Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
Explore the region
Explore Lake Macquarie's lakeside towns and ocean beaches. The lake spans several communities; Newcastle and the Central Coast are separate destinations.
Listings across Belmont, Boolaroo, Catherine Hill Bay, Caves Beach, Charlestown, Morisset, Rathmines, Speers Point, Swansea, Toronto, Wangi Wangi, Warners Bay.
Upcoming events
16 matching events listed in the next 60 days. Admission prices are shown where supplied.
Join brave Peter and meet the instruments in the orchestra in this enchanting musical journey!
This fun and magical musical adventure is headlined by Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev. In this exciting story, each character is brought to life by a different instrument - the bird tweets on the flute, the duck waddles with the oboe, and the big, scary wolf growls with the French horns! Follow brave little Peter as he outsmarts the wolf and saves the day!
A program of musical story telling for the whole family. A magical introduction to the symphony orchestra and a joyful journey through beloved favourites. The perfect way for kids to discover the magic of music and meet the instruments of the orchestra.
The Lake Macquarie Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional regional orchestra dedicated to performing orchestral and operatic repertoire. It performs concerts regularly and accompanies the main productions of Opera Hunter.
The Matcha and Ceramic Painting Workshop by Noa Matcha is a relaxed two-hour creative session held at The Place Charlestown Community Centre in Lake Macquarie, a short drive from Newcastle. Guests learn to sift and whisk ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha and make their own matcha latte with guidance from a host. They then choose a ceramic mug or matcha bowl and paint it using simple, step-by-step techniques.
No experience is needed. Matcha, the ceramic piece, paints, brushes and tools are all provided, and guests take home the piece they painted. Sessions suit solo visitors, friends, couples and small groups, and larger private celebrations can be arranged.
Guests are advised to wear clothing that can get a little paint on it. Matcha naturally contains caffeine.
Fresh from celebrating 15 years and more than 4,500 shows headlining on the Las Vegas Strip, The Australian Bee Gees Show is heading Down Under for the Australian leg of their 30th Anniversary Tour.
Currently in residence at The Excalibur Hotel & Casino, the group has just signed a new five-year contract that will see them headlining in Las Vegas until 2030. Their remarkable run includes over 4,500 performances, a win for Best Tribute Show in Las Vegas by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and a place in the Top 10 for Overall Best Show — an extraordinary achievement in a city famed for world-class entertainment.
The Australian Bee Gees Show was also the first Australian act to headline 1,000 shows on the iconic Strip. With 4,500 performances already behind them, their success in Sin City continues to soar.
Celebrating 30 years on the world stage and more than 8,000 performances across 60 countries, The Australian Bee Gees Show has become the definitive live celebration of the timeless music of the Brothers Gibb.
From their early performances in 1996 to sold-out theatres across the globe, the group has conquered Las Vegas and built an international reputation as the world's leading Bee Gees tribute — delivering an exceptional, heartfelt, and high-energy concert experience night after night.
Lake Macquarie City Council is proud to present a spectacular evening of entertainment at the Lake Mac Carols at Speers Point Park.
Bring your picnic rug, sing along to the live entertainment, enjoy a fun program of family-friendly activities, feast at the onsite food trucks and revel in the joy of season with a special visit from Santa!
Carols, Cheers and Community Fun!
Warners Bay Theatre is a venue for local and visiting performing arts events including live music, theatre, dance, opera and presentations. The theatre is a short stroll to restaurants and bars along Warners Bay foreshore, making this the perfect location for dinner and a show.
The Warners Bay Theatre is a 300-capacity theatre available for professional and amateur musical, theatre, dance, and cultural groups to host and perform quality stage productions.
This is an Exhibition of works by members of the Society. All works are original and are local artists. Paintings include mediums such as oils, watercolour, acrylic, pencil, pastel and mixed media.
Come in and have a browse. The Society has been in Newcastle and Lake Mac for almost 100 years and has major Art Exhibitions each year.
For further information, please email.
Dullboy's Social Co is here for the good times. The nights out, the weekend adventures, the laughs and the memory making. Because as they say, all work and no play makes jack a dull boy.
Escape the everyday grind and do something unreal with their tenpin bowling lanes, outdoor mini golf course, video arcade, dodgem cars, modern Diner, and 18+ Barcadia!
This multi-faceted entertainment venue is also the perfect place to throw an epic party! Whether you're doing some team building, celebrating a family milestone, or just looking to have a blast with your mates, Dullboy's has got you covered.
Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known.
This blue plaque commemorates Sir William Dobell, a painter best known for his expressive and unique portraits, who is still remembered today as one of Australia's best-known artists.
Caves Beach is the name of both a suburb and beach on the Swansea peninsula, roughly 30 kilometres south of Newcastle and just to the east of Lake Macquarie.
The beach is named for the network of sculptural sea caves spread along its southern end, which are wondrous to explore, especially for kids. But a caveat: they can only be accessed at low tide. The beach was named in the 2025 top 10 beaches of Australia.
The beach is patrolled, and is ideal for both swimmers and surfers.
Newcastle, are you ready to putt your stuff? Holey Moley is the craziest round of mini-golf you’ve ever played!
They’re a mini golf course and bar that brings fun to a new level. With two different nine-hole courses to choose from, you’ll putt your stuff around 18 uniquely themed holes.
After you have worked up a thirst, settle in at their Caddyshack bar. With drinks, cocktails, tunes and great grub on offer, The Caddyshack will take care of all their off-the-green needs.
Situated over two levels and overlooking the South Piazza in Charlestown Square, Strike Bowling Charlestown is not your average bowling alley!
Featuring eight bowling lanes, two private karaoke rooms, an amazing laser tag arena, a cocktail bar and an outdoor terrace, the entertainment options are endless.
Plus, they're now slinging delicious old-school sandwiches courtesy of their pop-up mates at Rando Sandos.
With a history dating back to at least 1905, the Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club (SPASC) is located within Speers Point Park at the northern end of beautiful Lake Macquarie.
Enjoy the incredible views of the Lake from SPASC's Clubhouse balcony, set in a premier sailing location.
SPASC prides itself on being a welcoming and friendly club that enthusiastically engages with sailors from all walks of life regardless of age or ability.
The club attained Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre accreditation in 2022 and now has four accredited Dinghy Instructors and five Assistant Dinghy Instructors to support their Junior Sailing and Adult Learn to Sail Programs that run from October to March each summer season.
The annual Sailing Program at SPASC includes both Friday Twilight and Saturday afternoon races from early September to Anzac Day each year including the annual 14’Cat and Monohull Regatta, Catagatta, Marathon/Pulbah Island Race and Anzac Day Regatta.
The Lake Macquarie foreshore has its fair share of green spaces. Perhaps the prettiest of them all is the Speers Point Park. There are plenty of shady spots to lay out a picnic rug, plus barbecues and tables should you wish to make a day of it.
It's one stop on the Creative Lake Sculpture Trail, linking artworks over five water-hugging kilometres. The piece to view here is the striking public art installation Chimera, a 12-metre tower topped with a stainless-steel wind vane that resembles a stylised ship.
Another reason to visit the park is for the Variety Playground, which regularly takes home awards as one of Australia's best. Kids can burn energy on climbing walls, spiderweb nets, 9-metre high slides and in water-play areas. The best bit? It has been designed for children of all abilities.
Other features include shared pathways, public jetty, paved promenade and a fenced dog exercise area.
Individual areas or the whole park are available for hire for events such as wedding ceremonies, parties, company picnics and more. Hire is required when using jumping castles, animal farms and amusement rides or if professional catering is supplied. Bookings are not taken for barbecue shelters.
The Heritage Shed is open and available for bookings. Fees will be calculated by council staff after your booking has been received.
Take the kids to the award-winning Lake Macquarie Variety Playground at Speers Point Park. This fully fenced, two-hectare playground caters to the needs of children of all ages and abilities. In 2011, the Playground was awarded 'Best Play Space in Australia'.
Highlights of the playground are the nine-metre giant spiral slide kids will ride again and again, plus a bike circuit and double flying fox. Pack a picnic and enjoy the grassy expanses of the lakeside park, or enjoy a meal from the on-site cafe.
Toronto Golf Club hosts an 18 hole scenic golf course, pro shop, clubhouse and 12 bay driving range.
Our Driving Range welcomes members of the public to use this facility. Clubs can be hired from the pro-shop during open hours.
Toronto Golf Club features ample off-street parking and disabled access.
This cutting-edge venue is a space where art and innovation come together.
The Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP mima) is the newest addition to the exciting Lake Arts Precinct, offering a high-tech creative canvas for contemporary art and cementing Lake Macquarie’s place as a leading creative city.
The ‘mima’ part of the name comes from an Awabakal word meaning ‘cause to stay’ – and it couldn’t be more appropriate for this venue, which sits on a lovely patch of green at Speers Point Park on the shores of the stunning body of water that is Lake Macquarie.
Designed by University of Newcastle undergraduate architecture student Samantha Bailey, the building features a central gallery (The Cube) for exhibitions and large-scale multi-media experiences, as well as a series of other spaces, both indoors and out.
Expect contemporary artworks that push boundaries, in a setting that’s both architecturally striking but also immersed in its natural surroundings.
