Miss Smiley Early Childhood Music Sessions
2026-05-01 10:00 - 11:00, 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.

House N Around
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Block n Tackle, 11/13 Cochrone St, Kincumber, NSW, 2251, Australia
House music DJ’s and funky vibes at the Block N Tackle Brewery. first Friday of every month. 6pm – 8.30pm

My Kind of Night
2026-05-01 18:00 - 23:00 | FunHaus Factory, 124 Donnison street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Cabaret Fundraiser for Palestinian Families
My Kind of Night is a vibrant, big‑hearted cabaret bringing together an eclectic mix of talented local artists for an unforgettable evening of performance and community spirit. This joyful, high‑energy showcase is dedicated to raising vital funds for Palestinian families supported by the Newy Watermelon Collective. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere where creativity, solidarity and generosity take centre stage.
Alongside the performances, guests can explore a pop‑up art stall featuring donated works from local creatives, with every purchase contributing directly to the cause. And for a bit of playful fun, there’s also a classic lolly‑in‑a‑jar guessing competition — sweet in every sense.
Featuring DJ Queerio, Justina Mood, Ashleigh Walker, Neil E Falik, Lou Thunderdust, Mayelle Gaze, Dr Nicole Kennedy, Peyton James, Sammi Constantine, Gabriel Paris, Phoenix Frost, Reizor, and Aaron Millerand.
Full performer bios and images are on the FunHaus Factory website.

Tiki Cove Cocktail Party - Every Friday
2026-05-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-08 20:00 - 22:00 | 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!

TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR
2026-05-01 20:00 - 22:30 | Avoca Beach Theatre, 69 Avoca Drive, Avoca, NSW, 2251, Australia
October 18th 1999 saw the Australian release of Taxiride’s debut album ‘Imaginate’ off the back of successful singles ‘Get Set’ and ‘Everywhere You Go’. It debuted at Number 1 on the Australian Album Charts notoriously dethroning Shania Twain’s ‘Come On Over’ after it’s 20 week run at the top.
‘Get Set’ featured on the ‘Election’ movie soundtrack and achieved Top 40 status in the United States and also won the band an ARIA award back home.
‘Imaginate’ went double platinum in Australia and was released throughout Europe, Asia, and North America with subsequent tours in those regions.
Taxiride’s second album ‘Garage Mahal’ debuted at number 5 and spawned the singles ‘How I Got This Way’, ‘Afterglow’ and the ubiqutous ‘Creepin’ Up Slowly’ which won PPCA’s Most Played Song On Australian Radio award for 2002.
TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR; the harmony rich powerhouse; bring a revitalised live show delivering a high energy set filled with singalongs and fresh takes on fan favourites.

Adults-only circus cabaret brings Y2K nostalgia to Gosford
2026-05-02 06:30 - 21:30 | Roundabout Circus, 96 Showground Road, Gosford, New South Wales, 2250, Australia
Roundabout Circus is bringing its popular ALIAS Cabaret back to the Central Coast for a night of nostalgic burlesque, aerial artistry, and circus spectacle.
ALIAS Cabaret: Y2K Tease, A Naughty Revue takes place on Friday 2 May 2026 at the Roundabout Circus studio in Gosford, with doors opening at 6:30pm and the show beginning at 7:30pm. The event is strictly 18+.
The show takes audiences back to the dial-up days and mixtape magic of the 90s and 2000s, with a program blending circus, burlesque, and throwback bangers into one unpredictable night.
From sassy silks and Simpsons-inspired antics to nostalgic trapeze and a fire twirling show at intermission, Y2K Tease promises a full evening of entertainment. A raffle runs throughout the night, and an LED Flow Jam closes out the show from 9:30pm, with props provided on the night.
Guests are encouraged to dress in their most iconic Y2K look. Think neon windbreakers, denim, grunge flannels, full Matrix, full Spice Girls with a best-dressed parade and prize on the night. Dan’s Jerk Truck will be on site from 6:30pm.
Roundabout Circus founder Rachel Peters said ALIAS Cabaret has become one of the organisation’s most anticipated events.
“ALIAS is our chance to show a completely different side of circus,” she said. “It’s adult, it’s playful, and honestly it’s a bit unhinged in the best possible way. Last year we sold out before we’d even had a chance to look sideways, so if you’re thinking about it, grab a ticket now.”
Roundabout Circus is a Central Coast not-for-profit community circus based at 96 Showground Road, Gosford.

Central Coast Write-in
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Kincumber Library, 3 Bungoona Rd, Kincumber, NSW, 2251, Australia
The Central Coast Write-in is a monthly event for local writers who want to make more time to work on their craft. It is for dabblers, scribblers, regulars, amateurs, pantsers and planners. It is a dedicated, quiet-ish time to write, with opportunities to meet others interested in writing. It is not a critique group, it is about having a time and a place to be creative and productive among likeminded locals.

Sunset Markets | Norah Head
2026-05-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Mazlin Reserve, Norah Head, Crn Mitchell St, Bungary Road, Norah Head, nsw, 2263, Australia
Sunset Markets is a vibrant series of curated twilight markets held in stunning coastal locations across the NSW Central Coast — including Norah Head and beyond.
Join us for an evening of artisan stalls, gourmet food trucks, live DJs and acoustic music, kids creative workshops, and beachside ambience — all lit up under fairy lights and the glow of golden hour.
Whether you’re shopping handmade homewares, sipping kombucha under the stars, or dancing to sunset sets, Sunset Markets is where the community comes together to experience something more.
🌅 Street Food • Artisan Goods • Music • Twilight Vibes
Learn more or apply to trade at sunsetmarkets.com.au

Cypress Sessions
2026-05-02 18:00 - 23:00 | FunHaus Factory, 124 Donnison street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Produced by Cypress Bartlett, Cypress Sessions was created to bring a wide array of artists to record live studio sessions in his birth city of Gosford, and to highlight the amazing musicianship that lives a half-hour drive north of Sydney.
The night will feature an eclectic night of funk and jazz, to blues and soul with featured artists; Lizzy, Nana Koizumi, Zoe K and Kaya Burn, backed by the talented Cypress Sessions band.
Come listen, dance and explore the sounds of musicians who have come from Japan, Melbourne and the Central Coasts own backyard at Cypress Sessions LIVE.

Saratoga Social
2026-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Saratoga Community Hall, Kyeema Road, Saratoga, NSW, Australia
Monthly community social and dance night with live music presented by RareTreats and guest artists. Come and meet new friends and dance and sing the night away. Bring your own nibbles, drinks, singing voices and dance shoes.

Big Little Karaoke
2026-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Big Little Brewing, 7 KIRRAWEE ROAD, GOSFORD, NSW, 2250, Australia
BIG LITTLE KARAOKE
Join us for our first Karaoke Night!
Saturday 2nd May
From 7pm
Loosen up those vocal chords with a delicious beer beforehand, then belt out your favourite tunes on the Big Little Stage!
FOOD TRUCK: Pocket Rocketz will be serving up delicious Indian-Style Street Food from 12pm
Come along to Big Little Brewing this Saturday night for a fun-filled night of Karaoke!

ELLA HOOPER with special guest OWEN CAMPBELL
2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.

Mangrove Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market
2026-05-03 09:00 - 14:00 | 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

Sunday Sessions @ Big Little Brewing: Dingo Music
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | 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!

Jazzleague Louis Armstrong Tribute
2026-05-03 13:00 - 17:00 | 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

Automatic For The People - A Tribute to R.E.M.
2026-05-03 13:30 - 15:30 | 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

Intro to Latin Dance!
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | 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/

Line Dancing Classes!
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:00 | 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/

Jazz and Blues Night
2026-05-06 18:30 - 21:30 | 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

FunHaus Karaoke
2026-05-06 19:00 - 23:00 | 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.

Gossy Gay Times
2026-05-07 18:00 - 23:00 | 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.

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

FUNKY FRIDAY
2026-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 | 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

Live Band: Velvet Soul
2026-05-08 18:30 - 21:30 | 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!

Eric Bibb - One Mississippi World Tour 2026
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.

Makers Market
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | 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

Central Coast Craft Club
2026-05-09 12:00 - 15:00 | 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.
