Venue & Location
The Drink Show - NSW Edition is held at the Newcastle Showground, one of the region’s most established event venues, located within easy reach of Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and the Central Coast.
The venue provides excellent access for exhibitors, trade visitors and consumers, with ample space for a controlled tasting environment and convenient bump-in access for exhibitors.
Newcastle Showground
Newcastle Showground is a well-known exhibition and event venue regularly used for trade shows, festivals and large public events.
The site offers:
• Large indoor exhibition halls
• Easy vehicle access for bump-in and bump-out
• Ample parking for exhibitors and visitors
• Central location within the Newcastle region
• Strong local event attendance history
• Suitable infrastructure for licensed tasting events
The venue allows the event to operate in a structured format with controlled entry and comfortable visitor flow.
Regional Catchment
The Newcastle / Hunter region provides a strong audience for premium drinks events.
Approximate catchment includes:
• Newcastle metropolitan area
• Lake Macquarie
• Maitland
• Hunter Valley wine region
• Central Coast
• Port Stephens
Population catchment exceeds 600,000+ people, with strong engagement in wine, craft spirits, tourism and hospitality experiences.
The region has an established culture of:
• Cellar door visitation
• Premium wine purchasing
• Craft spirits and brewery interest
• Food & beverage events
• Hospitality and tourism activity
This makes Newcastle a strong location for a curated tasting showcase.
Public Transport
Broadmeadow Train Station is located approximately 150 metres from Newcastle Showground, providing convenient rail access from Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, the Central Coast and Sydney.
The close proximity to the station makes the venue well suited to a tasting event where guests may prefer to travel by public transport.
Event Hall
The Drink Show is held indoors within the Showground exhibition centre.
The layout is designed to allow:
• Approx. 50–55 exhibitors
• Wide aisles for comfortable tasting
• Controlled entry and attendance
• Dedicated Trade Preview access
• Balanced category placement
• Clear visibility for each stand
The indoor format allows the event to operate regardless of weather and provides a consistent environment for exhibitors and guests.
Showground Map
A site map showing entry points, parking areas and hall location is provided below.
Venue Photos
Go to https://drinkshow.com.au/floorplan
Venue Video
Exhibitor Access & Bump-In
Confirmed exhibitors will receive detailed bump-in instructions prior to the event, including:
• Vehicle access points
• Unloading areas
• Bump-in times
• Parking arrangements
• Venue guidelines
Additional information is provided approximately four weeks before the event.
Location
Newcastle Showground
Brown Road
Broadmeadow NSW
The venue is located a short distance from the Newcastle CBD and is easily accessible from the Hunter Valley and Central Coast.
Why this venue works for The Drink Show
The Showground allows the event to operate in a controlled, professional format with:
• Limited exhibitor numbers
• Comfortable tasting conditions
• Easy exhibitor access
• Strong local attendance
• Suitable licensing conditions
This helps maintain the premium, curated style of The Drink Show.
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