Events

Everyone loves events! The atmosphere, the competition, the like minded people all coming together to celebrate and have fun! Look no further than the Sunshine Coast because there are a wide variety of community, national and international events that visit the region each year.

There is also plenty of action within the education sector with frequent career and study events happening all of the time.

Take a look at the event calendar here and start popping some dates into your diaries… you’ll never be bored again!

The Ginger Flower and Food Festival

Fri 18 January - Sun 20 January @ -

Join in for three glorious days of fabulous flowers, delicious food and live entertainment. Discover the Ginger Flower and Food Festival, an incredible celebration of Queensland’s sub-tropical climate that can be enjoyed by the entire family. FREE ENTRY!

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Under the Southern Stars

Sun 20 January @

Do you enjoy rock music? Under The Southern Stars will be rocking the Sunshine Coast Stadium with a line-up of Australian Rock Royalty! The perfect summer festival celebration! Off the back of last year’s inaugural success, the festival is expanding…

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Yoga Peregian Beach

Wed 30 January - Wed 20 March

Gentle Flow Hatha Yoga, for anyone, no experience necessary. Come join in at Peregian Yoga studio, progress at your own pace. Yoga equipment provided. Leave peaceful and relaxed .

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Sunshine Coast Dessert Festival

Sat 16 February

The sweetest event is on its way to the Coast in 2019! So, if you’re a dessert lover it’s time to prepare your tastebuds. $10 gets you access to: Loads of dessert food trucks Live music Dessert wine tasting Demonstrations…

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Mooloolaba Swim Festival

Sat 2 March - Sun 3 March @

In 2019 the Mooloolaba Swim Festival will offer two long course ocean swims over two days along with a heap of great festival events. On Saturday, the 2.5 kilometre Alexandra Headland to Mooloolaba Ocean Swim. On Sunday, the ever popular…

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International Women’s Day

Fri 8 March

International Women’s Day (IWD) seeks to change Australian society for the better by creating, supporting and championing women in leadership. With company policies like affirmative action, maternity leave and blind recruitment helping to combat the pay gap and the glass…

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Ocean Film Festival

Sat 9 March @ -

the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases more than two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface. Featuring all new films this carefully curated selection of short films document the beauty and power of the ocean,…

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Noosa Festival of Surfing

Sat 9 March - Sat 16 March

Join us for the 28th year of the art of longboarding. With perfect waves on five point breaks, free movies and live bands plus cold beer and wine at the festival village right on the sand in front of the…

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Inner Rhythm

Fri 22 March - Sun 24 March

Bringing together 10 facilitators from around Australia to one amazing location on the Sunshine Coats Queensland. Offering you a weekend exploration into Open Floor, Five Rhythms, Contact Improvisation, Dancing Freedom, Five Elements Activation, Aqua Dance, as well as beach Yoga,…

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Australian Body Art Festival

Sat 6 April - Sat 7 April

The Australian Body Art Festival is free for spectators and attracts great crowds keen to watch artists at work using human bodies as their canvas. The body art at this event is amazing with brush and sponge, airbrush and special…

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Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival

Thu 11 April - Sun 14 April

Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival is for all ages from 5 to 90. Lots of workshops for all standards of playing, fun dance and singing workshops, fabulous concerts from overseas and local artists, open mic sessions and jam sessions to join…

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Maleny Wood Expo

Sat 4 May - Mon 6 May

Celebrate 22 years of the iconic Maleny Wood Expo with three days of clean country family fun in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Telling the whole timber story and designed to promote sustainable use of native timbers through the work…

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Time Warp Festival

Sun 5 May

The Time Warp Festival celebrates everything Kustom Kulture – hot rods, rockabilly, food and family – based around iconic Rick’s Garage in Palmwoods. Time Warp creates a beautiful hinterland experience that blends local history with the region’s forward looking coastal…

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Sunshine Coast Anywhere Festival

Thu 9 May - Sun 26 May

Experience comedy in alleys, drama in backyards, poetry in bowling clubs, music in basements and much more. Grab some friends and family and explore a real festival of everything Sunshine Coast has to offer in what has been described as…

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Noosa Food and Wine Festival

Thu 16 May - Mon 20 May

Spread over five mouth-watering days from 16 to 20 May 2019, Noosa Food and Wine Festival is an annual love affair of great food, wine, live music and entertainment in one of Australia’s favourite foodie destinations, Noosa. Whether you are…

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Goomeri Pumpkin Festival

Sun 26 May

Enjoy a smashin, fun filled day at the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival. Roll a pumpkin down Policemans Hill in the unique, Great Australian Pumpkin Roll™, enjoy quirky, novelty pumpkin competitions, a street parade, all day live entertainment on stage, huge street…

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Queensland Garden Expo

Fri 12 July - Sun 14 July

Queensland Garden Expo is a three day celebration of gardening. The event attracts over 40,000 green thumbs and novice gardeners from across Queensland and interstate. Held at Nambour on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, it is ideally situated to showcase all…

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Nambour Winter Jazz Festival

Sat 20 July

One of the best musical experiences on the Sunshine Coast’s jazz calendar, the Nambour Winter Jazz Fest presents an exciting day of jazz. Located in Nambour, the program offers workshops for musicians, the afternoon Jazz Walk where you can walk…

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Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo

Tue 23 July

Times: 10am – 2pm & 3:30pm – 6:30pm Admission is FREE! The 17th annual Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo presents an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in education and training or those seeking professional career development and employment opportunities. With…

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7 Sunshine Coast Marathon

Fri 2 August - Sun 4 August

7 Sunshine Coast Marathon and Community Running Festival is one of the most-loved running festivals in Australia.  Since its inception the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon has raised over one million dollars for charity and community groups. It is the host…

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Horizon Festival

Fri 23 August - Sun 1 September

Experience the Creative Soul of the Sunshine Coast. As the signature multi-arts festival for the region, Horizon’s curated program of events celebrates local artists alongside Australian and international guests, building the capacity of local creative talent and exposing the audience…

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Caloundra Music Festival

Sat 28 September - Tue 1 October

Enjoy four days of sun, surf and sat beautiful Kings Beach on the Sunshine Coast, during the13th annual Caloundra Music Festival, 4 to 7 October 2019. The Kings Beach and surrounds will come alive to the sounds of a diverse…

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Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival

Thu 3 October - Sun 6 October

The 11th Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival will be held in richly historic Gympie, Australia. The four-day program includes industry masterclasses, a spectacular opening night gala, awards night party and up to 30 sessions of shorts from all…

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