

Get Ready to Sip, Savour, and Celebrate at the Lovedale Long Lunch!
Lovedale Long Lunch, the Hunter Valley's most iconic food and wine festival, is back on the weekend of 17-18 May...


What's On Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter | April 2025
Get intouch with what's on this April in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter...


Newcastle Writers Festival
Returning for its 12th year, the inaugural Newcastle Writers Festival celebrates the best Australian writing and provides the opportunity...


Newcastle's Feast of Stories Returns this April
Newcastle is set to welcome an impressive lineup of literary talent when the Newcastle Writers Festival returns from 4 to 6 April...


Mega Creatures
Prepare to be transported to The Land of Legends, a magical realm that blends fantasy and history.


One Act Play Festival
The Lake Macquarie One Act Play Festival is a vibrant theatre competition featuring original short plays from local and national...


Dion Pride
Dion Pride, son of Country Music Hall of Fame legend Charley Pride, is set to stop in at Newcastle for one night only!


The Gum Ball Festival
Running across three unforgettable nights, The Gum Ball is an intimate and family friendly celebration of music, arts and culture...


Six the Musical
This Tony Award-winning electrifying musical is set to captivate Novocastrian audiences with its innovative and empowering take on...


Steamfest
Steamfest is a vibrant celebration of family friendly entertainment featuring live music, roving performances, heritage walks, gourmet...


Christ Church Camerata's Screentime
SUNDAY 6 APRIL AT CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Turn your screens off for an hour and escape to the movies as the Camerata rolls out the red...


Prehistoric Playground | Mega Creatures Return to Hunter Valley Gardens
Hunter Valley Gardens' annual Mega Creatures event returns this April, transforming the gardens into a prehistoric wonderland.


Opera and Country Collide in Are You Lonesome Tonight
Opera Queensland’s much-anticipated inaugural national tour of Are You Lonesome Tonight is coming to Cessnock, bringing its unique...


Faults in artificial intelligence spotlighted at One Act Play Festival
Winter Blues, and Beat the Truth are just a few of the entertaining plays that will take to the stage next month as part of an arts festival


Newcastle Writers Festival Opening Night: Dicey Topics with Gina Chick and Benjamin Law
A message from the director of Newcastle Writers Festival.

















































































