Slip on your platform boots and say a big “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” to Newcastle’s next big night out, because Mamma Mia! is set to light up the Civic Theatre this October. Celebrating 25 dazzling years of standing ovations around the world, the ABBA-fuelled musical promises romance, comedy, and a whole lot of disco-tinged joy. In short: the party of the year is about to hit town, and everyone’s invited.

Lake Macquarie invites audiences to experience timeless classics like never before.

This October, Newcastle audiences will have the opportunity to witness the Australian debut of Zinnie Harris’ award-winning modern adaptation of Aeschylus’ Oresteia - a Greek mythology that follows a family thrown into grief after the death of the eldest daughter.

It’s the week before Christmas and all throughout Newcastle… Betty an Trish are negotiating their first Christmas since their divorce!

Chookas Entertainment is set to make theatrical history when it presents the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Civic Theatre Newcastle from 18–21 December. This marks a significant milestone for the company—its debut production on the iconic Civic Theatre stage.

The Wingham Music Festival is set to make a powerful comeback this November, transforming into a beacon of hope for communities still recovering from the devastating May floods that swept through the Manning River catchment.

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Get ready to celebrate love, diversity, and self-expression at the 2025 Newcastle Pride Festival!

Hunter Drama has unveiled its bold 2026 Season, a year packed with rebellious fairytales, glittering musicals, searing dramas, and two brand-new Hunter Drama Originals.

Newcastle’s chamber orchestra brings the city its first performance in 20 years of the composer’s iconic deathbed piece – with a brand-new ending by composer-director David Banney and an all-star cast of soloists.

Feeling burnt out? You’re not alone. Between work, family, friends, and the never-ending to-do list, it’s easy to forget the most important thing - U.

The Placed to Speak podcast is giving young people with disability the microphone to share their passions, ideas, and creativity, and the results are as inspiring as they are heartwarming. In Episode 2, listeners meet Eli, Riley, and Clare, three talented young people from the Place Based Abilities Program, as they chat about two of their favourite things: chess and craft.

Newcastle Museum has unveiled its next major exhibition, and there's one notable difference to the items on display – their size. Model Newcastle: Big Stories, Little Things opened on 27 September, delving into the intricate world of models and miniatures that pack maximum impact despite their diminutive scale.