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
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.
10 October 2026
New Years Eve
Free amusements, face painting, food trucks and a 9pm fireworks display to end the year with a bang!
31 December 2026
Australia Day in
Maitland
Head on down to Maitland Park this Australia Day to take part in a range of family friendly games and activities.
26 January 2027
Hunter Valley Steamfest x NHMA National Rally
Join us for nine days of steam as the NHMA National Rally celebrates it’s 20th anniversary in Maitland followed by Hunter Valley Steamfest celebrates it’s 40th anniversary.
10 – 18 April 2027
BITTER & TWISTED BOUTIQUE BEER FESTIVAL
You can enjoy ice cold brews, delicious food and great tunes.