WHAT'S ON IN THE NEWCASTLE AREA

For many Newcastle families, Disney On Ice has become a winter tradition. It’s the kind of event that draws together parents, grandparents and children for a few hours of shared wonder. This July, the beloved production returns to Newcastle Entertainment Centre with Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars skating into town from 9-12 July.

Newcastle audiences are set to experience one of the most celebrated musicals of the century when the Tony Award-winning Come From Away arrives at Civic Theatre Newcastle from 7 to 15 August 2026, presented by Metropolitan Players Inc.

Newcastle is a coastal city built on the ocean, shaping the skyline, the lifestyle and, increasingly, the plate.

Hunter Drama is bringing the beloved musical phenomenon Matilda JR. to the stage these July school holidays in a bold, energetic, and heartfelt production celebrating courage, imagination, and the power of young voices.

When & Juliet arrives at Newcastle’s Civic Theatre this June, it brings with it the sparkle, spectacle and global reputation of one of the world’s most successful modern musicals.

UpStage at the Playhouse presents the second production of its 2026 season, The Libertine, a bold and provocative new production from Newcastle’s HER Productions.

Welcome to the Dungog Tea Party, where a spectacular showcase of over 250 tea cosy and trivet entries awaits you, along with artwork created by local school students displayed at the IGA and larger works exhibited at the theatre.