Next at the Vincent Street theatre
Frenchy Fri 30 Oct
Abermain Eisteddfod 2026 is on again, from Abermain to Vincent Street
The Abermain Eisteddfod, which dates itself to about 1917, has finished its singing and speech sections for 2026 and brings its dance solos to the Cessnock theatre from 6 October.
By the Cessnock Stage editors · 29 September 2026
On stage this season
Full calendar
30OctFri 30 Oct
Frenchy: Never Been Before
Vincent Street theatre · CessnockA touring stand-up show in towns the comedian has not played before.ComedyBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct
31OctSat 31 Oct
California Legends by Wild Things Run
Vincent Street theatre · CessnockA new show of 1970s West Coast songs.TributeBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct31OctSat 31 Oct
Red Hot Summer Tour 2026
Roche Estate · PokolbinOutdoor rock concert in the vineyard amphitheatre.MusicBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct1NovSun 1 Nov
Anthony Callea: The Connection Tour
Civic Theatre · NewcastleConcert.MusicBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct
5NovThu 5 to Sat 7 Nov
Radium Girls
Civic Theatre · NewcastleA play based on the true story of the women who painted radium watch dials.TheatreBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct
6NovFri 6 Nov
Taylah's Dance Studio annual showcase
Vincent Street theatre · CessnockA local dance school's end-of-year showcase.DanceBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct7NovSat 7 Nov
Choirboys: Great Australian Rock N Roll Stories
Civic Theatre · NewcastlePart concert, part storytelling.MusicBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct8NovSun 8 Nov
I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story
Civic Theatre · NewcastleA show about the television host's life.TheatreBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct12NovThu 12 to Sat 21 Nov
She, Her & I
Civic Theatre · NewcastleA theatre production.TheatreBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct12NovThu 12 Nov
Beethoven's Pastoral
Civic Theatre · NewcastleOrchestral concert.MusicBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct13NovFri 13 Nov
The Bee Gees Show: One Night Only
Vincent Street theatre · CessnockA concert of the Bee Gees' songs. The show played this theatre in 2018 and 2023.TributeBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct14NovSat 14 Nov
The Church with The George Ellis Orchestra
Civic Theatre · NewcastleThe Australian band with an orchestra.MusicBook with the venue · listing checked 3 OctSupport for performers
EisteddfodsAbermain's 2026 sections, dates and where to watch, and how the coalfields competition began.
Theatre and hall hireWhat it takes for a school, studio or company to put on a show in a Hunter theatre.
AccessCompanion Card, hearing loops and step-free seats at Hunter theatres.
Theatre companiesNewcastle Theatre Company, YPT, Maitland Rep, Hunter Drama and Tantrum: who they are and how to join.
Arts grantsCreate NSW, CASP and council grants, and the two that close in October.
Updates
- Abermain Eisteddfod dance solos listed for 6 to 10 October at Vincent Street, with the Spirit of the Coalfields Cup showcase on the 10th
- Maitland Repertory Theatre opens A Murder Is Announced on 18 November; its 2027 auditions were called for 7 October
- Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical plays the Civic Theatre, Newcastle, from 10 to 25 October
- The Vincent Street theatre's 2027 list now runs to September, with Fleetwood Macs, Abbalanche and The Beatles Anthology
- Christmas shows listed: The TEN Tenors (12 Dec, Newcastle) and Forever Diamond (13 Dec, Cessnock)