Sunshine Coast Events & Festivals

Fri 10 Feb 2012 - Wed 19 Dec 2012

Busy? Stressed? Want to learn to Meditate? Or sit regularly with others? A meditation practice enables you to get your life moving in rich, full and meaningful ways. While some people turn..

Sun 20 May 2012 - Sun 20 May 2012

Join Operatif! and special guest, Tongan-New Zealand tenor, Benjamin Fifita Makisi, who flies in specially for a stunning late afternoon concert of opera, musicals, operetta and song in the..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

Boonara Homestead celebrates 150 years. It was originally built in 1862 for David Jones of department store fame. A fun day for all the family. Bring your treasures, collectibles and..

Sun 27 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival is well known for its wonderful country atmosphere and novelty pumpkin fun which includes the Pumpkin Pageant, Pumpkin Bowls, Pumpkin Power Shot Put, Pumpkin..

Sun 27 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

Planning a wedding is a full time job. Visit the it's my wedding Expo - Sunshine Coast at the Maroochy RSL and speak one-on-one with celebrants, hair and makeup stylists, photographers..

Sun 03 Jun 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

This free family fun event showcases innovative developments in arts, fashion, food and sustainability - raising awareness and educating as you have fun. The exhibitors will help you save..

Thu 07 Jun 2012 - Sun 10 Jun 2012

It's all about the people, the place, the competition on the June long-weekend. The annual Etchells Australasian Winter Championship attracts the best one-design sailors in Australasia to..

Fri 22 Jun 2012 - Fri 22 Jun 2012

Be taken into the heart of Santiago and beyond at Palmer Resort Coolum, as the resort's Village Square transforms into a lively Chilean piazza bustling with live cooking stations and..

Sat 23 Jun 2012 - Sat 23 Jun 2012

Join them at The McKenzie Grill as sommelier David Stevens-Castro from Latino Cellar gives a tantalising introduction to the robust and festive flavours of wines from Chile. With an Honours..

Sat 23 Jun 2012 - Sat 23 Jun 2012

A fantastic night of decadent degustation held at Palmer Resort Coolum's signature restaurant Eliza's. Hosted by well-known South Australian winemaker, Geoff Merrill, the six-course set..

Sat 23 Jun 2012 - Sat 23 Jun 2012

A highlight of A Taste of Coolum! One of the most enjoyable tournaments staged on their Australian PGA
Championship golf course returns, challenging winemakers and wine lovers alike to..

Sat 23 Jun 2012 - Sun 01 Jul 2012

Sail Mooloolaba is truly a celebration of sailing. From little dinghies through to big keel boats and everything in between including disabled sailing, Etchells radio controlled boats and..

Sun 24 Jun 2012 - Sun 24 Jun 2012

It's back! Chefs Alfresco is the key tasting event of A Taste of Coolum, expected to attract well over 1,500 people to enjoy spectacular food and an incredible circuit of displays from more..

Sat 30 Jun 2012 - Sun 01 Jul 2012

Put yourself in the pilot's seat at the Queensland Air Museum's Open Cockpit Weekend. Many of the historic aircraft will be opened up for all to experience the feel of air travel from years..

Fri 06 Jul 2012 - Sun 08 Jul 2012

Queensland Garden Expo is a three day celebration of gardening. The event attracts over 28,000 green thumbs and novice gardeners from across Queensland and interstate. Held at Nambour on..

Sat 14 Jul 2012 - Sat 14 Jul 2012

The Music Cafe™ showcases Australian musical acts performing live, unplugged, sets of original Australian music and is filmed before a studio audience at The J in Noosa, Queensland..

Sun 15 Jul 2012 - Sat 21 Jul 2012

The i am gr8ful 2012 Women's Trans Ocean Golf Challenge - Australia versus New Zealand is a unique ladies amateur golf tournament scheduled to be contested at the Noosa Springs Golf and Spa..

Fri 20 Jul 2012 - Sat 28 Jul 2012

Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic has prizes galore for everyone, in fact over AUD100,000 in cash and fantastic prizes. What an excuse for a holiday in one of the most pristine places..

Thu 26 Jul 2012 - Sun 29 Jul 2012

Reality Bites is the only Australian literary festival focusing on nonfiction. It introduces audiences to Australia's best writers of literary nonfiction; creating opportunities for debate..

Sat 11 Aug 2012 - Sun 12 Aug 2012

Anaconda Adventure Race - Noosa is the first race of the National Series. A multi discipline off road race consisting of Swim, Paddle, Run and Mountain Bike legs. The event will be staged..

Thu 23 Aug 2012 - Sun 26 Aug 2012

Having recently celebrated it's 30th birthday the Optus Gympie Music Muster is Australia's largest not for profit charitable music festival. The Muster showcases an exciting mix of musical..

Sat 08 Sep 2012 - Sun 09 Sep 2012

The Real Food Festival is a great way for locals and visitors to experience the best of Sunshine Coast regional food. Held in the vibrant village of Maleny, in the heart of the Sunshine..

Sat 22 Sep 2012 - Mon 01 Oct 2012

The sixth annual Caloundra Music Festival is a not for profit family-friendly community event celebrating the environment, cultural achievements and community pride of the Caloundra..

Sat 22 Sep 2012 - Sat 29 Sep 2012

Kenilworth Celebrates! is an annual Town Festival, incorporating a Visual Arts Extravaganza and set in the Mary Valley 1920s Town of Kenilworth. The Street becomes alive with Street..

Sat 29 Sep 2012 - Sat 29 Sep 2012

Feel the power, hear the roar. The Queensland Air Museum presents the Aero Engine Run Day with a special display of aviation horsepower. The museum will be firing up its collection of..

Sat 06 Oct 2012 - Sun 07 Oct 2012

The 2012 Noosa International Sevens Festival will be an outdoor entertainment property involving a Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) sanctioned and Australian Rugby Union (ARU) supported, elite..

Thu 11 Oct 2012 - Sun 14 Oct 2012

Widgee Bush Balladeers' Muster is four days and nights of Australian Bush Music and Poetry held in the beautiful country setting of Widgee, 25 kilometres west of Gympie in South East..

Wed 31 Oct 2012 - Sun 04 Nov 2012

The Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2012! The festival has been Australia’s most popular triathlon for 29 years and sells out within hours of..

Fri 30 Nov 2012 - Sun 02 Dec 2012

The Calvin Klein B and C Grade Championship November 30 - December 2, 2012 is a three-day competition played over 54 holes of stableford play. It's open to all amateur golfers who have a..

Fri 31 May 2013 - Sun 09 Jun 2013

Floating Land is a 10-day art event held at Boreen Point, in the UNESCO-listed biosphere of Noosa. The Green Art program includes presentations, installations, workshops and performances..

Thu 06 Jun 2013 - Sat 08 Jun 2013

Steeped in history, the event will see horse and riders traverse 160 kilometres of picturesque countryside, in under 24 hours. The origins of this Endurance horse ride date back to R.M...