

Maitland Riverlights
Maitland’s flagship multicultural festival returns this Spring with a week of vibrant workshops and cultural events.


Lake Mac Action Fest
The Lake Mac Action Festival returns in 2025 with more adrenaline pumping excitement than ever before.


Fernleigh 15 Lake Macquarie
The Fernleigh 15 is a recreational running event for everyone, including runners, walkers, kids and adults, set along the scenic 15km Fernleigh Track from Adamstown to Belmont.


Hunter Drama Announces a Daring 2026 Season
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.


Christ Church Camerata Unveils New Ending to Mozart’s Requiem
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.


Newcastle Museum Unveils 'Model Newcastle' Exhibition
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.


Record Crowds Celebrate Grug at PACC Exhibition Opening
The PACC Art Gallery buzzed with excitement as record numbers of families, longtime fans, and local media turned out for the opening of Ted Prior's Grug retrospective exhibition on Saturday, 27 September.


LIGHTS, CAMERA, ADVENTURE | Hunter Drama's Epic October Holiday Program
Hunter Drama returns this October with an exciting school holiday program packed with creativity, performance, and fun for students of all ages. With returning favourites and new workshops, there's something to spark every imagination.


TUESDAYS: A Favourite Day of The Week for Local Seniors
For The Place: Charlestown Community Centre, providing opportunities for community connection and social interaction are crucial.


Model Newcastle: Big Stories, Little Things
Step into a world where the tiniest details tell the biggest stories. Newcastle Museum’s headline exhibition for 2025–26, Model Newcastle: Big Stories, Little Things, invites you to experience the city and its stories through the captivating lens of miniatures and models.


Circus Spectacular: World's best acrobats descend on Newcastle for La Ronde
Newcastle’s annual love affair with Strut & Fret’s Spiegeltent continues this year with their latest sensation of circus, cabaret and spectacle, La Ronde.


What's On Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens & the Hunter Valley | September 2025
Your complete guide to what's on in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley...


Spring into Adventure: Maitland's Epic Events Calendar is Here!
Spring has officially sprung in Maitland, and locals are in for an absolute treat with the region's most exciting events calendar yet. From world-class country music festivals to hands on bee experiences and spectacular light shows, there's something to spark everyone's imagination this season.


Dancing Queen Dreams Come True as Mamma Mia! Hits Newcastle
Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes and embrace your inner Dancing Queen – the world's most beloved feel-good musical is heading to Newcastle this October! Mamma Mia! will light up the Civic Theatre from 11 October for a strictly limited season that promises to have audiences singing, dancing and falling in love with ABBA all over again.


Beloved Aussie Icon Grug Sprouts to Life at PACC
The loveable, shaggy creature who captured hearts across Australia is being celebrated at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) in a delightful retrospective exhibition honouring Ted Prior's iconic creation, Grug.




































































































