Events in Newcastle

August

With three unique works of scale and fine artistry, Sydney Dance Company presents Ascent, an inspired triple bill consisting of two world premieres from renowned choreographers.

July

Two bored kids (This was way before iPads). One rainy day (We've all had a few of those) And one crazy cat wearing a red-striped hat (Where was the background check for that babysitter?!)

September

The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia to bring the best of the 2023 Festival to somewhere near you.

August

World renown Australian Ballroom dance company Burn the Floor collaborates with Indigenous star Mitch Tambo to create a brand-new dance production.

One of the most sparkling wits in the world!

Celebrating 15 years and DIRECT from a sell-out BROADWAY SEASON, Cirque MOTHER AFRICA is returning to Australia in 2023!

July

After years of being indoors, Australia's First Lady of Comedy Julia Morris is back in circulation and off the leash in her brand new stand-up spectacular 75 Years in the Business!

October

An inspiring celebration of the journey of one boy who hangs up his boxing gloves for ballet shoes.

July

Relive the passion, the flare, and the unique sensitivity of George Michael in this incredible tribute concert.

The Magic Returns. Immerse yourself in one of the most unique productions touring the world. Celtic Illusion, the Irish dance and Grand Illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada and the USA by storm and will tour nationwide in 2023.

Led by the divine Marcia Hines alongside a dazzling array of acrobats, aerialists and vocalists, prepare for a euphoric dose of disco fever and a touch of glitter - not to mention an epic disco soundtrack that will have you boogying all the way to wonderland in your seat.

Scotland's international comedy superstar, Daniel Sloss, is bringing his eagerly anticipated 12th solo show, Can't, across Australia in April 2023.

July

Celebrating the Music of Legends

Larger-than-life Melbourne band Chocolate Starfish will take the words right out of Meat Loaf's mouth when they perform one of the greatest rock albums ever

August

So terrifying in its accounts of invading Martians wielding deadly heat-rays that it is remembered like no other radio programme.

Described by producer Rebecca Blake as “a stellar cast of emerging young stars and exciting theatrical talents”, the performers will feature alongside some of Australia's most renowned rock musicians in the biggest tour of the acclaimed production to date.

Urzila Carlson has become one of the biggest names in comedy in Australia and New Zealand. Just No! arrives hot on the heels of her last tour It's Personal.

November

Belinda Carlisle returns to Australia with her ‘Decades' tour, which celebrates 35 years of her solo career.

Rhys! Rhys! Rhys! Encore! Well, last year seemed to go quite nicely. How about a return in a big room of that nice little award-winning stand up comedy show, yeah?

May

The Magical Music of Harry Potter is a unique and enchanting evening where original actors, star soloists, a choir and an orchestra bring the boy wizard's world to life!

June

Do you love staring at screens? Are you staring at a screen right now? You should get out more. Specifically to a show that has an enormous screen smack-bang in the middle of it.

Party like it's 1985!

June

The Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour.

July

Join Australian Rock Collective (ARC) as they embark on a national tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of arguably the most successful concept album of all time, Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon.

May

From the trauma and heartbreak of war in their country, to the major cities of USA and Europe, and now to the stages of Australia. This is the Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine.

An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare's most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Hamilton), Rosy McEwean (The Alienist) and Paul Hilton (The Inheritance).