Sun 29 Nov · 12pm
Queens Wharf Terminal · Newcastle
three hours of eighties and nineties anthems on the water
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🪩 Born to Dance: A Throwback Boat Party
80s • 90s • Throwback Anthems | Sunday 29 November | Newcastle Harbour
Newcastle, get ready to throw it back.
Step aboard MV Calmer for Born to Dance: A Throwback Boat Party — three hours of iconic 80s and 90s hits, huge singalongs, guilty pleasures, dancing and summer party vibes on Newcastle Harbour.
We’re taking it back to the decades of big hair, bold fashion, legendary pop stars, rock anthems, R&B favourites and unforgettable dance-floor classics.
From the songs you grew up with to the tracks you still know every word to, our DJs will be serving up a high-energy soundtrack made for dancing, singing, reminiscing and letting loose on the water.
Think:
🎸 Bruce Springsteen • Bon Jovi
🪩 Madonna • Prince • Whitney Houston
💿 Britney Spears • Backstreet Boys
🔥 Beyoncé • Eminem • Usher • P!nk
🎶 Nelly • OutKast
…and plenty more of the biggest songs of the 80s and 90s.
Whether you're coming for the nostalgia, the dance floor, the harbour views or simply an excuse to get the crew together, Born to Dance is your Saturday night throwback party on the water.
Pull out the denim, neon, leather jackets, scrunchies and retro party gear — or simply come ready to dance.
🪩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🎧 DJs playing the biggest 80s & 90s hits
💃 Three hours of dancing, throwback anthems and party favourites
🎤 Huge singalong classics and guilty pleasures
🚢 Cruise Newcastle Harbour aboard MV Calmer
🌅 Spectacular harbour and city views
Getting there
Queens Wharf Terminal, Newcastle
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When is Born To Dance: A Throw Back Boat Party | 80s & 90s Mixtape | Sunday Sesh?
Sun 29 Nov 2026, 12pm.
Where is it?
Queens Wharf Terminal, Newcastle, NSW.
How much are tickets?
From $29, as the source listed it when Keen last read the listing. The ticket page has the current price.
Where do I get tickets?
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How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
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