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Your guide to Sunshine Coast events this November

Experience the people, places and events that make the Sunshine Coast special.

Four people each presenting their 'sculpture' artwork

Sculpture on the Edge (2025)

From festival feels in Maleny and cabaret under the lights to polo, dragon boats and artisan markets; November offers something for every interest and every age.

Across the Sunshine Coast, communities are coming together to celebrate creativity, culture, sport and connection, creating countless opportunities to experience the region at its best.

If you love the arts, dance, live music and theatre

Performer Cascada with her hands on her hips

If you want to learn, find community spirit or artisan markets

A group of people and a dog at the front - set on a hinterland property - there for tree-planting

If sports is your way of life

Touch football players diving for a touchdown with legs up in the air and opponent skidding across the ground - diving to stop him
A bunch of swimmers in fluro green vest and their surf ski's in front
A polo horse and jockey taking stride in front of a crowd behind a white picket fence - with a marquee roof in the background

A place for opportunity: Business, innovation and industry events

A filtered image of the Glasshouse Mountain landscape with cheesees, milke, eggs, strawberries in the forefront of the picture.

Keep It Local This Black Friday, 27-30 November

Discover great offers from local businesses while supporting the people and places that make our community thrive. Every local purchase helps strengthen our economy, create local jobs and keep our region vibrant. Offers go live from 16 November.

National Recycling Week, 9-15 November

Let's all become better at recycling and managing our rubbish!

Bugs in My Backyard Week, 16-22 November

Become a bug detective during Bugs in My Backyard Week and explore your backyard, school or local park, photograph bugs and upload your sightings to iNaturalist. Every photo helps scientists understand native species and detect invasive pests. Join thousands of Australians protecting wildlife, one bug at a time.

Event announcements and tickets on sale

Horizon Festival - people exploring a wooden premise with wooden artwork on display around the room

Sunshine Coast Business Community Celebrates, 10 December, Your Mates Brewing, Warana

Nambour is set to welcome an exciting new event, with the Smoked Festival bringing BBQ, live music and family entertainment to the Nambour Showgrounds in March 2027.

Become a ’27 member of Sunshine Coast Lightning now that they have confirmed their team line-up and their 2027 Super Netball fixture, featuring seven home games at UniSC Arena starting April 11.

A unique art movement has called for its next wave of artists to dive in and be part of the Australian Wearable Art Festival confirmed for 12-14 August in 2027 at the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre.

  • AWAF 2027 artist entries are now open and close 31 January 2027.
  • National Student Showcase entries are now open and close 26 February 2027.

Horizon Festival have confirmed their dates for 2027 - 20–29 August and opened up Expressions of Interest for artists, organisations, venues, producers and presenting partners to be part of the 10-day festival program. Think bold, audience-focused projects and cultural experiences that celebrate creativity, community connection and the unique identity of the Sunshine Coast. EOI closes 10 November.

Explore more events

Locals and visitors are invited to explore everything the region has to offer, with hundreds of events taking place from the coast to the hinterland.

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

 
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