Live music events across the Mid North Coast in September

It seems spring is a good time to tour.

The Mid North Coaster’s live music list for September includes bands stopping off in the region, plus a free music festival and a chance to meet an iconic Australian rock band.

Here’s our picks of events happening in Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie and Taree – with tickets still on offer.

Have we missed something? Just let us know: email [email protected]

🟡 You Am I Tour

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the second album by Australian rock band You Am I. A tour celebrating Hi Fi Way has been expanded with a stop in Coffs Harbour.

When: Friday 5
Where: Jetty Beach House, Coffs Harbour
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: $61.15 General Admission
Info: www.youami.com.au

🟡 Peking Duk Tour

Peking Duk’s Australian Thrills tour is stopping in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour.

Catch them at Coffs:

When: Friday 19
Where: Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour

Catch them in Port:

When: Saturday 20
Where: Finnian’s, Port Macquarie

Tickets and info: https://pekingduk.com/tourdates/

🟡 Pacific Avenue Tour

Pacific Avenue is back on tour and testing out some new tracks at a venue near you.

Catch them at Coffs:

When: Saturday 20
Where: Jetty Beach House, Coffs Harbour

Catch them in Port:

When: Sunday 21
Where: Finnian’s, Port Macquarie

Tickets and info: https://pacificavenue.com.au/

🟡 Tidal Sounds Music Festival

The 2025 Tidal Sounds Music Fest is on this month — with an impressive headline including Ruby Fields, Polish Club and Felipe Baldomir. And the best part? It’s free.

Listen to the festival Spotify playlist here.

When: Saturday 6
Where: The Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
Time: 12pm
Tickets: Free with a ticket.

🟡 The Choirboys

If you don’t think you know the Australian rock band the Choirboys, we bet you do know their song “Run to Paradise” – with close to 90 million listens on Spotify today, 35 years since its release.

From Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the band formed in the late 70s. This month, they’re coming to Coffs Harbour and Taree for their part-song-part-storytelling-show.

Catch them at Coffs:

When: Friday 5
Where: Jetty Memorial Theatre, Coffs Harbour
Time: 8pm
Tickets: From $69. VIP tickets include a meet and greet with the band before the show

Catch them at Taree:

When: Saturday 6
Where: Manning Entertainment Centre, Taree
Time: 8pm
Tickets: From $65. VIP tickets include a meet and greet with the band before the show

We hope you enjoy our rolling guide to live music events across the Mid North Coast. Stay tuned for next month’s list.

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📸 Thumbnail: (L) You Am I. Picture supplied: Revolutions Per Minute PR (R) Pacific Avenue Instagram