Sunshine Coast Events

Coastrek is Australia’s most iconic hiking challenge, and our Sunshine Coast location is our most loved. Created as the ideal weekend away, the Sunshine Coast route journeys along some of the most picture-perfect...

The NOOSA alive! Festival is a 10-day arts and cultural festival which offers a massive selection of music, theatre, dance, film, food, forms, literature, visual arts, and workshops. Come to this fabulous event in the...

The All Schools Tournament is Oztag Queensland’s iconic school event. Involving over 59 schools sending more than 180 teams to play in the non-tackling game, it’s one of the most exciting school matches in the calendar...

The Maximum Adventure Race Series events are all about exhilarating adventure races that are short and fast. They are designed to be completed in pairs, with the ultimate objective being for each team to learn how to...

In 2023 the iconic Noosa Enduro returns with five courses over one big day! Don’t miss the Sunshine Coast’s premier gravel and mountain biking festival showcasing the stunning Noosa Hinterland. Participants take...

Pomona King of the Mountain is a running event held in Pomona, on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, on the 4th Sunday of July each year. This event challenges competitors to run up the face of Mt. Cooroora and provide...

Polo By The Sea Sunshine Coast is a fun-filled polo event that’s part of the world-famous Urban Polo Circuit, the largest national series globally. Initially founded in 2005, they have positioned themselves as...

The Sunshine Coast Marathon & Community Run Festival is one of Australia’s most well-loved running events. The festival is not-for-profit, and since its founding in 2012, they have raised more than $1.8 million for...

The Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival is a popular event that allows you to climb Cooroy Mountain while enjoying a wide range of family-friendly activities, all while helping raise funds for charity and local disability...

Battle of the Buskers is a renowned music festival that promotes undiscovered local songwriters and artists in Maroochydore. There are hundreds of performing artists each year, so you’ll be in for a lot of music! Battle...

Buskers by the Lake is the biggest busking festival in Australia and is an energetic weekend of live music featuring undiscovered talents. The traditional art of busking comes alive on the banks of Lake Kawana as more...

The Noosa Classic is an exciting cycling event that integrates gourmet and visual pleasures for all participants. This one-day event takes place in August each year and attracts riders from all over the country and...

The Yandina Street Fair is a family-friendly event free for all to attend. There’s no better way to experience this lovely town’s rich culture, beautiful people, and excellent food than attending this annual fair...

The Gympie Music Muster has been entertaining locals and visitors to the Sunshine Coast for over 40 years and hosts some of the best entertainers in Australian country music. The festival runs over four days and is held...

The Horizon Festival on the Sunshine Coast promotes all areas of culture and art in Australia in a huge 10-day-long event. Come and check out the many talks, sculptures, designs, workshops and competitions; there is so...

Apart from its natural scenic attractions, Noosa also boasts an array of festivals and community events, with the popular Noosa Jazz Party, considered the premier cultural event in this region. The Noosa Jazz Party will...

The Noosa Classic Car Show is the ultimate car lover’s dream event. Each year, vehicle collectors from all over Queensland and the country come together to show off their cars. Noosa Classic Car Show, 2024 Dates, Street...

Celebrating the season in 2024, the Chevallum Strawbfest is held in September at the Chevallum State School. This is a free family event, and there is something for everyone to enjoy! Chevallum StrawbFest, 2024 Dates...

KickAss Music & Camping Festival is back in September 2024. With a stellar lineup of Aussie rock/alt-rock icons set to bring high energy to the Hinterland town of Kenilworth, this will sell out fast! KickAss Music...

The Jungle Love Festival is a unique boutique music and arts festival in a stunning environment in Jimna for three whole days. What sets this music festival apart is that the founders and organisers have stayed true to...

The Ironman 70.3 is a triathlon event that will be held at Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast. This exciting event welcomes participants worldwide and all age groups to compete for the ultimate prize. Ideally located...

The Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival is an exciting opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring with the local community. This is the only time of year when you’ll see scarecrows fashioned in unique and creative...

An Australian Premier Music Festival hosted on a private 100-acre property up in Noosa Hinterland’s beautiful Mary Valley in Queensland’s amazing Sunshine Coast region. Escape to the bushland for an...

The Kenilworth Show and Rodeo is a fantastic and historic family-friendly event celebrating everything horse, rodeo, and fair dink-um. The Kenilworth district is famous for hosting several spectacular shows throughout...

The Sunshine Coast Expo is a weekend-long trade event showcasing all the latest adventure vehicles. These include caravans, camper vans, 4x4s, boats, hybrids, and much more that any adventure enthusiast would love...

The Cooloola Farmers Trail celebrates slow food and the farmers who grow what we eat. Visitors will learn interesting and valuable knowledge from farm owners in two days of delicious locally made food and exciting farm...

Cowgirls Gathering is a unique event celebrating everything it means to be a horsewoman. It takes place over three days in the Kilkivan Showgrounds, providing cowgirls with a fun space where everyone can gather to be...

Every Spring, the township of Caloundra celebrates the popular Caloundra Music Festival. This non-profit, family-friendly event includes music performances, cultural programs, environmental awareness, and community...