What's On in December on the NSW Central Coast

With the promise of a hot start to the festive season, the Central Coast is alive with summer vibes.  From Christmas on the Coast events to end of year celebrations, there is nothing to stop you adding some vibrancy to your calendar this festive month.

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

Candlelight Concert: Christmas pop classics and new favourites

Saturday 12 December, Avoca

Avoca Beach Theatre will showcase Candlelight concerts bringing the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Central Coast. The Phoenix Collective String Quartet will play much loved Christmas hits such as ‘All I want for Christmas’, ‘Do they know it’s Christmas’ and ‘Merry Christmas Darling’ under the gentle glow of candlelight.

The Presets

31 December 2024, Gosford

International music superstars, The Presets, the chart-topping duo will be playing at Drifters Wharf this New Year’s Eve. Party along with well know beats as you see in the New Year waterside!

Rolling Sets

Saturday 7 December, The Entrance

Rolling into the Coast, the sumner music festival will be back with local and international artists transforming The Entrance into a music haven to kick off the new season. The Wombats, a NSW exclusive will headline the festivals plus Lime Cordiale, G Flip, Ruel, Peach PRC, Mallrat and more playing, the day will be on be not to be missed!

Line Up, RnB ang bass Festival 

Saturday 14 December, Gosford

Get ready for a day of R’n’B and dance music on the Coast. Good energy, electric vibes and smooth beats to enjoy as the sun dips into the evening. Dance between two stages of music with artists including Dimatik, DJ Noiz, Kennyon Brownm Tazi plus ore keeping you on your toes. Enjoy chilled drinks, good, food and take advantage of the  VIP open terrace and a Skyy Garden for the ultimate experience. Free shuttle bus from Gosford station.

Pick your own

December Saturday 7 and Sunday 8, Peats Ridge

Step behind the farm gate into Meliora Farm and pick your own orange and lemons from the citrus orchard. Grab a bag provided by the farmer and meander through the tree and have fun picking the fruit. Pay for what you pick, you’ll be supporting the farmers and then why not bring a picnic and relax in the pretty orchard.

Christmas lunches and NYE dinners

The Coast is bursting with places to celebrate this December. Many businesses are offering delicious festive lunches and end of year dinners. See all the details here 

A quick snapshot of a few below:

Christmas:

Meantime on The Entrance, The Entrance

Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford

Gosford RSL, Gosford

Lago Cucina, Budegwoi

Mercure Kooindah Waters, Wyong

Pullman Magenta Shores, Magenta

Beachcomber, Toukley

Crowne Plaza, Terrigal

KEFI, Koolewong

New Year's Eve

Bells at Killcare, Killcare Heights

Budgewoi Hotel, Budgewoi

Drifters Wharf, Gosford

Lago Cucina, Budgewoi

Terrigal Hotel, Terrigal

About Face 2024

Thursday 12 December 2024 -Tuesday 14 January 2025, East Gosford

About Face is Gosford Regional Gallery’s Junior portrait prize with finalist’s work exhibited in the Community Gallery.  The artworks on display will be from young artists aged 5-18 years old and will depict a person who each of the artist’s know and who has played a significant role in their lifes.

Pearl Beach Art Trail

Saturday 7 December, Pearl Beach

The much loved Pearl Beach Art Trail is back with local artists opening their studios. Enjoy a cultural ay admiring works of art and meeting the artists.

Christmas Bon Bon making

Saturday 7 December, Wyong

Get into the fun and festive spirit at House of Ellery and make a set of 6 beautiful hand crafted bon bons. Make your own gifts to go inside and such as essential oil rollers, car diffusers, salts and soaks. Use decorate paper and ribbons to finish your bons bons. This workshop will be carefully guide you through the steps to making a lovely addition to your Christmas table setting.

Forge your own candy canes, Somersby

Sunday 8 December

Don’t miss this unique experience to forge your own candy canes using the ancient art of blacksmithing. Artisan Estate in Somersby is holding a special Christmas workshop where you will learn to the basic art of blacksmithing and learn to shape metal into a festive design! No experience necessary and the perfect early Christmas present gift!

Kids Christmas succulent wreath workshop

Thursday 19 December, Erina

Impact Gym is offering a hands on workshop where they will be taught how to make a beautiful leaving wreath using real succulents while encouraging eco-friendly crafting these school holidays. The Christmas wreath will be perfect for the front door of the family home an extra special ornament for the festive season.

Sunday 1 December,
Terrigal Car Boot Market, Terrigal
Mangrove Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market, Mangrove Mountain
Toukley Lions Market, Toukley
The Entrance Lions Club Sunday Markets, The Entrance
Skeleton Farmer’s Market, Woy Woy

Saturday 7 December
Avoca Beachside Markets Twilight edition, Avoca Beach
Terrigal Beachside markets, Terrigal
The Market, Ettalong Beach

Sunday 8 December
Woy Woy Waterfront Market, Woy Woy,
Toukley Lions Market, Toukley,
The Entrance Lions Club Sunday Markets, The Entrance
Skeleton Farmer’s Market, Woy Woy
Bells at Killcare Christmas Market, Killcare Heights

Tuesday 10 December
Long Jetty Farmers Market, Long Jetty

Saturday 14 December
The Market, Ettalong Beach

Sunday 15 December
Toukley Lions Market, Toukley
The Entrance Lions Club Sunday Markets, The Entrance
Skeleton Farmer’s Market, Woy Woy
Umina Beach Markets, Umina Beach

Saturday 21 December
The Market, Ettalong Beach
 Long Jetty Markets, Long Jetty
The Entrance Markets, The Entrance
Christmas Market at the Galleria Ettlaong Beach.

Sunday 22 December
Toukley Lions Market, Toukley
The Entrance Lions Club Sunday Markets, The Entrance
Skeleton Farmer’s Market, Woy Woy

Tuesday 24 December
Long Jetty Farmers Market, Long Jetty