FESTIVAL EVENTS

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

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

Wow, what an absolutely Incredible Weekend of Dance, Community, and Connection that was had, at Newcastle Belly Dance Festival 2026! ✨💃

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Workshop Facilitators, Stunning Performers, Volunteers, Stall Holders, Wallsend Diggers, JB Sound & Lighting, Tracey Keogh, Kross Video, Jenson, Amber, Mel, Amanda, Corry, Dani, Danni, Colleen, the last minute Happy Helpers and Everyone who Attended and Supported the Event. It truly takes a village to create something this special, and we are grateful for each and every one of you. ❤️

After 14 years, I never tire of running this fabulous festival and watching our beautiful community come together to share the joy of dance.

We’re already looking forward to celebrating our 15th Anniversary Festival — Tentatively 5–7 March 2027 (TBC, but pretty sure 😉). Stay tuned - planning already!! 🤣🤪

We appreciate you all for making this year so Magical. Until next time… keep dancing! 💫

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 side of the Club - 2 minute walk.

FESTIVAL CONTACT & SOCIAL PAGES

Email Enquiries: Use the Enquiry Form located in General Info Tab to send your Email
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/NewcastleBellydanceFestival
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/NewcastleBellydanceFestival
Instagram: www.instagram.com/NewcastleBellydanceFestival