When & Juliet arrives at Newcastle’s Civic Theatre this June, it brings with it the glittering credentials of a global phenomenon. Since its 2019 premiere, this irreverent reimagining of Shakespeare's most famous tragedy has conquered the West End, Broadway, and stages across the globe, winning three Olivier Awards and earning nine Tony nominations along the way.

This July, the beloved production returns to Newcastle Entertainment Centre with Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars skating into town from 9-12 July.

Newcastle is a coastal city built on the ocean, shaping the skyline, the lifestyle and, increasingly, the plate.

There’s no need to head to the mountains to find snow this winter. From 27 June to 26 July, Snow Time in the Garden returns to Hunter Valley Gardens, bringing snow play, ice skating, toboggan rides and carnival attractions into the heart of wine country.

UpStage at the Playhouse presents the second production of its 2026 season, The Libertine, a bold and provocative new production from Newcastle’s HER Productions.

Hunter Drama is bringing the beloved musical phenomenon Matilda JR. to the stage these July school holidays in a bold, energetic, and heartfelt production celebrating courage, imagination, and the power of young voices.

Room on the Broom flies into Civic Theatre Newcastle this July, inviting families, schools and young theatre lovers to experience the magic of one of Australia’s most beloved children’s stories live on stage.

The Whisper is a darkly funny and thought provoking new work from award-winning Newcastle playwright Carl Caulfield, produced by Stray Dogs Theatre and presented by the Civic Theatre’s UpStage at the Playhouse program.

Breaking into a woman’s bedroom in the dead of night. Killing her furious father. Presented by Opera Australia and Civic Theatre, Mozart’s Don Giovanni arrives in Newcastle this August in a bold production that blends timeless music with striking 1950s-inspired staging.

From Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 September, the Dungog Tea Party is a fabulous way to celebrate the return of Spring. Now in its sixth year, the event aims to encourage visitation to the town and involves local businesses, the community and the schools.

Hunter Ice Skating Stadium is more than just an ice rink - it’s one of Newcastle’s most unique entertainment and sporting destinations, bringing together families, friends, athletes and sports fans all year round.

They said they wanted it back, and PACC listened. Bohemian Rhapsody, Australia's longest-running Queen tribute, returns to Cessnock for one night only on Saturday, 18 July 2026, and if you missed it last time, this is your chance.

If you've ever wanted to see Rod Stewart live, this is as close as it gets. The UK Rod Stewart Show is coming to Cessnock's PACC for one night only on Friday, 12 June 2026, and it's fronted by someone who genuinely has to be heard to be believed.

There's something about a craft beer that tastes even better when there's a chill in the air. As the Hunter Valley settles into its cooler months, the vines stripped bare and the mornings sharp with frost, The Valley Brewhouse comes into its own as one of the region's most welcoming and characterful places to pull up a chair and linger a little longer.

There’s a particular kind of pleasure in arriving somewhere without expectation and leaving with the quiet certainty that you’ve discovered something just before everyone else does. Branxton is beginning to feel like that place.

In the Hunter Valley wine landscape, few names have evolved with as much consistency or conviction as Tamburlaine Organic Wines.

There’s a moment, just before sunrise in the Hunter Valley, when the landscape holds its breath. The mist sits low across the vineyards, the light begins to shift, and, almost without warning, the sky begins to fill with colour. Not clouds, but balloons. Slow, silent, and impossibly graceful, they drift across the valley, marking the start of another day for Balloon Aloft.

There is something quietly spectacular about the Hunter Valley in winter. The air has a sharpness to it, the light sits low and golden across the ranges, and the landscape takes on a stillness that the warmer months rarely allow. At Hunter Valley Horse Riding & Adventures, it is precisely this time of year that makes a trail ride through the Molly Morgan Range feel like something out of a dream.

The Hunter Valley has long been known for cellar doors, restaurants, and gourmet offerings, but a regular fresh-produce market hasn’t traditionally been part of the Pokolbin experience. That’s what makes the Pokolbin Markets operated by Organic Food Markets (OFM) feel like such a natural fit. It’s a relaxed Sunday gathering where fresh food, local businesses and community come together in the heart of the Valley.

The Hunter Valley's most trusted guide to food and wine experiences is back, and with winter settling over Wine Country, the timing is perfect. Wine & Dine Hunter Valley Issue #24, covering Winter and Spring 2026, has just landed, packed with everything you need to plan the perfect Hunter Valley escape, whether you're a seasoned visitor or discovering the region for the first time.