Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
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Enjoy this award-winning Indigenous cultural tourism experience at the iconic Sealy Lookout (Niigi Niigi) in the Orara East State Forest.
Held monthly, the Giingan Experience is a two-hour interactive and informative tour. Immerse yourself in Gumbaynggirr culture through language, dance, storytelling, and much more.
Watch the Wajaarr Ngaarlu Dancers performance,then walk down to Korora Lookout to hear the Dreaming stories of how the land was made.
Before the tour starts guests can head to the Nyanggan Gapi Cafe to purchase a delicious coffee and cake.
Tickets can be purchased to attend the Giingan Tour online or on the day at the Nyanggan Gapi Van.
They look forward to seeing you there! Yaarri yarraang
Dust off your denim, crank the Walkman, and get ready to spice up your life—this isn't just trivia, it's a full-blown 80s/90s revival!
Rewind the clock and relive the decades that gave us big hair, bold fashion, and absolute bangers. This is drag trivia with a retro twist—where camp meets nostalgia, and your memory gets a workout worthy of an aerobics VHS.
Hosted by pop-culture powerhouses Terry Daktyl and Becky, expect the perfect blend of neon-soaked chaos and girl-group glamour. They'll be serving throwback looks, unforgettable lip-syncs, and enough attitude to rival the Spice Girls, Salt-N-Pepa, and every shoulder pad on Melrose Place.
You'll be tested on everything from boy bands to blockbuster hits, mixtape classics to MTV moments. Plus, Terry and Becky will take the stage with show-stopping performances paying tribute to the icons of the era—think Cher, Whitney, Spice Girls, Britney and more.
Dress Code? Your best 80s or 90s fantasy—denim, neon, leather, or anything that brings out your retro attitude.
One of Australia's most respected and reliably brilliant stand-up comedians, Daniel Connell, is hitting the road on another national tour across the country. Fresh off winning the 2025 Piece of Wood Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the coveted peer-voted honour awarded by fellow comedians, Connell continues his quiet rise as one of the most admired voices in Australian comedy (Melbourne International Comedy Festival).
Renowned for his understated charm, dry observational wit and masterfully constructed storytelling, Daniel Connell has built a career on delivering slow- burn, deeply satisfying comedy that catches audiences delightfully off guard.
His calm, relatable presence instantly puts crowds at ease, allowing punchlines to land with devastating effect.
In Prairie Dog, Connell leans into his signature style of warm, intelligent stand- up, unpacking the absurdities of modern life with precision and heart. From the strange habits of everyday Australians to the quiet chaos bubbling beneath polite society, Prairie Dog is classic Connell: thoughtful, tightly written, and laugh-out-loud funny.
Pause and Create is a gentle mid-week reset for adults — a monthly art and wellbeing program presented at The Gallery, operated by Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance.
Blending chair Tai Chi, guided gallery experiences, and hands-on artmaking, the program is designed to support relaxation, reflection, creativity and community connection in a calm and welcoming environment.
Each session begins with chair Tai Chi, offering a gentle way to settle the body and mind before moving into a sustainable creative workshop activity. Participants will explore sewing, embroidery and jewellery making using reclaimed, recycled and repurposed materials, encouraging mindful making and sustainable creativity.
Perfect for beginners and creative community members alike, Pause & Create focuses on wellbeing, accessible creativity and the joy of making together.
Sessions 1–3
Participants will explore hand sewing techniques using reclaimed and scrap fabrics and materials.
Sessions 4–6
Participants will experiment with embroidery and/or jewellery making using reclaimed, repurposed and recycled materials.
Workshops may include project-based activities ranging from small handmade items to larger wearable or decorative creations inspired by sustainable making and creative reuse.
The Gallery is an Aboriginal-owned gallery operated by Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance, returning 80% of artwork sales directly to artists and supporting First Nations arts, culture and community across the Mid North Coast.
Enjoy the latest exhibition, Ken Pay's Solo Exhibition, at the Coffs Harbour Showground Art Gallery & Studios, featuring artworks created by Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group Life Member, former CHCAG President, and long-time artist Ken Pay.
Ken's signature bold, vibrant, and expressive style – never boring - means this collection promises to bring plenty of life, colour, and quirkiness to the gallery walls. Because all original artworks are up for purchase, it is the perfect chance for local art lovers to take home an original piece of Coffs Coast talent.
Celebrate the festive season with laughter, music and plenty of Christmas cheer when Christmas in the Grandparents Club comes to C.ex Coffs. The hilarious new chapter in The Grandparents Club trilogy stars Gold and Silver Logie winner Lynne McGranger, alongside Wayne Scott Kermond, Andrew James and Leigh Archer.
This heartwarming musical comedy follows the gang as they navigate the chaos of Christmas, from impossible gift wish lists and family traditions to unexpected festive challenges. Filled with relatable humour, nostalgia and the joys of family life, it's a celebration everyone can enjoy.
Packed with classic tunes, big laughs and plenty of holiday spirit, this uplifting 90-minute production is perfect for grandparents, families and anyone who loves Christmas. Whether you're already a fan of the Grandparents Club series or discovering it for the first time, you're in for a memorable evening of entertainment.
Transform your sourdough skills into a fun and delicious pizza-making experience. In this workshop, you'll learn to create the perfect pizza dough, made with a sourdough starter, for pizzas that are full of flavour and character.
Learn how to create a dough that is light, chewy, and full of flavour and discover how to pair your pizzas with the best toppings, from traditional to creative, for a restaurant-quality pizza at home. Explore different baking methods to get the perfect pizza crust, whether using a pizza oven, stone, or even a home oven.
Over 18 plus, unless accompanied by a guardian or parent over the age of 25 yrs old.
Off the back of a sold out show at Sydney's Manning Bar, where they blew the
thousand strong crowd away, Skunkhour are back with an extensive run of gigs around Australia.
Back to Basics sees the band do what they do best, playing their killer live repertoire of renowned innovative music, fused with infectious rhythm, compelling riffage, and vocal styling like no other band in the land.
Featuring original members Aya & Del Larkin up front, Dean Sutherland on bass and Warwick Scott on guitar, the alt funk pioneers cannot be denied.
The Matcha and Ceramic Painting Workshop by Noa Matcha is a relaxed two-hour creative session held at the Toormina Community Centre in Toormina, a short drive south of Coffs Harbour. Guests learn to sift and whisk ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha and make their own matcha latte with guidance from a host. They then choose a ceramic mug or matcha bowl and paint it using simple, step-by-step techniques.
No experience is needed. Matcha, the ceramic piece, paints, brushes and tools are all provided, and guests take home the piece they painted. Sessions suit solo visitors, friends, couples and small groups, and larger private celebrations can be arranged.
Guests are advised to wear clothing that can get a little paint on it. Matcha naturally contains caffeine.
Think you know every word to the biggest hits of the past? This one's for you!
Best Years Of Our Lives rolls into Moonee Beach Hotel for a night packed with the songs that defined generations. Expect back-to-back classics, plenty of sing-alongs, and the kind of atmosphere that only great music can create.
Big Day Shout (Big Day Out Tribute)
Ticketed Event
Bringing back the chaos, anthems and epic vibes of Big Day Out live, loud and in your face!
The Soundtrack of a Generation
Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, The Prodigy, Silverchair, Powderfinger, Blink 182, The Chemical Brothers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, The Killers, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Hole, Björk, Queens of the Stone Age, Grinspoon, Regurgitator, Garbage, Metallica, System of a Down and more! Don't miss your chance to experience the magic all over again!
Get ready for a night of classic hits as Starshine brings the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks to the beer garden.
Catch all the iconic tunes live and loud, sing along to the favourites and settle in for a great night of live music.
With the courtesy bus running all night, getting home is easy.
Jeffrey Baker is a self-taught artist living in Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast.
Surf culture shaped Jeffrey's early career, both on the waves and as an artist.
As a young painter, he worked on surfboards and began his lifelong love of colour, perspective and the natural environment. Jeffrey first gained recognition as a conventional artist working in Bondi Beach in the mid-1970s. At age 24, he held his first solo exhibition and has exhibited regularly in Australia ever since.
Throughout his career, Jeffrey's art has been available exclusively at his exhibitions or at his studio/gallery. This has brought new and return buyers to experience his work in person and meet the man behind the paintings.
For a midweek appointment please call to arrange.
Lee Winkler has spent over 25 years as a surfer including over 15 years as world professional surfer travelling the globe surfing the best waves in the world.
Lee is a born and bred local of Coffs Harbour and he has been running his school for over 20 years. During this time, they have worked with all types of organizations including schools, religious, community, welfare and challenged groups.
Lee has sourced and gathered the most elite surf safety equipment available to get you up and riding in no time. They have a fully accredited team of staff to provide a fun, safe and professional experience for all ages and abilities.
Between the mouth of Coffs Creek, North Wall is the most central and most popular off-leash beach on the Coffs Coast. Flourishing foliage between the sand and Orlando Street offers visitors a tranquil and nature-rich atmosphere to take their most beloved four-legged friend for a walk.
Approximately 1.6 kilometres in length, North Wall boasts plenty of space for your dog to get sand between their paws and salt spray in their fur, only moments on foot from the heart of Coffs Harbour. This beautiful stretch of sand is completely uninterrupted through to the mouth of the creek where you can swim with your pooch in the clear waters of the creek inlet.
An exposed point break makes North Wall a great spot to catch some consistent waves, but with no lifesaving patrols, swimmers should head to close Jetty Beach for safer waters.
With plenty of barbecues and tables in the nearby parklands, North Wall is a great spot to have a family picnic while breathing in the salty sea air.
A high‑energy, modern indoor golf facility built to give players a premium, tech‑driven golf experience without needing a full course.
It blends sport, entertainment, and community into one space — the kind of place where serious golfers can sharpen their game and everyday people can just come in and have fun.
Choose when you want to play and book your virtual golf session online in just a few clicks. Velocity Golf makes it easy to lock in a bay and enjoy a fun, flexible golf experience when it suits you. Whether you are coming in for practice, social play or something different with mates, it all starts here.
Just moments from the heart of Coffs Harbour, where Coffs Creek meets the ocean, Park Beach is the perfect place to picnic or go for a dip.
Whether it’s surfing, fishing, kayaking, or strolling along Macauleys Headland Walk, there’s no shortage of things to do on this stretch of coastline.
Park Beach is patrolled year round, and packed with beachside dining options, with Coffs Harbour Surf Club, Café Aqua, and Peach and Wolf Bakery all firm favourites. Check out the iconic live music venue The Hoey Moey and mingle with the locals. And don't miss the Friday Twilight Food Markets picnic in Park Beach Reserve when daylight savings rolls around!
There's no shortage of motels and holiday apartments along the Park Beach strip starting with the award-winning Big4 Park Beach Holiday Park right on the beach.
Exploring Jetty Beach and foreshores is the perfect way start to your visit to Coffs Harbour.
An absolute must-do on any Coffs Coast itinerary is a stroll along the Coffs Harbour International Marina to Muttonbird Island for stunning coastal views. Take the time to walk along the foreshore to the colourful Southern Breakwall for an alternative perspective.
Take a boat trip out to Solitary Islands Marine Park for dolphin and whale watching, snorkelling or diving. Get up close and personal with a sea lion and other marine animals at the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary.
Planning to get your toes wet? Head to Jetty Beach for family-friendly conditions and lots of green space. Surfers, you'll find breaks at Gallows or North Wall beach.
The bustling Jetty dining precinct and surrounds have every taste covered, from casual dining and drinks at Element Bar to fine dining with views overlooking the marina at Latitude 30. Sunday's Harbourside Markets are a regular fixture for families and foodies alike.
Culture vultures, the Jetty Theatre presents performances and film screenings all year round.
Discover the natural wonder of the Solitary Islands Marine Park, the third largest marine protected area in New South Wales. Stretching 75 kilometres along the spectacular coastline from Coffs Harbour to the Sandon River, this marine paradise covers 71,000 hectares of pristine ocean, estuaries, beaches and headlands.
Beneath the surface, an incredible underwater world awaits. Divers and snorkellers will be amazed by the vibrant mix of tropical, sub-tropical and temperate marine life—including colourful corals, unique fish species and lush algae beds. Whether you're fishing, exploring, or just soaking up the serenity, helpful signs throughout the park show you where and how you can enjoy your chosen activity.
With a special zoning system in place to protect important marine habitats, the park features sanctuary zones, refuge zones, and general use areas—all helping to preserve the breathtaking marine treasure for generations to come.
Experience Australia's original and most iconic Big Thing at The Big Banana Fun Park!
A must-visit on the Coffs Coast, the Park features the country's largest indoor Giant Slide, the biggest Water Park between Sydney and the Gold Coast, and a thrilling Toboggan Ride with stunning ocean views. Take on the Plantation Coaster (Alpine Coaster) for an unforgettable ride through the landscape, and dive into next-level entertainment in the Fun Zone, home to Australia's first QBIX Gaming Room and the interactive Pixel Gaming Floor.
Challenge yourself on the 36-hole Mini Golf course or our Axe Throwing Arena, battle it out in the state-of-the-art Laser Tag arena, or test your wits in our Escape Rooms. There's fun for all ages with Bumper Cars, an Ice Skating rink, and a 4D Ride Simulator.
For a more relaxed experience, explore the Banana Plantation Tour, visit Steve McEwan's Reptile World, or try your luck in the Go Bananas Fun Zone. Don't forget to check out the Coffs Candy Kitchen, The Opal Centre, and Junee Chocolate. Indulge in a famous choc-coated banana from the Café and browse the world's largest banana-themed Gift Shop.
The Big Banana Fun Park is an all-weather destination, open rain or shine, every day except Christmas Day.
The Big Banana Fun Park – it's a whole 'bunch' of fun!
Where colour, nature and beauty meet, The Opal Centre is a must-visit attraction located at the world-famous Big Banana on the spectacular Coffs Harbour coastline. As Australia's original Opal Centre, it showcases a fascinating collection of nature's treasures, making it a memorable stop for visitors of all ages.
Discover ethically sourced Australian opal gemstones and dazzling opal jewellery, alongside sparkling crystals, gemstone jewellery, fossils, rocks and minerals hand-selected from around the world. Whether you're searching for a meaningful gift, a unique souvenir, or simply love natural beauty, there's something to captivate every visitor.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff are on hand to share insights into the origins and stories behind the stones, adding depth to your visit. Allow time to browse, be inspired, and take home a piece of Australia's natural wonder.
Located out on Corambirra Point on the Northern end of Boambee Beach, Gallows Beach is a non-patrolled rocky beach with a short strip of sand. It’s an extremely popular spot with surfers, with gentle winds and high waves.
Bring the family dog for an off-leash walk along the sand to Boambee Beach or up around Corambirra Point for stunning ocean views. A clean, peaceful spot, the beach features a car park right on the edge of the sand – watch the sunrise or climb up the neighbouring headland for a better view of the surrounding mountains.
Call into nearby Jetty Beach House for a delicious meal overlooking the beach and headland.
Diggers Beach is a gently curved, unspoiled beach on the Coffs Coast. Thanks to its consistent beach breaks in the north and sheltered southern end perfect for swimming, Diggers beach is the best of both worlds for both locals and tourists.
Framed by two rocky headlands - Diggers Head and Macauleys Headland – Diggers Beach is wide, sheltered and often wind-free making it popular for swimming, surfing and fishing.
The southern end of Diggers Beach is safest for swimming, due to its smaller waves and seasonal lifesaving patrol. The protected north end of the beach offers great protection from the north-easterly winds which makes Diggers a great spot to learn how to surf.
Make use of the barbecue facilities and sheltered tables and share a picnic with the family.
Long before the island was connected to the shore, certain Gumbaynggirr peple were the only ones permitted to venture here. They came to collect muttonbirds for food, protected for their survival by a giant moon-man guardian.
This fascinating Dreaming story and many others are explained in detail at the award-winning Muttonbird Island outdoor learning space. The display is located at the base of the western side of the island. Aboriginal Discovery Rangers conduct tours of the island, explaining its flora and fauna and narrating their Dreaming stories.
Pause here to take in the past before embarking on the short island walk. Signage along the way explains the wedge-tailed shearwater’s itinerant lifestyle, the north coast’s geographic features and the marine life that lives in surrounding waters.
