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!

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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Trivia Night with Reef Check Australia

Tue 23 July @ -

Join Reef Check Australia and friends for a night of TRIVIA at Good Bar, Mooloolaba on Tuesday July 23rd from 6.30pm. Plenty of AWESOME prizes are to be won, all in support of protecting our reefs and oceans, so make…

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Facebook Community Boost Workshops

Wed 24 July - Fri 26 July

For any education providers or local businesses that need some digital marketing assistance, Facebook Community Boost are running a number of workshops on the Sunshine Coast. These workshops will provide information on starting and growing a Facebook and Instagram business,…

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National Tree Day

Sun 28 July @ -

Venture outdoors, get your hands in the earth and be a part of Australia’s largest tree planting event. Bring your family or friends. Stay for the whole morning or drop in when you can. Native tree planting Live music by…

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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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The Curated Plate

Thu 8 August - Sun 11 August

The Curated Plate is a new four-day food festival, making its debut on the Sunshine Coast, August 8 to 11, 2019. Celebrating the Chef and the Producer, the festival will bring together the region’s finest produce with the best chefs…

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The Food Fair at Black Swan Park, Cotton Tree

Fri 9 August - Sun 11 August

A Curated food fair for the senses – see, touch, sip, smell and taste the best of what the Sunshine Coast has to offer. Talk to the producers, enjoy hands on masterclasses and learn from the best of the best…

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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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Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast

Sun 8 September

Perfectly located in the heart of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba Beach offers the perfect year-round climate and is an ideal location for Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast. It’s the perfect location to incorporate a relaxing family vacation or just a great…

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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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