What’s On at Royal Hotel Dungog
Live music, trivia, great food and good times. Check what’s on at Royal Hotel Dungog – the heart of entertainment in the region.
Royal Hotel Dungog has built a reputation as one of the Hunter region’s favourite spots for live music. Our calendar runs year-round with performances from local favourites, national touring acts, and the occasional international guest. Whether you’re in town for a weekend getaway or just a night out, there’s always something happening at the Royal – from intimate acoustic sets to big nights that bring the whole community together.
Our calendar includes free gigs and ticketed concerts, local artist showcases, special dining events, trivia nights, and seasonal festivities, we’re more than just a pub – we’re where the town comes to celebrate!
Check out our What’s On calendar below for upcoming events, and plan your visit.
Joining us for a meal? Book a table
Trivia Night
Join our popular trivia night.
Thursday Trivia is back in full swing and it’s always a fun night out at the Royal!
Along with $145 in prize money on offer through the night for $3 entry, there's a minimum $200 jackpot prize! Teams of 1 to 6, newcomers always welcome.
Dinner specials and drinks to keep you sharp - see you Thursday!
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham “Go North Go South Tour”
Multi-Award-winning singer-songwriters Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham are hitting the road again to celebrate their chart-topping, third studio album, Everything Around You.
Spending multiple weeks at #1 on the ARIA Australian Country Album Chart, Everything Around You is an uplifting collection of songs about hope, love and resilience, offering light in the midst of life’s challenges.
With a blend of folk, country, blues, and roots unmistakably their own, Felicity and Josh pair world-class musicianship with down-to-earth performances that feel warm and inviting like a conversation with old friends.
Featuring new songs from Everything Around You, Felicity and Josh are charting a course towards connection, resilience and joy. An album born from their reflections on the wonder and the struggle of everything around us, these new songs are an appeal to hold onto the hope we have, and to reach out for the hope we lack.
Audiences can expect standout tracks from the album including “Go North Go South”, “Joy Roller” and “New Frontier”, along with fan favourites like “Size Up” from their previous award-winning albums and other musical collaborations (Josh as a member of The Waifs, and Felicity as a solo Country artist).
This ARIA-nominated, three-time Golden Guitar winning duo are a must-see in 2026. Book now to join Felicity & Josh for an uplifting and unforgettable live performance!
Fish Fry
Fish Fry at the Royal!
Fish Fry is a band made up of musicians who have been playing together for so long that they’ve got it down to perfection. If you enjoy live music that’s tight, warm and made for dancing, this one is for you.
The night is also the last show at the Royal with current owners Howard and Andrew, before the new owners take over the following week. It’s a good chance to come along, enjoy a great night out and celebrate the range of shows we’ve hosted here over the last few years.
Tickets: $20 each
Tim Freedman
After his recent sold-out national orchestra tour, Tim Freedman is ready to strip things back and get his cabaret on. Hitting the Royal stage on Saturday 19 December, Tim will be joined by 20 time Golden Guitar winner and multi-instrumentalist Rod McCormack.
There is nothing more classic than a man and his piano, and an audience ready to listen. With his delicate piano stylings and lyrics of good-natured cynicism, intimate smaller theatres around the country have become a staple of his touring cycle as a relaxing antidote to the highly charged rock rooms and concert halls of The Whitlams’ full band and orchestra shows.
Guiding you through the highlights of his nine album catalogue with songs such as "Blow Up the Pokies" and "No Aphrodisiac", and into some lesser known detours including the recent country outing, The Whitlams Black Stump album "Kookaburra", Tim looks forward to meeting you up close and personal.
Trivia Night
Join our popular trivia night.
Thursday Trivia is back in full swing and it’s always a fun night out at the Royal!
Along with $145 in prize money on offer through the night for $3 entry, there's a minimum $200 jackpot prize! Teams of 1 to 6, newcomers always welcome.
Dinner specials and drinks to keep you sharp - see you Thursday!
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Are you a performer?
If you’re a performer or band interested in playing at the Royal, we’re always on the lookout for new talent. Get in touch via dungogroyalhotel@gmail.com
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Previously at the Royal
Looking for a taste of what we’ve hosted in the past?
Take a peek at our Previous Events page
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Joining us for a meal?
Are you joining us for a meal before or after one of our events? Give is a call to reserve your spot.
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