

New Annual Returns to our Streets, Stages and Ocean Baths!
City of Newcastle's flagship arts festival, New Annual Festival, now in its fifth year, will take over the streets, stages and iconic landmarks of our city for ten days of art, music and ideas from 26 September to 5 October. It will showcase local people, places and performances alongside some of the best theatre, art and music from Australia and overseas.


Dashville Skyline 2025 Ready To Roll With Bumper Line Up
It’s been a beautiful sonic stroll for the Hunter Valley’s Dashville Skyline, which celebrated a huge 10th birthday last year and now returns over the October Long Weekend (NSW) 3-5 October 2025, for what is arguably the biggest line up in its enduring 11-year history.


What's On Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens & the Hunter Valley | August 2025
Your complete guide to what's on in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley...


European Circus Magic Soars into Newcastle
After earning 14 five-star reviews at Adelaide Fringe, the breathtaking circus production La Ronde is set to dazzle Newcastle audiences at Spiegeltent Newcastle from 5 September to 5 October.


Newcastle Market Guide | August 2025
Your guide to local farmers & artisan markets in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.


When Everything That Goes Wrong, Goes Right!
Get ready for theatrical mayhem as the world's most beloved comedy disaster lands at Newcastle's Civic Theatre this month. The Play That Goes Wrong, fresh from a decade-long triumph in London's West End, brings its award-winning chaos to Hunter Street from 19-30 August.


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