March in Lake Macquarie is packed with powerful performances, orchestral drama, immersive art, and cutting-edge contemporary dance. From ARIA-nominated chamber jazz to bold theatrical showcases, this month offers a rich mix of music, storytelling and creativity across the city.
Here’s your ultimate guide to what’s on across Lake Macquarie this March.
Eishan Ensemble
WHEN: Saturday 15 March 2026
WHERE: Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba
ARIA-nominated Eishan Ensemble delivers a powerful fusion of chamber jazz and Middle Eastern sounds. Led by Persian-Australian virtuoso Hamed Sadeghi, the group blends intricate compositions with improvisation, creating an emotionally charged and deeply expressive live performance.
Lake Mac Philharmonic Orchestra: Myths & Legends
WHEN: Saturday 15 March 2026
WHERE: Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba
Lake Macquarie Philharmonic Orchestra presents Myths & Legends, a sweeping orchestral journey featuring soprano Galatea Kneath. Expect drama, magic, and timeless storytelling in an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the power of myth through music.
Tom Avgenicos & Jordan East: Ghosts Between Streams II
WHEN: Friday 21 – Saturday 22 March 2026
WHERE: Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima
This immersive audiovisual experience reimagines the Coquun/Hunter River through music, visuals, and archival sound. Blending genres and mediums, the performance explores history, ecology and place within MAP mima’s striking projection space.
Catapult: Uncoiling the Veils of Illusion
WHEN: Thursday 27 – Saturday 29 March 2026
WHERE: Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima
Using MAP mima’s 360-degree projection Cube, dancers move through shifting projected landscapes that expand, distort and transform. Projections are woven seamlessly into the choreography, creating a dynamic interplay between movement and digital art.
One Act Play Festival 2026
WHEN: Saturday 28 March 2026
WHERE: Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba
Be entertained by a showcase of short, sharp and exhilarating one-act plays from across Australia at Lake Macquarie’s annual theatre competition. This much-loved festival celebrates emerging and established talent in a dynamic afternoon of storytelling on stage.
COMING UP IN LAKE MAC: Float Your Boat – Get Involved!
Lake Macquarie comes alive after dark as glowing boats light up the water in a celebration of colour, creativity and community — and you can be part of it.
Join the flotilla for your chance to win a share of $2,800 in prizes. The first 20 boats to register will receive $600 towards lights and fuel, plus two complimentary nights’ mooring at Empire Marina and an entrant kit with event details and lighting materials.
Applications close 31 May 2026. The event takes place 19–20 June 2026 — we can’t wait to see your creation shine.
