Summertime on the Central Coast means balmy evenings and beach days, yes, but also (and more importantly) the clear skies, scorching sand and sunshine come along with our favourite hit of theatre! That’s right, it’s Summer@ The Art House time, the Wyong theatre’s annual summer program.
To say that we’re a bit excited for the epic month and line up of live performances, free activities, and even a few surprises that Summer@ The Art House brings would be an understatement of note. For the month of January in 2026, the best, most celebrated, and emerging Australian artists and theatre shows are coming to your backyard.
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Summer@ The Art House has become an annual fixture on the Coast’s What’s On Calendar and is always well-received and very much loved, not only by Central Coast locals but also by visitors alike. Not to mention, how the program enhances our region’s cultural vibrancy by making access to the performing arts so easy. This truly unique offering adds to the Coast’s diverse tourism offering and adds something special to the region’s holiday period. Keeping the kids, families and adults all entertained with the diverse range of shows in their arsenal. The upcoming program features comedy, magic, cabaret, live music and more.
Yup, you guessed it, Coasties; Summer@ The Art House is the place to be this January if you’re looking to beat the heat or add a lil something different to your holidays.
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Enjoy Summer@ The Art House, Wyong these school holidays
The best part, you asked and The Art House listened! This summer’s 2026 program has even more children’s shows than ever before. Kids’ curiosity will be piqued with science-based educational theatre and wowed by magic and acrobatic shows. They’ll giggle until their bellies hurt with the funnies that the comedy shows bring, and their imaginations will take flight with the puppet shows. There actually is something to suit every kind of kid. Plus, most of the children’s shows have a workshop, making them great value for families on a budget. Now, if that isn’t a school holiday win, then we don’t know what is.
One of the most loved parts of Summer@ The Art House is back – and just as special as you remember. The On Stage Music Series flips the usual theatre experience on its head, with audiences seated at tables on the stage, right alongside the performers! (Don’t worry, no audience participation!) From Friday 16 – Sunday 18 Jan you can choose from three shows, each with its own flavour – musical theatre belters, Peter Allen classics, or your favourite Disney songs! Add cheese, antipasto or something sweet to your booking to indulge.
The Art House, Wyong
Here’s what you can look forward to with Summer@ The Art House’s 2026 Program
The Quizzical Mr Jeff
Tue 13 Jan 6pm, Wed 14 Jan 10am & 12:30pm (selling fast)
Floating crystal balls, optical illusions, and a giant 6-foot balloon? The Quizzical Mr Jeff is a circus magician and illusionist extraordinaire. Mr Jeff is making his Art House debut, and his January 14th shows are almost sold out!
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On Stage Music Series: Ryan Gonzalez – Songs I’ve Never Sung
Fri 16 Jan 8pm
Kicking off the series is a cabaret night packed with powerhouse vocals and musical theatre favourites you won’t hear anywhere else. Act One features Central Coast favourite Jacqui Grunden, known for her standout roles in shows like Legally Blonde and 9 to 5. After interval, Ryan González takes the spotlight with Songs I’ve Never Sung, a personal, joy-filled solo show celebrating the songs they’ve always loved but never had the chance to perform, drawing on credits from Jersey Boys, Moulin Rouge, Strictly Ballroom and more.
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On Stage Music Series: Michael Griffiths Sings Peter Allen
Sat 17 Jan 8pm
Helpmann Award winner Michael Griffiths brings the iconic music of Peter Allen to life in a heartfelt and entertaining tribute. Expect all the classics – I Go To Rio, Tenterfield Saddler, Don’t Cry Out Loud and I Still Call Australia Home – alongside some lesser-known gems that show just how brilliant Allen was as a songwriter. A nostalgic, feel-good night that hits all the right notes.
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On Stage Music Series: An Afternoon of Disney Tunes
Sun 18 Jan 2pm
Perfect for families and Disney lovers of all ages, this magical matinee brings beloved Disney songs to the stage in an up-close, immersive setting. Featuring favourites from Frozen, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid and more, this is a joyful performance where dreams really do come true.
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Note: All On Stage Music Series performances feature on-stage table seating and are wheelchair accessible.
Splash Test Dummies + Summer Splash Circus Skills Workshop
Thu 15 Jan 2pm, Fri 16 Jan 10am & 2pm, Sat 17 Jan 10am | Workshops: Fri & Sat 16-17 Jan 11:30am + free giant lawn games pre-show
The Splash Test Dummies return to Summer@ The Art House wetter, wilder, and whackier than ever. A splashtastic comedy-circus that’ll have the whole fam drowning in laughter and an epic circus skills workshop for kids aged 6+.
Spike The Echidna + Shadow Puppetry Workshop: Playing with Light
Mon 19 Jan 6pm, Tue 20 Jan 10am & 2pm, Wed 21 Jan 10am | Workshops: Tue 20 Jan 11:45am & Wed 21 Jan 12pm
Join a little echidna on a big adventure to find his family and earn his spikes, in this charming and immersive puppet show that fuses traditional puppetry with shadow puppetry.Then head into the workshop where kids aged 4+ will make their own puppet that they can take home and learn shadow puppetry techniques.
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WAVERIDER
Thu 15 Jan 3:15pm, Fri 16 Jan 11:15am & 3:15pm, Sat 17 Jan 11:15am, Tue 20 Jan 11:45am & 3:45pm, Wed 21 Jan 11:45am, Thu 22 Jan 3:15pm, Fri 23 Jan 11:45am &  Sat 24 Jan 11:45am + free play post-performance every session
Join us for a FREE and fun outdoor physical performance of WAVERIDER. A giant inflatable wave is the stage for this epic circus and acrobatics show, and post-performance, the wave becomes an inflatable play zone. Families are encouraged to bundle a FREE booking of WAVERIDER with the other family shows on this week like, Spike The Echidna & Splish Splash Science.
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Splish Splash Science + Workshop
Thu 22 Jan 2pm, Fri 23 Jan 10am & Sat 24 Jan 10am | Workshops: Fri & Sat 23-24 Jan 12pm
Families will learn about the wonders of water in this hilarious and educational science theatre show. Laugh while you learn as Ring Master Rip Tide demonstrates the chemical properties of H20 in a series of dazzling and comical experiments. Then join Rip Tide and perform the experiments yourself in a special workshop for kids aged 7+.
Jersey Forever
Fri 30 Jan 8pm + free nibbles & courtyard party pre-show
Ladies and gentlemen, the boys are back & Live in Concert! Jersey Forever reunites the four original stars of the record-breaking mega hit musical Jersey Boys! It’s been 15 years since the premiere Sydney production, and now, for the very first time in over a decade, the boys join forces again to bring you the very best of Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons in a concert experience!
Dave Hughes – Cooked
Sat 31 Jan 8pm + free sausage sizzle & courtyard party
At the AFL Legends Charity Game earlier this year, Hughesy limped off the field with five broken ribs, a punctured lung, and heaps of material for his new show. Expect stories about getting flattened on a football field, near-death experiences, family antics and daily mishaps – all told by the man who survived the year and lived to laugh about it.
The Art House
19-21 Margaret Street, Wyong
See the full summer line-up at thearthousewyong.com.au
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