Art & culture

  • Art GAllery

    Art Gallery

    Newcastle Art Gallery is the custodian of one of Australia’s most substantial public art collections outside the major capital cities.

  • City Hall

    City Hall

    Opened in 1929, Newcastle City Hall is one of Newcastle's most unique and prestigious venues.

  • Civic Theatre

    When the Civic Theatre was proposed in 1888 there was much debate about where to put the building. In 1925 the Hunter Street/Wheeler Place location was chosen. The theatre is one of Australia's great historic theatres and hosts a wide range of musicals, plays, concerts, dance and other events.

  • Playhouse

    The re-furbished 205 seat Playhouse returns to the community an intimate, multi-purpose venue delivering high production values whilst also providing great audience comfort and accessibility.

  • Wheeler Place

    Wheeler Place offers a unique event destination.

  • Cultural Development

    Short+Sweet Newcastle is a key project for Cultural Development. Other information includes achievements from the Cultural Framework, links to Arts Organisations and information from the Place Making Urban Renewal Forum held in January 2011.

  • Nobbys Headland

    Nobbys Headland

    Everyone is now able to enjoy the sweeping views of the city and Pacific Ocean from Nobbys Headland. The Nobbys Lighthouse grounds will be available for free public access on the first and third Sunday of each month between 10am and 4pm.