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Business showcase connects local enterprise with industry buyers
Winning work honours significant Pintupi artist
We love our beaches. They're at the heart of our lifestyle, drawing locals and visitors alike to the sand and surf as the weather warms up.
Celebrate our migratory shorebirds with two family friendly festivals.
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.
Community photos sought for new museum exhibition
Spring has arrived on the Sunshine Coast and with it comes a packed calendar of events for every interest.
Sunshine Coast Open House is celebrating 10 years of showcasing the region's homes, buildings, gardens and community spaces. Returning from 16-25 October 2026, the free festival will open the doors to inspiring and rarely seen places, exploring the theme of sustainable, inclusive design and design excellence.
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.
Sunshine Coast Lightning continues to make an impact both on and off the court, from inspiring the next generation of netballers through the Unitywater Lightning Cup, to strengthening its 2027 playing roster and bringing together some of Australia's most accomplished sportswomen for a special leadership event.
The Sunshine Coast's most prestigious art prize now open
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.
Free community events are bringing new energy to Nambour’s Quota Memorial Park, with skate lessons, yoga, family playdates and activities inviting locals to rediscover this welcoming community hub.
Netball Queensland has announced that Sunshine Coast Netball Association will host the 2027 Junior State Age, bringing one of the biggest events on the community netball calendar to the Sunshine Coast region.