Central Coast Music & Arts

The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Avoca Beach Theatre, 69 Avoca Drive, Avoca, NSW, 2251, Australia
🚨 Special Offer for May! 🚨 Enjoy a 20% discount with the code JAZZSPRING20 on the second session of this show!
⭐ Come on down to The Jazz Room in Central Coast! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of this revolutionary genre. Get your tickets now for The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans in Central Coast!
Highlights
🎵 Enjoy a live music performance from talented jazz musicians and vocalists
✈️ Be transported to the heart of New Orleans, the birthplace of this iconic genre
🎺 Listen to the soulful sounds of the saxophone, trumpet, and other jazz instruments
🤩 Enjoy a mix of setlist tunes and improvisation that captures the free spirit of jazz
🪕 Let the music wash over you in rivulets of rhythm—the ultimate escape from reality
🍷 Located in a chic, intimate venue—perfect for a night of sophisticated fun
🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for The Jazz Room here
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
📍 Location: Avoca Beach Theatre
👤 Age requirement: 18+
♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible
🪑 Seating: theatre seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone
❓ For more information, please consult the FAQs of this experience here
✨ If you would like to book a private show or buy tickets for a large group (30+ people), click here
Programme
St. James Infirmary – Irving Mills
When The Saints Go Marching In – Jazz Standard
On the Sunny Side of the Street – Jimmy McHugh
Basin Saint Blues – Spencer Williams
Hello Dolly – Louis Armstrong
…and many more
Description
The Jazz Room is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! Located in a decorated venue that recreates 1920s New Orleans, this live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm. Grab yourself a cocktail from the bar, and watch talented musicians light up the stage. Enjoy a selection of the finest ‘hot jazz’ tunes, a unique blend of ragtime, brass, and blues, plus moments of spontaneous improvisation—a hallmark of true jazz. Be part of jazz’s living legacy, where every note tells a story of freedom, creativity, and camaraderie. Get your tickets now for The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans in Central Coast!

TOSHY'S JAM NITE @ LINK & PIN! All ages + abilities!
2026-05-14 18:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Link & Pin, 18A Railway St, Woy Woy, NSW, 2256, Australia
SECOND THURSDAY EVERY MONTH!
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Are you a muso? A singer? Are you in a band? Do you want to be?
Bring your crew and jam some songs on the Link & Pin stage made famous by THE HARD-ONS, STEVE KILBEY, THE JOHNNYS and so many more beaut original artists!
We’ll set up a backline and mics for you (including our piano); just rock up and you can jam a few songs in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are aged 8 or 80, we wanna see you play!
Originals preferred, although if you only know covers, that’s cool, too.
Great food and drinks available — bring your mates and have some fun!
All enquiries to Tosh: 0434 899 760
OR
Book a slot by email: linkandpinxpress@gmail.com

Life Drawing @ Bar Toto
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Bar Toto – Trattoria and Bar, 83/189 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong, NSW, 2257, Australia
Whether you’re a curious first-timer, a seasoned sketcher, or just after a fun night out with friends – The Tipsy Sketching Club is the perfect blend of creativity, connection, and a cheeky drink or two! 🥂
Join us at Bar Toto in Ettalong Beach – a beloved local gem known for its award-winning cocktails, craft beer, and mouth-watering antipasti. This 2-hour life drawing session is all about good vibes and great art, with a range of timed poses (2 to 25 minutes) and plenty of breaks to sip, snack, laugh and admire each other’s creations.
🖌️ All skill levels welcome – from stick figures to seasoned sketchers
✏️ Materials provided, or BYO if you have your faves
🍷 Drinks & food available to purchase from the bar
Come solo or bring your mates – let’s get a little tipsy and a little arty by the sea! ✏️🌊

Singer/songwriter showcase - Salt Skin, Tilly and Troy Zarb
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Betty’s Backyard Bunker, 59 North Crescent, Wyoming, NSW, 2250, Australia
Betty’s Backyard Bunker, Wyoming hosts, the inaugural, live recording, local artists in an unplugged environment. Three Local songwriters, free entry, tasty burgers and 1950’s enspired meals and cocktails. From 6pm til 8pm. All ages, pets welcome. Thursday 14 May, 59 North Crescent, Wyoming

FunHaus Karaoke
2026-05-13 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | FunHaus Factory, 124 Donnison street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Whether you’ve always dreamed of singing but never dared, or you’re simply looking for a space to let loose and have fun, FunHaus Karaoke is your chance to shine – no pressure, just good vibes!
Join us as we transform the mic into a tool for self-expression, courage, and connection. Our welcoming crowd is here to cheer you on, whether you’re belting out a ballad, rapping your favourite verse, or trying karaoke for the very first time.
Bring your friends, bring your voice (or borrow ours for the night!), and experience the magic of music bringing people together.

Jazz and Blues Night
2026-05-13 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-06 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Old Pub Woy Woy Hotel, 33 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy, NSW, 2256, Australia
Every Wednesday evening 6:30-9:30pm at (old) Woy Woy Hotel.
1st set = Instrumentals by the Ohh Bee Three… Aaron Flower – Guitar, Matt Lamb – Double Bass, Toby Hall – Drums
2nd set = The trio is joined by a feature artist. There is a different feature artists each week.
Children permitted with responsible adult
Check instagram for info on upcoming feature artists

Line Dancing Classes!
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | FunHaus Factory, 124 Donnison street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Line Dancing 3 Week Course
Grab your dancing shoes and join us for some boot scootin’ fun! Purchase a ticket and bring a friend a friend at no extra cost.
In these beginner friendly classes, our DanceUnity instructor will get your toes tapping and heels clicking as she teaches you a new dance each week.
Line dancing is a great way to learn a new skill, connect with friends & join our community.
For a free sample class go to https://funhausfactory.org.au/whats-on/line-dancing-sampler/

Intro to Latin Dance!
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | FunHaus Factory, 124 Donnison street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Latin Dance – The Salsa Package
Learn the Salsa basics in 3 lessons and be on the dancefloor at the next Latin Dance social! Purchase a ticket and bring a friend at no extra cost.
In these beginner friendly classes, our DanceUnity instructors will take you through each step in a fun and safe environment. Whilst this is a partner dance, we do rotate throughout the class so there is no need to bring a Partner.
Latin dancing is a great way to learn a new skill, connect with new friends & join our community.
For a free sample class go to https://funhausfactory.org.au/whats-on/latin-dance-taster/

Amber Lawrence - Cowgirl To Me Tour
2026-05-10 13:30 - 16:00 UTC | Avoca Beach Theatre, 69 Avoca Drive, Avoca, NSW, 2251, Australia
Six-time Golden Guitar winner Amber Lawrence hits the road with her Cowgirl To Me Tour – a heartfelt, high-energy celebration of grit, freedom and modern country storytelling.
Fresh from the studio, this tour gives fans a first taste of brand-new songs from Amber’s soon-to-be-released album, alongside the hits that have made her one of Australia’s most loved country artists. With her signature blend of honesty, warmth and powerhouse vocals, Amber invites audiences into the stories behind the songs – from hard-won independence and resilience to the joy of chasing dreams on your own terms.
Expect a show that feels both intimate and uplifting, where classic crowd favourites sit comfortably beside new music that reflects where Amber is right now – confident, reflective and unapologetically herself. Backed by a tight acoustic band and her trademark storytelling, Cowgirl To Me is a night of connection, laughter and songs that linger long after the lights go down.
Whether you’ve followed Amber from the beginning or you’re discovering her music for the first time, the Cowgirl To Me Tour is an invitation to saddle up, sing along and celebrate!
Presented by Great Southern Nights

Sunday Sessions @ Big Little Brewing: Scarlett
2026-05-10 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Big Little Brewing, 7 KIRRAWEE ROAD, GOSFORD, NSW, 2250, Australia
Join us at Big Little Brewing on Sunday afternoons from 1-4PM for our Sunday Sessions.
SUNDAY 10TH MAY 1-4PM
Local musician Scarlett will perform from 1PM.
Scarlett is a superstar, covering the likes of Cold Chisel, Kasey Chambers, Missy Higgins& more!
Armed with a keyboard, ukulele, guitar, and an incredible voice to match, talented youngster Scarlett is one musician not to miss!
FOOD TRUCK: Sri Dakshin Eats will be serving up modern-style South Indian Food with a certain Mexican Fusion from 12PM
Come along to enjoy local music, food and drink, and to make some Big Little Memories!

The Creedence Clearwater Experience
2026-05-09 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | Avoca Beach Theatre, 69 Avoca Drive, Avoca, NSW, 2251, Australia
The Creedence Clearwater Experience is a high-energy tribute celebrating the timeless songs of CCR — the band that soundtracked a generation with swampy grooves, blue-collar grit, and singalong anthems. From Proud Mary and Bad Moon Rising to Fortunate Son and Have You Ever Seen the Rain, this show recreates the sound, feel, and spirit of Creedence with world-class musicianship and a full-throttle live performance. If you love classic rock done right, this is your night.

Simon Tedeschi - Solo And By Request | Avoca Beach Theatre
2026-05-09 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Avoca Beach Theatre, 69 Avoca Drive, Avoca, NSW, 2251, Australia
Simon Tedeschi returns to Avoca for an intimate, unscripted evening at the piano!
No set list. No safety net.
You nominate the composer – he will play them (if he knows them).
From Bach to Beethoven, Gershwin to Scriabin, Schubert to jazz standards, and the occasional reckless detour!
Decades on stage, thousands of hours on their instruments — all distilled into a single night of spontaneous music-making.
Smart, funny, virtuosic, and always surprising.
HOW TO REQUEST:
Requests are written on a piece of paper at the concert before it starts

Central Coast Craft Club
2026-05-09 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | FunHaus Factory, 124 Donnison street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Calling All Creators, Makers & Doers!
Looking for a laid-back, feel-good way to spend an afternoon? Join us for a Crafternoon of fun, company, good food and good times. Central Coast Craft Club has a monthly creative meet-up at FunHaus Factory, Gosford.
Bring along whatever you’re working on – knitting, sewing, painting, crochet, beading, sketching, or anything crafty you’re into – and spend a few hours in good company making, chatting, and connecting with fellow creatives over great food, good vibes, and friendly faces.
Expect creative inspo, tasty snacks, BYO projects, friendly faces and fresh ideas.
We’re an inclusive group of all ages, genders, and walks of life!
Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just curious to try something new, this is your space to create, unwind, and be part of a welcoming community of craft lovers.

Makers Market
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | The Banger Rebellion
The Banger inn Ettalong launches our first monthly makers market this Saturday May 9. Artist, creatives and crafty Coasties bring the garden alive from 10 – 3

Tiki Cove Cocktail Party - Every Friday
2026-05-08 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | Bay Road Brewing, 89 Donnison St, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
GOSSY… the weekend starts here. 🌴🍹
TIKI COVE is dropping a Cocktail Party, EVERY FRIDAY at 89 Donnison St
🌺 Kicking off Friday April 24th (ANZAC long weekend)
🔥 Live DJ 8–10PM
🍸 $16 Cocktails 8PM – 10PM
✨ Neon lights, Tropical vibes, Big weekend energy.
🌮 Truck 89 Gosford has your food sorted!
Grab your crew, start your night here and let the GOSSY GOOD TIMES roll!

Eric Bibb - One Mississippi World Tour 2026
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Avoca Beach Theatre, 69 Avoca Drive, Avoca, NSW, 2251, Australia
Three-time Grammy-nominated blues legend Eric Bibb returns to Australia with his first full-band tour since early 2023, celebrating his groundbreaking new album One Mississippi (out January 2026).
Expect the complete live experience: Bibb’s unmistakable voice and storytelling, backed by a powerhouse trio featuring Staffan Astner on guitar (Celine Dion, Ray Charles), Glen Scott (bass and keys) and former “forever drummer” for Nina Simone, Paul Robinson. Together, they bring One Mississippi to life in all its soulful, socially conscious and musically adventurous glory. The set blends new material, including the infectious first single “This One Don’t”, with beloved songs from Bibb’s rich catalogue and a few surprises saved for Australian audiences.
Known for concerts that are intimate, passionate and profoundly human, Bibb now expands that warmth into a dynamic, rhythm-filled celebration of peace, justice and unity. Don’t miss one of contemporary blues’ most inspiring artists at the height of his creative powers.
One of the most relevant, leading bluesmen of our time, Eric Bibb continues to evolve and enhance his global reputation as a fiery singer- songwriter with true soul, grounded in the folk/blues tradition but with contemporary sensibilities.
To experience Eric live is to be struck by his sheer humanity and convictions based in the values of the civil rights movement of the sixties. His music works in service of that dream, holding out a hope for a new world. He challenges us to do better, to reach higher, and strive harder. Like Mavis and Pops Staples, he wants to take us there.

Live Band: Velvet Soul
2026-05-08 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Big Little Brewing, 7 KIRRAWEE ROAD, GOSFORD, NSW, 2250, Australia
Join us at Big Little Brewing for a range of Local Live Music!
FRIDAY 8TH MAY
LIVE BAND: VELVET SOUL
6:30-9:30PM
Velvet Soul is a Central Coast covers band that knows how to bring the party!
With a setlist that blends classic hits, dance anthems, and soulful tunes, showcasing their diverse musical influences.
Known for their lively and engaging shows, let Velvet Soul turn your Friday night into an unforgettable experience!
Food Truck: Sri Dakshin Eats will be on-site from 12pm serving up Modern-style South Indian Food with a certain Mexican Fusion.
Come along to Big Little Brewing to listen to live music while making some Big Little Memories!

FUNKY FRIDAY
2026-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | NSW
Let’s get funky this Friday 🪩
To celebrate the Twilight activation in Ettalong, we’re keeping the good vibes going into the night ✨
Join us from 6:30pm at The Downtown Creative for free live music with Dom Diaz 🎶
Free entry — just walk in
Our pop-up bar will be open, serving wine and margaritas 🍷🍹
Come by after the markets, bring your friends, and settle in for a fun, easy Friday night 🧡
Friday | From 6:30pm
The Downtown Creative

Gabilóu Garnet & Lockee
2026-05-08 16:00 - 18:30 UTC | Ettalong Foreshore Box Park, Ettalong
‘Twilight’ Free live music at Ettalong Beach Foreshore

Miss Smiley Early Childhood Music Sessions
2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Wamberal Memorial Hall, 180 Ocean View Drive, Wamberal, New South Wales, 2260, Australia
Share the love of music with your child at our interactive music sessions. Our 0-2 and 3-6 year olds classes introduce your child to listening, music making, singing and movement. Music is the foundation for learning and development. Experienced teachers will delight your child with music and movement experiences during our sessions on Friday mornings at Wamberal Memorial Hall.

Gossy Gay Times
2026-05-07 18:00 - 23:00 UTC | FunHaus Factory, 124 Donnison street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Welcome to Gossy Gay Times, your monthly LGBTQIA+ night of celebration, connection, and pure queer joy! Happening on the first Thursday of each month at FunHaus Factory, this is where Gossy gets its glitter on and the queer community shines bright.
What to Expect: Its all about local Queer Excellence!!! DJs spinning irresistible beats, electrifying performances, drag royalty, laugh-out-loud comedy, and an open stage for local talent to sparkle. This is your night to dance, cheer, connect, and revel in the magic of local queer excellence.
Gossy Gay Times is a celebration of diversity, creativity, and community spirit.
Nestled in Gosford’s colourful arts hub, it’s where stars are born, pants are torn, and laughter lights up the room. Whether you’re catching up after work, grabbing a bite, or sipping cocktails, it’s the perfect spot to hang with friends or make some fabulous new ones.
Why We Slay Together: This safe space is built on love, acceptance, and the celebration of what makes us unique.Gossy Gay Times is all about lifting each other up, sharing stories, and dancing into the night because a community that slays together stays together!
SUPPORT – WHY IT MATTERS: Queer spaces on the Central Coast thrive with YOU. Show up, party hard, and keep queer culture alive and thriving in our community.

Automatic For The People - A Tribute to R.E.M.
2026-05-03 13:30 - 15:30 UTC | Avoca Beach Theatre, 69 Avoca Drive, Avoca, NSW, 2251, Australia
Released in 1992, Automatic for the People stands among the most acclaimed albums of its era, a work of remarkable emotional depth, beauty, and restraint. Created at the height of their powers, R.E.M. abandoned the arena-sized rock of their previous recordings in favour of intimate textures, orchestral colours, and deeply reflective themes of memory, loss, and mortality. Bruce Springsteen called it “one of the most beautiful records ever made,” while Bono described it simply as a masterpiece.” More than three decades later, its songs — including Everybody Hurts, Man on the Moon, Drive and Nightswimming — retain an extraordinary power, confirming the album’s enduring status as one of the defining musical statements of its generation.
Now a six-piece group of accomplished musicians – including legendary guitar player Rex Goh – lovingly recreate this timeless classic for your listening pleasure – plus a powerhouse set of R.E.M. classic hits like: Losing My Religion, Shiny Happy People, Orange Crush and Radio Free Europe. A lovingly recreated R.E.M. classic album and hits show that is not to be missed.
Bruce Springsteen
“Automatic for the People is one of the most beautiful records ever made.”
(Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech, 2007)
Bono
“Automatic for the People is a masterpiece.”
Elton John
“Everybody Hurts is one of the greatest songs ever written.”
Producer Brian Eno
“It’s one of the great records.”
Michael Stipe
“We wanted to make something timeless.”
Musicians:
James Scott: vocal / guitar
Rex Goh: guitar
Tim Wedde: keyboards / vocal
Salvatore Wedde: guitar / vocal
Dave Molland: bass /vocal
Brad Kimber: drums

Jazzleague Louis Armstrong Tribute
2026-05-03 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | NSW
At Central Coast Leagues Club. A great casual afternoon with a six piece jazz band doing a tribute to Louis Armstrong. Come dance, sing along and enjoy great friendship with “Jazzleague”. Similar events held every first Sunday of the month. $10 entry which include a strip of lucky tiickets for door prises. Come once and you will be back

Sunday Sessions @ Big Little Brewing: Dingo Music
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Big Little Brewing, 7 KIRRAWEE ROAD, GOSFORD, NSW, 2250, Australia
Join us at Big Little Brewing on Sunday afternoons from 1-4PM for our Sunday Sessions.
SUNDAY 3RD MAY 1-4PM
Local musician Dingo Music will perform from 1PM.
Dingo is an Australian singer/songwriter who is mostly known for his unique blended guitar playing styles in Kasey Chambers band. From electric Dirty Blues sounds, story-filled country songs, alternative Rock riffs through to beautiful, folky fingerpicking, Dingo (Brandon Dodd) has been sharing his guitar playing skills & songs on stages all over the world for the last 10 years. Set to release his second studio album ‘Dingo & The Rising River’ will be playing live all over Australia in 2024.
FOOD TRUCK: Pocket Rocketz will be serving up delicious Indian-Style Street Food from 12pm
Come along to enjoy local music, food and drink, and to make some Big Little Memories!

Mangrove Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market
2026-05-03 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Mangrove Mountain Hall, 2 Waratah Rd, Mangrove Mountain, New South Wales, 2250
Discover over 30 Farmers, Artisan and Cottage industry stalls, live music and great food in the picturesque Central Coast hinterland at the Mangrove Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market. 9am till 2pm on the 1st Sunday of every month at the historic Mangrove Mountain Hall and Recreation Reserve. Just 20 minutes drive from Gosford or Wyong, 1 hr from Sydney or Newcastle

ELLA HOOPER with special guest OWEN CAMPBELL
2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Avoca Beach Theatre, 69 Avoca Drive, Avoca, NSW, 2251, Australia
Ella Hooper is hitting the road with a sharp, heartfelt edge to her ever-evolving take on Americana. Ella’s gift for storytelling and humour shines as she fronts a dynamic band, laced with fiddle, guitar, warm group harmonies and more than a little grit.
Playing some favourites from Small Town Temple — the album that debuted at No. 1 on the Australian Country chart — Ella will also be sharing a sneak peek of new music recorded in Nashville in 2025.
There are bar room stompers, spectral ballads with a contemporary edge, and hooks sharp enough to draw blood.
“Call it Americana, call it alt-country, call it what you like. Hooper puts it this way: “Can you really ‘go country’ if you’re from the country in the first place?”
With special guest Owen Campbell
Owen Campbell is a powerhouse of alternative blues and soulful cosmic rock, fronting a tight rhythm section and delivering smouldering slide guitar, gritty caramel vocals, and songs that hit hard then linger. After 12+ years touring Australia, the USA, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong and India, he’s built a global following and a reputation for shows that are raw, immersive and joyfully unpredictable — equal parts deep-groove blues, soaring rock crescendos and moments of hush that pull a room in close.
