About us

Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) is your premier destination for live entertainment and culture in the Hunter Region. We strive to deliver world-class experiences that embrace the eclectic scope of the Creative and Performing Arts industry. From brilliant theatre productions through to innovative dance; original live music through to acts capturing the essence of music greats; and classic and contemporary exhibitions that challenge through to workshops that educate and inspire – you’ll find something for everyone at PACC.

About PACC

Find out about the vision, mission and history of PACC.

Our Team

Meet the team responsible for making the magic happen behind the scenes!

Theatre

A 438 seat theatre with Proscenium Arch stage, equipped to cover professional staging needs. Find out more about hiring our auditorium.

Program Room

Located on the first floor and perfect for meetings, training seminars, and more. A great rehearsal space with polished floorboards and ballet barre.

Foyer

Contains the Cessnock Hall of Fame and is well lit with natural light from large windows at the front of the building. Suitable for special events and receptions.

Meeting Room

Located on the ground floor with the capacity for meetings, structured activities such as training seminars and information sessions.

Makers Space

The Makers Space is purpose built for activities and programs such as art classes and creative workshops.

PACC and Privacy

Find out more about how we handle personal information.

Important Announcement

Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and existing restrictions in place across regional NSW, this performance has been postponed until 2022.

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Important Announcement

Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and existing restrictions in place across regional NSW, this performance has been postponed to 5 February 2022.

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Important announcement

Due to the ongoing and developing COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, this event which was scheduled for Thursday, 13 May 2021 has been postponed. A new date has been announced for CPAC on Saturday 30 April 2022 at 8:00pm. Our Box Office team will be contacting all ticket holders as soon as possible. We ask for your patience and understanding as we work through this.

Temporary Closure

Important announcement

Due to the ongoing and developing COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, this event which was scheduled for Saturday 1 August has been postponed. A new date has been announced for CPAC on Friday 19 March 2021 at 7:30pm. Our Box Office team will be contacting all ticket holders as soon as possible. We ask for your patience and understanding as we work through this.

Temporary Closure

Important announcement

Due to the ongoing and developing COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, this event which was originally scheduled for Friday, 7 August 2020 has been postponed. A new date has been announced for CPAC on Friday, 5 March 2021 at 8pm. Our Box Office team will be contacting all ticket holders as soon as possible. We ask for your patience and understanding as we work through this.

Temporary Closure

Important announcement

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, this event which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, 29 September has been postponed. A new date has been announced for CPAC on Tuesday, 28 September 2021 at 10am & 12.30pm. Our Box Office team will be contacting all ticket holders as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this.

Temporary Closure