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

2nd Sunday of each month
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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

1st & 3rd Sunday of each month
7:30 am to 12:30 pm

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

18/07/2025

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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Mooloolaba Ocean Swim

23/03/2025

In 2024 the Mooloolaba Mile introduced new courses, new distances and a whole new look! Our event site moved to Mooloolaba Spit and our program is now packed with more distances, all designed for you to...push your limits in a safe environment. The multi-lap course means you can set your sights higher, but check your progress in the shallow water as you prepare for your next lap. The Start & Finish line are located at Mooloolaba Spit, a sheltered bay with easy access in and out of the water – it’s one of nature’s great open water arenas. Every year, we’ll be adding new distances and aiming higher.

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