Civic Theatre Newcastle

Civic Theatre Newcastle Civic Theatre is your first choice for live entertainment in Newcastle, Australia.
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It is a grand, heritage-listed building featuring two performance spaces: a 1480-seat proscenium arch auditorium and an intimate 195-seat Playhouse. The Civic Theatre Newcastle is one of Australia's great historic theatres and hosts a wide range of concerts, musicals, plays, dance and other events. The Civic Theatre Newcastle page provides updates and discussions on performances appearing

in the Civic & Playhouse Theatres. These theatres are available to hire and therefore provide performances for all tastes and interests. We welcome comments, however we reserve have the right to remove posts or delete content that we find to be derogatory, defamatory or we feel is not in the best interests of our page and the venue.

07/09/2026

A soufflé might not rise twice, but this hit comedy will!

The sermon on the mount returns to our stages for a victory lap as Jonathan Biggins – co-creator and star of The Wharf Revue and one of Australia’s favourite comic actors – transforms into the visionary, reformer and rabble-rouser, Paul Keating.

📆 Wednesday 23 September, 7:30pm
Best seats almost gone. Book today by visiting our website.

Coming to Newcastle this November 🎶Experience the golden age of broadway through An Evening with Rodgers & Hammerstein. ...
07/09/2026

Coming to Newcastle this November 🎶

Experience the golden age of broadway through An Evening with Rodgers & Hammerstein. Featuring the music of The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Oklahoma!, Carousel and The King and I.

📆 Sunday 15 November 2026, 2pm.
🎟 Secure your tickets by visiting Civic Theatre Newcastle website.

06/09/2026

GRIMM is almost here Newcastle 🩸

Shake & Stir Theatre Co (The Mousetrap, Frankenstein, 1984) returns to Newcastle with a wicked new take on the Brothers Grimm fairytales 🧛‍♂️

It's camp, it's brilliant, and it's downright hilarious!

📆 Two nights only! 16 & 17 September
🎟 Secure your tickets today via our website.

Give the gift of live performance ✨ Looking for a gift they’ll remember? Give them the gift of choice with a Civic Theat...
04/09/2026

Give the gift of live performance ✨

Looking for a gift they’ll remember? Give them the gift of choice with a Civic Theatre Newcastle Gift Voucher.

Available in an amount of your choice from $20, vouchers can be redeemed for tickets to performances sold through the Civic Theatre website.

🎁 Purchase a Gift Voucher by visiting the Visit category on the Civic Theatre website.

On this Saturday 📣 The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour arrives in Newcastle. Don't miss this night full of laughs w...
03/09/2026

On this Saturday 📣 The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour arrives in Newcastle. Don't miss this night full of laughs with some of Australia's hottest acts live on stage.

Featuring Matt O'Kine, Luke Heggie, Bec Charlwood, David Smiedt, Ian Mu + more.

📆 Saturday 5 September, 8pm at Civic Theatre Newcastle
🎟 Tickets just $65.

To see the full lineup and book tickets visit the Civic Theatre Newcastle website.

Historic Chamber Tours - Newcastle City Hall ✨ On sale now. Step into the shoes of former Lord Mayors and councillors on...
02/09/2026

Historic Chamber Tours - Newcastle City Hall ✨ On sale now.

Step into the shoes of former Lord Mayors and councillors on a behind-the-scenes tour of Newcastle’s historic Council Chamber.

Over 45 minutes, discover the history of local government in Newcastle and uncover the hidden features of this State Heritage-listed building.

You’ll even have the chance to try on a replica Lord Mayor’s robe and chains, sit in the Lord Mayor’s seat and, after the formal tour, take some time to explore the chamber at your own pace.

✨ 28 September – 1 October 2026
🎟️ Tickets from $10
👥 Just 20 spots available per tour
♿ Wheelchair accessible.

On sale now. Book now via the Civic Theatre Newcastle website.

📸1: Newcastle City Hall. Date unknown
📸2: First meeting of the Greater Newcastle Council 1938.

Happy September 1! Check out what's on this month at Civic Theatre Newcastle 📆✨Discover more and book now by visiting ou...
01/09/2026

Happy September 1! Check out what's on this month at Civic Theatre Newcastle 📆✨

Discover more and book now by visiting our website.

Strut & Fret
Sydney Comedy Festival
National Theatre Live
Shake & Stir Theatre Co
Bluey
Soft Tread Enterprises
New Annual
Burn The Floor

SELLING FAST 🔥Newcastle, don’t miss your chance to see Jonathan Biggins bring one of Australia’s most iconic Prime Minis...
31/08/2026

SELLING FAST 🔥

Newcastle, don’t miss your chance to see Jonathan Biggins bring one of Australia’s most iconic Prime Ministers to life in The Gospel According to Paul.

A sharp, hilarious and brilliantly observed look at Paul Keating’s political achievements, personal obsessions and legendary wit.

★★★★½ - "Biggins’ finest work" - Sydney Morning Herald.

📆 Wednesday 23 September, 7.30pm
📍 Civic Theatre Newcastle
🎟 One night only, and tickets are selling fast!

Book now by visiting Civic Theatre Newcastle

29/08/2026

1 week to go! Newcastle, you heard Luke Heggie, The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase is one not to miss.

Joining Luke is an all-star comedy lineup featuring Matt O'Kine, Bec Charlwood, David Smiedt, Ian Mu + more.

📆 Saturday 5 September, 8pm
📍 Civic Theatre Newcastle
🎟 Book now by visiting our website.

Denise Scott - Tickety Boo On Sale Now 📣After more than a decade away from solo performance, beloved Australian comedian...
28/08/2026

Denise Scott - Tickety Boo On Sale Now 📣

After more than a decade away from solo performance, beloved Australian comedian Denise Scott is making a triumphant return to the stage with her most personal show yet.

Famous for her razor-sharp wit and unflinching honesty, Scotty promises audiences a show unlike anything she’s delivered before. So much has happened recently, so boy does she have a lot to tell you.

📆 Saturday 10 October 2026, 5pm
📍 Newcastle City Hall
🎟 Book tickets now via the Civic Theatre Newcastle website.

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375 Hunter Street
Newcastle, NSW
2300

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