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.
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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.
Sunshine Coast Lightning has unveiled its leadership team for the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball season, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the region’s most loved sporting clubs.
Football Queensland has confirmed that the state’s premier junior football carnival will return to the Sunshine Coast in 2026 as WinterFest welcomes players from every region for five days of competition.
Aspiring coders, creators and problem-solvers are invited to step inside the wonderful world of technology, innovation and digital careers at The BiG Day In Sunshine Coast, hosted at Venue 114 on Wednesday, 11 March.
The 2026 Horizon Festival program is out now offering more than 35 events, in 13 Sunshine Coast locations, from 1–10 May.
The 2026 Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Masterclass Series is now open, and Sunshine Coast schools are invited to submit expressions of interest for students in Years 8 to 10.
You are invited to join the nation’s biggest ever clean up on Sunday 1 March.