Live music events across the Mid North Coast in May

Including a free festival giving local artists a stage.

March 31, 2026

The Mid North Coaster’s picks for music in May includes touring independent artists, Aussie icons, and free events, with a festival promoting local talent and something for those mourning the cancelled Bluesfest.

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🟡 Amy Vee and Amy Weatherup

Hunter-based independent singer-songwriters Amy Vee and Anna Weatherup are stopping on the Mid North Coast during their co-headlined 2026 Delusional Tour.

The tour is named after Weatherup’s new album, Delusional, which is currently number seven on the ARIA Country Album Chart. 

Vee is celebrating new single releases - one from late last year called “Blood in the Water” and another released in March called “Better Still”, both of which gained a Top 20 position on the AIR independent singles charts.

🗓️ Friday 1 May, from 6pm
 📍5 Church Street, Bellingen
🎟️ Tickets $27 from Trybooking

🟡 Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks

The Australian singer-songwriter from rock groups Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock is coming to Coffs Harbour to celebrate the 50 years of Hits tour.

🗓️ Saturday 2 May, 8pm
 📍 C.ex Coffs, Coffs Harbour
🎟️ Tickets from $59

🟡 Sarah McKenna

Sarah McKenna is a singer-songwriter from Bellingen. This free gig will include original songs from the local artist as well as a folk-twist on popular covers from Joni Mitchell to Harry Styles.

🗓️ Thursday 7 May, from 5pm
 📍Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
🎟️ Free

🟡 Coastal Grown Music Fest

Presented by MusicNSW, Arts Mid North Coast, the OUTSET Youth Committee & the Hoey Moey, Volume three of the Coastal Grown Music Fest features five local bands.

  • Izzy Maeve & the Wizards, 5pm – 5:30pm

  • Dreem Weever, 6pm – 6:30pm

  • Hometown Revival, 7pm – 7:30pm

  • Breaking Class, 8pm – 8:30pm

  • Luella Deville, 9pm – 9:30pm

The music event is about giving young local artists a stage, building community and celebrating live music on the Coffs Coast. All ages are welcome, however under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 25.

🗓️ Sunday 9 April, from 5pm
 📍Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
🎟️Free, Free event, but registration is essential

🟡 Lisa Mitchell

Stopping off in Bellingen on her NSW regional tour, Lisa Mitchell’s show has something special in store. Participants will have a 60 minute choir session with Lisa before doors open, where they will learn one of her songs in harmony arrangement, and then get to perform the song with her on the night.  

This offering is un-auditioned and open to all.

🗓️ Saturday 2 May, 5.30pm-6.30pm choir session, 7pm doors for the show
 📍Belligen Memorial Theatre
🎟️$45 from Humanitix for the show, pre show choir session $35.

🟡 Bluesfest at the Federal

The annual Federal Hotel Bluesfest in Bellingen is back for its ninth year. Expect an afternoon of Blues and Roots tunes, flowing drinks and free face painting for the kids.

The family-friendly event is free with international and local artists in the lineup, including Frank Sultana, Nathan Beretta Band and The Redeemed.

🗓️ Saturday 30 May, 1pm until late
 📍The Federal Hotel, Bellingen
🎟️Free

We hope you enjoyed our rolling list of live music across the region. Remember to check out our What’s On and Family-Friendly lists.