Global pop icon Robbie Williams returns to Australia with his BRITPOP World Tour, performing hits like 'Angels' and 'Better Man'.
Queens of the Stone Age, with Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm, live at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.
The 48th annual Bikers For Kids toy run where motorbikes ride from Stockton to Connolly Park loaded with toys, followed by a family day with face painting, kids' rides, market stalls, food trucks and live music.
A day of wineries, chefs, distillers and stalls from the Hunter region on the Newcastle foreshore, featuring food trucks, live music and a kids' area.
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup at the Customs House Hotel in Newcastle.
A 10-day festival of art, music and ideas with public art, live performance and music across Newcastle locations.
Watch the AFL Grand Final live on Newcastle's biggest screen with cocktails, DJs and live music.
The Australian Masters Games return to Newcastle after a 25-year absence, with up to 12,000 athletes across 50 sports expected to take part.
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An all-day festival experience with over 300 brews from 50+ craft breweries, gourmet food vendors, live music and activities on the Newcastle Foreshore.
Point-to-point running event from Bar Beach to Carrington with 12km, 6km and 2K-4-FUN distances, part of the City of Newcastle NewRun Festival.
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-League Men's football match between Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix.
AIMS-accredited marathon and half marathon with a scenic course along Newcastle's harbour and beaches, starting and finishing at Foreshore Park.
Bjorn Again, the ABBA-endorsed tribute show, brings the ABBA Forever Tour to the Civic Theatre in Newcastle.
A spectacular dance show featuring flamenco and Latin dance styles with infectious energy and groundbreaking choreography.
Three weeks of pride, connection and community with drag, live music, workshops and parties, culminating in Fair Day.
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.
A vibrant opening night celebration at Newcastle Art Gallery featuring live music by Aleksiah, Djanaba and Ngaiire, workshops, food trucks, and the launch of Angela Tiatia's 'Muse' exhibition.
Delta Goodrem returns to the Hunter for a concert at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, marking her first show in five years.
Concert by Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers as part of the Rolling Sets 2026 regional music festival at Foreshore Park.
A community festival of local sustainability initiatives, artists, workshops and market stalls, with lakeside yoga, talks and demonstrations.
Newcastle Beer Fest returns for its 11th year with live local music, food and drinks at King Edward Park.
A festive Christmas production featuring dancers, aerialists, singers and an illusionist, with a grand appearance from Santa Claus.
A wild, seductive and anarchic night of world-class circus and artistry from an international cast, presented by Strut & Fret.
A community-led LEGO fan event featuring giant cityscapes, Star Wars displays, hands-on building areas, and a 'Find A Minifigure' hunt.
Grammy-winning soul icon Macy Gray performs iconic hits on her biggest Australian tour at The Station Newcastle.
Air Supply performs their 50th Anniversary Tour, billed as the absolute best of Air Supply, at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.
Guy Sebastian performs his 100 X Around Australia Tour live at Civic Theatre in Newcastle.
A weekend raceday celebrating fashion and elegance with horse racing, the Fashions on the Field competition, and a Shania Twain tribute show.
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.
A joyous musical comedy following three friends on a road trip across the Australian Outback, presented by Chookas Entertainment.
A Pride cruise on Newcastle Harbour with live Kylie-inspired drag performances, DJs and harbour views aboard the MV Calmer.
Third annual festival of artisan chocolate, desserts, live music, food trucks and market stalls at The Station, with masterclasses and kids' entertainment.
Seattle grunge pioneers Mudhoney return to Newcastle for one night only, with special guests Primitive Ring.
A tribute concert to the music of Van Morrison by the band Van The Man.
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 gravity-defying acrobatic circus production by Circa, featuring ten artists performing in designer costumes to primal rhythms.
Live concert featuring Hot Chocolate fronted by Kennie Simon, alongside The Radiators, DV8, The Filthy Animals and The Viper Creek Band at The Station Newcastle.
A screening of the critically acclaimed play GIANT, filmed live in London's West End, presented as part of the Civic Cinema season.
Martin McDonagh's dark comedy The Lieutenant of Inishmore, directed by Zac Smith and Jarrah Webster, at Laneway Theatre.
A relaxed, social sketching session held at Meantime on Beaumont, inviting artists of all levels to slow down and create.
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.
A rock opera and gig-theatre piece by re:group Performance Collective that explores millennial culture through music and dark humour.
A live 5-piece Caribbean soul band brings reggae, soca and tropical beats to a boat party on Newcastle Harbour.
A dark and irreverent theatrical reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairytales by Shake & Stir Theatre Co, featuring adult themes and special effects.
A community-led, neuro-affirming day celebrating neurodiversity and mental health with market stalls, food, and interactive spaces in a family-friendly environment.
A self-guided tasting trail featuring local beer, wine and spirits producers across venues in the Throsby District, with live music and food options.
Family-friendly musical Beauty and the Beast JR at the Civic Theatre Playhouse in Newcastle.
UK pop icon Kim Wilde brings her infectious hits and exciting live performances to the Civic Theatre in Newcastle.
Screening of the NT Live production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, recorded live from the National Theatre, London, featuring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner.
Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb bring their hit Australian podcast to the stage in a live show format at Newcastle's Civic Theatre.
A 15km point-to-point run, walk or roll on the Fernleigh Track from Adamstown to Belmont, with a 1500m race for kids.
Pianist Paul Lewis presents Mozart+ Program One, exploring Mozart's piano sonatas alongside works by Poulenc and Debussy.
An outdoor audio experience blending music, voice and the environment, inviting audiences to listen to the ocean at dawn.
Cruiser Nightclub's Halloween 2026 haunted boat party on Newcastle Harbour with DJ sets, themed drinks and dancing aboard the MV Calmer.
A daytime party cruise on MV Calmer with 90s and 2000s dance music, cocktails and harbour views.
Australian comedian Denise Scott returns to the stage with her most personal solo show, blending observational humour with reflections on resilience and life after cancer.
Violent Soho perform live at Foreshore Park as part of the Rolling Sets festival, bringing together live music, surf, skate and beach culture.
A fundraiser selling over 40,000 second-hand books, CDs, DVDs and games to support student scholarships at the University of Newcastle.
Northlane live with special guests After The Burial, Cenobia and Above, Below at Bar on the Hill.
Electronic music producer Royel Otis performs at the Rolling Sets 2026 beach-side festival in Newcastle.
Melbourne Cup lunch with dining, beverage package, live entertainment and race on big screens.
Ocean Alley performs live at the Rolling Sets 2026 festival, a regional event blending music with surf and skate culture.
Award-winning stand-up comedian Daniel Connell returns with his brand-new show, Prairie Dog, at the Newcastle Comedy Club.
Melbourne Cup viewing day at The Nags Head Hotel with luncheon and sports bar seating.
The Sharp bring their Live & Loud tour to King Street Warehouse, recording a live album, with special guests Pocketwatch.
Documentary screening of 'Acropolis Cats & Other Wondrous Animals' followed by a live Q&A with filmmaker and University of Newcastle academic Mary Zournazi.
A dinner and show celebrating the music of Countdown Live at Flamingos Live, featuring chart-topping hits and hidden gems from the iconic Australian music television show.
The region's largest gathering of shorebird enthusiasts, featuring expert talks, field trips and social events, marking the first in-person edition in eight years.
Interactive floating installation of marine floats by Izabela Pluta at the Newcastle Canoe Pool, part of New Annual 2026.
Opening night and artist talk with Izabela Pluta, featuring a lantern-lit walk from Canoe Pool to The Lock-Up.
A definitive tribute to Burt Bacharach with MarQue Munday and special guest EC Adams, direct from Las Vegas.
A showcase of drama performances by public schools from the Hunter region, featuring pieces performed by students at the Civic Theatre Playhouse.
A one-night-only celebration of creativity and self-expression honouring photographer Damien Frost's 'Night Flowers' series, with DJs and performance art.
A Pacific Ocean collective ceremony led by Latai Taumoepeau, guiding participants through a feminine ritual of water, wind and fire to honour and renew the spirit.
An interactive theatre production where fifty young actors race against the clock to premiere a show, with the audience controlling part of the action by pressing buttons.
Psychic medium John Edward presents an evening event at Newcastle's Civic Theatre.
Scottish soft-rock band Smokie perform their greatest hits live at the Civic Theatre, with haze and smoke effects.
An immersive evening of contemporary performance bringing together dance, visual art, sound and design, curated by Cadi McCarthy and Braddon Snape.
A theatrical tribute to Don Lane at Newcastle's Civic Theatre, bringing a golden era of television back to the stage.
