Newcastle Fringe Festival is back for 2026. This festival is a diverse, inspirational and super creative festival that showcases a smorgasbord of performing arts. This year, there are 15 fun, family-friendly shows designed to delight kids, parents and grandparents alike.
It’s a weekend of fun when the Coates Newcastle Show returns in 2026. Take your kids to enjoy amusement rides, farm animals, entertainment & fireworks
Press Play is back at the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima with a weekend of family-friendly fun in Lake Macquarie. A kids disco, workshops and more.
The Maitland Showground will again come alive for three days in February 2026 with a range of activities, attractions, entertainment, competitions, and exhibitions along with an array of rides, amusements and free fun activities.
Celebrate the magic of Christmas 2025 with our guide to the best local events, markets, carols and festive fun across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
Lake Mac is set for a super-charged weekend afloat and on shore! The Lake Mac Action Festival is a high-energy event held from 18-19 October. Showcasing action on both land and water, the festival brings together the excitement of on-water speed competitions, classic cars, live music, and a range of family-friendly entertainment.
Join the excitement at New Annual 2025 in Newcastle with art, music, & outdoor experiences for everyone. Tons of free family fun!
Celebrate diversity at the Riverlights Multicultural Festival in Maitland. This free family-friendly festival showcases cultures from around the globe including global cuisine, live music and dance, language classes and more.
Register for the Mother’s Day Classic by running or walking the Newcastle event on Sunday 10 May and raise money for breast cancer and ovarian cancer research.