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

Trivia Night
Mar
25

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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Meat Raffle & Wings!
Mar
26

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


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MEG WASHINGTON: Natural Beauty Tour, with special guest Grace Woodroofe
Mar
28

MEG WASHINGTON: Natural Beauty Tour, with special guest Grace Woodroofe

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Meg Washington is a platinum-selling, award-winning, and genre-defying singer-songwriter who fluently weaves the worlds of jazz, pop, folk and musical theatre together. 

At the heart of Meg’s latest album “GEM”, is this tour's namesake  “Natural Beauty” - a concept that stemmed from challenging the role of an artist in society, and bringing her own world of truth and beauty to the surface.

“It took a long time to write. It’s the only piano song on the album, and is written as a sort of list of various complaints I have about being an artist inside a capitalistic world. I never imagined I would use ‘superannuation’ as a lyric, but the songs always find a way to startle me”. 

On her Natural Beauty Tour, Meg brings her unforgettable show to an extensive list of some of Australia’s most beautiful and remote locations.

Solo, Meg’s shows are an intimate, captivating spell. Alone at the piano, the soaring melodies and lyrical poetry of her songwriting are laid bare, as Meg makes her way through a selection of songs from her impressive five-album catalog. Each night is truly unique, with a setlist often chosen according to the special, connected moment that is shared between artist and audience.

“I grew up singing in jazz clubs, so these intimate solo shows feel so right to me. I love to improvise, and these shows are the perfect chance.” 


A rare opportunity to hear Meg’s electrifying voice up close and to experience one of Australia’s best musicians in a never-to-be repeated live performance.

Tickets: $50 + booking fee

With special guest Grace Woodroofe


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Sunday Roast lunch
Mar
29

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.


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Craig McLachlan: Six Strings and a Grand – Return to the Royal
May
9

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.


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Ben Lee: On Tour Always
May
22

Ben Lee: On Tour Always

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!

Tickets: $50 + booking fee


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Sunday Roast lunch
Mar
22

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.


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Strictly Ballroom
Mar
19

Strictly Ballroom

FREE MOVIE SCREENING: Strictly Ballroom

Join us from 7.30pm for a free screening of Strictly Ballroom, a classic night of nostalgia and romance with dinner, cocktails and popcorn on offer.


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Meat Raffle & Wings!
Mar
19

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


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Trivia Night
Mar
18

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

  • Previously at the Royal

    Looking for a taste of what we’ve hosted in the past?

    Take a peek at our Previous Events page

  • 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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