Mid North Coast Arts Guide.

12/12/2025

||| Rainforest to Stage |||
Join Us for the Green Carpet Premiere of Threads: A New Australian Eco Musical! This January, audiences are invited to experience the magic of the rainforest like never before as Naidu Theatre Company presents the Australian premiere of Threads: A New Australian Eco Musical – a bold, heartfelt celebration of Country, community, and connection. Pick up a copy of the December Arts Guide to find out more or head to: www.midnorthcoastartsguide.com.au

12/12/2025

||| Rainforest to Stage |||
Join Us for the Green Carpet Premiere of Threads: A New Australian Eco Musical! This January, audiences are invited to experience the magic of the rainforest like never before as Naidu Theatre Company presents the Australian premiere of Threads: A New Australian Eco Musical – a bold, heartfelt celebration of Country, community, and connection. Pick up a copy of t he December Arts Guide to find out more or click the below link.

This January, audiences are invited to experience the magic of the rainforest like never before as Naidu Theatre Company presents the Australian premiere of

11/12/2025

||| WEEKEND GIGS |||

FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER
DJ That Last Bump, Stef & Co., Coffs Harbour, 6pm, free
Damian Wright, 5 Church St, Bellingen, 6pm, tix Ph: 6655 0873
Bosstomp + DJ Disko Riot Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, 6pm, free
Apocalypse Joe & The Coyote , The Federal Hotel, Bellingen, 8.30pm, free
Glen Price, Element Bar, Coffs Harbour Jetty, 7pm, free
Pennys Groove, Corindi Beach Hotel, 8pm, free
THE DUELLING PIANOS, Seaview Tavern, Woolgoolga, 8.30pm, free

SATURDAY 13TH
DJ Glitterous (7pm) + DJ Richard Gear (10pm) Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, free
Live Local Music, Element Bar, Coffs Harbour Jetty, 7pm, free
Reggae Night, Stef & Co., Coffs Harbour, 6pm, free
Scrub ‘Dup: Bellingen Hospital Fundraiser, The Federal Hotel, Bellingen, 8.30pm, free
Vanessa Lea & Road Train, Corindi Beach Hotel, 8pm, free
DJ Sim_oooh!, Seaview Tavern, Woolgoolga, 8.30pm, free
The Volt, Crescent Head Country Club, 7.30pm, free

SUNDAY 14TH
THE DUELLING PIANOS Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, 5pm, free
Yhan Leal, Element Bar, Coffs Harbour Jetty, 5pm, free
Chris Aronsten, Coramba Hotel, 12pm, free
Evan Ayres, Seaview Tavern, Woolgoolga, 1.30pm, free
Glen Price, Harwood Hotel, 12pm, free
Q***r Beers, The Federal Hotel, Bellingen, 8.30pm, free

11/12/2025

||| December at Nexus |||
As the year draws to a close, the Bellingen Nexus Art Gallery offers an exciting opportunity for the community and visitors to connect with outstanding local talent. Pick up a copy of the December Arts Guide to read more or click below.

The gallery’s current exhibitions provide a last chance to witness three brilliant artists at the height of their creative powers before the season transitions.

09/12/2025

||| Flamenco @ 5 Church St |||
ARIA-nominated guitarist DAMIAN WRIGHT presents a very special solo flamenco concert in BELLINGEN on the 12th of December. Pick up a copy of the December Arts Guide to read more or visit us at: www.midnorthcoastartsguide.com.au

09/12/2025

||| Flamenco @ 5 Church St |||
ARIA-nominated guitarist DAMIAN WRIGHT presents a very special solo flamenco concert in BELLINGEN on the 12th of December. Pick up a copy of the December Arts Guide to read more or click below.

Known for his passionate performances and innovative approach, Wright will explore not only the depth and tradition of flamenco music but also the evocative

08/12/2025

||| JETTY THEATRE: December |||
What’s on at the Jetty Memorial Theatre in Coffs Harbour

Harder and Harder: The Sequel to The Most Australian Band Ever | Fri 5 Dec 7pm

05/12/2025

||| Yarrila: December |||
The City of Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Arts and Museum’s summer exhibition program brings CREATION by internationally recognised artist Deborah Kelly to the Mid North Coast alongside ESSSENSSSE, a multisensory aquatic themed installation by the artist HOSSEI. Book now for summer school holiday workshops and there’s also free children’s trails, tactile tours and artmaking activities for all ages!

EXHIBITIONS

04/12/2025

||| Alex Raineri |||
Many music lovers in the region were bitterly disappointed when cyclone Alfred prevented internationally acclaimed pianist Alex Raineri from performing in Coffs Harbour earlier this year. Now, Society President Dr Leigh Summers has announced that Alex Raineri will present a magnificent recital on Saturday, 6 December 2025. Pick up a copy of the December Arts Guide to read more or click the link.

Raineri will perform on the Music Society’s Kawai RX-7 grand piano, regarded as one of the finest instruments in the region.

03/12/2025

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!
||| FRIDAY 5TH |||
Jack Davies Trio, Bellingen Showground Hall, 6.30pm, tix: www.archivemnc.com.au
Kinsfolk Sessions, 5 Church St, Bellingen, 6pm, $20
Black Bird Hum, The Federal Hotel, Bellingen, 8.30pm, free
Quick Fix + DJ Dangerwaves Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, 6pm, free
DJ Dave Basek, Stef & Co., Coffs Harbour, 6pm, free
Glen Price, Element Bar, Coffs Harbour Jetty, 7pm, free
Slyder, Corindi Beach Hotel, 8pm, free
KARISE EDEN With Special guest, Timbregrains – Free Show, Seaview Tavern, Woolgoolga, 8.30pm, free

||| SATURDAY 6TH |||
REGURGITATOR: Jukeboxxin’ – with a fistful of fizzers, 2025 retrospective singles tour! + DJ Sim_oooh!, Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, Tix $55 + BF pre-sold, Doors 6.45pm
Simon Kinny-Lewis Band, The Federal Hotel, Bellingen, 8.30pm, free
Party of One, Element Bar, Coffs Harbour Jetty, 7pm, free
Evan Ayres, Corindi Beach Hotel, 8pm, free
BIG XMAS BLUES BASH Featuring NATHAN BERETTA BAND, ZEVON & BAND, Seaview Tavern, Woolgoolga, 8.30pm, free
Lttle Kngdom Launch Party, Valla Hall, 6pm tix: www.archivemnc.com.au
Dan Hopkins and the Generous Few, Crescent Head Country Club, 7.30pm, free

||| SUNDAY 7TH |||
Rowland & Shekinah Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, 5pm, free
Chris Aronsten, Element Bar, Coffs Harbour Jetty, 5pm, free
Tim Stokes, Coramba Hotel, 12pm, free
Sam Buckley, Seaview Tavern, Woolgoolga, 1.30pm, free