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HEAP exhibition view NAS — Image credit: Newcastle art space

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Hunter Emerging Art Prize

This exhibition features work by Hunter based emerging artists across ceramics, sculpture, painting, photography, and experimental practice. The Hunter Emerging Art Prize 2026 (HEAP) is the leading art prize for emerging artists in the Hunter. This year acknowledges 25 years of HEAP and this year they have a New Disability Inclusion Section Prize which is supported by the Lee Family in memory of Fina Lee. This prize is not possible without the support of the following amazing sponsors Maclean's Booksellers, Pettigrew, Wilton, Lemke Stewart, Stevens Conveyancing , This is Not Art, HIC Services, Clay Room, BJs Workwear, Bevan Leach Physiotherapy, theLee Family in Memory of Fina Lee, the Squires Family in Memory of Jody Robinson and Newcastle Art Space

Tighes Hill NSW

0.0 km away

Newcastle Art Space_exterior view — Image credit: Newcastle Art Space

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Newcastle Art Space

Newcastle Art Space is the leading venue for emerging artists in the Hunter Region. They have a changing exhibition program featuring established and emerging artists across a range of fields, painting, ceramic, installation, sculpture and more. The art space includes an accessible gallery space and more than 20 artist studios. They are located in O Block on the southern side of the Newcastle TAFE Campus. In the same building is their arts neighbour The Clay Room Tighes Hill. They are a creative hub, which includes opportunities for artists such as arts mentorship, residencies, workshops, exhibitions, and prizes. There is on-site parking or they are not far from Hamilton Station.

Tighes Hill NSW

0.0 km away

The Little Gallery — Image credit: Michelle Gearin

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Creator Incubator

The Creator Incubator (TCI) is a lively creative hub housing 52 resident artists, designers, makers, and thinkers, from emerging to those of national reputation, and was founded in 2017 by artist and Director Braddon Snape. TCI is a proud leader in the Newcastle and Hunter Arts community, aiming to foster growth, development, and promotion of not only the artists under its roof but also aims to contribute to the promotion of the wider region's artists to help build a sustainable cultural landscape. They offer two professional quality exhibition spaces to showcase the work of both resident and visiting artists. Come by to visit and experience a phenomenal creative destination - a leader within the local hunter arts community, supporting artists' professional development and livelihood. Whilst here observe the artists' studios, visit The Gallery spaces, talk with the artists, and immerse yourself within the marvellously multifarious arts destination that is TCI.

Hamilton North NSW

0.5 km away

A fantastic night out in Newcastle. Featuring hilarious local acts and comics from around Australia! — Image credit: NCC

Entertainment Venues

Newcastle Comedy Club

Newcastle Comedy Club is an intimate, New York-style venue nestled in the heart of Newcastle. Every week, it plays host to a vibrant lineup of comedy showcases, spotlighting local talent from the Newcastle region as well as special guest performers from Sydney, Melbourne, and beyond. The club also welcomes solo comedians who present their own one-hour shows while touring. With a history of attracting major names in Australian comedy, including Wil Anderson and Tom Gleeson, Newcastle Comedy Club promises top-tier entertainment and an unforgettable night out. It's the go-to destination for the hottest comedy shows in town.

Islington NSW

0.7 km away

X-Golf Newcastle

Sports and Recreation Facilities

X-Golf Newcastle

Newcastle's sports entertainment scene has welcomed a new addition, with X-Golf Newcastle bringing world-class indoor golf and hospitality to Tighes Hill. Featuring advanced golf simulators, social play, coaching, food and drinks, the venue blends sport, technology and socialising into one premium experience. Whether you're a serious golfer sharpening your game, planning a corporate event or are simply chasing a fun night out with friends, X-Golf Newcastle offers an all-weather destination for every skill level. Located just minutes from the Newcastle CBD, the venue combines the energy of a sports bar with the excitement of virtual golf entertainment.

Tighes Hill NSW

1.5 km away

Sunflowers grown in Largs — Image credit: NSW Farmers Market Pty Ltd

Shopping and Markets

Newcastle City Farmers Market

Come and experience the culinary delights of the Hunter Valley at Newcastle City Farmers Market every Sunday at the Newcastle Showground and Entertainment Centre. A bustling Mecca for foodies, families and visitors alike, the Newcastle City Farmers Market is a local institution showcasing a community of local farmers growing the freshest seasonal produce with artisanal delights from many other talented producers. If you are hungry the market boasts exceptional artisan food goods from around the "Globe" perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch along with entertainment in the food court. Plenty of seating in the parkland setting for you to take a break and relax. Little Sprouts play centre provides "back to basics play" for the little ones. Should you run out of money there are ATM's onsite for your convenience.

Broadmeadow NSW

1.5 km away

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Shopping and Markets

Loobylou Candles

Loobylou is driven by a love of candles and inspired by the connection between emotion and fragrance. They believe in treading gently on the earth, hand-crafting natural products of the highest quality. They celebrate the artistry and originality of candle making. Loobylou was conceived during the life-affirming cancer journey of their founder Kere M Baker. Kere is motivated by what she is putting out there, both to the outside world and her inner world. Sharing her love of fragrance and candle making is Kere's contribution to making the world a little brighter.

Wickham NSW

1.5 km away

Pseudonym Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Pseudonym Gallery

Pseudonym gallery and creative space is where creative worlds collide; the mothership if you will. ‘Pseudonym’ was born of a desire to redirect the conversation back to art, back to contemplation and connection. As a society many have gotten so caught up in the hype, the marketing, branding, followers, statistics, likes and the blue ticks; it can feel the real story of the work is often becoming lost among the noise. At Pseudonym. gallery and creative space, the art is the real story, and connection is the end goal. They aim to create an immersive and well-curated experience - but they want your work to introduce itself first.

Wickham NSW

1.5 km away

Good Corn Liquor playing their sweet country bluegrass tunes to a loving crowd — Image credit: The Stag and Hunter

Entertainment Venues

The Stag and Hunter Hotel

The Stag and Hunter Hotel is a unique original live music venue featuring both Local, Touring and International acts of a wide range of genres. Located in the suburb of Mayfield in Newcastles old industrial heartland The Stag and Hunter is a must when visiting the region. The venue boasts an amazing restaurant, offering all of the your favourite pub classics. All made in house. The bar is uniquely Mayfield with remnants of the old BHP era on display throughout the venue.

Mayfield NSW

1.6 km away

Go Karts Go

Amusement and Theme Parks

Go Karts Go

Go Karts Go is an amusement park with go-karts, a shop, and video games. All members of the family, from three to 90 years, can have a fun time. The tracks are fully controlled and supervised with safety the key factor. Go Karts Go has the biggest four-stroke outdoor go-kart track and the fastest four-stroke karts in the whole of Newcastle, and after recent extensions, they are now one of the longest Hire kart tracks in NSW. Join Go Karts Go for a fun and exciting drive in their Go Karts and experience the thrill of race driving.

Broadmeadow NSW

1.7 km away

Newcastle Entertainment Centre

Entertainment Venues

Newcastle Entertainment Centre

Newcastle Entertainment Centre hosts the very best local, national and international events in a market that is continually growing and very supportive. It is the premier regional venue with the sixth largest market in Australia. The Newcastle Entertainment Centre services a population base in excess of one million patrons. From Coffs Harbour in the north, west to Armidale and Moree as well as the Central Coast of New South Wales. It is located six minutes from the centre of Newcastle within the Newcastle Showground. From concerts, family and sporting events the Newcastle Entertainment Centre hosts them all! The Centre has a variable capacity from an intimate theatre mode of 1,500 to a full general admission mode of 7,528 using curtaining, portable seating, bleaches and moving the stage to suit your needs. The Centre hosts concerts and comedy performances such as Michael Bublé and Jimmy Carr, sporting events including International Netball and Boxing and family events including Disney On Ice and Starstruck.

Broadmeadow NSW

1.7 km away

Sim Bays for Virtual Golf

Entertainment Venues

Rippit Golf

Rippit Golf is Newcastle's home for year-round golfing, offering state-of-the-art simulator bays, a premium driving range, and fun for all skill levels. Whether you're refining your swing, competing with mates, or just having a hit, Rippit Golf provides the ultimate indoor and outdoor golf experience. Rippit Golf also has a Sports Bar and is the premier golf sports bar that Newcastle visitors choose to relax and enjoy. Whether unwinding after a round of golf or catching a live game, our Newcastle sports bar offers mouthwatering bites, refreshing beverages, and a lively atmosphere. With multiple screens showing all your favourite sports, there's always something to cheer for. Join us at the best sports bar Newcastle has to offer—where good company, great food, and unforgettable moments meet. Visit Rippit Sports Bar Newcastle today and elevate your game day experience!

Broadmeadow NSW

1.8 km away

Myf Garven leaning on the doorway to her studio, Grounded By Designs — Image credit: Myf Garven

Entertainment Venues

Grounded By Designs

Grounded By Designs is a ceramic studio and workshops space in Carrington, Newcastle, offering a welcoming space to slow down, get creative and connect through clay. Nestled inside MOA & co, a conscious marketplace, the studio invites visitors to experience handmade ceramics through guided workshops and relaxed, self-directed studio sessions. Founded by local artist Myf Garven, Grounded By Designs celebrates sustainability, intentional craftsmanship and the everyday ritual of making. Join A Claytime Workshop to hand-build your own piece, or drop in for a casual Play with Clay session, there's something to suit every skill level and interest. You can also explore Paint Your Piece, choosing a handmade bisque-fired piece to decorate with your own design, or Present Hands, a mindfulness and clay workshop held with BronTee Meditation. No two visits are the same, and each offering brings its own way into the studio. Throughout the year, we also host Grounded Gatherings, seasonal after-hours events with local businesses, bringing people together to paint, sip and share something different. All offerings focus on creativity without the pressure of perfection, making Grounded By Designs a fit for locals, visitors and small group gatherings alike. Whether you're after a mindful solo session or planning a celebration, Grounded By Designs offers something hands-on, grounded in community and made to be enjoyed.

Carrington NSW

2.1 km away

Thirsty Messiah Brewery

Entertainment Venues

Thirsty Messiah Brewery

Newcastle award winning brewery, 300 metres from the stadium. Live music, great food and beverages at affordable prices. They host music, comedy, trivia and other forms of entertainment regularly. They also distill and sell spirits and manufacture a large range of beverages. Come and try their slushies, you will be blown away by the range and quality.

Broadmeadow NSW

2.2 km away

Kookaburra & Waratah Stencil — Image credit: National Trust (NSW)

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Miss Porter's House Museum

Miss Porter's House Museum is a Newcastle treasure. Take a step back into history in the heart of the city. Visitors of all ages can explore Porter family stories and discover the secrets of an Edwardian home. You can chat with friendly, knowledgeable guides or take a self-directed tour. Enjoy the Porters' stencilled ceilings, period garden, historic fernery, furniture, handicrafts and a century of household items. Visitors have described the museum as one of Newcastle's little jewels and a wonderful social history resource. Built by Herbert Porter in 1909, the family lived in their terrace home until 1997. It was then bequeathed to the National Trust and survives with its contents intact as a living snapshot of life in twentieth-century Newcastle. Explore on an Open Day, book a special school or group tour or take a guided walk around the Porters' neighbourhood. For that special friend or colleague, why not truly savour the Edwardian ambience and indulge in a morning or afternoon tea and tour? Make Miss Porter's House Museum part of your visit to Newcastle while enjoying breathtaking beaches, a working harbour, plus cultural, culinary and architectural delights.

Newcastle West NSW

2.7 km away

Bernie's Bar

Entertainment Venues

Bernie's Bar

Bernie's Bar Newcastle is a sassy and vibrant queer bar in the heart of Newcastle city. It offers an electric atmosphere, fabulous cocktails, and a huge range of events- from trivia, market days, and movie screenings during the week, and a nightclub every Friday and Saturday night! With friendly staff and a lively vibe, Bernie's Bar guarantees an unforgettable night of laughter and endless good times.

Newcastle NSW

2.9 km away

Pappa Sven

Shopping and Markets

Pappa Sven

A unique Nordic Lifestyle store located in Newcastle. They import the largest range of authentic Nordic designed products and host many Nordic inspired events throughout the year. Pappa Sven was born after the owners, Matt and Libby Helinski, sent a year living in the very North of Sweden and wanted to share this experience with the Newcastle community. It is a truly unique shopping environment where you can sit and have a coffee and a chat while being surrounded by iconic Nordic pieces.

Cooks Hill NSW

3.0 km away

Cooks Hill Galleries

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Cooks Hill Galleries

Established in 1975, Cooks Hill Galleries is one of Australia's leading commercial art galleries. An exquisite array of unique and collectable paintings, sculptures and ceramic pieces, together with works of colonial impressionism and the modern period, can be found adorning the walls and exhibit spaces in this beautifully restored cottage-style gallery. The Gallery has four main exhibition spaces, two main galleries and a premium and collectible art gallery space. We are open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. The Gallery presents regular exhibitions and features art within four rooms, with artworks from a quality stable of Australian artists, from contemporary to colonial, i.e. Brett Whiteley to Conrad Martens. The art on offer includes Abstract, Modern, Impressionism, Surrealism, and Traditional. CHG also deals in painting and sculpture from emerging artists.

Cooks Hill NSW

3.2 km away

Back to Back Galleries, Cooks Hill, Newcastle — Image credit: Denise Spalding

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Back to Back Galleries

Situated in the leafy historic Newcastle suburb of Cooks Hill is the Back to Back Galleries, also home to the Newcastle Studio Potters Inc. The original premises Back’s Butcher Shop, was purchased in 1973 by the Newcastle Ceramics Group and after years of fundraising by the group, Back to Back and the Back Room Galleries officially opened in 1992. Since then the group has become known as the Newcastle Studio Potters Inc. growing its membership and renaming the premises, Back to Back Galleries. The Newcastle Studio Potters Inc. cordially offers the main gallery for hire to local and regional artists to exhibit, essentially, high quality ceramics but also includes artworks in a variety of media. The Back Room Gallery, now known as The Gallery Shop, provides exhibition space and a take away sales outlet exclusively for its members' beautifully crafted pottery. At the rear of the premises a large studio provides facilities for workshops, kiln firings, guest lectures and meetings for the membership. With a dynamic exhibition calendar new works are always on display every three weeks in the main gallery. Exhibiting artists are mainly drawn from the greater Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Lake Macquarie regions, a vast area of delight and inspiration for many artists. As well, on occasions, national and international artists may collaborate in exhibitions at the gallery .

Cooks Hill NSW

3.2 km away

Civic Theatre Newcastle from Wheeler Place at Night — Image credit: City of Newcastle

Entertainment Venues

Civic Theatre Newcastle

The Civic Theatre Newcastle is one of Australia's great historic theatres with a richly baroque interior sure to delight and inspire. The exterior of the building references the Georgian revival style with elegant arched windows. The heritage listed theatre was designed by theatre architect Henry Eli White who was responsible for the design of Newcastle City Hall and the State Theatre in Sydney. In a spectacular celebratory ceremony, it was opened by the Premier of New South Wales in 1929. It is one of the few surviving late-1920s atmospheric theatres in the country. The Civic is Newcastle's premier venue for live performance, presenting a year-round calendar of events including live music, comedy, dance, drama and musicals. Within the footprint of the Civic Theatre is the Civic Theatre Cafe, which offers aromatic brews by Glitch Coffee Roasters, an impressive selection of The Tea Collective handcrafted specialty teas, and and convenient range of grab & go food options including sandwiches, wraps, salads, and more. The Civic Theatre Cafe is open weekdays 7am-2pm and one hour prior to Civic Theatre shows. There are also two bars, which offer a wide range of local beers, wines, and ciders. Civic Theatre Bars open one hour before showtimes.

Newcastle NSW

3.3 km away

Newcastle City Hall — Image credit: City of Newcastle

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Newcastle City Hall

Opened in 1929, Newcastle City Hall is one of Newcastle's most unique and prestigious venues. Its old-world charm and stunning architecture, including sandstone walls and pillars, marble staircases, a clock tower, and a sweeping ballroom, are reminiscent of a bygone era. With seven accessible function rooms, Newcastle City Hall has played host to a vast array of functions, including civic receptions, community gatherings, weddings, national and international conferences, trade shows and expos, corporate meetings, product launches, and social events. Your event will be in safe and experienced hands with the Newcastle City Hall team, from the booking and event management through to the gourmet catering by their very own in-house Executive Chef. Whether you're hosting a conference, celebration, or corporate function, Newcastle City Hall offers more than a venue - they offer a true taste of Newcastle. At Newcastle City Hall, they believe food is more than just a meal - it's an experience that brings people together, reflects the region, and elevates every event. The high-quality standards, professionalism, and impeccable attention to detail will ensure you and your guests have the ultimate event experience from beginning to end....

Newcastle NSW

3.3 km away

Civic Park Newcastle — Image credit: City of Newcastle

Landmarks and Buildings

Civic Park Newcastle

Iconic Civic Park is the green heart of the inner city, located proudly between Newcastle City Hall, the Newcastle Art Gallery and the Newcastle Regional Library. It offers large shady trees, tiered garden beds, war memorials, and expanses of lawn perfect for impromptu picnics. Once coal mining land, the 2.5-hectare space was passed into public hands and opened for community use in 1937. On her visit to Newcastle in 1970, Queen Elizabeth opened the Captain Cook Memorial Fountain designed by the late modernist sculptor Margel Ina Hinder. With its arresting parabolic arcs of water, the fountain is a favourite backdrop for photographers.

Newcastle NSW

3.3 km away

Centennial Park, Newcastle — Image credit: City of Newcastle

Parks and Gardens

Centennial Park

In the heart of inner city Cooks Hill, the charming Centennial Park offers a Victorian rotunda, modern playground, fragrant flower beds and expansive grassy spaces shaded by Norfolk Pines and fig trees. A popular spot for families, the playground is a draw-card offering swing, climbing equipment, slides, monkey bars and more. There are picnic tables and benches throughout the manicured park inviting visitors to spread out a blanket and soak up the enticing green space. This 2.2-hectare urban oasis was a centennial gift to the city in 1888 by the Australian Agricultural Company (a coal mining company). It’s also home to the city’s only public lawn tennis courts while next door is the Lowlands Bowling Club, which opened in 1892.

Newcastle NSW

3.3 km away

Newcastle Art Gallery — Image credit: Newcastle Art Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Newcastle Art Gallery

Experience the reimagined Newcastle Art Gallery – a place to see, explore and engage with art from Newcastle, Australia and the world. Since 1957, the Gallery has been at the heart of Newcastle's arts and cultural life. What began as a gift and courageous idea has grown into a world-class Gallery for local community and curious travellers. Free general admission includes access to Ground Floor galleries, home to a long-term display from the permanent collection. First Floor galleries present evolving temporary exhibitions showcasing works of art by local, national and global artists. Some temporary exhibitions may require a paid ticket, please enquire at the front desk during your visit for details. Enhance your visit with a free guided tour with knowledgeable volunteer Gallery Guides, explore a dynamic program of late-night events and workshops, or simply take your time. The Gallery Shop takes the art experience beyond the walls. Discover a vibrant mix of products, prints and publications inspired by the artists and exhibitions on view. Thoughtfully curated, the shop champions more than 30 local artisans and over 70 brands across diverse styles and mediums. Open during Gallery hours. Hilliers Cafe is a relaxed modern café where food and art come together. With a view of Civic Park, drop in for coffee, fresh seasonal plates and familiar favourites. A perfect companion to your Gallery visit.

Cooks Hill NSW

3.5 km away

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