Lake Macquarie

Newcastle Hunter Jazz Club July Concert – Rachel’s Rascals

Concerts or Performances

26 Jul 2026

Price from: $25.00

Traditional New Orleans Jazz by Rachel's Rascals.Bob Henderson - trumpet/vocals.Paul Furniss - reeds.Eric Gibbons - trombone/vocals.Lawrie Thompson - drums.Craig Goeldner...

Lake Mac Meet the Makers

Markets

13 Jun 2026

Price from: Free

Lake Mac Meet the Makers is a popular annual market at the Museum of Art and Culture, yapang (MAC yapang)....

In Memory: Tom Gleghorn

Exhibition and Shows

5 Jun 2026 to 19 Jul 2026

Price from: Free

Once described by an Australian art critic as the 'Pahr Lap of Australian Art', for winning many art prizes, Lake...

NEWK – The John Newcombe Story

Concert or Performance

1 Nov 2026

Price from: Not Available

Written by award-winning Australian playwright Kieran Carroll and performed by acclaimed Melbourne actor, Paul Armstrong, NEWK (The John Newcombe Story)...

Lake Mac Action Festival

Concert or Performance

17 Oct 2026 to 18 Oct 2026

Price from: Not Available

Lake Mac Action Festival, formerly known as Fast and Loud, is a high-energy event that celebrates the vibrant spirit of...

Crips & Creeps – Are You Pulling My Leg?

Concert or Performance

6 Jun 2026

Price from: Not Available

This raucous accessible comedy event boasts a line-up of award-winning performers with entertaining and uncensored insights into disability.Showcasing some of...

Liquid Magic: Intro to Paint Pouring Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

5 Jul 2026

Price from: $165.00

Laugh. Pour. Let your creativity flow . literally.Get ready for the most mesmerising art class of the season; because this month,...

Artflow Sessions

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 Jun 2026 to 26 Nov 2026

Price from: $450.00

Where creativity flows, confidence grows, and every week brings something new.Looking for a place to create, unwind, explore new techniques,...

Lake Mac Open Studios

Festivals and Celebrations

1 Nov 2026 to 30 Nov 2026

Price from: Free

Lake Macquarie's talented artists and makers are throwing open their studio doors for the annual Lake Mac Open Studios. 57...

Let’s Surf Lake Macquarie

Sporting Events

10 Oct 2026 to 18 Oct 2026

Price from: Free

Presented by Lake Macquarie City Council, Let's Surf Lake Mac returns in 2026 with the next generation of surfing world...

Lakeside Sounds

Festivals and Celebrations

16 Apr 2027 to 24 Apr 2027

Price from: Not Available

Small gigs. Big vibes. Beautiful places.Lakeside Sounds is an augural feel‑good music festival that will be popping up in some...

Liquid Therapy – Northern Lights Edition

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

26 Jun 2026

Price from: $70.00

Sip. Laugh. Create. Let your creativity glow.Step into a night of colour, calm, and celestial wonder as we paint one...

Max Adventure Race Series – Lake Macquarie

Sporting Events

13 Feb 2027

Price from: $115.00

If you are looking for an exciting challenge that combines a love for the outdoors with action-packed adventure, then the...

Picnic Perfection: Create Your Own Resin Picnic Table Resin Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

28 Jun 2026

Price from: $195.00

Get ready to colour your world and level up your next picnic with a one-of-a-kind resin masterpiece!Whether you're planning the...

Manhattan Short Film Festival

Concert or Performance

2 Oct 2026

Price from: Not Available

Over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents gather for one reason...to view and vote on the...

Impact Festival

Community Event

27 Aug 2026 to 30 Aug 2026

Price from: Not Available

Step into the spotlight at Impact Dance Festival!Are you an emerging dancer or choreographer aged 12-25? The Impact Dance Festival...

Coastal Creations: Intro to Beach Resin Art Resin Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 Jul 2026

Price from: $195.00

Got a love for all things beachy? Dream of crafting your own stunning resin treasures? Well, surf's up - it's...

Caves Beach Markets

Community Events

20 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026

Price from: Free

The last Saturday of every month is Caves Beach Markets. Come along to this free event for the community and...

Lake Macquarie Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo

Festivals and Celebrations

6 Nov 2026 to 8 Nov 2026

Price from: $13.00

Welcome to the inaugural Lake Macquarie Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo! Where adventure starts! A must-visit for outdoor enthusiasts for...

Raffertys Coastal Run

Sporting Events

11 Jul 2026

Price from: $15.00

A 12-kilometre, 22 kilometre and 36-kilometre trail run hosted from Raffertys Resort, the course takes in the sites of beautiful...

Naidoc Cup

Festivals and Celebrations

29 Sep 2026 to 1 Oct 2026

Price from: Free

The NAIDOC Cup is a unique football event showcasing emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players aged 13–16 from Northern...

Family workshop: Create Pet Portraits

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Jun 2026

Price from: Free

Draw your favourite furred, feathered, or scaled friends in this workshop for young creators and their families guided by their...

Pre-School, Art School

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Jul 2026 to 1 Dec 2026

Price from: Free

Free child-friendly exhibition tours, stories and art activities at MAC yapang.Children and their families can join a friendly tour guide...

Kids Art Workshop: Collaged Critters with Gemma Kirschner

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Jun 2026

Price from: $22.50

MAC presents a creative collage workshop with Gemma Kirschner, where kids create their own playful animal artworks.Come and get creative...

Marty Sheargold – The Red Card Tour, Warners Bay

Concert or Performance

22 Aug 2026

Price from: Not Available

Marty Sheargold is a renowned Australian stand-up comedian and media personality, known for his razor-sharp wit, candid observational humour, and...

The Curated Sip: Ernest Hill wine tasting in the gallery

Food and Wine

6 Jun 2026

Price from: $31.50

MAC presents a guided wine tasting with Ernest Hill Wines after hours this June long weekend.Join MAC yapang and special...

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase

Concert or Performance

7 Aug 2026

Price from: Not Available

Expertly curated and lovingly presented, the Showcase will feature some of the Festival's hottest acts live on stage for an...

Digitales – Storytime and Art

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Jun 2026 to 17 Dec 2026

Price from: Free

Come along to the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima and enjoy a free morning of fun and art.Enjoy a unique story time...

Salote Tawale: The Tide Continues

Exhibition and Shows

5 Jun 2026 to 19 Jul 2026

Price from: Free

Australian-Fijian artist Salote Tawale, a lecturer at Sydney College of the Arts, the University of Sydney, presents a new exhibition...

MAC yapang Up Late

Exhibition and Shows

6 Jun 2026

Price from: Free

Looking for something a little out of the ordinary this June long weekend?MAC yapang Up Late offers extended hours and...

Studio A – Catherine McGuiness: Night Blossom

Exhibition and Shows

25 Jul 2026 to 19 Sep 2026

Price from: Free

Night Blossom is the first solo exhibition by Catherine McGuiness, initially presented at Mosman Art Gallery.Catherine's vibrant works glow like...

Lake Mac Carols

Concert or Performance

13 Dec 2026

Price from: Free

Lake Macquarie City Council is proud to present a spectacular evening of entertainment at the Lake Mac Carols at Speers...

Paint the Lake: Landscape workshop with Adele Merdjanic

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

27 Jun 2026

Price from: $59.00

MAC presents a 3-hour lakescape painting workshop with Lake Macquarie artist Adele Merdjanic.Working from photographs and the beautiful surrounds of...

Print Circle: Elements

Exhibition and Shows

5 Jun 2026 to 19 Jul 2026

Price from: Free

MAC yapang is delighted to welcome a vibrant collection of artists from the Print Circle, a renowned printmaking collective founded...

Stack: The Artist’s Book Club

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

24 Jun 2026

Price from: Free

Stack: The Artist's Book Club, a fun, relaxed space to read, discuss and explore art.Created and hosted by MAC yapang...

Resin Funhouse: Design Your Own Decor

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Jun 2026

Price from: $195.00

Ready to escape the everyday and dive headfirst into a world of colour, creativity, and "OMG I made that!" energy?Come...

“She Blooms”: A Textured Portrait Experience

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Jul 2026

Price from: $125.00

Bold. Expressive. Joyfully imperfect.Let your creativity bloom.Step into a night of rich colour, layered texture, and confident self-expression.She Blooms is...

Young Dobell exhibition

Exhibition and Shows

5 Jun 2026 to 19 Jul 2026

Price from: Free

Now in its third year, Young Dobell is an annual exhibition featuring artworks from the Young Dobell Art Competition.The exhibition...

Warners Bay Markets

Markets

16 May 2026 to 19 Dec 2026

Price from: Free

Warners Bay Markets are held on the third Saturday of every month.With a fabulous array of stallholders, selling everything from...

The Poems, Prayers & Promises of John Denver

Concert or Performance

14 Aug 2026

Price from: Not Available

Multi award winning performer, Darren Coggan, returns to his country roots with "The Poems, Prayers & Promises of John Denver",...

Artistic Spins: Designing Resin Lazy Susan’s Resin Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

27 Jun 2026

Price from: $160.00

Swirl, pour and create your new favourite centrepiece!Ready to unleash your inner artist and make something totally fabulous for your...

Melbourne Cup Cruise – Port Macquarie

Festivals and Celebrations

3 Nov 2026

Price from: $100.00

Hop aboard "Lady Mac" departing Booragul Public Wharf next to Lake Mac Art Gallery.Join Lake Macquarie Cruises to celebrate the...

Father’s Day Lunch on the Lake Cruise

Festivals and Celebrations

6 Sep 2026

Price from: $0.00

Make this Father's Day one to remember with a relaxing lunch cruise aboard Nova Cruises. Set sail on Lake Macquarie...

Float Your Boat

Festivals and Celebrations

19 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026

Price from: Free

Lake Macquarie's iconic fluorescent flotilla is set to brighten local shores and spirits when the family favourite 'Float Your Boat'...

Peter and the Wolf and other tails

Concert or Performance

22 Nov 2026

Price from: Not Available

Join brave Peter and meet the instruments in the orchestra in this enchanting musical journey!This fun and magical musical adventure...

NDIS Accessible Adventure Program – Newcastle

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

16 Jul 2026 to 19 Jul 2026

Price from: $0.00

Build confidence, create friendships and explore the outdoors in this NDIS-supported camp set in the beautiful Newcastle!Access Adventure Club offers...

Australian Haydn Ensemble – Haydn’s Oxford

Concert or Performance

7 Nov 2026

Price from: Not Available

Haydn's London Symphonies reimagined: intimate, vibrant, and full of surprises.Haydn's London Symphonies: Part 1Part 1! How enticing. If a CD...

Lake Macquarie Dobell Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

5 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026

Price from: Not Available

The Lake Macquarie Dobell Festival is an annual month-long arts festival inspired by the life and work of esteemed artist...

Lake Mac Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

22 Jan 2027 to 25 Jan 2027

Price from: Free

The Lake Mac Festival returns this January with a vibrant mix of live music, family-friendly festivals, artisan markets, and community...

Exhibition launch – In Memory: Tom Gleghorn

Exhibition and Shows

6 Jun 2026

Price from: Free

Join MAC yapang for the exhibition launch of In Memory: Tom Gleghorn, celebrating the life and work of the late...

Dive into the World of Beach Texture Art! Introductory Textured Beach Artwork Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

23 Sep 2026

Price from: $170.00

Sculpt. Blend. Create. Let the seaside magic begin.Step into a world of colour, texture, and coastal calm.This creative escape is...

Float Your Boat Cruise

Festivals and Celebrations

19 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026

Price from: $55.00

Float Your Boat Parade is an open challenge for boat owners to dress up their boats with lights and take...

SONIDO Andean & Latin American Roots

Concert or Performance

24 Oct 2026

Price from: Not Available

Home-grown sounds capturing the magic of Latin America. Presented in association with Musica Viva Australia and Lake Mac Arts.Sonido is...

Lake Mac Wedding Fair

Exhibition and Shows

9 Aug 2026

Price from: $5.00

Introducing the third and final stop of Wedding Fairs Series Six by Hunter Events NSW.This curated wedding fair experience travels...

MACBETH by Come you Spirits

Concert or Performance

26 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026

Price from: Not Available

Following the 2025 season of sold-out performances, this five-star production, hailed as "THE Macbeth" (Sydney Arts Guide) comes to Warners...

An introduction to coiled vessels

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Jun 2026

Price from: $81.00

Join contemporary artist and academic, Melinda Young in this 3-hour workshop. Young will introduce participants to the basketry technique of...

Current Connections

Exhibition and Shows

25 Jul 2026 to 20 Sep 2026

Price from: Free

In Current Connections, artists David Collins, Sally Stokes, Belinda Street, Leah Thiessen and Ana Young share their ongoing interpretation and...

New Year’s Eve Cruise on Lake Macquarie

Festivals and Celebrations

31 Dec 2026

Price from: $115.00

Hop aboard Lady Mac and avoid the foreshore crowds on New Year's Eve this year. Join Nova Cruises on Lake...

Introduction to Resin Workshop: Create your own Cheeseboard

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Jun 2026 to 29 Aug 2026

Price from: $185.00

Where creativity meets colour and your kitchen gets an instant glow-up!Ready to dive into the magical, mesmerising world of resin?Whether...

Lake Mac POP BAM – Pop Culture Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

25 Jul 2026

Price from: Not Available

Wham, bam, POP BAM! Lake Macquarie's annual popular culture festival returns this July. Join us for the ultimate pop culture...