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What’s On in Port Macquarie
Something is always happening in Port Macquarie. From major sporting events and food festivals to live theatre, art walks and local markets, the region has a genuinely packed calendar year-round.
What's On in Port Macquarie
Something is always happening in Port Macquarie. From major sporting events and food festivals to live theatre, art walks and local markets, the region has a genuinely packed calendar year-round. Whether you're planning a trip around a specific event or just want to know what's on while you're here, this is your local insider's guide.
For the largest and most up-to-date events listing, head to portmacquarieinfo.com.au/whats-on.
Key Seasonal Events
Summer (December, January, February)
New Year's Eve Fireworks (December)
Christmas Fair (December)
LatinFest (January)
Red Hot Summer Tour (January)
Hastings Summer Waves (January)
Young's Family Carnival (January)
NSW Beach Volleyball Tour (February)
Comboyne Show (February)
Runfest (runs Feb into March)
Autumn (March, April, May)
Ride the Wave Festival (March)
Hastings Valley Open Art Prize (March/April)
Camden Haven Show (March)
Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run (April)
Wauchope Show (April)
Birdrock Memorial Surf Classic (May)
Winter (June, July, August)
Artwalk (June)
Flaming Dragons Regatta (June)
Bodyboarding Teams Challenge (June)
Bull Throttle, Wauchope (June)
Rocky Trail MTB Fox Superflow (June)
Elephant Trail Race (July)
Mid-North Coast Outdoor Show, Wauchope (August)
Hastings Farm Gate Tour
Spring (September, October, November)
IRONMAN and IRONKIDS (October)
Beach to Brother Running Festival (September)
Hello Koalas Festival & Treasure Hunt (September)
Camden Haven Dragon Boat Regatta (September)
Port Cup Horse Racing (October)
World Ocean Series World Youth Challenge (October/November)
Wauchope Highland Gathering (November)
Images: Red Hot Summer Tour, IRONMAN Australia swim, Hastings Farm Gate Tour, Wauchope Show.
Markets
Markets run across the region every single week, and they're one of the best ways to get a real feel for the place. Meet our makers, bakers, musicians and more!
Live Music & Entertainment
Port Macquarie pulses with a lively live-music scene that blends beachside chill with big‑town energy — from acoustic sets in cosy cafés and seaside pubs to full‑band gigs at larger venues and festival stages. Local singer‑songwriters, indie bands and cover acts regularly fill intimate spots along the Hastings River, while seasonal festivals and community events bring headline acts and roaming buskers to the town centre. Expect sunset sessions on outdoor decks, open‑mic nights that showcase emerging talent, and family‑friendly performances at markets and parks; whether you’re after folk, rock, jazz or electronic beats, Port Macquarie’s calendar offers something for every ear.
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