Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day

Saturday 14 November 2026

Newcastle’s biggest day on the track is back – bigger, bolder, and set to raise the roof!

On Saturday 14 November, all eyes will be on The Hunter – our city’s $1 million racing spectacular. This isn’t just another race day; it’s the one that stops Newcastle, drawing Australia’s fastest horses, the nation’s top jockeys, and a crowd ready for an unforgettable celebration.

Across a blockbuster 10-race program with more than $2.59 million in prize money, the atmosphere will be nothing short of electric. Every race is a showdown. Every cheer is louder. Every moment counts.

And when the racing wraps, the stage lights up. Hot Dub Time Machine will be back to take over the Courtyard lawn stage for an after-show you won’t want to miss – Expect non-stop hits, throwbacks and dance floor hits under the summer sky keeping the day alive well into the evening.

From high-octane racing to dazzling fashions, gourmet food, premium hospitality, and music that moves the crowd, The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day is where Newcastle comes alive.