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Artmaking activities for children

Digitales – Storytime and Art

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Apr 2024 to 18 Dec 2024

Distance from: 18.4 kms | Price from: Free

Come along to the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima and enjoy a free morning of fun and art.This unique storytime experience uses...

Boats on lake at night time lit up with colourful fairy lights

Float Your Boat

Festivals and Celebrations

21 Jun 2024 to 22 Jun 2024

Distance from: 16.6 kms | Price from: Free

A spectacular parade of illuminated boats held over two nights on Lake Macquarie.Float Your Boat is an open competition for...

team at the Women Only adventure race

Women Only Adventure Race NSW

Sporting Events

7 Apr 2024

Distance from: 20.6 kms | Price from: $99.00

The Women Only Adventure Race is far more than creating an unforgettable event experience shared among girlfriends; it’s about women...

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Fernleigh 15

Sporting Events

20 Oct 2024

Distance from: 23.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

A recreational running event for serious or novice runners, walkers or wheelchair participants staged on the Fernleigh Track from Adamstown...

Installation view of Screenscapes by Rhys Cousins

Screenscapes

Exhibition and Shows

24 Mar 2024 to 5 May 2024

Distance from: 18.4 kms | Price from: Free

In an era defined by pervasive screen technology, Rhys Cousins’ residency project 'Screenscapes' emerges as a vital exploration of the...

Audience watching Unfurl at MAP mima

Unfurl

Concert or Performance

30 Mar 2024

Distance from: 18.4 kms | Price from: Free

Enjoy at night out at MAP mima and celebrate Pride in Lake Macquarie!Unfurl: a queer celebration is presented by Queer...

PBR Origin Opening

Professional Bull Riders Origin II – Newcastle

Sporting Events

22 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: $50.00

The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Monster Energy Tour is bringing the greatest rivalry in Australian sport, a head-to-head competition of...

Living Smart Festival Saturday 16 September

Living Smart Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

21 Sep 2024

Distance from: 18.5 kms | Price from: Free

Held on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People, the Living Smart Festival is one of Australia’s largest community sustainability...

People hiking through Olney State Forest for Kokoda Challenge Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie Kokoda Challenge

Community Event

12 Oct 2024 to 13 Oct 2024

Distance from: 18.2 kms | Price from: $170.00

The Kokoda Challenge returns to Lake Macquarie in 2024 for another unforgettable adventure! Setting off in the hills of Cooranbong,...

People buying food at food van

Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars – Lake Macquarie

Community Event

6 Apr 2024

Distance from: 18.5 kms | Price from: Free

One of the most beloved community events on the calendar is making a triumphant return to Lake Macquarie, with Newcastle...

Singer Genevieve Dickson

Song of the Earth – Newcastle Music Festival

Concert or Performance

8 Aug 2024

Distance from: 23.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Mahler’s extraordinary music “Song of the Earth” is perhaps the greatest song cycle of the 20th century. It captures the...

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NYE Cruise on Lake Macquarie

Festivals and Celebrations

31 Dec 2024

Distance from: 17.3 kms | Price from: $99.00

Hop aboard "Lady Mac" and avoid the foreshore crowds on New Years Eve this year. Join Nova Cruises on Lake...

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2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival – Newcastle

Festivals and Celebrations

15 May 2024

Distance from: 21.8 kms | Price from: $23.50

The 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a celebration of the mountain and adventure sports world. Sharing over 2.5...

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Youth Slash n Bash

Sporting Events

24 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 3.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Youth Slash n Bash is a three day Junior Surfing event for the age divisions U12s , U14s ,...

The World of Musicals in Concert

The World of Musicals in Concert – Wyong

Concert or Performance

27 Apr 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: $59.90

Following a sell out 2022 Australia tour - The World of Musicals in Concert Returns to Australia in 2024 featuring...

Dungeon Big Band

Destination Swing

Festivals and Celebrations

15 Aug 2024

Distance from: 23.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Dungeon Big Band celebrates their 20th year of existence in 2024. The band is an agglomeration of 17 amazing...

Children excited to perform

Whale Chorus presents Alice: Interactive Performance Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Apr 2024 to 19 Apr 2024

Distance from: 18.4 kms | Price from: $5.00

Join the team from Whale Chorus for an interactive development workshop to help create a new piece of theatre for...

Image of Buddy Knox

Buddy Knox Project

Concert or Performance

24 Jul 2024

Distance from: 17.3 kms | Price from: $45.00

Join Buddy Knox Project with a special guest for a fabulous night of music at Warners Bay Theatre.Buddy Knox is...

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CraftAlive Newcastle

Exhibition and Shows

9 May 2024 to 11 May 2024

Distance from: 24.4 kms | Price from: $15.00

CraftAlive is returning to Newcastle. CraftAlive is Australia’s longest-running craft event series. With both local and interstate craft talent, the...

The Lake Macquarie Philharmonic

Orchestral Pops with the Lake Macquarie Philharmonic

Concert or Performance

28 Apr 2024

Distance from: 18.4 kms | Price from: $20.00

The Lake Macquarie Philharmonic is back at MAP Mima to perform their Orchestral Pops concert.Enjoy a delightful concert of much-loved...

Fast and Loud Festival October

Fast and Loud Festival

Concert or Performance

19 Oct 2024 to 20 Oct 2024

Distance from: 18.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Join the blood-pumping weekend at the Fast and Loud Festival!Experience an incredible lineup of action on and off the water...

Norah Head Milky Way Masterclass Photography Workshop

Norah Head Lighthouse Milky Way Masterclass

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 Jul 2024

Distance from: 16.9 kms | Price from: $297.00

Do you want to learn night photography to capture the beautiful Milky Way? Join multi-award-winning photographer David Magro for a...

Art Masterclass

Mosaic Classes in Newcastle

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Apr 2024 to 14 Apr 2024

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $99.00

Experience the Magic of Mosaic Lamp Making at their Newcastle Pop-up.Picture yourself embarking on an enchanting artistic adventure, right here...

First Class 22 exhibition at MAC yapang

First Class 23

Exhibition and Shows

27 Mar 2024 to 7 Apr 2024

Distance from: 17.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Since 2009 First Class has celebrated and showcased the exceptional standard of work produced by HSC Visual Arts Students from...

Attendees celebrating with glitter and champagne

Eurovision Watch Party – Lake Macquarie

Concert or Performance

11 May 2024

Distance from: 18.5 kms | Price from: $10.00

The Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima (MAPmima) is bringing the most iconic international music concert right here to Lake Macquarie. Broadcasting from...

Showground

Newcastle Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo

Exhibition and Shows

31 Jan 2025 to 2 Feb 2025

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: $0.00

Newcastle Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo is on for three big days, with over 150 Exhibitors, this is the ultimate...

On the fairway with spectators

Women’s NSW Open Golf Championship

Sporting Events

29 Mar 2024 to 31 Mar 2024

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Free

The 2024 Women's NSW Open will be hosted at Magenta Shores Golf and Country Club on the Central Coast of...

team is riding at butchers range

X-Marathon Adventure Race

Sporting Events

23 Aug 2024 to 26 Aug 2024

Distance from: 0.8 kms | Price from: $109.00

Embark on a thrilling new chapter as the X-Marathon adventure race takes on an exhilarating transformation, unfolding against the breathtaking...

SimonTedeschi and George Washinmachine

Gershwin and More – Newcastle Music Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

16 Aug 2024

Distance from: 23.6 kms | Price from: $24.00

The great Simon Tedeschi needs no introduction to Australian audiences, as he has graced concert stages on piano for most...

Attendee at the Hunter Disability Expo 2023

Hunter Disability Expo

Community Event

10 May 2024 to 11 May 2024

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Free

The Hunter Disability Expo brings together a wide range of products and services to help people live their best life,...

Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima at night with two people walking toward the camera

Friday Night Foodies at MAP mima

Food and Wine

22 Mar 2024 to 12 Apr 2024

Distance from: 18.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Enjoy dinner by the lake.For a Friday night treat, grab dinner by the lake at the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima. There...

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Central Coast Wedding Fairs

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

25 Aug 2024

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you haven't heard the news, Wedding Fairs NSW are returning to three iconic locations in 2024 for the fourth...

Elham Eshraghian-Haakansson Edges of Place 2022

You need not fear the monsters of the sea

Exhibition and Shows

28 Jun 2024 to 1 Sep 2024

Distance from: 18.4 kms | Price from: Free

The Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima’s winter commission presents Perth-based artist Elham Eshraghian-Haakansson.You need not fear the monsters of the sea is...

drinking wine

Sip and Savour – Lake Macquarie

Markets

17 Jan 2025 to 19 Jan 2025

Distance from: 18.5 kms | Price from: $25.00

Sip and Savour is a ‘taste of the region’ food, drink, arts and entertainment festival delivering a series of curated...

Shop & Feast Markets

Shop and Feast Markets Morisset

Markets

6 Apr 2024 to 3 May 2025

Distance from: 13.5 kms | Price from: Free

Join in at Morisset Showground for some delicious street food, market stalls, live music and kids' entertainment, celebrating the first-ever...

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Let’s Surf Lake Mac Pro Junior

Sporting Events

26 Oct 2024 to 27 Oct 2024

Distance from: 15.5 kms | Price from: Free

Join the inaugural Let's Surf Lake Mac Pro Junior. Sanctioned by the World Surf League, this JQS1000 event will be...

Big Thrills

Central Coast Airshow

Exhibition and Shows

14 May 2023 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 21.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Something extraordinary is coming to the Central Coast NSW!They’re thrilled to announce the return of the Central Coast Airshow in...

Cassie Leopold and Pagan Newman from the band Darlinghurst

Darlinghurst

Concert or Performance

11 Oct 2024

Distance from: 17.3 kms | Price from: $45.00

Join Darlinghurst and Piper Butcher for a fabulous night of music in Lake Macquarie.Darlinghurst is a Golden Guitar-winning act from...

Australian Haydn Ensemble performers

Australian Haydn Ensemble – Mozart’s Horn with Carla Blackwood

Concert or Performance

29 Sep 2024

Distance from: 9.9 kms | Price from: $54.00

The Australian Haydn Ensemble presents Mozart's Horn with Carla Blackwood.In this concert, the Australian Haydn Ensemble invite you to explore...

The Lake Macquarie Winds Concert Band performing at Rathmines

Lake Macquarie Winds Concert Band

Concert or Performance

29 Jun 2024

Distance from: 9.9 kms | Price from: Free

Enjoy an afternoon at Rathmines listening to the Lake Macquarie Winds Concert Band celebrate the spirit of William Dobell.Lake Macquarie...

Central Coast Brickfest A LEGO Fan Event

Central Coast Brickfest A LEGO Fan Event

Community Event

7 Apr 2024

Distance from: 21.3 kms | Price from: $10.00

Central Coast Brickfest A LEGO Fan Event. Rainbow Bricks LUG is a non-profit organization, and this year's event promises to...

Last year

The Hunter Race Day

Sporting Events

16 Nov 2024

Distance from: 24.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Join for world-class racing at Newcastle Racecourse, including The Hunters’ own AUD1 Million Race.Be part of the biggest day of...

Mirusia - Live In Concert

Mirusia – Classique

Concert or Performance

6 Jul 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Prepare to be enchanted as the Australian/Dutch soprano and entertainer, Mirusia, tours her highly anticipated album "Classique" in her homeland...

Lina Buck standing in front of her video work

Lina Buck: It isn’t Always, Always

Exhibition and Shows

29 Mar 2024 to 5 May 2024

Distance from: 18.4 kms | Price from: Free

Developed through the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP mima) artist in a residency program, Lina Buck presents It isn’t Always, Always....

Stars on black background

Rising Stars Recital – Newcastle Music Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

11 Aug 2024

Distance from: 23.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Be in at the start of new careers in music, as young performers from the region, selected by audition, perform...

Raffertys Coastal Run

Raffertys Coastal Run

Sporting Events

13 Jul 2024

Distance from: 0.8 kms | Price from: $15.00

A 12 kilometre, 22 kilometre and 36-kilometre trail run hosted from Raffertys Resort, the course takes in the sites of...

Mountain bike gravity racing

Fox Superflow sealed by Stan’s – Awaba NSW

Sporting Events

29 Jun 2024 to 30 Jun 2024

Distance from: 19.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Fox Superflow is not your average enduro: it's your chance to ride the way you want! Say goodbye to...

Performance of Shadow Box

Shadow Box

Concert or Performance

12 Apr 2024

Distance from: 18.4 kms | Price from: $5.00

Immerse yourself in the seamless artistry of Shadow Box as two dancers navigate the interplay of illumination and darkness. Enriched by...

Art activities for kids at the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima

Art Play at MAP mima

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Apr 2024 to 4 Aug 2024

Distance from: 18.4 kms | Price from: Free

If you're a young family, you can check out the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP mima). They have a cool exhibition...

Emma Donovan

Emma Donovan and Guest – Warners Bay

Concert or Performance

16 May 2024

Distance from: 17.3 kms | Price from: $45.00

Join Emma Donovan with special guest for a fabulous night of music at Warners Bay Theatre.Emma Donovan - Songs, Stories...

A display panel with a selection of the 280 art entries in the 2023 Exhibition.

Dobell Festival Of Art And Craft

Festivals and Celebrations

31 May 2024 to 2 Jun 2024

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: $5.00

The Dobell Festival of Art And Craft has been conducted annually by Wangi Lions for the last forty six years...

Michael Guest and Mark Taylor

Let’s Fish Lake Mac

Community Event

16 Nov 2024 to 17 Nov 2024

Distance from: 18.4 kms | Price from: $25.00

Let's Fish Lake Mac is Lake Macquarie’s fishing competition. Let's Fish Lake Mac is a catch-and-release competition. Catch your fish,...

Members of the Hot Potato Band

Hot Potato Band

Concert or Performance

19 Apr 2024

Distance from: 9.9 kms | Price from: $45.00

Join Hot Potato Band with special guests for a fabulous night of music at Rathmines Theatre.Hot Potato Band’s larger-than-life brass...

Act from the 2023 One Act Play festival

Lake Macquarie One Act Play Festival

Concert or Performance

6 Apr 2024

Distance from: 18.3 kms | Price from: $27.00

After a successful debut in 2023, the One Act Play Festival is returning to Warners Bay Theatre.The Lake Macquarie One...