Audiences will follow the Yellow Brick Road this November when more than 50 young performers aged 8-15 years from across Newcastle and the Hunter take the stage in Hive Youth Theatre's 2025 production of The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition.

The Hunter Valley's most beloved festive tradition returns this November, as the Christmas Lights Spectacular transforms Hunter Valley Gardens into a glittering wonderland of holiday enchantment. From 7 November to 26 January, over four and half million dazzling lights will illuminate eight acres of stunning landscapes, creating the perfect backdrop for unforgettable family memories.

Young artists from the Place Based Abilities Program share their creativity, connection, and joy through the Placed to Speak podcast.

Newcastle's young theatre talent takes centre stage this November as Hunter Drama presents three distinctive productions showcasing the region's emerging performers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.