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.

13/09/2026

Civic Cinema upcoming screening 🎬 National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire.

But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.

📆 Wednesday 16 September, 7pm at the Playhouse
🎟 Best seats almost gone. Book now by visiting Civic Theatre Newcastle website.

Newcastle, get ready for GRIMM 🩸Fairy tales are about to get a whole lot darker.From the award-winning company behind Fr...
11/09/2026

Newcastle, get ready for GRIMM 🩸

Fairy tales are about to get a whole lot darker.

From the award-winning company behind Frankenstein, 1984 and Fantastic Mr Fox, GRIMM brings the Brothers Grimm fairytales to life with wicked humour, seductive surprises and a few nightmares along the way…

Two nights only at Civic Theatre Newcastle!

📆 16 & 17 September
🎟️ Book your tickets now via our website.

10/09/2026

The power of community theatre ✨

Upstage at the Playhouse, now in its third year, continues to give local producers and playwrights a space to bring new and reimagined works to life.

We have one more Upstage production to come in 2026…
🎭 She, Her & I by Cats in the Cupboard Productions is happening this November. Don’t miss it.

Because sometimes, home is exactly where the theatre is ❤️

Daniel Cottier Productions Stray Dogs Theatre Company Her___productions ❤️

10/09/2026

Wolf by Circa is acrobatics like you've never seen before.

Experience the raw energy, freedom and connection of Wolf. From intimate solos to mass acrobatic choreography, Circa's wolves will draw you into their world, but will you join the pack?

📆 1 & 2 October at Civic Theatre Newcastle
✨ Presented by Civic Theatre Newcastle and New Annual.

Circa Contemporary Circus

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 R***e 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.

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375 Hunter Street
Newcastle, NSW
2300

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+61249291977

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