All Shows
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play.
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
11-25 May
Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip” – a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most.
Be More Chill the Musical
8-18 May 2024
A night of stand-up, laughs, and useful, real chat about perimenopause and what comes next.
Kaz & Jude’s Menopausal Night Out
Saturday 18 May 2024, 6.30pm
A captivating and thought-provoking play that delves into the complexities of human connection in the digital age.
Love and Information | Hunter Drama
22-25 May 2024
One of the world's great legal minds grapples with the state of
Australia and the world today.
Geoffrey Robertson KC How Do We Fix A Turbulent World?
Tuesday 28 May 2024, 7:30pm
Macbeth is coming. A couple corrupted by their relentless lust for power have blood on their hands.
Civic Cinema | Macbeth
Wednesday 29 May 2024, 11am & 7pm
Why would the most famous movie star in the world choose to do a play which everyone already knows? And what lures us back to the same plays, year after year?
Civic Cinema | The Motive and the Cue
Friday 31 May2024, 7pm
Spend an evening with the reigning deckhead of Australian comedy, Tommy Little.
Tommy Little Has a Regular Size Deck
Friday 31 May 2024, 7.30pm
BIG Live Presents, William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet.
Romeo & Juliet | BIG Live
Saturday 1 June 2024, 7.30pm
Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life.
The Greatest Love of All | A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Wednesday 5 June 2024, 8pm
Disco superstars BONEY M featuring Maizie Williams return for The Farewell Tour performing all their greatest hits.
Boney M
Thursday 6 June 2024, 8pm
From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the National Health Service, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan is often referred to as the politician with greatest influence over the UK without...
Civic Cinema | Nye
Friday 7 June 2024, 7pm
Australia's premier comedy roadshow is coming your way!
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
7-8 June 2024
Now that Ivan is a true-blue Aussie, nothing bothers him anymore. Nada.
Ivan Aristeguieta | Too Easy
Saturday 8 June 2024, 7pm
ARC will perform Led Zeppelin IV in full, from start to finish plus more.
ARC presents Led Zeppelin IV
Sunday 9 June 2024, 8pm
Australia's new 'Kings of Variety Television' are back in 2024 with a brand new show!
The Robertson Brothers 1960's Variety TV Show
Thursday 13 June 2024, 7.30pm
Varied musical performances featuring talented students
DioSounds 2024 Beyond Limits
14 June 2024, 6.30pm
Kirill Gerstein is a showman, a philosopher, and a poet of the piano.
Musica Viva Australia | Kirill Gerstein
Friday 14 June 2024, 7.30pm
Australia's leading Oscar & BAFTA qualifying international short film festival celebrates 33 years.
Flickerfest 2024 International Short Film Festival
Saturday 15 June 2024, 6.30pm & 9pm
Celebrating 20 years since her trailblazing debut, The Sound Of White.
Missy Higgins | The Second Act Tour
15-16 June 2024, 7.30pm
The world-renowned cellist and master storyteller makes his ACO debut as soloist and guest director.
ACO Altstaed Plays Haydn & Tchaikovsky
Friday 21 June 2024, 7.30pm
Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this glorious, energetic stage production.
TINA The Ultimate Tribute to the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Wednesday 26 June 2024, 8pm
Urzila is now a three-time winner of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's People's Choice Award for most tickets sold at the Festival.
Urzila Carlson - Just Jokes
27-28 June 2024, 7pm
A celebration of non-stop comedy with an amazing line-up.
Newcastle Comedy Gala
Saturday 29 June 2024, 7pm
Get ready for a night of laughs, and iconic impersonations.
Snatch Game™ LIVE on Tour
Sunday 30 June 2024, 8pm
Colin Hay is returning to Australia with his band of LA musicians.
Colin Hay Band Tour 2024
Saturday 6 July 2024, 8pm
A free, an intimate opportunity for the public to see The Australian Ballet dancers take their morning class on stage, watching from the theatre auditorium.
The Australian Ballet | Class on Tour
Saturday 13 July 2024, 12pm
The Australian Ballet is delighted to be bringing a program of classical favourites and contemporary pieces to audiences in Newcastle.
The Australian Ballet on Tour
Saturday 13 July 2024, 1.30pm & 7.30pm
An opportunity for young dancers to be taught a ballet class by artistic staff from The Australian Ballet.
The Australian Ballet | Youth Masterclass
Saturday 13 July 2024, 4.30pm
Experience the best of Australian short films
Very Short Film Festival
Saturday 13 July 2024, 6.30pm
Join Tommy for an unforgettable celebration of tap dance in Two Right Feet.
Two Right Feet
Sunday 14 July 2024, 5pm
Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme…You better get me to school on time!
School of Rock
18-20 July 2024
Mel is a regular on The Project, The Hundred, Question Everything, and a new contestant on the 2024 series of Taskmaster Australia. She is also everyone’s favourite mum on TikTok.
Mel Buttle | Not Here to Put Socks on Centipedes
Saturday 20 July 2024, 7.30pm
Over 150 young creatives from Maitland & Newcastle’s Catholic schools present Disconnected
ASPIRE Program presents Disconnected
31 July -3 Aug 2024
Direct from the West End and sold-out tours worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners makes its Australian debut. This hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the...
Seven Drunken Nights | The Story of the Dubliners
Thursday 1 August 2024, 7.30pm
Critically acclaimed Ballet International Gala (BIG) returns to Australia following last year's sell out performance.
Ballet International Gala V
Sunday 4 August 2024, 7.30pm
Legends of Borneo: Birute’ Galdikas 50-year
orangutan odyssey
Orangutans A Conservation Legacy
Tuesday 6 August 2024, 6pm
Backup Dancer promises to tackle a range of big political topics from freeing nipples and inappropriately texting therapists.
Celeste Barber - Backup Dancer
Wednesday 7 August 2024, 7.30pm
Mike Oldfield’s trailblazing magnum-opus will be performed by an expansive live group, featuring and arranged by Mike Oldfield’s long-term collaborator, Robin A Smith.
Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells in Concert
Thursday 8 August 2024, 8pm
Tom’s got new gear! Come watch this gold-plated comedy superstar with his brand-new show. A chance to see the master at work.
Tom Gleeson | Gear
Friday 9 August 2024, 6.30pm
Frontier Touring and More Talent are pleased to announce the live return of rock star comedian, TV show host, podcaster and writer Jim Jefferies
Jim Jefferies
Saturday 10 August 2024, 7pm & 10pm
Four of our most electrifying rockstars are taking The Rolling Stones Revue back on the road to pay homage to the greatest rock ‘n roll band of all time.
The Rolling Stones Revue | Stones Sticky Fingers
Sunday 11 August 2024, 8pm
Explore the high highs and low lows of being a teenage girl in a small town with Blueberry Play by Novocastrian playwright Ang Collins.
Blueberry Play
14-17 August 2024
Combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story.
Anh Do – The Happiest Refugee Live!
Wednesday 14 August 2024, 7.30pm
An exploration of what it means to be artists in the 21st century.
Musica Viva Australia | Pekka Kuusisto & Gabriel Kahane
Wednesday 14 August 2024, 7.30pm
An unforgettable night of all things Johnny Cash.
Leaving Jackson The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show
Thursday 15 August 2024, 7.30pm
Em Rusciano is back with a brand-new live experience
Em Rusciano | Outgrown Tour
Friday 16 August 2024, 7.55pm
Experience the original bohemian love story.
Opera Australia | La Bohème
Thursday 22 August 2024, 7.30pm
Homegrown comedy heroes Sooshi Mango return with their most exciting live show yet, Home Made!
Sooshi Mango - Home Made!
Saturday 24 August 2024, 7.30pm
Sparks fly and melodies soar when Richard Tognetti directs music close to the Australian Chamber Orchestra's heart.
ACO Tognetti. Mendelssohn. Bach.
Thursday 5 September 2024, 7.30pm
A daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book.
The Gruffalo
Friday 6 September 2024, 10am & 12pm
Boasting a line-up of festival favourites and some of the freshest emerging talents.
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase
Friday 13 September 2024, 8pm
The fearless reality of Burn the Floor in 2024 is reflected in the dancer’s mantra “be brave, no boundaries, dare to dream”.
Burn the Floor
Saturday 14 September 2024, 7.30pm
Kav Temperley, Fanny Lumsden, Charlie Collins and Karen Lee Andrews perform the incredible hits of Fleetwood Mac
Yesterday's Gone | The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
Tuesday 17 September 2024, 7.30pm
Experience Shakespeare like never before. This contemporary adaptation seeks to bridge the gap between centuries.
Romeo & Juliet: A Reimagining
19-28 September 2024
A modern twist to the crooners and artists from the ‘50s through to the noughties.
The Tap Pack
Saturday 21 September 2024, 7.30pm
Emma Memma is heading back out on her big, bright, orange Butterfly Bus to tour around the country bringing the Boop and Twirl Tour to Aussie families
Emma Memma Boop & Twirl
Sunday 22 September 2024, 10am
The decades tour celebrating 35 years will feature all her hits in a catalogue of music that influenced a generation.
Belinda Carlisle
Tuesday 24 September 2024, 8pm
Brace yourself for an outrageously cheeky evening with one of Britain’s best-loved comedians in this delightful new live show experience from David Walliams.
An Audience with David Walliams
Wednesday 25 September 2024, 7.30pm
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Kip Moore plus support Sons of the East.
Kip Moore | Nomad World Tour
Sunday 29 September 2024, 8pm
The magical tale of the world’s favourite Nanny presented by The Very Popular Theatre Company.
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins
5-17 October 2024
The oldest wind instrument in the world – the digeridoo – teams up with instruments that found their final form only two centuries ago.
Musica Viva Australia | Ensemble Q & William Barton
Thursday 10 October 2024, 7.30pm
Questions answered, connections made, seeing is believing
John Edward | Psychic Medium
Sunday 27 October 2024, 3pm
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening with comedy legend Eric Idle!
Eric Idle
Monday 11 November 2024, 8pm
Unwrap the magic of The Nutcracker this Christmas
BIG Live Presents : The Nutcracker
Thursday 14 November 2024, 7.30pm
It’s been 40 years… Since the iconic album Stoneage Romeo’s was released.
Hoodoo Gurus
Friday 15 November 2024, 7.30pm
Julia, Brian, Dugald and the ever-expanding RocKwiz OrKestra will be revelling in the chaos and quizzery that is RocKwiz LIVE.
Never Mind the Buzzers, Here’s RocKwiz Live!
Thursday 21 November 2024, 7.30pm
Twisted, dark and funny. Think you know fairy-tales? Think again.
The Magic Hour
21-30 November 2024