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

Curious minds, families, and future innovators— get ready! The Hunter Science Festival 2025 is back, transforming the Newcastle Museum into a powerhouse of discovery and imagination on Sunday, 17 August from 10am to 2pm.

Monkey Baa Theatre Company brings the award-winning stage adaptation Josephine Wants to Dance to Newcastle's Civic Theatre for three fabulous shows on 8 and 9 August.

Nestled amidst the picturesque Williams River Valley is the charming historical town of Dungog. Easily accessed by train or car, there is plenty to do for visitors, and from Wednesday 10 to Sunday 14 September, the town invites everyone to the Dungog Tea Party as a fabulous, fun and free way to celebrate the return of Spring.

Following standing ovations at Canada's International Leonard Cohen Festival, this acclaimed production celebrates the music, poetry and spirit of Leonard Cohen with breathtaking originality.

From 29–31 August, Sculpture on the Farm Dungog returns with its biggest exhibition yet – showcasing over 170 sculptures by 116 Australian artists.

Sydney Dance Company ignites the stage with momenta, a striking new work by Rafael Bonachela that explores the depth, complexity, and beauty of human connection.

The Newcastle Music Festival returns in 2025 with a rich and diverse program celebrating classical, jazz, and world music, featuring brilliant local talent and acclaimed guest artists

Celebrating 28 years in 2025, the Hunter Valley Outdoor Show stands proud as the largest event of its kind in regional NSW.

The Hunter Science Festival is back and bigger than ever with a massive day of FREE science fun for kids of all ages!

Based on the beloved book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, Josephine Wants to Dance leaps from the page to the stage in a toe-tapping musical full of fun, flair, and furry charm

The Olivier and Tony Award®-winning smash hit The Play That Goes Wrong brings its 10th Anniversary Tour to Newcastle from 19–30 August 2025.

Experience the ultimate challenge this August while taking in the breathtaking scenery of our local beaches.

Newcastle’s beloved doughnut team, DoughHeads has once again made its mark on the national stage.

When it comes to rural and lifestyle real estate, experience matters — not just in the professional sense, but in the deeply personal one too. Tyson Nicholson of McGrath Rural isn’t just selling properties; he lives the life his clients are buying into.