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Explore Sunshine Coast events and activities. Discover what’s happening near you, find free events, family-friendly events and so much more.
The City Nature Challenge is a global event that invites everyday people to help document the plants and animals living in their local area – and the Sunshine Coast is once again taking part.
The Billabong Parko’s Junior Pro presented by Campbell Construction Co will be held on Sunshine Coast beaches, running from 14–19 April.
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.
More than 1000 of Australia’s best gymnasts including youth, masters’ and Special Olympics athletes will converge in the Sunshine Coast this Friday to compete in Queensland’s largest gymnastics event of the year.
Celebrating the Sunshine Coast’s finest contemporary artists
One of the Sunshine Coast’s most anticipated food events is back on the menu this winter, with the Asian Food Festival at Spicers Tamarind Retreat returning to The Curated Plate - and this year’s chefs are going to really spice things up.
The Rangebow Festival is officially on sale and this year it will be easier to have more unique experiences with an extended program from Friday 9 to Sunday 18 October, 2026 in the Hinterland on the Sunshine Coast.
Cybersecurity experts will examine emerging threats and how best to respond to them in a fascinating event coming to our region.
From iconic surfing contests, jewellery showcase and even a blockbuster Rugby Test, April is set to deliver an action-packed month of events on the Sunshine Coast. Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a powerful mix of sport, community celebrations and activities.
Football Queensland’s Pacific Championships will return to the Sunshine Coast in 2026, with an expanded edition of the event to be held at the University of the Sunshine Coast from Tuesday, 29 September to Sunday, 4 October.
Surf Life Saving Australia have confirmed that the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships will return to the Sunshine Coast in 2027.
Titled 'Island Fire', the opening event for The Curated Plate 2026 has been announced by festival ambassador Peter Kurivita for the Alsahwa Estate on Friday 24 July.
From worldclass endurance racing to surfside tunes and community celebrations… residents and visitors have plenty of reasons to get out, explore and enjoy a range of events this month.