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, Wednesday 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
Sunday Roast lunch
Gather the family, meet friends, or make it your end-of-week ritual.
You can order our Sunday roast lunch special from 11.30am until sold out, it always hits the spot!
Call us on 0418 44 33 98 if you'd like to reserve a spot.
Trivia Night
Join our popular Wednesday trivia night.
Questions kick off at 6.30pm, with teams of up to 6 welcome. Book a table for dinner, bring your mates, or come along solo and join the fun. Plenty of laughs, friendly competition and prizes up for grabs.
Meat Raffle & Wings!
Thursday nights just got better at the Royal.
Meat raffle from 5.30pm
$2 chicken wings from 6.00pm, while stocks last!
$6 schooners of Dungog Draught or Pale Ale
Joker Poker
Craig McLachlan: Six Strings and a Grand – Return to the Royal
Craig McLachlan returns to Dungog, joined by his trusty drummer Dave Williams, to weave his way through more Six-String Stories.
But this time, the dynamic duo will be shaking things up with the addition of acclaimed pianist and conductor Vanessa Scammell tickling the ivories.
Vanessa will be adding a touch of class to the Six String shenanigans, joining the boys for some fun takes on some old classics. And who knows, Vanessa might treat us to a solo musical moment!
Join Craig, Dave and Vanessa as they navigate the ‘no set list’ zone that is Six String Stories!
Tickets: $40 + booking fee
If you’re coming from out of town, you might like our couple’s package:
Dinner and accommodation in a Queen Verandah room, sparkling wine on arrival and tickets, all for $350. Email us at dungogroyalhotel@gmail.com to book.
Sunday Roast lunch
Gather the family, meet friends, or make it your end-of-week ritual.
You can order our Sunday roast lunch special from 11.30am until sold out, it always hits the spot!
Call us on 0418 44 33 98 if you'd like to reserve a spot.
Scupriri - The Sounds of Sicily
Scupriri are a Sicilian folk ensemble based in Sydney.
The meaning of ‘scupriri’ in the Sicilian language means to discover, and it is this sharing, learning and discovery of Sicilian culture that is the heart of the group. Traditional Sicilian songs and tunes are performed on violin, double bass, guitar, piano accordion tamburello and maranzano, and sung in Sicilian language.
Tickets: $20 + booking fee
Ben Lee: On Tour Always
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD-OUT.
YOU CAN JOIN THE WAIT LIST IN THE EVENT THAT NEW TICKETS BECOME AVAILABLE.
Craft Music Presents
BEN LEE: On Tour Always
After reminding fans and media nationwide why they fell in love with his songs and antics on his widely successful Awake Is The New Sleep 20th Anniversary Tour, Ben Lee is back with a string of 50 regional dates in 2026.
“Being out on the road just for the sake of it is what it’s all about” he says “anniversaries are nice, but the road is where it happens. Night after night, sweaty, a little chaotic, unpredictable. Hand to hand combat”. He winks.
See you out on the road!
Meat Raffle & Wings!
Thursday nights just got better at the Royal.
Meat raffle from 5.30pm
$2 chicken wings from 6.00pm, while stocks last!
$6 schooners of Dungog Draught or Pale Ale
Joker Poker
Trivia Night
Join our popular Wednesday trivia night.
Questions kick off at 6.30pm, with teams of up to 6 welcome. Book a table for dinner, bring your mates, or come along solo and join the fun. Plenty of laughs, friendly competition and prizes up for grabs.
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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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