Newcastle is a major regional centre in the Hunter Region, at the mouth of the Hunter River, about 200 km north of Sydney. The area around Newcastle has some excellent surfing with more than 20 beaches from Lake Macquarie the south to Port Stephens the north. The Newcastle area also has fantastic fishing and boating areas. Newcastle has a thriving arts and entertainment scene with a well-developed live theatre and arts community The University of Newcastle adds to the variety and depth of the entertainment available. There are a huge array of attractions, activities, recreational facilities and entertainment in Newcastle and the surrounding district including the Hunter Valley, Maitland and Great Lakes area. This site lists all the major gig guides and you can vote for your favourite live entertainment venue. Scroll down to see our up to date listings of events and gigs.