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Spring into September with Sunshine Coast events

Spring has arrived on the Sunshine Coast and with it comes a packed calendar of events for every interest.

For IRONMAN 70.3 participants running out of the ocean, Mooloolaba Beach

IRONMAN Group

September bursts onto the Sunshine Coast with an exciting mix of sport, arts, culture, business and community events. Discover local creativity at the Eumundi Writers Festival and Buderim Fairy Festival, enjoy live music and family-friendly fun, or connect with industry leaders at a range of business events.

Wherever you are on the Coast, there's something happening this month to inspire, entertain and bring people together.

What does Mooloolaba have in common with Santa Cruz (USA), Nice (FRA), Erkner (GER), Belgrade (SRB) and Dali (CHN)?

They are all host cities for an IRONMAN 70.3 event on September 13, 2026.

The 13th IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast competition will stretch along Mooloolaba Esplanade from the Northern Parklands to The Spit, with this year’s event is expected to attract over 2000 competitors participating in a 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride and 21.1km run.

  • For traffic condition changes affecting the Sunshine Motorway, Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headland, Maroochydore and Cotton Tree use the interactive map.
  • Transport options into Mooloolaba include walking, riding, Kinetic buses (50c fares), the Mooloolaba Ferry ($15 return) and a Free Park ‘n’ Ride service for participants, spectators and Mooloolaba-based staff and workers on Sunday, operating 4.30am-5.30pm from Mountain Creek State High School to River Esplanade, Mooloolaba
  • Waste collection services in the event precinct will be earlier than normal. For Sunday bin collection, put bins out Saturday night in your usual collection location.
  • Sunday morning southbound access to Sunshine Coast Airport is via David Low Way. Northbound travellers must take the Twin Waters exit. Plan for traffic delays and allow extra travel time.

Mooloolaba is one of 103 race locations for the IRONMAN 70.3 around the world and one of three along Australia’s east coast. Event organisers appreciate how much the Sunshine Coast businesses and community working together to make it happen in such a well-loved location. 

A group picture of IRONMAN kids at the finish line with their arms up in the air!

Sports and Recreation events

A group of on-road racing cyclists, withe signage in the background that reads National Championships

More than 400 riders, along with their families, officials and spectators, will travel here from across Australia to race for national titles across four days for the AusCycling Masters & Juniors Road Cycling National Championships, 17-20 September, North Arm/Yandina.

Some of the riders are only 13 years old. Every junior racing at the event has been selected to represent their state or territory, and for many this will be the first time trying to win a national championship. Jai Hindley, who went on to win the Giro d’Italia, and Tour de France stage winner Caleb Ewan both raced these championships as juniors. To keep riders and the community safe, some local roads will be fully closed while racing on these three days:

  • Thursday 17 September (9am to 2.30pm) North Arm to Yandina
  • Saturday 19 September (7am to 5.30pm) Yandina -> Bridges ->North Arm -> Ninderry
  • Sunday 20 September (7am to 5pm) Yandina -> Bridges ->North Arm -> Ninderry

Healthy adventures

Plus you can choose your own adventure anytime using Adventure Sunshine Coast to explore the region, or you can participate in a range of holistic low-cost health and wellbeing community activities through our Healthy Sunshine Coast program. This month Healthy Sunshine Coast has partnered with Sunshine Coast Bushwalking Club to offer four guided trails for those who might not feel confident attempting them on their own.

Business events

Arts & Cultural events

A number of people (writers) gathered in amongst bookstore shelving
People watching a band on stage, with a big banner at the top - A Fair Day Out
People walking through stalls looking for collectables

Celebrate, create and connect at your local library

Sunshine Coast Libraries has something for every age and interest this September, from storytime and rhymetime sessions for young children to hands-on Future Engineers Club activities, board game afternoons and author discussions.

Residents can also build their digital skills through workshops such as AI Explained and Digital Photo Storage, while community groups can access practical grants drop-in sessions for funding advice and support.

A highlight of the month is the celebration of Maroochydore Library’s 50th birthday on 9 September, featuring live music, cake and the chance for the community to share memories of this much-loved local institution.

Find the full program of free and low-cost events on the Libraries website.

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You can find information about these events and more at www.events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au - search by date or location to find your next event experience.

 
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