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

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

Get ready, Newcastle — the gods are coming. This August, Hunter Drama presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at The Playhouse, Civic Theatre Newcastle, marking the show’s long-awaited local premiere.

Disney On Ice returns to Newcastle with Find Your Hero, a thrilling new show that has become a beloved tradition for Novocastrian families.

Experience a winter wonderland at Snow Time in the Garden, where you can experience the snow without breaking the bank.

Step into a world of tradition, strength, and celebration at the Aberdeen Highland Games, held on the first Saturday of July each year in the heart of the Hunter Valley.

The Newcastle Comedy Festival is an annual event that showcases a variety of comedians through live performances and shows across Newcastle in celebration of non-stop laughter, with an incredible lineup of the festival's funniest international stars, homegrown legends, and up-and-coming comedy talent.

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria in Madagascar: The Musical!

Come and explore the future of over 50s living at Oasis, Redhead.

Legendary Art-Rock Band 10cc Bring Their ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour to Newcastle this month when they hit the stage of the Civic Theatre on Tuesday, 22 July.

Latitude 32 Wines, nestled along Hermitage Road in the heart of Pokolbin, is raising a glass to its first year of operation. Since opening its doors in April 2024, the boutique winery has quickly established a name for itself, earning an impressive four and a half stars from James Halliday and building a strong following thanks to its relaxed, modern approach to the Hunter Valley wine experience.

The Hunter Valley has long been a stronghold of rural tradition—a place where generations have lived and worked on the land, where farming and equine communities thrive, and where rural property is more than real estate: it’s a way of life. In this deeply rooted landscape, change doesn’t always come quickly, but when it does, it tends to be meaningful.

Winter magic is coming to the Hunter Valley, and there's no need to brave icy mountain roads or endure expensive ski field trips. From 28 June to 27 July, Snow Time in the Garden returns to Hunter Valley Gardens, offering families an accessible winter wonderland less than an hour from Newcastle.

Hunter Drama is thrilled to announce its biggest and most inclusive school holiday program yet, with creative and performance workshops now open to both junior and senior students for the very first time!

There’s no better place to keep the family entertained than at the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium.