The Central Coast is becoming a vibrant hub for the performing arts, with a variety of theatres that cater to different tastes and events. Laycock Street Theatre in North Gosford is one of the region's notable venues, featuring a 392-seat proscenium arch stage and a versatile multi-purpose space ideal for conferences, small musicals, and cabaret performances. The theatre is home to the Gosford Musical Society, which stages five productions annually.

The Art House in Wyong, which opened in May 2016, is the largest theatre on the Central Coast. Replacing the old Wyong Memorial Hall, it offers a 500-seat theatre with a 12m x 9m stage, an automated fly tower, and a 285m2 studio space with retractable seating for 130 people. This modern venue has sparked a growth in local theatre companies, including Endless Night Theatre Company, Gosford Theatre Company, Salt House Theatre Company, and the region’s only youth theatre, Jopuka Productions.

In late 2018, the Elderslee Foundation acquired and renovated a building near the Tuggerah Strait, transforming it into a community facility that includes the Red Tree Theatre. This intimate space offers a 144-seat auditorium with professional-grade lighting and sound, supporting theatre productions, seminars, and concerts.

The Peninsula Theatre in Woy Woy rounds out the region's offerings with a 122-seat raked auditorium and professional staging, lighting, and sound facilities. Together, these venues contribute to a flourishing theatre scene on the Central Coast, attracting both local talent and audiences alike.