Next at the Vincent Street theatre
Abermain Eisteddfod Tue 6 to Sat 10 Oct
The coalfields eisteddfod is on again, from Abermain to Vincent Street
The Abermain Eisteddfod, which dates itself to about 1917, has finished its singing and speech sections for 2026 and brings its dance solos to the Cessnock theatre from 6 October.
By the Cessnock Stage editors · 29 September 2026
On stage this season
Full calendar
6OctTue 6 to Sat 10 Oct
Abermain Eisteddfod: dance solos
Vincent Street theatre · CessnockFive days of solo dance sections, open to watch.DanceBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct
7OctWed 7 Oct
Paul Lewis: Mozart+
Civic Theatre · NewcastleA solo piano recital.MusicBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct10OctSat 10 Oct
Abermain Eisteddfod: Spirit of the Coalfields Cup showcase
Vincent Street theatre · CessnockThe eisteddfod's showcase evening.DanceBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct
10OctSat 10 Oct
Denise Scott: Tickety Boo
Civic Theatre · NewcastleStand-up from the Australian comedian.ComedyBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct
10OctSat 10 to Sun 25 Oct
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Civic Theatre · NewcastleThe stage musical of the Disney film.KidsBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct11OctSun 11 Oct
Hits of the '60s and '70s by The 60 Four
Vincent Street theatre · CessnockFrankie Valli, The Beatles, Johnny O'Keefe, Tina Turner, Neil Diamond and more, as the venue lists it.TributeBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct16OctFri 16 Oct
Khaled Khalafalla: The Let Me Take You There Tour
Civic Theatre · NewcastleStand-up comedy.ComedyBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct
19OctMon 19 to Tue 20 Oct
First Draft: Young Scriptwriters Evening
Civic Theatre · NewcastleNew short scripts by young writers, read on stage.TheatreBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct22OctThu 22 to Fri 23 Oct
Romeo Sucks
Civic Theatre · NewcastleA new theatre work.TheatreBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct24OctSat 24 Oct
Rhinestone Cowboy: a salute to John Denver and Glen Campbell
Vincent Street theatre · CessnockA tribute to two country-pop songwriters.TributeBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct24OctSat 24 Oct
Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham: Go North Go South
Civic Theatre · NewcastleCountry and folk duo.MusicBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct24OctSat 24 Oct
The High Kings: Rocky Road Tour
Civic Theatre · NewcastleIrish folk band.MusicBook with the venue · listing checked 3 OctSupport for performers
EisteddfodsAbermain's 2026 sections, dates and where to watch, and how the coalfields competition began.
Theatre and hall hireWhat it takes for a school, studio or company to put on a show in a Hunter theatre.
AccessCompanion Card, hearing loops and step-free seats at Hunter theatres.
Theatre companiesNewcastle Theatre Company, YPT, Maitland Rep, Hunter Drama and Tantrum: who they are and how to join.
Arts grantsCreate NSW, CASP and council grants, and the two that close in October.
Updates
- Abermain Eisteddfod dance solos listed for 6 to 10 October at Vincent Street, with the Spirit of the Coalfields Cup showcase on the 10th
- Maitland Repertory Theatre opens A Murder Is Announced on 18 November; its 2027 auditions were called for 7 October
- Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical plays the Civic Theatre, Newcastle, from 10 to 25 October
- The Vincent Street theatre's 2027 list now runs to September, with Fleetwood Macs, Abbalanche and The Beatles Anthology
- Christmas shows listed: The TEN Tenors (12 Dec, Newcastle) and Forever Diamond (13 Dec, Cessnock)