WELCOME TO MAITLAND CITY COUNCIL EVENTS
Maitland City Council delivers incredible flagship events for the city each year.
These events are considered to be an integral part of Maitland’s cultural identity and are helping the city to become widely recognised as a home of unique, exciting and extremely successful festivals.
These flagship events are a key attraction for the city, popular with both residents and visitors, attracting over 130,000 people and annually injecting $20 million into the local economy.
See the 2026 events calendar below.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Australia Day in
Maitland
Head on down to Maitland Park this Australia Day to take part in a range of family friendly games, activities, performances and more.
26 January 2026
Summer Night Sounds x Dashville
Enjoy an evening of live music hosted as part of Maitland City Council’s annual summer program.
28 February 2026
Hunter Valley Steamfest
Steamfest features a diverse program of family friendly entertainment. Come along and enjoy the fun.
18 – 19 April 2026
Luminous
As the longest night of the year falls, join us for Luminous, a magical celebration of fire, light and mysterious wonder.
19 – 20 June 2026
Maitland Riverlights
Celebrate diversity through food, music, dance and interactive experiences. See Central Maitland transformed into a global village.
11 October 2025
New Years Eve
Free amusements, face painting, food trucks and a 9pm fireworks display to end the year with a bang!
31 December 2025
BITTER & TWISTED BOUTIQUE BEER FESTIVAL
You can enjoy ice cold brews, delicious food and great tunes.