Ends 5 October 2025
Discounted Pricing Ends 23 January 2026
Festival Pass Sales End 23 January 2026 or when Sold Out

VOLUNTEERS

We can always use a Helping Hand with our Door Registrations, Event Entries and MC Duties.  If you are wanting to volunteer for the 2026 Festival please click HERE to Register your Interest.

VENUES

Wallsend Diggers is located at 5 Tyrrell St. Wallsend NSW 2287
Rooms 1 & 2  and the Main Auditorium for Both Evening & Sunday Events

Wallsend Pioneer Hall 54 Cowper Street Wallsend NSW 2287
Room 3 - Across the road from the Club - 1-2 minutes on foot 

FESTIVAL CONTACT & SOCIAL PAGES

Email Enquiries:       newcastlebellydance@gmail.com
Phone Enquiries:      0438 474 535 6pm-9pm Monday to Thursday Only
Facebook Group:      www.facebook.com/groups/NewcastleBellydanceFestival
Facebook Page:         www.facebook.com/NewcastleBellydanceFestiva
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