DECEMBER 2024 -JANUARY 2025

What's On Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter | December 2024 - January 2025

Explore all the exciting events and activities happening this festive season in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the Hunter region...

Festive Fun for Everyone: Newcastle's Christmas & New Years Spectacular

The uplifting music of Christmas carols and children laughing in excitement and delight are the sounds of Christmas in the city...

NEWY NYE 24/25

Join the party on the Newcastle foreshore to celebrate New Years Eve 24/25 with an inclusive celebration of community, creativity and fun!

Hunter Valley Gardens Dazzles with Southern Hemisphere's Largest Light Display

The magic of Christmas is set to illuminate the Hunter Valley once again as the renowned Christmas Lights Spectacular returns for 2024-25

World-First Dinosaur Exhibition Roars into Newcastle Museum

Dinosaurs: Surviving Extinction showcases an impressive collection of fossils and bones and interactive displays that tell the remarkable st

Hunter Drama Grows Regional Footprint with New Classes and Locations

Hunter Drama, the leading youth drama education and theatre company in the region, is thrilled to announce exciting new offerings for 2025!

Night Markets Launch at Newcastle Showground

Newcastle's summer evenings are set to sparkle with the launch of the eagerly anticipated Night Markets, transforming the historic...

Staging Success: Newcastle's Youngest Producer Takes Centre Stage

In 2025, audiences have two musicals that Hyde Entertainment is mounting to look forward to - the Tony Award-winning The 25th Annual...

Cooks Hill School of Music: Building Harmony in the Heart of Newcastle

In its inaugural year, Cooks Hill School of Music has emerged as a vibrant hub for musical education under the passionate direction...

Summer Sizzles in Maitland with Festive Fun and Family Adventures

The launch of What's On Maitland, a comprehensive summer events calendar, marks the beginning of a season filled with memorable experiences

Curtain Rises on Fresh Chapter for Newcastle Theatre Company

The Newcastle Theatre Company is proud to announce the Laneway Theatre and the launch of Season 2025.

Festive Spirit Returns with Newcastle Permanent Carols in the Park

The magic of Christmas returns to Cessnock Sportsground with Newcastle Permanent Carols in the Park on Friday, 6 December!

Hot Eats in the Hunter

Uncover the ultimate Hunter Valley dining experience this Summer with out top picks and favourite eats! Discover a variety of cuisines...

Hot Eats in the Hunter | Newcastle

Uncover the ultimate Newcastle dining experience this Summer with out top picks and favourite eats!

Golden Age Glamour: Hao Chi Brings Shanghai Style to King Street

Hao Chi by Lee's Yum Cha has quickly become a landmark in Newcastle, marrying traditional Cantonese flavours with a modern, elevated dining

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What's On Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter | December 2024 - January 2025

Festive Fun for Everyone: Newcastle's Christmas & New Years Spectacular

NEWY NYE 24/25

Hunter Valley Gardens Dazzles with Southern Hemisphere's Largest Light Display

World-First Dinosaur Exhibition Roars into Newcastle Museum

Hunter Drama Grows Regional Footprint with New Classes and Locations

Night Markets Launch at Newcastle Showground

Staging Success: Newcastle's Youngest Producer Takes Centre Stage

Cooks Hill School of Music: Building Harmony in the Heart of Newcastle

Summer Sizzles in Maitland with Festive Fun and Family Adventures

Curtain Rises on Fresh Chapter for Newcastle Theatre Company

Festive Spirit Returns with Newcastle Permanent Carols in the Park

Hot Eats in the Hunter

Hot Eats in the Hunter | Newcastle

Golden Age Glamour: Hao Chi Brings Shanghai Style to King Street

Prawns, the Ultimate Christmas Feast

Passion for This Land: In Love with the Red Centre

Top Five Things To Do in the Hunter this Summer!

Newcastle's Newest Social Hub Swings into Action

From High Heels to High Yields | Emma White's Winemaking Adventure

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City of Newcastle setting new accessibility benchmark on New Year's Eve

Santa set to sleigh for Lake Mac Carols

Mayor’s Christmas Appeal launches in support of Lake Macquarie families

Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Shines at NSW Tourism Awards

What's On Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter | December 2024 - January 2025

Music in the Podium

Clyde Street Open Market

Portside Festival

Carols by the Beach

A Day on the Green - The Teskey Brothers

Timeless Summer Tour Australia

Festive Fun for Everyone: Newcastle's Christmas & New Years Spectacular

NEWY NYE 24/25

Island Triathalon Festival

Hunter Valley Gardens Dazzles with Southern Hemisphere's Largest Light Display

World-First Dinosaur Exhibition Roars into Newcastle Museum

Hunter Drama Grows Regional Footprint with New Classes and Locations

Night Markets Launch at Newcastle Showground

Staging Success: Newcastle's Youngest Producer Takes Centre Stage

Cooks Hill School of Music: Building Harmony in the Heart of Newcastle

Summer Sizzles in Maitland with Festive Fun and Family Adventures

Curtain Rises on Fresh Chapter for Newcastle Theatre Company

Festive Spirit Returns with Newcastle Permanent Carols in the Park

Hot Eats in the Hunter

Hot Eats in the Hunter | Newcastle

Golden Age Glamour: Hao Chi Brings Shanghai Style to King Street

Prawns, the Ultimate Christmas Feast

Passion for This Land: In Love with the Red Centre