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What's on Newcastle this weekend for families

Current events

Disney On Ice 2024: Newcastle Show

    Dates: Thursday 11 July 2024 - Sunday 14 July 2024

  • Address: Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Showground, Brown Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
  • Duration: Sydney tickets
  • Ages: All ages
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Whats on Newcastle school holidays: Disney On Ice - Road Trip Adventures
Whats on Newcastle school holidays: Disney On Ice - Road Trip Adventures

Get ready to experience the magical and unforgettable Disney On Ice - Road Trip Adventures!

Join your favourite Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Moana, Motunui, Woody and many others as they bring their classic stories to life.

Enjoy professional figure skating, acrobatics, unexpected stunts, and your favourite Disney stories. With music, special effects and colourful costumes, this family show is perfect for kids of all ages.

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Past events

Circus Rio 2023: South Maitland

    Dates: Wednesday 14 June 2023 - Sunday 23 July 2023

  • Address: Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, South Maitland NSW 2320
  • Ages: 1+ years old
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Family events: Circus Rio, Maitland Showground NSW
Family events: Circus Rio, Maitland Showground NSW

The fantastic Circus Rio Spectacular is bringing together a unique team of internationally acclaimed performers to Maitland Showground this July!

Circus Rio is a perfect event for kids, teenagers and families. The show features jugglers, aerialists, acrobatics, hand-balancing, clowning, illusion, FMX riders and much more!

Circus Rio tickets

  • Tickets start from $20
  • Children under 2 years: FREE on the parent/guardian knee

Circus Rio: Newcastle 2023

    Dates: Friday 25 August 2023 - Sunday 03 September 2023

  • Address: Richardson Park, 16 Chatham Rd, Hamilton North NSW 2292
  • Ages: 1+ years old
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What's on in Newcastle for families: Circus Rio
What's on in Newcastle for families: Circus Rio

The fantastic Circus Rio Spectacular is bringing together a unique team of internationally acclaimed performers to Newcastle!

Circus Rio is a perfect kid-friendly event for NSW families. The show features jugglers, aerialists, acrobatics, hand-balancing, clowning, illusion, FMX riders and much more!

Don’t miss the finale somersault stunt 15m high through the air above the stage!

Circus Rio tickets

  • Tickets start from $22.50
  • Children under 2 years: FREE on the parent/guardian knee

Circus Rio 2023: Central Coast

    Dates: Friday 08 September 2023 - Sunday 17 September 2023

  • Address: Mingara Recreation Club, 12-14 Mingara Dr, Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261
  • Ages: 1+ years old
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Family events: Circus Rio, Mingara Recreation Club
Family events: Circus Rio, Mingara Recreation Club

The fantastic Circus Rio Spectacular is bringing together a unique team of internationally acclaimed performers to Central Coast this September!

Circus Rio is a perfect event for kids, teenagers and families. The show features jugglers, aerialists, acrobatics, hand-balancing, clowning, illusion, FMX riders and much more!

Circus Rio tickets

  • Tickets start from $21.25
  • Children under 2 years: FREE on the parent/guardian knee

The Wiggles Newcastle Concert

    Dates: Wednesday 13 December 2023

  • Address: Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Showground, Brown Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
  • Duration: 50 minutes
  • Ages: Toddlers & preschoolers
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Whats on Newcastle for kids and families: The Wiggles Concert
Whats on Newcastle for kids and families: The Wiggles Concert

The Wiggles are in Newcastle for an unforgettable live concert experience the little ones will love!

Join Anthony, Caterina, Evie, John, Lucia, Lachy, Tsehay & Simon as they sing and dance their way through their most beloved Wiggles hits. Expect old favourites like 'Hot Potato', 'Rock-a-Bye Your Bear' and 'Fruit Salad', as well as new favourites like 'Getting Strong', and 'Hey Tsehay!'.

You’ll also get to meet your favourite characters like Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur and Wags the Dog!

The Wiggles Newcastle concert tickets:

  • Tickets start from $42.60
  • Kids under 12 months old - FREE (on the lap of a parent or guardian).

So don't miss out - buy The Wiggles Newcastle Concert tickets now before they sell out like hot potatoes!

Kids Science Extravaganza!

    Dates: Monday 08 January 2024

  • Address: EVAN Theatre, Panthers Precinct, 123 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith NSW 2750
  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Ages: 6-12 years old
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School holiday events in Sydney: Fun kids' show with a crazy scientist
School holiday events in Sydney: Fun kids' show with a crazy scientist

Get ready for a Kids Science Extravaganza during the summer school holidays. Join a crazy scientist for a hands-on adventure filled with mind-blowing experiments that your kids will talk about for ages.

It's a fantastic chance for young scientists and curious minds to dive into the world of science and discovery in a fun and interactive way.

Kids Science Extravaganza tickets:

  • Junior (6-12 years old): $22.60

Freestyle Kings - Gosford 2024

    Dates: Saturday 24 February 2024

  • Address: Industree Group Stadium, 14 Dane Dr, Gosford NSW 2250
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Ages: All ages
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What's on Gosford, Central Coast, NSW: Freestyle Kings show
What's on Gosford, Central Coast, NSW: Freestyle Kings show

Get ready to buckle up for the most incredible show on two wheels! Freestyle Kings Live is coming to Gosford, Central Coast, NSW in February 2024, and it will blow you away!

This action-packed, family-friendly extravaganza is designed to keep you at the edge of your seat for 2 hours of non-stop thrills.

Get ready to witness jaw-dropping stunts that will leave you gasping in awe!

Freestyle Kings Gosford tickets:

  • Adult Ticket (13+ Years old): From $60.10
  • Juniors (3-12 Years old): From $39.75
  • Family of 4: From $37.50 per ticket
  • Child (0-2 Years): Free Entry (on the knee of a paying adult)

Chamber Philharmonia Cologne 2024: Sydney, Parramatta, Newcastle

    Dates: Tuesday 20 February 2024 - Wednesday 28 February 2024

  • Address: St Andrew's Cathedral / St Patricks Cathedral Parramatta / Christ Church Cathedral, Sydney / Parramatta / Newcastle
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Ages: All ages
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What's on in Sydney / Parramatta / Newcastle for families: Chamber Philharmonia Cologne concert (Vivaldi, Mozart, Paganini)
What's on in Sydney / Parramatta / Newcastle for families: Chamber Philharmonia Cologne concert (Vivaldi, Mozart, Paganini)

Experience the magic of classical music with Chamber Philharmonia Cologne concert in Sydney and Parramatta!

With the repertoire blending well-known classics with hidden gems, promising a delightful musical journey for all ages.

No matter where they perform, whether in a small village church, an open-air setting, a grand cathedral, or the iconic Sydney Opera House, their passion for music shines through. With around 300 concerts globally each year, their mission is to inspire people of all ages to love classical music.

Chamber Philharmonia Cologne 2024 dates:

  • Sydney: 20 February 2024
  • Parramatta: 23 February 2024
  • Newcastle 28 February 2024.

Chamber Philharmonia Cologne - Sydney / Newcastle tickets:

  • Standard Ticket: $50.28
  • Junior Ticket (6-18 Year Olds): $40.08
  • Concession: $45.18
  • Children 0-5 years old: FREE.

Chamber Philharmonia Cologne - Parramatta tickets:

  • Standard Ticket: $45.18
  • Junior Ticket (6-18 Year Olds): $34.99
  • Concession: $40.08
  • Children 0-5 years old: FREE.

Freestyle Kings - Newcastle 2024

    Dates: Saturday 09 March 2024

  • Address: McDonald Jones Stadium, 294 Turton Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Ages: All ages
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What's on Newcastle NSW: incredible Freestyle Kings show
What's on Newcastle NSW: incredible Freestyle Kings show

Get ready to buckle up for the most incredible show on two wheels! Freestyle Kings Live is coming to Newcastle in March 2024, and it will blow you away!

This action-packed, family-friendly extravaganza is designed to keep you at the edge of your seat for 2 hours of non-stop thrills.

Get ready to witness jaw-dropping stunts that will leave you gasping in awe!

Freestyle Kings Newcastle tickets:

  • Adult Ticket (13+ Years old): From $60.10
  • Juniors (3-12 Years old): From $39.75
  • Family of 4: From $37.50 per ticket
  • Child (0-2 Years): Free Entry (on the knee of a paying adult)
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