Date to be Confirmed Until the 1980s, Morpeth was a rundown village in fear of demolition. Then it was slowly rejuvenated as a destination and what was left of its charming buildings rescued from the bulldozer. A few local businesses joined together to establish a small jazz festival in the bicentenary year of 1988. The jazz festival soon acquired a Read more…
Hunter Valley Gardens will be hosting a fantastic program of activities, entertainment and prizes over the Easter Long Weekend. During Easter Saturday and Sunday, join the Easter Bunny to search for lots of coloured eggs in the Giant Easter Egg Hunt. Every child will receive a gift of Easter chocolate at the completion of the hunt. Read more…
Once again we will have a French Provincial Long Lunch here at Tintilla Estate on 24th of March 2018. There will be a 4 course meal with Tintilla wines to match and we would love to see you there, you can put a group together and make a weekend of it. So come celebrate the start of a glorious autumn Read more…
The annual Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival is a not for profit event all about Rock n Roll, Classic Cars, Hot rods, Fashion, Music, Dancing and everything good about the 50’s and 60’s. The weekend attracts large crowds of people from all over Australia to join in the atmosphere as the town centre is transformed into all the glory of a Read more…
Experience all the excitement of the 2018 Vintage with McLeish Estate. Join us at the winery for the 2018 Vine to the Glass (VTG). ‘The Vine’ @ 10am – Venture into the vineyard to take part in picking the grapes. ‘The Glass’ – After the all-important grape pick we then progress to experience the glass with the Wine Partners ‘Grape Read more…
The 50-piece Newcastle Youth Orchestra, conducted by Mr Ian Cook, will present a Family Concert, with two classic pieces for orchestra and narrator – Prokofiev’s ‘Peter and the Wolf’ and Saint-Saëns’ ‘Carnival of the Animals’. Newcastle playwright Carl Caulfield will take you through the fun adventures of young Peter when he meets the wolf, and then through the humorous parade Read more…
The London Klezmer Quartet are four women who perform the celebratory and soulful music of Eastern European Jews in exuberant, passionate and accomplished performances that captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Formed in 2009, the band is already popular throughout the UK, has had five sell-out tours in Australia, as well as performing in Germany, Holland, Latvia, New Zealand Read more…
Come and enjoy complimentary pre-dinner drinks and canapes followed by a five course French inspired tapas dinner. Read more…
Come and enjoy complimentary pre-dinner drinks and canapes followed by a five course Oktoberfest inspired tapas dinner. Read more…
Come and enjoy complimentary pre-dinner drinks and canapes followed by a five course Seafood and Semillon inspired tapas dinner. Read more…
Come and enjoy complimentary pre-dinner drinks and canapes followed by a five course Greek inspired tapas dinner. Read more…
Come and enjoy complimentary pre-dinner drinks and canapes followed by a five course USA inspired tapas dinner. Read more…
Come and enjoy complimentary pre-dinner drinks and canapes followed by a five course Scottish inspired tapas dinner. Read more…
Come and enjoy complimentary pre-dinner drinks and canapes followed by a five course International inspired tapas dinner. complimentary canapés and bubbles, and then followed by a 5 course Tapas Style degustation Read more…
Explore the Inner Workings of a family run Boutique Winery, then dine in style! Calais Estate has just launched a new unique experience – Winery Long Lunches. This is more than just a Winery tour, it’s the experience all wine lovers are after! Get an all access tour of the inner workings of a Boutique winery. Meet the family behind Read more…
Come and enjoy all things Spanish with complimentary pre-dinner drinks and canapes followed by a five course Spanish inspired tapas dinner. Read more…
Hands on Cooking Class in the Hunter Valley Learn how to cook a Spanish Paella, tasty Spanish churros and of course Sangria at The Verandah Restaurant with chef/owner Matt Dillow Menu Spanish Iberico Jamon with freshly baked Spanish bread ~ Spanish Paella served with Sangria ~ Spanish Churros with chocolate dipping sauce Bookings Essential Read more…
Come and enjoy a South American Night that starts with canapes and bubbles followed by a delicious five course tapas style degustation. complimentary canapés and bubbles, and then followed by a 5 course Tapas Style degustation. Read more…
Pour us another one…. The Best. Chardy. Ever. Is coming back to the Hunter in 2018! TICKETS ONSALE: WINE-MACHINE.COM Hunter, last year you absolutely killed it at Wine Machine and were one of our biggest crowds of the whole tour. We can’t wait to crack open another bottle with you…. This your first time trying out the Wine? Get a Read more…
Roundhouse Entertainment is thrilled to announce that British singer-songwriter James Blunt will appear at a day on the green for the first time ever in March 2018. Bringing The Afterlove Tour down under, the chart-topping superstar will be joined by Pete Murray, Busby Marou, Alex Lloyd and Karise Eden, making these concerts an unforgettable jam-packed day of entertainment. Currently on Read more…
Windmill Theatre Co He’s the most misunderstood character in fairytale history. Put simply, he has no friends. But then he does have incredibly sharp teeth, yellow eyes and his own ideas about personal hygiene, and he is the infamous Big Bad Wolf after all. No one likes him. Luckily one girl is brave enough to double check this wolf’s bad Read more…
French Classical Cabaret Following the outstanding success of Classical Heroes and the Art of Seduction in 2017, we are delighted to welcome back Jane Rutter in 2018. Join us as flûtiste extraordinaire, Jane Rutter, performs French cabaret, chansons & classical favourites including French baroque & pieces by Piaf, Aznavour, Faure, Debussy, Poulenc, Ravel and Michel Legrand. Accompanied by virtuoso accordionist Marcello Maio and Read more…
Love, honour and loyalty are put to the test in the tragic tale of Madame Butterfly. The beautiful Japanese geisha, Cio-Cio-San hopelessly clings to the belief that her marriage to Lieutenant Pinkerton, an American naval officer, is a loving and eternal relationship. It is however, not to be. The beauty of exquisite and sensitive choreography together with Puccini’s score has made Read more…
Incorporating footage and imagery of the Tiwi Islands, Mamanta is a vibrant cultural experience told through a mix of dance, chants and song. Building on their international touring acclaim, B2M (Bathurst to Melville), are embarking on their first major national tour as they showcase their new album with its unique blend of contemporary and traditional sound. Mamanta – meaning ‘friend’ in Tiwi – is Read more…
Direct from Vegas For one night only be a part of the magic that is The Australian Bee Gees Show. Fresh from celebrating 7 years and well over 2000 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip, The Australian Bee Gees Show will be heading Down Under for the Australian leg of their 2018 ‘Direct from Vegas’ world tour! This new show will be presented Read more…
Based on Eric Carle’s books One of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for the whole family. Journey through Eric Carle’s incredible stories as they come to life on stage in this enchanting show. Featuring some other delightful characters from three of Eric Carle’s bestselling classics Read more…
Stolen is a must see for all Australians. On the 20th anniversary of its premiere season, this timely revival of Jane Harrison’s landmark play is as powerful today as it was for its very first audience. Stolen interweaves the stories of five children taken from their families – Ruby, Jimmy, Shirley, Sandy and Ann. Their stories are from different times and different Read more…
Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it journeys around the country, home delivering hot and tasty comic treats to audiences near and far. This roving tour-de-comedy features funny makers from Australia and beyond, showcasing everything from stand-up and sketch to satire and song in one side-splitting show! Come on Australia – pack your laughing gear and get on Read more…
Doug Parkinson – “Dear Prudence The 50th Anniversary Tour” Australia’s greatest soul voice Doug Parkinson celebrates 50 years of performing excellence with a new show Dear Prudence The 50th Anniversary Tour. Hard to believe this multi award winning artist of soul and rock and box office hit musicals began his stellar career thrown into the musical deep end, only to Read more…
Internationally Renowned Artist Dean Bourne & Acclaimed Country Singer Chris Callaghan will take you on a magical celebration of the iconic hits of superstars Roy Orbison & Johnny Cash Together In Concert in The Men In Black Tour. Direct from a Sold Out National Tour the sensational Dean Bourne has been described as The Chosen One” both physically and vocally Read more…
The 50’s has never been so fun. The 7 Sopranos turn back time to the era of Hollywood glamour as they throw off their classic opera gowns for 50’s pin up look, with their upcoming Australian show dedicated to popular hits. Living up to their reputation as the “showgirls of opera”, The 7 Sopranos’ new musical – Songs from Stage Read more…
It is with great enthusiasm that Cessnock City Council welcomes the Newcastle Writers Festival to join with Cessnock City Library and Cessnock Performing Arts Centre to present a prestigious event as part of the 2018 festival program. The inaugural Newcastle Writers Festival was held in 2013 and since then it has become one of the Hunter Region’s leading cultural events. Read more…
Rock n Roll fans this is the show that you all have been waiting for as we celebrate all the classic hits of “The Everly Brothers & Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons In Concert”. For the first time in Australia, rock n’ roll fans will embrace and celebrate all the classic and No 1 hits of these music legends. Read more…
Nancye Hayes and Todd McKenney are pals, chums, bosom buddies. In this new show, they reflect on their stage careers and their life in showbiz. They sing, they dance, they reminisce – about the lows as well as the highs. They tell backstage stories never before told and they show video footage never before seen. This true story is, in Read more…
Acclaimed singer songwriter James Reyne has today announced he’ll take his A CRAWL TO NOW Tour on a huge regional run from March through to May 2018. Commencing March 2, 2018, Reyne will tour widely across regional NSW and Vic, concluding with a date in Mount Gambier, SA on May 19. He’ll be joined by guitarist Josh Owen in acoustic Read more…
The Murray family have been farming the land along the Darling River for five generations. For Tom Murray, it’s all he’s ever known. When his childhood friends Lucy and Billy reappear, deep friendships are tested and secrets, long buried, are finally awakened. Tom must make the long journey down-stream to reconcile past wrongs and fight for his wife. From the Read more…
A celebration of the greatest divas of all time! Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and many more! From the creators of international hit show BOYS IN THE BAND comes global sensation THE DIAMONDS – a celebration of the greatest divas of all time! Grab your friends and get ready Read more…
The King & The Queen Starring two of Australia’s leading Elvis Presley & Freddie Mercury Tribute Artists. Sean Luke Spiteri as Elvis Presley & Thomas Crane as Freddie Mercury. Thomas Crane as seen on Australia’s Got Talent will blow you away with his strong & uncanny Freddie Mercury voice. He has had much success in Australia and overseas and is Read more…
We invite you to join us at the picturesque Calais Estate as the tale of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night unravels against the magnificent backdrop of this Hunter Valley Vineyard estate. This season Essential Theatre will bring a fresh take on a much loved classic. It will be a truthful, fast paced and energetic production that will have you laughing out loud Read more…
Prepare for iconic indie rock anthems in the great outdoors when THE LIVING END, SPIDERBAIT, VERUCA SALT, THE LEMONHEADS, TUMBLEWEED and THE FAUVES combine for an almighty a day on the green national tour. It’s a bill bursting with bands who were part of the alternative heyday of the 1990’s, a period that has left a remarkable legacy on Australian Read more…