New Annual reveals its biggest program yet, turning Newcastle into a 10-day stage
Newcastle's beaches, ocean baths, laneways, parks and best-loved landmarks are about to become stages once again, with City of Newcastle unveiling the full program for New Annual — the city's flagship arts festival, running from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, October 4.
Giant bubbles, battle bots and a garbage truck you can climb at Newcastle Museum
The Pretty Amazing Jono will add a touch of magic to the Hunter Science Festival celebrations on the outdoor stage in Newcastle Museum Park. Science is about to take over Newcastle Museum, with the Hunter Science Festival set to bring 40 stalls, live stage shows and a whole lot of hands-on discovery to the city for National Science Week. The free, family-friendly event runs on Sunday, August 23, taking over the Museum and its surrounding grounds for a full day of experiments,
Ghost Hunters, Welcome | Civic Theatre Launches Paranormal Investigation Nights
The Civic Theatre is about to reveal its spookier side, with Newcastle's historic venue throwing open its doors for three Paranormal Investigation Nights, a first for the
almost 100-year-old building.
Loca Vida is Coming to The Spiegeltent, and Newcastle is in for a Wild One!
Newcastle's Civic Park is about to get a lot more glamorous. From 4 September to 4 October, the iconic Spiegeltent returns with Loca Vida, a brand-new cabaret-circus spectacle from internationally acclaimed live entertainment company Strut & Fret. If you've caught Blanc de Blanc Encore, La Ronde or The Party, you already know what these guys do best: jaw-dropping talent, unapologetic glamour and a night out that doesn't play by the rules.
The game is afoot as Clue: On Stage arrives in Newcastle
One of the world's most popular comedy mysteries is heading to the Civic Playhouse this August, as Clue: On Stage brings the iconic board game to life in a fast-paced theatrical whodunnit packed with twists, turns and laugh-out-loud comedy.
Magic in the Stars | Disney On Ice Returns to Newcastle
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.
A Global Story of Kindness Comes to Newcastle This August
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.
