Our ancient landscape, revered by Traditional Owners, has long been the inspiration for creatives, performers, and magnificent works of local art which capture the essence of the Sunshine Coast’s natural beauty.
Here, you’ll have the chance to learn more about our local Indigenous history through guided tours on water and land, browse through galleries set against lush hinterland backdrops, enjoy vibrant artistic festivals, and more.
Indigenous culture
Learn the stories, traditions, and culture of our first eco-custodians, the Kabi Kabi people, as you glide along the Mooloolah River on-board with Saltwater Eco Tours. In the Hinterland town of Mapleton, be sure to also check out the Activity Centre at Triballink, where you’ll be in for ochre/clay painting activities, a shared bush tucker experience, and more. Other must-dos include Biral Tours, which offer Bush Walkout Tours on the tribal lands and sacred waterways of the Kabi Kabi Tribal Nation.
Art Trails, galleries, and heritage
Experience the artistic delights of our local street art trails in Nambour and Caloundra, or check out an exhibition at the Caloundra, Noosa, and Gympie Regional Galleries.
Explore Australia’s largest historic aviation display at the Queensland Air Museum in Caloundra, or pay a visit to the Landsborough Museum, which is housed in an original shire building. Another option is to uncover our nautical history while diving the shipwreck of the ex-HMAS Brisbane off the coast of Mooloolaba.
Markets
Discover fresh produce and handmade arts and crafts at markets right across the Sunshine Coast. Starring everything from live entertainment, street food, twilight settings, and local craftsmanship, you won’t have any trouble filling up your basket.
Festivals and events
Grab your calendar and make sure to book your tickets to Horizon Festival – a region-wide event that celebrates everything from visual art, performance, street art and more. Alternatively, plant-lovers and those with aspiring green-thumbs will love the laidback vibe and gardening goodness on offer at the enormously popular Queensland Garden Expo. If you’re looking for something a little more foodie-focused, you won’t want to miss The Curated Plate – a hotly anticipated annual event that celebrates all things Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry! For more events, see here.
Events
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Queensland Garden Show
Welcome to the 2025 Queensland Garden Expo, a fantastic four-day celebration of gardening! This even
Nambour
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The Curated Plate
The Curated Plate has become the premier culinary festival of the Sunshine Coast in beautiful Queens
Maroochydore
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Creedence - 10th Anniversary Tour - Kings Beach Hotel - Caloundra
Join them in celebrating a decade of timeless rock 'n' roll with Creedence: The John Fogerty Show s
Caloundra
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Pink Ribbon Raceday
Celebrate compassion, support, and community at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club's Pink Ribbon Raceday.
Caloundra
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TAB Mooloolaba Cup Day
The Sunshine Coast Turf Club presents the grand spectacle of TAB Mooloolaba Cup Day 2024 on Saturday
Caloundra
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Sunshine Coast Turf Club Melbourne Cup Day 2024
The Sunshine Coast Turf Club is the exclusive live horse racing venue on the Sunshine Coast. Experie
Caloundra
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Simply Brill
Theatrically presented, Simply Brill with its dynamic blend of history, humour and heart takes audie
Caloundra
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Toni Childs - Retrospective
Join the legendary Toni Childs for a special two-hour performance as she celebrates her life s music
Caloundra
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Toni Childs - Retrospective (Caloundra)
Relive your best musical memories with Toni Childs Greatest Hits Live in Concert. Join the legenda
Caloundra
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Cirque Africa
100% fun. 100% African. 100% joy. Cirque Africa is produced and directed by Papa Africa aka Winsto
Caloundra
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Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp
Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp have an intuitive musical connection that has developed over the cour
Caloundra
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Daryl Braithwaite
You won t go home whistling the lights Daryl Braithwaite When you ve got a back catalogue like
Caloundra
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Women Like Us
Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs are Women Like Us, two of the most sought after comedians in Australia.
Caloundra
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Songs In The Key of Motown
Abstract Touring proudly presents the return of Songs in the Key of Motown, the ultimate Motown expe
Caloundra
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Lee Kernaghan: Boys From The Bush - The Concert
Australia s country music legend Lee Kernaghan has got a new show, a new band and is heading back to
Caloundra
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She Sings Feat. DJ Beverly Thrills
She Sings is an all-women s singalong event the girls night out you didn t know you needed! Led
Caloundra
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Drizzle Boy
Drizzle Boy is poked, prodded and diagnosed by a world that wants to change him and a family who doe
Caloundra
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Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra | A Night At The Proms
In a high-spirited program of music and vibrant colour, the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra (SCSO)
Caloundra
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The Sunrise | Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra
A clarinet melody, rising like the sun from shimmering strings. Five of Australia s most brilliant
Caloundra
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Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2024
In its 19th year, the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2024 (formerly known as Sunshine Coast Art P
Caloundra
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The Nutcracker Produced by BIG Live | Sunshine Coast
After a complete sell-out season BIG Live makes a triumphant return this holiday season with The Nut
Caloundra
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Music of The Night
Prepare to be whisked away on an extraordinary musical adventure as Joey Fimmano proudly presents th
Caloundra
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Yesterday's Gone | The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
One of the world s most loved bands, Fleetwood Mac, takes on a new life with an all-Australian line-
Caloundra
Explore Arts, Galleries & Museums
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Caloundra's mural trail
Spectacular artworks dominate the streetscape and laneways of Caloundra. Cameras at the ready!
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Montville Art Gallery
Montville Art Gallery is housed in a 1890's Queenslander in the gorgeous Sunshine Coast hinterland t
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Caloundra Regional Art Gallery
Caloundra Regional Gallery presents a changing exhibition program featuring leading local and nation
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Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Situated in the stunning Glass House Mountains, state heritage-listed Bankfoot House was built in 18
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Queensland Air Museum
Queensland Air Museum is Australias largest and most diverse historic aviation display. Located at C
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Pottery For the Planet
Pottery For The Planet exists to create beautiful, handmade ceramics that promote reusable culture i
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Gympie Regional Gallery
The Gympie Regional Gallery is housed in the heritage listed School of Arts Building designed by arc
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Landsborough Museum
This museum is uniquely housed within the original state heritage-listed shire council building. The
Landsborough
Explore markets
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Celebrating 40 years of the Eumundi Markets
In 1979, two friends - ceramic artist Christa Barton and friend Gail Perry-Somers - came up with the idea of holding a European style artisans and farmers market in Eumundi.
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Eumundi Markets
Eumundi Markets are one of the largest artisan markets in the Southern Hemisphere, famous across the
Eumundi
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Maleny Sunday Market
Maleny Sunday Market is open 8am to 2pm. It is undercover, so it is open rain, hail or shine. Stalls
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GATHAA First Nations Market - Sunshine Coast
Embark on a cultural journey as GATHAA First Nations Market makes its debut on Gubbi Gubbi Country,
Forest Glen
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Gympie Rotary Heritage Makers Fair
The Gympie Rotary Heritage Makers Fair is a tribute to the vital heritage trades of the past, an ins
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