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Established in 1928, the Jetty Memorial Theatre began as a memorial to soldiers in WW1, a hub for live entertainment, community and social events. From the 1930s to the late 1970s, the theatre was used as a cinema, screening the classics of the Hollywood golden age and cementing itself in regional Australia’s cinema evolution. When the lease to screen films ended, a group of savvy arts-appreciating locals moved to have the theatre heritage listed helping to secure it as a performing arts venue for both locals and touring talent for decades to come.
Over the years the theatre has received several significant restorations and tech upgrades, and The Jetty Memorial Theatre is now an adaptable state-of-the-art contemporary venue capable of accommodating a wide range of community and touring shows. Charm and character have been kept carefully intact, with original features and an intimate 250-seat capacity, it is a highlight of the Coffs community and the wider region’s performing arts landscape. “The Jetty”, as it’s known to locals, is a rare gem, an excellent hybrid of a much-cherished community theatre with the chops to host a wide variety of national and international touring shows.
Inspired by our local community, The Jetty Memorial Theatre produces a vibrant and diverse program, a balance of music, dance, theatre, First-Nations stories, performances for kids and youth, cabaret, circus, comedy, award-winning film and much more. The theatre is dedicated to making the theatre accessible to all needs, with wheelchair spaces, a hearing aid induction loop and free tickets for companion card holders for their companions. Please contact the theatre to discuss any special needs ahead of time so we can ensure your comfort and enjoyment.
The ongoing success of The Jetty Memorial Theatre is in no small part due to its volunteers, a dedicated team of ushers and bar staff who generously give their time and are dearly appreciated. Without them, the theatre would not be able to provide such service to our community. Please contact the theatre directly if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.
St Nick’s Christmas SpectTACKular with Special Guests at the Jetty Memorial Theatre
St Nick has returned home for the Holidays to the Coffs Coast all the way from his ‘festive’ home in the Northern Hemisphere. No it’s […]
View MoreAkmal – Red Flags at the Jetty Memorial Theatre
Akmal returns with a brand-new show title, ‘Red Flags’. It is one of the best titles he’s come up with in years; this demonstrates his […]
View MoreIllusionist with Anthony Street at the Jetty Memorial Theatre
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! […]
View MoreMy Neighbour Toroto at the Jetty Memorial Theatre
“This inspirationally lovely and gentle film has a real claim to be Miyazaki’s masterpiece, or first among equals in his collection, with a simple hand-drawn […]
View MoreSpirited Away at the Jetty Memorial Theatre
“It is a beautifully drawn and wonderfully composed work of art – really, no other description will do.” The Guardian A family takes a wrong […]
View MorePorco Rosso at the Jetty Memorial Theatre
Porco Rosso is the tale of an air ace who has been turned into a pig. A homage to vintage Howard Hawks-style aerial thrills, the […]
View MorePonyo at the Jetty Memorial Theatre
“This poetic, visually breathtaking work by the greatest of all animators has such deep charm that adults and children will both be touched.” – Chicago […]
View MoreGoodrich at Jetty Memorial Theatre
Andy Goodrich’s (Michael Keaton) life is upended when his wife and mother of their nine-year-old twins enters a 90-day rehab program, leaving him on his […]
View MoreGood Morning Vietnam at the Jetty Memorial Theatre
Good Morning Vietnam – Music from the Vietnam War Era delivers the soundtrack to one of the most divisive conflicts, where the music of the […]
View MoreOcean Film Festival Tour 2025 | Coffs Harbour
Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases a three-hour celebration of our oceans comprised of sublime footage taken above and […]
View MoreThe Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute To Neil Diamond – Coffs Harbour
The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond is putting all those well-loved classics back on stage and in the spotlight, showcased by a […]
View MoreJohn Waters presents Radio Luxembourg – Coffs Harbour
Iconic star of stage and screen John Waters, featuring Stewart D’Arrietta and the Chartbusters, celebrates the songs of the British Pop Invasion that changed the […]
View MoreChoirboys – Run To Paradise – The Stories of Australian Rock N’ Roll – Coffs Harbour
As young twenty-something-year-olds, Choirboys formed in 1978, growing up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. The wild, hedonistic lifestyle the band witnessed of the youth in the […]
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