Athletes from home and abroad are preparing to hit the course at a sold-out IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast this Sunday 13 September 2026.
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Spring has arrived on the Sunshine Coast and with it comes a packed calendar of events for every interest.
Travellers passing through Sunshine Coast Airport can now enjoy a fresh new retail experience, with the opening of Relay marking the first new store delivered as part of the airport's $170 million terminal redevelopment. The store offers a mix of travel essentials and showcases locally made Sunshine Coast products.
From 20 to 25 October, six days of professional development, local talent showcases and an awards night round out ShowFest 2026's eight-event program across the Sunshine Coast.
Emerging and established filmmakers are being encouraged to get their cameras rolling, with the Sunshine Coast's feel-good film festival, Showdown Shorts, returning for its second year.
More than 300 business leaders attended Thriving Through Change 2026, gaining practical insights on resilience, innovation and growth. Featuring expert speakers, networking and exhibitors, the event equipped businesses to navigate challenges and seize future opportunities, including those linked to the Brisbane 2032 Games.
Nearly 10,000 people have come together over the past 10 days to celebrate the Sunshine Coast's vibrant food culture as The Curated Plate wrapped up, delivering its most diverse program in the festival's history.
A new Regional Partnership Agreement between UniSC and Sunshine Coast Council will invest up to $1 million in priority projects, advancing research, innovation and planning to deliver economic, environmental and community benefits.
Fire-cooked Sri Lankan cuisine, Japanese tuna-cutting demonstrations, Greek village feasts, New Orleans-inspired dining, paddock-to-plate experiences and family picnics are just some of the experiences on the menu as The Curated Plate officially begins today.
Sunshine Coast businesses looking to seize opportunities, navigate a changing business environment and learn from the country’s best, shouldn’t miss Council's annual business expo, Thriving Through Change, on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at Maroochy RSL.
The Sunshine Coast is set to come alive this July with a dynamic program of major sporting events, cultural celebrations and community experiences, reinforcing the region as a premier winter events destination.
Sunshine Coast residents are being encouraged to shop, dine and spend locally as part of Buy Local Day on Saturday, 27 June 2026 – a region-wide initiative supporting the more than 39,000 small and medium businesses that power the local economy and provide local job opportunities.
Sunshine Coast entrepreneurs and innovators will connect with some of Australia’s most influential business leaders, as part of the FWD>FEST multi-day business festival this May.
Sunshine Coast Council fast-tracks project through Hotel Investment Incentive Scheme to support economic growth and address shortfall ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympics Games.
Early release tickets are now available for The Curated Plate 2026, the Sunshine Coast’s premier 10‑day food and drink festival running from 24 July to 2 August, showcasing local chefs, producers and venues.
The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards are closing soon: enter now or nominate someone to celebrate people, groups, businesses and organisations building sustainability and driving change.
Introducing the Kenilworth Ember & Harvest Weekend - bringing together three signature events celebrating fire-cooked food, local produce and country hospitality in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.