What's on across the Mid North Coast in July
From Coffs Harbour to Taree and in between, check out the events happening in your region.
Ellie Chamberlain
June 24, 2025
From live performances, food festivals, free community events, and arts and crafts, here’s our pick of things to do across the Mid North Coast during the month of July – from Coffs Harbour to Taree
Australian singer and cook Michelle Pearson brings “Comfort Food Cabaret” to the MNC. Image: City of Coffs Harbour
🎙️ Comfort Food Cabaret, Coffs Harbour
Live music, storytelling, and a three-course tasting menu – The award-winning “Comfort Food Cabaret” is coming to Coffs.
A musical cooking experience where the audience gets fed by the Aussie singing cook, Michelle Pearson.
🗓️ When: Saturday, July 12, 7.30pm
📍Where: Jetty Memorial Theatre, Coffs Harbour
🎟️ Tickets: From $70pp
ℹ️ More info: https://www.jettytheatre.com/comfort-food-cabaret/
✍🏻 Life drawing, Coffs Harbour
Artist Seabastion Toast hosts a three-hour life drawing session once a month at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM). Join for an untutored figure drawing class.
🗓️ When: Sunday, July 20, 10am
📍Where: Yarrila Arts and Museum, Coffs Harbour
🎟️ Tickets: $35pp
ℹ️ More info: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/figure-drawing-untutored-monthly-studio-sessions-4332113
🧶 Craft and Connect, Coffs Harbour
Held on the first Wednesday of every month, this free event is open to anybody interested in crafting and connecting with like-minded people over a cuppa.
Participants can bring their own project to work on or join a community initiative.
🗓️ When: Wednesday, July 2, 10.30am to 12.30pm
📍Where: Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Coffs Harbour
🎟️ Tickets: Free, booking requested.
ℹ️ More info: https://libraries.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/Whats-on/Eventbrite/Craft-Connect-1281502752229
🟡 NAIDOC Week Events, City of Coffs Harbour
The City of Coffs Harbour will be hosting a number of free community events during this year’s NAIDOC Week
🗓️ When: Monday 7 until Friday 11, July
📍Where: City of Coffs Harbour
🎟️ Tickets: Free
ℹ️ More info: Facebook page or council website
🌶️ Chilli Festival, Sawtell
The Sawtell Chilli Festival is for spice enthusiasts and foodies with more than 100 exhibitors of food vendors and stalls, as well as cafes, bars and restaurants lining the street.
The festival includes live cooking sessions, chill eating competitions, live music, street performers and a kids zone.
🗓️ When: Saturday, July 5, 9am to 4pm
📍Where: First Avenue, Sawtell
🎟️ Tickets: Adults $6pp, U16 free
ℹ️ More info: https://www.sawtellchillifestival.com/
🎤 Poetry performance, Bellingen
“Upside Down Fantasy Land” is a mix of poetry, prose and song performed by Troy Rogers who shares his experiences of childhood – growing up in out-of-home care and trauma of drug-related struggles. He will be joined by Belle Allen on stage, sharing her poetry and songs to start the night, and creating a wind-down session for connection over a cup of tea.
🗓️ When: Friday 11 and Saturday 12, July, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
📍Where: Bellingen Memorial Hall
🎟️ Tickets: From $27
ℹ️ More info: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/coffs-harbour-area/bellingen/events/upside-down-fantasyland
“Upside Down Fantasy Land” will be performed in Bellingen on July 11th and 12th. Image: Visit NSW
👩🌾 Farmers Fundraiser, Smithtown
The Macleay Valley Farmers Fundraiser is a community event to raise money to help support local farmers impacted by the floods in May with raffles, auctions and live music.
🗓️ When: Saturday 12, July, 3pm
📍Where: Smithtown Sport and Recreation Club
🎟️ Tickets: Free
ℹ️ More info: Facebook
✨ Art Walk, Port Macquarie
The ninth annual Art Walk is back for another night of installations, lights, live music, food vendors, and performers.
🗓️ When: Friday 4, July, 5pm to 9pm
📍Where: Port Macquarie CBD
🎟️ Tickets: Free
ℹ️ More info: www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/Places/Art-Culture-Heritage/ArtWalk-2025
🖼️ Hastings Art Trail, Port Macquarie-Hastings
The Hastings Art Trail is a free community event where local creatives showcase their work in venues and studios throughout the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
A map of the destinations is available for everyone and participants can choose their route and browse the talent at their own pace, including ceramics, collage, drawings, paintings, pottery, sculptures and more.
🗓️ When: Saturday 5 and Sunday 6, July, 10am to 4pm
📍Where: Port Macquarie-Hastings
🎟️ Tickets: Free
ℹ️ More info: https://www.viviannehazenveld.com/artstrail
🎭 Comedy Festival, Taree
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is coming to Taree and bringing a lineup of comedy favourites and fresh faces.
🗓️ When: Saturday 12 July, 7.30pm
📍Where: Manning Entertainment Centre (MEC), Taree
🎟️ Tickets: From $42
ℹ️ More info: https://mec.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Season-Guide
Keep an eye out for our live music and family-friendly events happening in July.
If you’d like to get in touch, please email: [email protected]
Thumbnail: (L) Sawtell Chilli Festival Instagram (R) City of Coffs Harbour newsletter