Judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW, the prize is awarded to the best portrait painting.

Celebrating 15 years and coming direct from sell-out Broadway shows, Cirque Mother Africa is returning to Newcastle this month.

Look out, Cessnock – something stinky is heading your way this April school holidays!

The smash hit Velvet Rewired is heading to Newcastle this month, so dust off your heels and get ready to dance to this disco sensation!

Anzac Day events happening around Newcastle.

For the spirit and cocktail enthusiasts who are looking to try something new!

THE GREAT MAC EASTER EGG HUNT MAC | Sunday, 9 April | 9am to 11am Family artmaking, the Archibald Prize, a stunt clown and Easter eggs!...

Get ready to party Newcastle because Strut & Fret's latest Spiegeltent production, The Party, is about to descend on the city from 30 March.

From the trauma and heartbreak of war in their country to the major cities of the USA and Europe, and now to the stages of Australia...

The giants that once roamed the earth return in the April School Holiday Mega Creatures display to the delight of junior palaeontologists.

It's time to say "YES!" to the joyfilled, romantic musical which has Australian audiences buzzing.

From the pen of leading Australian playwright and social commentator Van Badham comes, Banging Denmark, a modern rom-com.

Opera Hunter’s production of Puccini’s masterpiece La Boheme will take the stage from 9 to 17 June at the Warners Bay Theatre.

The Government Inspector is a hilarious play about local government in a provincial town.

On 15 April, Longworth Park at Karuah will transform into an immersive nighttime experience of neon lights and a laser light show.