

Special online event with acclaimed US writer Jonathan Franzen
Newcastle Writers Festival is excited to announce that on October 5 we will be co-hosting Jonathan Franzen’s first Australian event...


Ensemble Q Livestream
Every so often a new work comes along that makes us all sit up and take notice, startled as we do so; Paul Dean’s concerto for cello and...


What's On in Lake Mac
What's on in Lake Mac? Here are the top things happening this month!


Rewilding the Urban Soul
We’re a famously nature-loving nation, yet 86 per cent of Australians call the city home. Amid the concrete and the busyness, how can we als


Kilgour Art Prize
In 1987, artist Jack Kilgour passed on funds for the creation of a major continuing figurative and portrait art competition to be run at New


Broken Chains: Prisoners Unlocking Potential
How do you imagine going to prison would change your life?


Newcastle Outdoor Adventure and Motoring Expo
Get your outdoor adventure started!


Newcastle's Favourite Tram
Have you ever thought about riding Newcastle's Famous Tram?


33rd Annual Newcastle Jazz Festival
More than 150 musicians will be blowing up a storm and presenting over 60 hours of music across 3 days at the annual Newcastle Jazz Festival


Kitty is Back!
Kitty Flanagan is one of Australia’s best known comedians.


Love the Nightlife? Get up and Boogie with Priscilla!
From the shimmering sequins and glittering frocks to the fantastically feathered headdresses, there’s no doubt Metropolitan Players’ product


Unique and Spellbinding: Once
Toby Francis is very excited about reprising his starring role in the return season of the Broadway smash-hit musical, Once, directed by Ric


Keep Calm & Support Newcastle's Local Music Scene!
The ongoing Greater Sydney lockdown and travel restrictions have undoubtedly strained everyone these last few weeks, but Lizotte's...


Exhibition provides window into Newcastle’s creative past and present
It’s been almost four decades since members The Castanet Club first graced the stage at the back of the Clarendon Hotel with their...


Cancelled and Postponed Events
Here is a quick guide to events cancelled and postponed due to the recent COVID-19 restrictions:

























































































