Your complete guide to what's on in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley...

One of the biggest entertainment phenomena in Disney history is about to take centre stage in Newcastle. Frozen became the highest-grossing animated film of all time, launching a global phenomenon that has generated billions at the box office and produced one of the most recognisable Disney songs ever recorded.

There is something about stepping through the velvet curtains of a Spiegeltent Newcastle that changes the rules. The outside world seems to disappear. The lights dim, the mirrors catch the glow, the stage is suddenly close enough to touch, and the audience finds itself not simply watching a show but becoming part of the atmosphere.

Spring is here and the lineup at Newcastle's Civic Theatre is something to behold! From Shake & Stir's GRIMM to Wolf by Circa and everything in between. Book Now!

For ten days this spring, Newcastle will once again become its own stage. New Annual, the City of Newcastle's flagship arts festival, returns from 25 September to 4 October with its biggest program yet: 402 artists, 40 events and seven new commissions spread across beaches, ocean baths, laneways, parks and some of the city's most-loved landmarks.

Anthony Callea | Image Credit: David Hooley One of Australia's most celebrated voices is coming to Newcastle. ARIA Award-winning vocalist Anthony Callea has announced The Connection Tour, an intimate and vocally powerful concert series touring the country this October and November, with a stop at the Civic Theatre on Sunday, 1 November. After two decades of arena tours, TV specials and big-band productions, Callea is taking his songs somewhere more personal. Backed by a rich

Newcastle is about to be a lot more fabulous. This December, Chookas Entertainment, the local powerhouse behind sold-out hits like Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde and Chicago the Musical, is bringing Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical to the Civic Theatre for five shows only, from 17 to 20 December.

Air Supply are bringing 50 years of hits to Newcastle, as part of a run of Australian dates marking their golden anniversary.

The Place: Charlestown Community Centre is delighted to announce that its Place Based Abilities Program (PBA) will continue for another year, thanks to Australian Government funding.

Held on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People, the Living Smart Festival returns to Lake Macquarie to celebrate sustainability with one of Australia’s largest free community events, now in its 15th year.

Hunter Valley Gardens is transforming five hectares into a dazzling world of colour and light for its biggest and most interactive Christmas Lights Spectacular yet.

Celebrate the Newcastle community in the spring sunshine as the beloved Cooks Hill strip transforms into a bustling alfresco precinct, embracing Newcastle’s creativity and culture.

Strummingbird returns to Newcastle, bringing country music to Awabakal Country for another day of live performances, line dancing, BBQs, and a mechanical bull.

Now in its sixth year, Newcastle's flagship arts festival returns with its biggest program yet: 402 artists, 40 events and seven new commissions across beaches, ocean baths, laneways and parks.

Crafted Festival returns to the Foreshore for a full day of craft beer, live music and coastal vibes that the festival has become known for.