Lake Mac Arts

Lake Mac Arts Lake Macquarie's new home for art, music, performance and more.

19/06/2026

Australia's funniest comedians. One night. Lake Macquarie. Don't miss this!

Expertly curated from the best of the 2026 Sydney Comedy Festival and lovingly presented in one hilarious night.

Friday 7 August | 7:30pm
Warners Bay Theatre
$45 (Members) / $50 General Admission

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18/06/2026

We’ve loved celebrating creativity, community and Dobell’s legacy across Lake Mac.

Dobell Festival is only halfway through - and what a ride it's been! From libraries to galleries, our beautiful Lake Mac has been brimming with creativity ✨

There’s still plenty more to come, so don't miss being a part of Dobell 2026:
-Float Your Boat will be lighting up the lake across Toronto and Warners Bay | 19-20 June
-Pet Portraits for kids, families and art lovers is at MAC yapang | 21 June
-Virtual Museum Tour of London's National Gallery is at MAP mima | 27 June

Dobell Festival runs until 30 June, with more exhibitions, workshops, talks and creative moments still to discover.

Explore the full program via Lake Mac Arts.

📽️ Dobell Festival: Wanagi Zable-Andrews

Lake Mac Libraries
MAC yapang - Museum of Art and Culture, yapang
Lake Macquarie City Council

12/06/2026

Relive the voice of a generation.

Darren Coggan honours the music of John Denver - Take Me Home Country Roads, Rocky Mountain High, Annie's Song and more.

Friday 14 August | 7:30pm
Warners Bay Theatre, Baramayiba.

In a personal reflection, Coggan returns to his country roots with “The Poems, Prayers & Promises of John Denver”, delivering the vocal authenticity of one of the most passionate performers of all time.

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Darren Coggan

11/06/2026

Got a film to share? If you've made it, we want to see it!

Submit to the Pavilion Film Festival before 𝟭𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 and your work could screen inside MAP mima's iconic 360° projection cube.

Open to short film, experimental, and immersive works under 15mins - with $500 prize money up for grabs in each category.

Entries close 10 July | $30 entry fee
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Join us for the inaugural Pavilion Film Festival 22–25 October 2026 and see the film finalists.

Lake Macquarie City Council

10/06/2026

Celebrate your golden age (75+) with a professional portrait session at Toronto Library this weekend.

Photographer Shannon Smith will guide you through a relaxed 40-minute studio session - a chance to share your stories, memories, and the moments that define you.

Friday 12 June, 9am–4pm
Saturday 13 June, 9am–12pm

$55 general | $45 Seniors Card

📍 Toronto Library, tirrabiyangba

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La Bella Vita Photography - Shannon Smith

05/06/2026

After a season of sold-out performances, this ★★★★★ production - hailed as “THE Macbeth” (Sydney Arts Guide) - is coming to Warners Bay Theatre.

🎭Matinee show just announced!

Friday 26 June | 11am
Saturday, 27 June | 7pm
📌 Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba

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Augusta Supple has taken her celebrated "play generator" workshops across the world - now she's bringing it to Lake Macq...
02/06/2026

Augusta Supple has taken her celebrated "play generator" workshops across the world - now she's bringing it to Lake Macquarie as part of the Dobell Festival.

Dive into two afternoons of character, dialogue, story and spontaneous collaboration.

Saturday 6 June 2-6pm
Sunday 7 June 5-8pm
Multi-Arts Pavilion, Speers Point

Whether you're a writer, poet, performer or storyteller - all curious and creative minds are welcome!

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Lake Macquarie City Council
augustasupple.com
Hunter Writers' Centre
Lake Mac Libraries

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