Discover City Hall

Building History

Opened in 1929, Newcastle City Hall is one of Newcastle's most unique and prestigious venues.

Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour inside the stunning Newcastle City Hall and explore the seven accessible function rooms available to hire.

Clock Tower

Current schedule of lighting for the City Hall Tower Clockface.

Restoration Works

A large-scale restoration is now complete, enhancing and protecting the State Heritage listed building and helping reduce on-going maintenance costs.

Council History

On 8 June 1859 Newcastle Municipal Council was one of the first local councils created in the State after legislation was passed in 1858.

Aboriginal Flag

The Aboriginal Flag has been flying over City Hall since 2003.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.