
Global pop icon Robbie Williams returns to Australia with his BRITPOP World Tour, performing hits like 'Angels' and 'Better Man'.

A-League Men's football match between Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix.
Disney's Frozen the Musical brings the animated classic to life on stage, featuring all the iconic songs and sensational new numbers, with a live orchestra and special effects.

A comedy performance part of the Newcastle Comedy Festival 2026.

A 10-day festival of art, music and ideas with public art, live performance and music across Newcastle locations.

A free, family-friendly festival celebrating fire and creativity with fire shows, giant puppets, street food, and local music across Newcastle.

The Top Dog Film Festival returns to Newcastle with an electrifying collection of independent short films celebrating the bond between dogs and their humans.

A large-scale original production by ASPIRE featuring contemporary storytelling, music, and choreography.
Opera Australia's National Tour presents Mozart's Don Giovanni, featuring the Regional Children's Chorus - The Hunter Trebles.

Guy Sebastian performs his 100 X Around Australia Tour live at Civic Theatre in Newcastle.
A Christmas choral show by The TEN Tenors, combining classical, pop and festive music in a live performance.
Adam Kay, British comedian and former junior doctor, performs his festive stand-up show 'Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas Live' at City Hall.

A family-friendly market showcasing local produce, gourmet foods, and artisan goods with live entertainment and a play centre.
Musical by Metropolitan Players telling the true story of the people of Gander who cared for stranded passengers on 9/11.

Delta Goodrem returns to the Hunter for a concert at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, marking her first show in five years.

Australian comedian Jim Jefferies brings his acclaimed Son of a Carpenter comedy tour to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

Festival of whisky and craft spirits with tastings of whisky, gin, rum, vodka and liqueurs from over 30 stall holders.

Magic show by Cosentino, an immersive theatre experience combining grand stage illusions, close-up wonders and heart-stopping escapes.

Australia's favourite comedy double act, Lano & Woodley, perform their hilarious show 'In Space' at the Civic Theatre.

A world premiere jazz ballet reimagining F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic, blending ballet, tap and jazz with a score by Gershwin, James P. Johnson and new works.
The High Kings perform their Rocky Road to Dublin 2026 tour at the Concert Hall, showcasing their signature blend of classic tradition and modern edge.
Anthony Callea brings his The Connection tour to the Civic Theatre in Newcastle, an intimate acoustic concert series.

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra performs with world-renowned trumpet soloist Håkan Hardenberger, featuring works by Paul Terracini, Schuller and Bernstein.
The Church return with their most ambitious live show, 'A Psychedelic Symphony', joined by a 30-piece symphony orchestra under the baton of George Ellis.

The Sweet (UK) perform their greatest hits on The Final Blitz Tour at the Civic Theatre.
A joyous musical comedy following three friends on a road trip across the Australian Outback, presented by Chookas Entertainment.

A high-energy theatrical show celebrating Irish culture with traditional storytelling, music and dance, featuring former World Irish dance champions.

The grand final of the NEWy COMIC SEARCH amateur comedy competition.

The Sydney Symphony performs Max Richter's Recomposed: Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, paired with Richter's On the Nature of Daylight and Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings, conducted by Benjamin Northey.

Third annual festival of artisan chocolate, desserts, live music, food trucks and market stalls at The Station, with masterclasses and kids' entertainment.
A screening of the National Theatre Live production of The Misanthrope, starring Sandra Oh.
A gravity-defying acrobatic circus production by Circa, featuring ten artists performing in designer costumes to primal rhythms.

Stand-up comedy show Fatty on a Yacht by Urzila Carlson at Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

The Australian Chamber Orchestra presents an all-Beethoven programme featuring the Coriolan Overture, Triple Concerto and Symphony No.6 'Pastoral', conducted by Richard Tognetti.

A hilarious and heartfelt stand-up show based on the comedian's real-life experience of being charged as a teenager with inciting a riot.

A festive mid-year celebration on the water with Christmas decorations, music, a licensed bar and a Christmas buffet dinner aboard the MV Calmer.

Exclusive lunch cruise aboard MV Calmer celebrating the Newcastle Tuna Festival with fresh tuna, Japanese culinary theatre, and a three-course meal.

10th anniversary edition of the adventure film tour spotlighting women who push boundaries, with 2.5 hours of action.
UK pop icon Kim Wilde brings her infectious hits and exciting live performances to the Civic Theatre in Newcastle.
A stage production adapted from Tim Winton's beloved children's book, combining storytelling, music and laughter for young audiences.
A screening of the National Theatre Live production of Inter Alia, a searing legal drama starring Rosamund Pike.
Emma Memma brings her joyful, inclusive storytelling and music to life on stage in this family-friendly live experience.
A comedy musical celebrating women and menopause, packed with feel-good hits and hilarious truths, recommended for ages 15+.
Screening of the NT Live production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, recorded live from the National Theatre, London, featuring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner.
A dark and irreverent theatrical reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairytales by Shake & Stir Theatre Co, featuring adult themes and special effects.

Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds performs live with special guest Lindsey Kraft.

The Living End perform live at NEX Newcastle, supported by Maple's Pet Dinosaur, on their 2026 regional tour.

Pianist Paul Lewis presents Mozart+ Program One, exploring Mozart's piano sonatas alongside works by Poulenc and Debussy.

A premium drinks discovery afternoon with wineries and craft distillers, offering over 200 tastings in a structured, wine-led environment.

Solo exhibition by Wendy Sharpe featuring new commissions, a live-painted mural and immersive labyrinthine installations.

Stand-up comedy show by Daniel Muggleton at the Newcastle Comedy Festival.

Astrophysicist Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith explores the wonders of the universe for National Science Week.

A hands-on National Science Week event for girls and families to explore careers in construction and the built environment through interactive activities and challenges.
Award-winning comedian and podcaster Em Rusciano returns to the stage with her new live show, 'Addicted to Love', blending powerful vocals and biting comedy.

A searing and heartbreaking drama based on true events about the 1920s, when young women were poisoned by radium while painting luminous watch dials.

A wine dinner where Torbreck wines are paired with a set menu, including a side-by-side pour of Torbreck's 'The Factor' Old Vine Shiraz and a roaming cheese trolley.

Stand-up comedy show No Small Talk by Anisa Nandaula at Playhouse Newcastle.

Exhibition of the Newcastle Maritime Art Prize 2026, with opening night on 31 July and public viewing 1-9 August.

A black comedy for the Digital Age exploring a bereaved family brought to the brink by a charming young stranger.

Three comedic styles unite for the Newcastle Comedy Festival: stand-up, storytelling and musical comedy.
An interactive stage spectacle designed for children, blending music, laughter and educational content in a high-energy show.

Seventh Wonder performs an orchestrated tribute to Fleetwood Mac, featuring the entire Rumours album and greatest hits with the Sydney Pops Orchestra.
Dave Thornton performs his stand-up comedy show More or Less at the Civic Theatre Playhouse.
A raw, hilarious and jaw-dropping journey through the golden era of Australian pub rock, featuring the Choirboys sharing tales from their wild nights and backstage madness.

A concert pairing cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford, exploring Baroque and contemporary music including works by Marin Marais, Antoine Forqueray, Arvo Pärt, Henri Duparc and Bach.
A 90-minute comedy where Jonathan Biggins transforms into Paul Keating in this revival of The Gospel According to Paul.
Stand-up comedy show where Hannah Ferguson delivers a satirical take on the 'State of the Nation' in a fictionalised 2026.

An evening showcasing Newcastle surfing with a special film premiere on a harbour cruise aboard the MV Calmer, featuring the film 'Cooked' and rare archival footage.

A showcase of local and guest comedy talent at the Newcastle Comedy Club, held on Friday and Saturday nights.
A multi-arts performance project where seven artists create seven-minute experiences inside the rooms of The Oriental Hotel, part of the New Annual festival.

A showcase of Australian comedy talent as part of the Newcastle Comedy Festival, held at the EARP Distillery in Carrington.

Australian rock legend Phil Jamieson brings his PJ AIR solo tour to Hamilton Station Hotel for his first ever performance there.
A sharp, fast-paced comedy about journalism, misinformation and storytelling, inspired by a true story and the book by John D'Agata and Jim Fingal.

A high tea harbour cruise aboard MV Calmer with a fresh seasonal menu of sweet and savoury treats, suitable for birthdays and catch-ups.

Comedy whodunit Clue, adapted from the classic board game, at Civic Theatre.
Diesel performs his Spring '26 tour, a singer-songwriter known for distinctive guitar style and smooth vocals.

An evening cruise on Newcastle Harbour for singles with music, dancing, games and harbour views, featuring multiple DJs and age-specific dance floors.

Philip Jamieson, former frontman of Grinspoon, brings his new solo album '10Charlie' to the Hamilton Station Hotel as part of his national tour.

The Very Short Film Festival brings a hand-picked collection of Australia's best very short films to the big screen.

Stand-up comedy show by award-winning comedian Rory Lowe exploring the struggles of planning a wedding.

Book launch with meet the author, children's drawing activity, book reading and pop-up book shop.

A hand-building ceramics class combining art and socialising, suitable for beginners and experienced artists, with all clay and tools provided.