What's On in November on the NSW Central Coast

As the days get longer and warmer, and the weekends are brimming into life, there is so much to keep you busy this November. From live music and fresh oyster festivals to celebration of the region waterways, there is nothing to stop you adding some colour to your calendar this month.

Need more inspiration? We have 100’s of event listed on Love Central Coast.

Live and Local

Friday 1 - Saturday 2 November, Gosford

Live and Local is a new and exciting free music discovery trail held on Friday 1 November and Saturday 2 November 2024, as part of Gossy Weekender, where visitors can experience newfound artists’ sounds in unique venues throughout Gosford CBD.  

 Wander the streets of Gosford and experience live music echoing around every corner, from coffee-shop courtyards, lively laneways, bespoke bars, enchanting churches, bustling breweries, and everything in between. 
 Head to Gosford from 5pm on Friday and 10am on Saturday to experience 40+ musicians and bands playing across multiple venues showcasing regional and local talent. With afrobeats, folk-pop, French gypsy jazz, vintage soul, country, house & dub, there's something for everyone!  

Gossy Weekender

Friday 1 - Sunday 3 November

Gossy Weekender is a brand new live music activation running over three days from Friday 1 November to Sunday 3 November in Gosford's newly established Live music precinct. 

80+ musicians will embark on Gosford playing across 20+ venues. From emerging artists to international bands, the weekend showcase a range of music genres. From headline act The Jungle Giants to The Moving Stills, Molly Millington, Hellcat Speedracer, Death by Denin and ULA. A fun family friendly program that will run along side Live and Local.

Patonga Blues Across the Bay

Saturday 2 November, Patonga

Australia's only Blues Music Festival accessible by boat! Back for it's 22 year, enjoy a wonderful showcase of great Blues music by the water in a serene spot on the Central Coast! See Chain, Chasin' the Train and Liza Ohlback and the Mercy Train. 

Light Up the Lake

Saturday 9 November, The Entrance

During the 10-day Lakes Festival celebration, be amazed by headliner Boo Seeka, with BELLA AMOR, RAAVE TAPES, False London, and Daytrip as they take the stage on 9 November at The Entrance. Fun activities, roving performers, and fantastic food, followed by a fireworks display that will literally Light Up The Lake, brought to you by Halekulani Bowling Club.

Lakes Festival

Friday 8- Sunday 17 November, around the Central Coast waterways

Making a splash across the Central Coast, the Lakes Festival returns for a huge 10 days between 8-17 November. Bringing thousands of locals and visitors together, the highly anticipated event embraces 30+ events including outdoor sports, culture, nature, art and live music to celebrate the diverse lakes and waterways in the region.

Having officially completed the national Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard with Ecotourism Australia, the Lakes Festival is on a journey to create a more sustainable event with a clean up event happening at Long Jetty foreshore, a preloved swimming clothes and accessory swap, education talks to avoid waste pollution in our waterways and, much more.  The Lakes Festival feature event Light Up Lake happening at The Entrance on Saturday 9 November brings live music from headliner Boo Seeka, with Bella Amor, Raave tapes, False London and Daytrip. Family friendly activities, roving entertaining including LED performers that will light up the night with colour and sparkle, food trucks serving all your favourite dishes and a dazzling firework display that will literally light up the Lake!

Brisbane Water Oyster Festival

Sunday 10 November, Lions park Woy Woy 

The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival celebrates its 24th year this November and is a day of oysters, food, wine, entertainment, and market stalls. Hosted at Lions Park in Woy Woy, Hawkesbury River Oyster Shed with Pete’s Oyster will showcase local oysters from Empire Bay and around Brisbane Waters, and so will Whittle Organic Oyster Farms who supply fresh Sydney Rock Oysters to retailers on the coast and further afield.

In the morning, Freddy Aguilera and the Ipanema Latin band, and the Mariachi Band will entertain the crowds and the afternoon will see Belinda Adams and the Soul Traders live on stage.  Browse over 100 market stalls selling delicious food, chilled wines and cocktails and cold ales from Six Strings Brewing Company.

The festival wouldn’t be complete without the much loved ‘How many oysters can you eat in 30 seconds’ competition!  A day not to be missed, especially for Oyster lovers!

Central Coast Film Festival

30 November - 7 December, Ettalong 

Taking place at Cinema Paradiso, the Central Coast Film Festival celebrates storytelling, innovation and exceptional film making. Seeking to spotlight filmmakers showcasing short and long films, the red carpet will be rolled out for spectators and creatives to watch these new and exciting films.

Whisky Pairings: A Culinary Luncheon

Friday 2 November, Angel Sussurri

Nestled in the Yarramalong Valley, enjoy a culinary luncheon of gourmet 3 course lunch at Angel Sussurri and paired award-winning whiskey from Amber Lane distillery. Cellar master Rod Berry will introduce each whiskey and share his inspirational story while talent Chef Renee will raft his exquisite menu blending local ingredients to elevate your dining experience. 

Wine Lunch

Friday 8 November, Saddles, Mount white

Settle into the tranqui Saddles and embark on a three-course menu paired with wines from Bunnamagoo Estate Wines for the ultimate long lunch. Guests will have the opportunity to hear from the winemakers too. 

The Giving Garden Lunch

Saturday 9 November, Somersby

Experience a long table harvest lunch, garden tour and opportunity to meet the growers. This unique dining experience will features a 3 course lunch from fresh seasonal produce grown and harvested locally from the finest local growers and supplies on the Central Coast. Money raised from the tickets sales will go back to the local growers and suppliers, and SWAMP, a not for profit community focused social enterprise. 

Christmas wreath workshop

15 November, The wildflower Meadow, Erina Heights

Gather your friends and make a beautiful wildflower wreath to hang in your home this festive season. Be guided from The Wildflower Meadow's experienced florist as you craft a beautiful 40cm wreath using dried native flowers and nuts for decorating. 

Gin-gerbread House workshop

Saturday 23 November, Distillery Botanica, Erina Heights

We love a good collab! Decorate your own gingerbread house masterpiece from Adri's Gingerbread while sipping on Distillery Botanica holiday-inspired gin! Get into the holiday spirit by creating a stunning Gingerbread House that you can decorate while sipping on a holiday-inspired We Three Kings Gin & Ginger Beer.

Saturday 2 November: The Market, Ettalong Beach, Terrigal Beach Markets, Terrigal, 

Sunday 3 November:  Toukley Lions Market, Toukley, Terrigal Car Boot Market, Terrigal, Woy Woy Waterfront Market, Woy Woy, Gosford City Farmers Markets, Gosford, The Entrance Lions Club Sunday Markets, The Entrance, Skeleton Farmer’s Market, Woy Woy and Mangrove Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market, Mangrove Mountain, Markets at the Dam Hotel, Hamlyn Terrace.

Tuesday 12 November: Long Jetty Farmers Market, Long Jetty

Saturday 16 November: Terrigal Antique & Vintage Fair, East Gosford, The Entrance Markets, The Entrance and Central Coast Ability Expo, Wyong.

Sunday 17 November: Umina Beach Markets, Umina Beach

Sunday 24 October: Avoca Beachside Markets, Avoca Beach, Vintage and Second hand clothing market, Niagara Park 

Friday 29 November: Umina Twilight Market, Umina

Saturday 30 November: Central Coast Christmas Fair, Gosford, Betty’s Flea Market, Long Jetty