Make the Coffs Coast Your Summer Place this season. Whether it’s relaxing to chill beats or dancing to live music icons, savoring tasty bites and cooling drinks, wandering through sunny markets or unwinding with a stroll through the Swell Chasers exhibition— the Coffs Coast is alive and buzzing—it’s all waiting at Your Summer Place.
The Arts
Mulga’s new exhibition Heading North brings funky animals and summer vibes to life on surfboards and fiberglass canvases – a celebration of the laid-back spirit of the Mid North Coast.
Tuesday to Sunday
Yarrila Arts and Museum
FREE
The Arts
Swell Chasers: Surf Stories from the Mid North Coast
Swell Chasers: Surf Stories from the Mid North Coast examines our relationship with the ocean and how surfing has left a lasting, salt-stained mark on our region.
The exhibition features the boards, shapers, breaks, localisms, underground talent, photographers, writers, surfing icons and people who just like to surf.
Tuesday to Sunday
Yarrila Arts and Museum
FREE
Music
LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Get set for a sizzling live music schedule as the Sawtell Hotel this Crank up the heat every Friday & Saturday from 8:30PM with artists that’ll keep you on your toes and dancing.
Every Friday & Saturday
Sawtell Hotel
FREE
Food & Beverage
Coffs Coast gROWERS mARKET
Coffs Coast Growers Market brings you the best in farm fresh and local produce every Thursday in Harbour Drive from 8am-2pm. Pick up fresh fruit, veg, sourdough, honey, local chutneys, hand made goods and more!
Every Thursday
Coffs City Centre
FAMILY
Twilight Food Market
A family-friendly, pet-friendly food-only market, diverse in multicultural cuisine and lots of choices for the kids. Bring a blanket or chair, a bottle of wine or beer and kick back and enjoy the entertainment. Eat, relax, walk, swim and enjoy!
Every Friday Night
Park Beach Reserve
Food & Beverage
Bottomless Brunch
Your new favourite tropical oasis awaits! Dive into two hours of bottomless spritzes and house favourite share-plates at Aanuka Beach House Discover sun-kissed terraces, coastal-inspired interiors, and a menu designed by an award-winning chef. It’s the ultimate brunch experience with a dash of coastal charm!
Every Saturday
Aanuka Beach House
$79
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Sunday Sessions
Bring your family and friends for a relaxing afternoon by the lagoon sipping on a cool beverage. Enjoy live music, Chefs specials and cocktail specials at our Sunday sessions on the deck. It all kicks off at 4PM and we can’t wait to see you there
Every Sunday
Pacific Bay Resort
food & beverage
City Centre Sunday Market
The City Centre Sunday market is on every Sunday in the Castle Street car park.
Shop a range of fresh fruit & vegetables, Asian vegetables, honey, eggs and plants. With Hot food and coffee available and craft and curios. The market is on rain, hail or shine as it is undercover.
Every Sunday
Castel Street Carpark
food & beverage
Harbourside markets
The authentic local makers and growers outdoor market by the jetty in Coffs Harbour. Free live music. Art & Craft. Food & Coffee. Open every Sunday from 8am-2pm.
Every Sunday
Jetty Foreshores
Food & BEVERAGE
SANTA IS COMING TO KING TIDE
King Tide Brewing has got the big bloke in the red suit to change a bit of his pre-Christmas schedule, so he could swing by and take a few FREE pics with you all.
SUNDAY 8th December, Santa will be arriving at 1pm, where our in house photographer will take your picture (and your details), for you to receive the pics the following week! Did we mention it’s FREE!
While you’re here, why not grab lunch and let the kiddies have fun…maybe enjoy a brew or two as well!
Sunday 8 December
King Tide Brewing
FREE
Family
CHRISTMAS KIDS DISCO
Get ready to groove and jingle all the way at the coolest Christmas Kids Disco Party in Coffs Harbour! Dress up in your favourite Christmas outfit and dancing shoes to win some great prizes! Parents you get to have a stress-free night, no cooking or cleaning, just relax, enjoy the night and catch up with friends and enjoy the Christmas spirit!
Friday 13 December
Plantation Hotel
FREE
Music
SUMMER SO FRESH FRIDAY PARTY!
DJ Richard Gear will present the biggest Summer hits in the past 2 decades at the Hoey Moey’s Summer So Fresh Friday Party. The best from 2000’s til now, So Fresh continues to proudly be the biggest-selling, longest-running and most-trusted music compilation in Australia. The party starts at 9pm and entry is FREE!
Friday 13 December
The Hoey Moey
FREE
Food & Beverage
Burrata, Butter & Bubbles
Discover the joy of cooking at The Artisan Cheese and Cooking School. Lyndall, the home cheesemaking guru, is back sharing her passion for all things cheese in her newest venture – Artisan Cheese & Cooking School.
or other herbs from the garden, or a little truffle when available/in season.
The workshop runs for approximately 2½ hours with plenty of time relax and enjoy your bubbles and cheese.
Saturday 14 December
Artisan Cheese & Cooking School
$139
Music
Tones & I
Multi-ARIA-Award winner Tones And I has added a Coffs Harbour show to her Australian tour due to phenomenal demand! Since bursting onto the scene in 2019, Tones And I has redefined pop music with her unique sound and unmatched creativity. Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with the unpredictable and undeniable anthems.
Saturday 14 December
Park Beach Reserve
From $112.50
Music
Tones & I After Party
Keep the party going at the Hoey Moey After Party!
Free entry
Saturday 14 December
The Hoey Moey
FREE
The Arts
St Nick’s Christmas SpecTACKular
The Coffs Coast’s own Nick Hardcastle returns to the Jetty Theatre with some of his outrageously talented friends to ring in the festive season and help spread some Christmas Cheer!
Saturday 14 December
Jetty Memorial Theatre
From $30
Family
Sawtell Hotel Christmas Street Party
Get in the holiday spirit and join the Sawtell Hotel Christmas Street Party for some festive activities including:
- Kids rides
- Food trucks
- Live music
- Christmas carols
- Santa visit
- + dress up in your best Christmas outfit!
Thursday 19 December 4-9pm
Sawtell Hotel
FREE Entry
MUSIC
Woolgoolga Mitre 10 Carols by The Sea
Bring the whole family for an evening of festive cheer starting at 6pm
Live carols, food stalls, face painting, Santa’s appearance on a fire truck, raffles, and much more.
Friday 20 December
Woolgoolga Beach Reserve
FREE
MUSIC
Pistol Whip
If you are after a great night, singing along and flexing the dance muscles you forgot you had, make sure you add a Pistol Whip show to your next night out. Covering classic from the 70s & 80s, forgotten memories from the new millennium and today’s chart toppers, there is something for even the biggest wall flower to embrace.
Friday 20 December
Seaview Tavern
FREE
Music
LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Get set for a sizzling live music schedule as the Sawtell Hotel this Crank up the heat every Friday & Saturday from 8:30PM with artists that’ll keep you on your toes and dancing.
Every Friday & Saturday
Sawtell Hotel
FREE
Food & Bev
Pasta making class
Fettuccine and agnolotti float your boat? You will be surprised at how easy they are to make! Learn how to make Fettuccine and Agnolotti from simple and easy ingredients.
Workshop runs for approx. 2 hours
Every Saturday night from December 21 – January 18
The Big Banana Fun Park
$29
Family
Jetty Carnival
All the fun of the fair and then some. Bring the whole family for an evening of laughter and excitement. Thrill rides for every member of the family! Dagwood dogs and sideshow alley under the romantic glow.
December 21 – January 26
Jetty Foreshores
FREE Entry. Rides are various prices.
Family
Sunset Sessions
Get Ready for Sunset Sessions! We’re kicking off our new Sunset Sessions for Summer! Join us every Saturday night from 21 Dec – 18 Jan for 3 hours of non-stop fun, food and entertainment. We’ll be open late from 5-8pm!
Every Saturday night from December 21 – January 18
The Big Banana Fun Park
$29
Family
Coffs Harbour Carols
Bring family and friends together to share in the warmth and joy of the season, singing favorite carols and creating cheerful holiday memories! The fun-filled evening will feature a fantastic line-up of local performers! Santa will pay a visit and to top it all off, the show will finish with a bang thanks to the fireworks display grand
finale!
Saturday 21 December
Brelsford Park
FREE
Family
Christmas Family Fun Day
Get ready to have a blast with the Smiley Squad at the Christmas Family Fun Day!
From 12 pm onwards, there will be an array of exciting playground activities like mini golf and basketball to keep your little ones entertained.
So grab your family and head to the Moonee Beach Hotel for a day of laughter and games!
Sunday 22 December
Moonee Beach Hotel
FREE
Food & Beverage
Burrata, Butter & Bubbles
Discover the joy of cooking at The Artisan Cheese and Cooking School. Lyndall, the home cheesemaking guru, is back sharing her passion for all things cheese in her newest venture – Artisan Cheese & Cooking School.
or other herbs from the garden, or a little truffle when available/in season.
The workshop runs for approximately 2½ hours with plenty of time relax and enjoy your bubbles and cheese.
Sunday 22 December
Artisan Cheese & Cooking School
$139
Food & Beverage
Christmas Lunch
Celebrate Christmas with a sleigh-load of fun at a festive beachside buffet! With stunning ocean views and a spread of seafood and holiday favourites, it’s the yule-tide spot to gather with loved ones. From prawns to Christmas classics, it’s a feast so good, even Santa might trade his sleigh for a surfboard! So, bring your mistle-toes to the coast and enjoy the ultimate seaside celebration.
Wednesday 25 December
Aanuka Beach House
$199
SPORT & REC
Summer Cup
Get ready for the ultimate summer celebration! Join us on Monday, December 30th, for the Summer Cup Race Day. With the sun shining, friends and family by your side, and an atmosphere of excitement, it’s the perfect way to end the year.
Monday 30 December
Coffs Harbour Racing Club
$20
Music
Sawtell Hotel
The Sawtell Hotel are pulling out all the stops with live music through dinner with Raku at 5:30PM, plus party until the morning with DJ Salty from 9PM.
New Years Eve
Tuesday 31 December
Sawtell Hotel
FREE
FAMILY
NYE Fireworks
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a dazzling fireworks display! Gather with friends and family to enjoy vibrant colors lighting up the night sky as we welcome the year ahead on the Coffs Coast!
New Years Eve
Tuesday 31 December
Jetty Foreshores
FREE
The Arts
Mulga’s new exhibition Heading North brings funky animals and summer vibes to life on surfboards and fiberglass canvases – a celebration of the laid-back spirit of the Mid North Coast.
Tuesday to Sunday
Yarrila Arts and Museum
FREE
The Arts
Swell Chasers: Surf Stories from the Mid North Coast
Swell Chasers: Surf Stories from the Mid North Coast examines our relationship with the ocean and how surfing has left a lasting, salt-stained mark on our region.
The exhibition features the boards, shapers, breaks, localisms, underground talent, photographers, writers, surfing icons and people who just like to surf.
Tuesday to Sunday
Yarrila Arts and Museum
FREE
Music
LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Get set for a sizzling live music schedule at the Sawtell Hotel this Crank up the heat every Friday & Saturday from 8:30PM with artists that’ll keep you on your toes and dancing.
Every Friday & Saturday
Sawtell Hotel
FREE
Food & Beverage
Coffs Coast gROWERS mARKET
Coffs Coast Growers Market brings you the best in farm fresh and local produce every Thursday in Harbour Drive from 8am-2pm. Pick up fresh fruit, veg, sourdough, honey, local chutneys, hand made goods and more!
Every Thursday in December
Coffs City Centre
FREE
FAMILY
Twilight Food Market
A family-friendly, pet-friendly food-only market, diverse in multicultural cuisine and lots of choices for the kids. Bring a blanket or chair, a bottle of wine or beer and kick back and enjoy the entertainment. Eat, relax, walk, swim and enjoy!
Every Friday Night
Park Beach Reserve
FREE
Food & Beverage
Bottomless Brunch
Your new favourite tropical oasis awaits! Dive into two hours of bottomless spritzes and house favourite share-plates at Aanuka Beach House Discover sun-kissed terraces, coastal-inspired interiors, and a menu designed by an award-winning chef. It’s the ultimate brunch experience with a dash of coastal charm!
Every Saturday
Aanuka Beach House
$79
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Sunday Sessions
Bring your family and friends for a relaxing afternoon by the lagoon sipping on a cool beverage. Enjoy live music, Chefs specials and cocktail specials at our Sunday sessions on the deck. It all kicks off at 4PM and we can’t wait to see you there
Every Sunday from 4pm
Pacific Bay Resort
food & beverage
City Centre Sunday Market
The City Centre Sunday market is on every Sunday in the Castle Street car park.
Shop a range of fresh fruit & vegetables, Asian vegetables, honey, eggs and plants. With Hot food and coffee available and craft and curios. The market is on rain, hail or shine as it is undercover.
Every Sunday
Castel Street Carpark
FREE
food & beverage
Harbourside markets
The authentic local makers and growers outdoor market by the jetty in Coffs Harbour. Free live music. Art & Craft. Food & Coffee. Open every Sunday from 8am-2pm.
Every Sunday in December
Jetty Foreshores
FREE
Family
Sawtell Super Fun Day
Enjoy a lively street fair filled with food, music, and local crafts! Stroll through colorful stalls, try delicious treats, and enjoy live entertainment. It’s a perfect day of fun and community spirit for all ages.
Wednesday 1 January
Sawtell First Ave
FREE
Music
Red Hot Summer
Get ready for a rockin’ RED HOT SUMMER as the first series for 2025 kicks off with a stellar all Aussie line-up. The celebrated ICEHOUSE will headline and be supported by other crowd favourites Noiseworks, Wolfmother, Eskimo Joe, Baby Animals, Killing Heidi & Bachelor Girl.
Thursday 2 January
Park Beach Reserve
From $152.75
Sport & Rec
BBL
Big Bash returns to Coffs Harbour this summer!
We’re anticipating a big crowd, massive hits, and an electric atmosphere! Secure your tickets today before they sell out. Family-friendly prices start from $9 for kids, $35 for adults and $70 for families. Grab your family, your friends, and enjoy summer
Friday 3 January
C.ex Stadium
From $7.95
Music
Pete Murray
Soaked in grooves, sunny melodics and Murray’s powerfully soothing vocals, Wouldn’t It Be Good is the perfect accompaniment to the summer months ahead.
Saturday 4 January
Jetty Beach House
From $66.20
Music
KELI HOLIDAY
Following on from a run of sold-out shows around the country, Australia’s new king of rock and roll swagger, Keli Holiday, unveils the final instalment of his JESTERMAN tour.
Saturday 4 Jan
The Hoey Moey
$30
The Arts
Akaml -Red Flags
Akmal returns with a brand-new show title, ‘Red Flags’. It is one of the best titles he’s come up with in years; .
Saturday 4 Jan
Jetty Memorial Theatre
$54.90
Family
Super heros Family Fun Day
Join the Toormina Hotel for a fantastical time at their Super Heroes Family Fun Day with face painting, live entertainment with The Smiley Squad, exciting kids activities and incredible prizes waiting to be won!
Sunday 5 Jan
Toormina Hotel
FREE
The Arts
Illusionist Anthony Street
Step into a world of wonder with Illusionist Anthony Street, in a thrilling magic show crafted to captivate audiences of all ages these summer holidays!
Tuesday 7 Jan
Jetty Memorial Theatre
From $39.50
Music
The Pop Squad
“Pop Squad” is a brand new, uplifting Kids’ Show paying tribute to three of the world’s most loved Pop Music icons: Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa. The 70 minute live show brings the hit music, flamboyant performances and outrageous costumes of these global superstars to local stages around the country.
Wednesday 8 January
C.ex Club
From $22
Sport & Rec
Coffs Harbour Rodeo
Get ready, Coffs Harbour! One of Australia’s most popular bull riding events is coming your way! Don’t miss the non-stop adrenaline, featuring pro bull riders, jaw-dropping action, and entertainment that will have you on the edge of your seat!
Saturday 11 January
Coffs Harbour Showground
From $30
Family
Pink Silks Race Day
The 19th Annual Pink Silks Race Day is back and better than ever on Sunday 12 January. This special day is all about friends and families coming together to show support and create lasting memories. With an average crowd of 2,500, it promises to be a fantastic event.
Sunday 12 January
Coffs Racecourse
From $20
The Arts
Jimeoin
Direct from a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, don’t miss Jimeoin’s hilarious new show Pandemonium. A night spent with this comedy legend is not only funny but full of handy tips.
Wednesday 15 January
C.ex Club
From $54
Music
The Ultimate Tribute Festival
This amazing line-up of Tribute Acts are some of the best interpreters of their genre of music in the world today. Featuring, The Fleetwood Mac Xperience, Abba Re-Bjorn, The Ultimate Bee Gees, The Creedence Clearwater Show, The Neil Diamond Show and The Aussie Rox Experience.
Saturday 18 January
Coffs Racecourse
$65
Music
The Presets
The Presets have been recognised worldwide for their dynamic live performances, playing hundreds of shows domestically and internationally, including key slots at renowned international music festivals such as Glastonbury, Coachella, SXSW, Exit, Melt and Splendour In The Grass.
Thursday 23 Jan
Hoey Moey
$65.30
Music
Wheatus
A perfect balance between stoking the fires of nostalgia and putting on a killer rock ‘n’ roll show – an acoustic set that is perfect for these stripped-back, intimate shows across our great southern land.
Friday 24 January
The Backroom
From $44.90
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