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.
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Participants from 42 countries joined thousands of local runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters, with ages ranging from four to 84, celebrating the EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival's 15th year on Sunday 2 August, 2026.
From major sporting moments to food trails, live music, wildflowers and family-friendly activities, August is shaping up as a month to get out and explore the Sunshine Coast.
Council is developing the next Sunshine Coast Flying Fox Management Plan. Take your seat at the table and help shape a balanced approach to flying fox management.
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.
The Sunshine Coast is set to host a landmark moment in youth rugby, with the Global Youth Sevens confirming a brand-new Australian tournament on 12-13 December, 2026.
Families are invited to roll out the picnic blanket and enjoy a spectacular day of food, fun and entertainment when Picnic on Kings brings the Kings Beach Amphitheatre alive on Saturday 25 July.
The premier winter lawn bowls event rolled into action on the Sunshine Coast on July 3 with greens across the region uniting bowlers from across the country for two weeks of competition, camaraderie and coastal charm.
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.
Exhibition showcases works from local and national artists
A vibrant calendar of NAIDOC Week events across the Sunshine Coast
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.
The Sunshine Coast will welcome more than 1,200 athletes, officials, volunteers and supporters from across Australia and the Pacific for the 2026 Australian Deaf Games from 4–11 July, 2026.
These school holidays, the Sunshine Coast is buzzing with family-friendly fun, offering everything from outdoor adventures and creative workshops to wildlife encounters and free, hands-on activities for all ages.
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.