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.

Music lovers are in for a celestial treat when the Electric Light Orchestra tribute band brings their "spaceship of music" to the Performance Arts Culture Cessnock on Saturday, 18 October.

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

Support live music this October with our local gig guide for Newcastle, the Hunter and Lake Macquarie.

Your guide to local farmers & artisan markets in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.

After captivating over 70 million people worldwide, Mamma Mia! The Musical is celebrating 25 dazzling years of global success with a limited run of Newcastle shows!

Joyously bursting into its sixth year, the 2025 Newcastle Pride Festival, from Friday, 3 October to Sunday, 26 October, promises a whole month of an electrifying celebration of love, diversity, and unity.

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

West Best Bloc Fest returns in 2025, bringing Newcastle’s thriving music scene to life with a one-day, multi-venue celebration like no other.

The Creator Incubator presents Bounceback 2025, the 15th exhibition celebrating Newcastle's Arts in Recovery program.