Opening Times:
The Entrance Movie Night – Lilo and Stitch
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Friday 12 April 2024
Full Program: The Entrance Movie Night 2024
Times: Activities from 4pm
ANZAC Day 2024
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Thursday 25 April 2024
Program: Dawn Service from 5.30am, March from 11:30am, Main Service from 11:50am
Central Coast Chilli Festival
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Sunday 19 May 2024
Times: 10am – 3pm
Link: Central Coast Chilli Festival
Program: Join us for an unforgettable day at ‘The Hottest Day on the Central Coast’ – a FREE ENTRY event that promises fiery fun for all! Calling all chilli enthusiasts for a day packed with tantalizing chilli products & mouth-watering chilli-infused foods.
Brought to you by the dynamic partnership of Central Coast Council & Browse Events, get ready to spice up your day & make lasting memories at the hottest event of the season.
Activities include:
- Chilli eating competitions
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Market stalls
- Food trucks and stalls
- Alcohol stalls
- Entertainment and cultural performances
The Entrance Markets
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Markets are returning to Memorial Park starting on February 17th.
Dates: Third Saturday of every month (See below exact dates)
- Saturday 17th February 2024
- Saturday 16th March 2024
- Saturday 20th April 2024
- Saturday 18th May 2024
- Saturday 15th June 2024
- Saturday 20th July 2024
- Saturday 17th August 2024
- Saturday 21st September 2024
- Saturday 19th October 2024
- Saturday 16th November 2024
- Saturday 21st December 2024
Times: 8am – 1pm
Stallholders: Stall numbers will vary from week to week, so check their Facebook page for updates
Theme: Artisan, bespoke handmade encouraged. Buskers to perform each market.
Link: The Entrance Market
Australian National Busking Championship – Central Coast Heats
Where: The Entrance Town Centre and Memorial Park
Date: Sunday 29 September 2024
Program: Join us for the Central Coast Heat of the Australian National Busking Championship on Sunday Sep 29, 2024! Get ready to witness talented street performers from all over the country showcasing their skills in an exciting competition.
For musicians of all ages, skill levels and musical genres, you'll be amazed by the diverse range of acts that will grace the stage. Whether you're a music enthusiast or simply looking for a great day out, this event is not to be missed! Great cash prizes to be won!
Competition takes place between 9.30am and 1.30pm. Competitors will be stationed around Memorial Park and the Plaza of The Entrance and will perform a succession of half hour spots in different localities. They will be judged by three judges, but also by a popular public vote. To vote for your favourites to get through to the award concert, you can buy voting tokens on the day during the competition.
The finale concert will be held from 2.30 to 4pm on the day, at Memorial Park stage during which winners will be announced. This is the Central Coast Region's heat for the Australian National Busking Championships. Winners of each category will be eligible to compete in the national titles.
ChromeFest 2024
Where: Memorial Park and car park, Waterfront Plaza
When: Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October
Full program: chromefest.org
Lakes Festival 2024
Where: Central Coast Wide
When: November 8 – 17 November 2024
Full program: lovecentralcoast.com/lakesfestival
Light Up the Lake (As part of The Lakes Festival)
Where: Memorial Park
When: Saturday November 9
Times: 4pm – 9pm
Full program: TBC
New Years Eve – The Entrance
When: Tuesday 31 December 2024
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
Full Program: TBC
