Venue Information

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. 

Be sure to visit the Venue Specifications section on the website for staging, lighting and audio capabilities.