She was the most photographed woman on the planet. A global icon whose smile launched a thousand headlines and whose heartbreak unfolded under an unforgiving public gaze.

Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as one of Australia's most beloved comedians, Joe Avati, brings his hilarious trip down memory lane to Newcastle Entertainment Conference Centre (NEX) on 19 September.

Three of Australia’s brightest musical theatre stars are bringing the best of Broadway and the West End to Newcastle’s Civic Theatre this March. Presented by Stoddart Entertainment Group, Superstars: Musical Theatre’s Greatest Heroes & Villains in Concert promises an unforgettable evening celebrating the iconic characters that have captivated audiences for generations.

A hilarious and heartbreaking new play, Occasional Combustible Disaster, will lead an explosive UpStage at the Playhouse season at Civic Theatre’s Playhouse as a red-hot team of creatives come together to examine the fallout inevitable in all nuclear families.

The iconic Coates Newcastle Show returns to the Newcastle Showground from Friday 27 February to Sunday 1 March 2026, and this year it arrives with a powerful new hero attraction set to redefine opening night.

Newcastle's boldest arts festival is back – and it's bigger, more daring and more brilliantly unfiltered than ever.

Step into a world where the tiniest details tell the biggest stories. Model Newcastle: Big Stories, Little Things is Newcastle Museum’s headline exhibition for 2025/26, bringing the city’s history, imagination, and creativity to life in miniature.

One of Australia's most captivating performers, Darren Coggan, brings his critically acclaimed show ‘Fire & Rain’ to The Playhouse stage at Civic Theatre Newcastle, celebrating the timeless songs of one of modern music’s most magnetic and beloved artists, James Taylor.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Maitland, and this year the celebrations roll right through summer with a vibrant program of family-friendly events and community activities. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, from outdoor movie nights and Christmas lights to New Year’s celebrations and roller discos.

Chris at Allettare Dezigns creates thoughtful, welcoming creative experiences that invite people to slow down, reconnect, and make something meaningful. Her newest monthly offering, Liquid Therapy, blends creativity with connection in a relaxed, social setting.

This summer, while you’re enjoying the sights and flavours of the beautiful Hunter Valley, why not pop into Wally and Eva? Lou and Mike handcraft most products locally, creating practical, unique pieces designed for everyday use.

Few names in Australian wine carry the weight, respect, and recognition of Brokenwood Wines.

The Deck Café and Gartelmann Wines have long been one of the Hunter Valley’s most recognisable and beloved destinations.

When restaurateur Jen O'Brien and Chef Brian Duncan opened Hunters Quarter in 2016, they brought a vision of fine dining to the Hunter Valley that would set a new benchmark for the region.

Discovering the right wine for warm-weather enjoyment is about more than just reaching for white – it's about matching style, temperature, and flavour to the moment at hand.

The Big Chillout is a heartwarming celebration of soul, connection, and the classic songs that continue to unite generations.