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!

Kenilworth Show and Rodeo

Sat 21 September

2019 is 100 years since the first Kenilworth Show was staged. The 1920 show was visited by intrepid travellers who drove their motor vehicles from Nambour and Tewantin. A century after the first show the “Motor Trip to the Show”…

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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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Caloundra Music Festival

Fri 4 October - Mon 7 October

Enjoy four days of sun, surf and sand at beautiful Kings Beach on the Sunshine Coast, during the 13th annual Caloundra Music Festival, 4 to 7 October 2019. The Kings Beach and surrounds will come alive to the sounds of…

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Oktoberfest Sunshine Coast

Sat 26 October

Oktoberfest Sunshine Coast is an annual event in its 3rd year. Locals and visitors love this event as they experience the traditional culture of the Munich Oktoberfest. Based on the history and festivities from centuries past Oktoberfest Sunshine Coast promises…

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Jungle Love Festival

Thu 28 November - Sun 1 December

A boutique music festival that celebrates up and coming local musicians, artists and art workers. They follow a different model to most other festivals whereby they closely curate the entire program and add in different acts that they know most…

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RoboRAVE 2020 – International robotics tournament

Fri 22 May - Sun 24 May

RoboCoast and USC are partnering to organise and host the first annual RoboRAVE Australia, a large international robotics tournament, at the USC Stadium in May 2020. RoboRAVE is an international series of robotics events based out of Albuquerque, USA, with…

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Study Sunshine Coast Industry Membership Program Launch

Sat 12 September @ -

You are invited to the Study Sunshine Coast Industry Membership Program Official Launch. Join special guests Director-General Damien Walker, Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson and Study Queensland Executive Director Shannon Willoughby at the official launch of the Industry Membership…

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