

All Grown Up: Australia's Biggest Little Fringe Comes of Age
As Newcastle Fringe Festival rolls into its second decade, something has quietly shifted. This is no longer a homegrown, determined start-up proving its worth. Nor is it a novelty on the cultural calendar. Newcastle Fringe has grown up, and in doing so, it has become something rarer and more powerful: a festival the city can genuinely claim as its own.


Lights Up. Scripts Down. One Act Play Festival returns in 2026!
Entering its fourth year, the Lake Macquarie One Act Play Festival has evolved into a vibrant celebration of fresh storytelling, with playwrights contributing new work from across Lake Macquarie and the wider Hunter region, as well as America, New Zealand and beyond - all competing for a share of the $1,900 prize pool.


What's On Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens & the Hunter Valley | March 2026
Your complete guide to what's on in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley...


Happily Ever After…WITH BRITNEY SPEARS
Hunter Drama is set to start its 2026 season with a bang and a whole lot of glitter. Once Upon A One More Time brings together rebellious princesses, girl-power storytelling, and the irresistible hits of pop superstar Britney Spears for a night of theatrical fun at the Playhouse, Civic Theatre Newcastle, from 9–19 April.


Art Under Pressure: Dani Marti's Fallen Comes to Cessnock
Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) has kicked off its 2026 season in spectacular style, with a stunning new exhibition by internationally recognised local artist Dani Marti now open to the public and running until 18 April.


Cool Times Ahead at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
Hunter Ice Skating Stadium is more than just a rink. It's a community hub where families, friends, and sports fans come together. From the heart-pounding excitement of Australian Ice Hockey League games to the joy of birthday celebrations and the fun of public skating activities, there's something for everyone at HISS!


Colour, Creativity& Connection at Allettare Dezigns
March is shaping up to be a month of colour, creativity and connection at Allettare Dezigns — Newcastle's favourite creative destination.









































































































































