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
Join us for a Sunday Roast Lunch special at the Royal
Bring the gang together and enjoy a Sunday Roast lunch with the family. If a roast lunch isn’t your thing, never fear, our regular menu is also available.
Bookings preferred on 0418 44 33 98.
The Royal Christmas Carols
Holly Jolly Carols at The Royal
Join us for Christmas Carols on Friday 19 December at 6.00pm. We will supply the words and you bring the voices as we sing a few classics with some special guests.
MEG WASHINGTON: Natural Beauty Tour
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
PAD: The Thomsons
Performing Artist Dungog Present…
Scott & Jenny Thomson (‘The Thomsons’) have entertained festival audiences across the Eastern seaboard for over a decade, quietly going about their business, delivering heartfelt ‘songs with a story’, with harmonies and delicate arrangements. Be prepared to dust off your passport and meet a cast of characters from obscure corners of the globe that will inspire, provoke and delight. ‘The Thomsons’ draw their music from a deep well of personal experience and extensive international travel. Scott received the 2024 Adam Lindsay Gordon songwriting award at the recent Penola Acoustic Music Festival in South Australia.
Thursday Comfort Food
Thursday = Comfort Food
After a couple of popular Japanese nights, this Thursday we're bringing you comfort food to help ease the end of year rush.
Settle in with a pulled pork burger, chicken wings, loaded fries and a Sapporo schooner for only $25. The next schooner is just $5, so bring your friends or family and unwind with us.
Christmas Trivia Night
Wednesday Night Trivia - Christmas style!
If you’re in a Christmas mood, this Wednesday night brings our end of year Christmas Trivia with silly questions, fun prizes and an award for best dressed Christmas outfit! Questions kick-off from 6.30pm.
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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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