Newcastle Arts & Culture

Newcastle hosts a colourful and expansive array of cultural events and performances each year and has gained a solid reputation for the wealth of talent emanating from the city (such as band Silverchair).

Annual events such as the Shoot Out Film Festival, the National Maritime Festival, the National Young Writers Festival and the Christ Church Cathedral Music Festival are just some of the cultural happenings that attract worldwide attention.

The spectacularly restored Civic Theatre is a world-class venue in the heart of Newcastle, which regularly plays host to performers and performances from around the world.