COASTAL TWIST | LGBTQIA+ Arts & Culture Festival
RADICAL RADIANCE
Sunday 27 September – Sunday 4 October 2026
Multiple Central Coast hubs come alive with free and ticketed events to suit all ages and abilities.
Woy Woy – Ettalong Beach – Gosford – Umina Beach
Get amongst it with accessible contemporary Arts & Culture that celebrate everything vibrant and fun.
Theatre | Cabaret | Live Music | Film | Dance | Teen Activations | Beach Picnic | 55+ Fun | Exhibition & our
COASTIE CARNIE FAIR DAY LIKE NO OTHER!
From all walks or life, status, colour, creed, let’s champion for equality, visibility & inclusion of all people and think and act more broadly for humanity to make a positive and lasting impact in all areas of life.
Coastal Twist Festival welcomes all people from all places, spaces, identifications.
Plumbers to punks, grannies to babes, freaks to geeks this is all about getting UNlike minded people together to celebrate in the planet’s biodiversity so rich that many species have yet to be discovered
Coastal Twist Festival returns with now 8 unforgettable days & nights of vibrant arts, culture, performance, conversation and connection across the Central Coast NSW.
More than a Pride Festival, Coastal Twist is a growing movement, bringing together artists, performers, storytellers, local businesses, community groups and audiences of all ages to celebrate diversity, inclusion and the power of coming together.
From dazzling performances and inspiring ideas to joyful gatherings and unexpected moments of magic, Coastal Twist invites everyone to participate in shaping a region that is creative, compassionate and welcoming for all.
What began as a bold vision has become one of the Central Coast’s most loved cultural events – powered by collaboration, courage and community spirit. Each year, more people step forward to contribute, connect and help create something extraordinary together.
This year, we invite our whole community to join us once again as we celebrate individuality, champion LGBTIQIA+ voices and get together to…
“…radiate the future we want to see: one grounded in compassion, courage and collective unity.”
Whether you’re an artist, volunteer, venue, business, supporter or first-time visitor, there’s a place for you at Coastal Twist.
