Live jazz, drawing and late-night art at the Gallery

Newcastle Art Gallery is staying open late this Friday, with live jazz, drawing and a local book launch all part of the evening.

On Friday, 30 October, Friday Night Sounds Ft. Tom Avgenicos and Delay 45 , Sketch Club and the launch of Trevor Dickinson’s The Book of Newcastle Extended Edition.

Newcastle-born trumpeter, composer and producer Tom Avgenicos returns home for a special performance with acclaimed jazz quartet Delay 45.

Joined by pianist Roshan Kumarage, bassist Dave Quinn and drummer Ashley Stoneham, Avgenicos will lead a set built around improvisation, loops, melody and evolving musical textures.

Avgenicos has performed at venues including the Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Recital Centre and MONA, and is a recipient of the Freedman Jazz Fellowship.

Also happening across the evening is Sketch Club, a relaxed social drawing session running from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Bookings are required for Sketch Club.

The Gallery Shop will stay open for late-night browsing, while Hilliers Cafe will be serving dinner until 8pm.

Friday Night Sounds ft. Tom Avgenicos and Delay 45

When: Friday, 30 October 2026
Where: Newcastle Art Gallery
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
To book, visit Friday Night Sounds ft. Tom Avgenicos and Delay 45