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

Stand-up comedy show Ready To Mambo by Ivan Aristeguieta at the Newcastle Comedy Festival.

Stand-up comedy show by Kirsty Webeck, Australia's champion of cheerful comedy, performing her 'Lost For Words' tour.

Friday aperitivo with Aeon Wines pours, spritzes, cocktails, snacks and a Meet the Maker session with winemakers.

A showcase of local and guest comedy talent at the Newcastle Comedy Club, held on Friday and Saturday nights.

Stand-up comedy show by Daniel Muggleton at the Newcastle Comedy Festival.
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Stand-up comedy show by Lizzy Hoo, recommended for ages 15+.

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

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.

Film club screening the documentary 'Mother of Snow Cranes' at Tower Cinema, part of the monthly Nordic Film Club series.

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

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

Weekly open mic comedy night with free entry for emerging talent at Newcastle Comedy Club.

A large-scale original production by ASPIRE featuring contemporary storytelling, music, and choreography.

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.

Australian rock legend Phil Jamieson brings his PJ AIR solo tour to Hamilton Station Hotel for his first ever performance there.

Live music performance by Justine Eltakchi at Newcastle Art Gallery.

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

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.

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

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.

10th anniversary edition of the adventure film tour spotlighting women who push boundaries, with 2.5 hours of action.

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

Exhibition of paintings by Newcastle-based artist Patrick Mavety, with a meet the artist session.

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

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

Three comedic styles unite for the Newcastle Comedy Festival: stand-up, storytelling and musical comedy.

A free open day to try improvisation with professional instructors at Newcastle Comedy Club.

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

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

Stand-up comedy show by award-winning comedian Rory Lowe exploring the struggles of planning a wedding.
Musical by Metropolitan Players telling the true story of the people of Gander who cared for stranded passengers on 9/11.

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra performs with world-renowned trumpet soloist Håkan Hardenberger, featuring works by Paul Terracini, Schuller and Bernstein.

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

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

One-night-only shared Indian feast at The Barn at Saddles, hosted by chef Aniruddha Bhosekar.

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

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.

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

Evening of small-group conversations with University of Newcastle STEM alumni, followed by networking with pizza.

Comedy whodunit Clue, adapted from the classic board game, at Civic Theatre.
An educational session hosted by Opera Australia at the Civic Theatre, offering insights into industry training, the audition process, and career development in the performing arts.
Opera Australia's National Tour presents Mozart's Don Giovanni, featuring the Regional Children's Chorus - The Hunter Trebles.

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.
A stage production adapted from Tim Winton's beloved children's book, combining storytelling, music and laughter for young audiences.

A spectacular concert tribute to Barbra Streisand's legendary career, performed by Australian musical icon Melinda Schneider with a live string ensemble.
A screening of the National Theatre Live production of Inter Alia, a searing legal drama starring Rosamund Pike.

Australia's favourite comedy double act, Lano & Woodley, perform their hilarious show 'In Space' at the Civic Theatre.
Diesel performs his Spring '26 tour, a singer-songwriter known for distinctive guitar style and smooth vocals.
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 high tea harbour cruise aboard MV Calmer with a fresh seasonal menu of sweet and savoury treats, suitable for birthdays and catch-ups.

Stand-up comedy set by Michael Hing at Newcastle Comedy Club.

A high-energy theatrical show celebrating Irish culture with traditional storytelling, music and dance, featuring former World Irish dance champions.
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 comedy musical celebrating women and menopause, packed with feel-good hits and hilarious truths, recommended for ages 15+.

Stand-up comedy show Inside Jokes, Outside Voice by Harry Jun at Newcastle Comedy Club.
A dark and irreverent theatrical reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairytales by Shake & Stir Theatre Co, featuring adult themes and special effects.
Screening of the NT Live production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, recorded live from the National Theatre, London, featuring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner.

The final session of the Wine Club Night series, featuring a tasting of noble grape varieties and a paired cheese plate.
A 90-minute comedy where Jonathan Biggins transforms into Paul Keating in this revival of The Gospel According to Paul.

Annual Christmas in July luncheon cruise held on the Hunter River in Newcastle, New South Wales.

A city-wide seafood festival across July, with signature dishes at more than 40 venues.

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

First paid exhibition at Newcastle Art Gallery, featuring work by Torres Strait Islander artist Brian Robinson.