DECEMBER 2024 -JANUARY 2025

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...

Top Five Things To Do in the Hunter this Summer!

Whether you're a longtime local looking to rediscover your hometown or a visitor seeking authentic Newcastle experiences, these...

Local Youth Celebrate Creativity and Connection Through Made @ The Place Program

The Made @ The Place program AT The Place Charlestown Community Centre, has proven to be a transformative initiative for local youth...

December-January Market Guide

Your guide to local farmers & artisan markets in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.

December-January Gig Guide

Support live music this holiday season with our local gig guide for Newcastle, the Hunter and Lake Macquarie.

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...

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.

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

Top Five Things To Do in the Hunter this Summer!

Local Youth Celebrate Creativity and Connection Through Made @ The Place Program

December-January Market Guide

December-January Gig Guide

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

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

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Local Theatre Industry Celebrates 46th Annual CONDA Awards

Explore Lake Mac’s Great Outdoors Through a New Lens

Community Invited to Have a Say on the Future of Newcastle

City of Newcastle Seeks Partner for Landmark Affordable Housing Project

Australian Artists Come Together to Honour Our First Responders

Have Your Say: Help Us Shape the Future of Transport in Newcastle

One step closer to a more pedestrian-friendly city

Tiny Forest movement branches out with new children’s book

Newcastle Art Gallery set to reopen in 2025

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

Top Five Things To Do in the Hunter this Summer!

Local Youth Celebrate Creativity and Connection Through Made @ The Place Program

Due to Overwhelming Demand the New Australian Production of SIX the Musical Extends Newcastle Season!

Newcastle Students Gear Up For Careers in Welding With Augmented Reality Technology

Free school holiday fun for regional youth

Novocastrians Shine at 2024 Australian Training Awards

Community use of coastal buildings in focus to aid future planning

UpStage to scale dramatic new heights following successful 2024 season

Lake Macquarie’s 10-year vision to go out on public exhibition

Final performances to this pop musical sensation have just been released!

December-January Market Guide

December-January Gig Guide

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

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