Throughout the year, visitors and locals alike can enjoy a wide array of festivals, markets, and cultural events on the Sunshine Coast. From the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival, which showcases the best in local cuisine and beverages, to the Caloundra Music Festival, offering live music from renowned artists in a stunning beachside setting, there is always something happening.
Sports enthusiasts can join in or cheer on participants in events like the Sunshine Coast Marathon. Farmers’ markets, craft fairs, and community festivals also abound, providing ample opportunities to experience the region’s unique charm and lively community spirit. Whether you’re looking to indulge in gourmet food, appreciate fine art, or enjoy live music, the Sunshine Coast’s event calendar has something for everyone.
Peregian Originals
Peregian Originals: live music in the park. Bring a picnic, a rug and your fellow music lovers for a relaxing afternoon of original live music.
Peregian Beach Village Markets
Peregian Beach Village Market is a local community marketplace located in a shaded beachfront park and hosting as many as 70 individual stalls. Amongst the many stallholders are some of the freshest, creative...local designers who showcase their talents in textiles, woodwork, art and sculpture.
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Coastrek Sunshine Coast
Coastrek is Australia’s iconic team hiking challenge and our Sunshine Coast event celebrates one of Queensland’s most picturesque coastal regions. Bask in Queensland’s winter sun and experience...the stunning stretch of coastline between Noosa and Mooloolaba, with world class beaches, scenic headlands, and picturesque coastal trails to enjoy.
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Horizon Festival
Horizon Festival — the Sunshine Coast’s premier multi-arts festival. This 10-day multi-arts festival takes place all over the Sunshine Coast, from the beaches to the hinterland. At the festival’s...core, it celebrates place — it’s the heartbeat of the festival — and the programming reflects this. More importantly, the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which the festival stands are honoured — the Kabi Kabi Peoples and Jinibara Peoples. The varied events are (almost) always in spectacular locations, and there’s music, art, theatre, dance, workshops, and ceremonies – as well as plenty for the family to enjoy.
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