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 Show. 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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Pop-up artisan: Pieces of You Designs
Born and raised in the UK, with Welsh magic and folklore in her veins, Emily Davies found her expres
Caloundra
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Dave Hughes - Caloundra
Join comedy legend Dave Hughes for an unforgettable evening of laughter when he takes the stage with
Caloundra
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Latest & Greatest III
Caloundra Regional Gallery presents the third in the series of the Latest & Greatest exhibitions tha
Caloundra
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Mel Buttle - Caloundra
Mel Buttle is a busy bee. From juggling a toddler to sold out shows across the country to appearance
Caloundra
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Bubl, Broadway and Beyond - Daytime Concert
A glorious daytime concert featuring a beautiful combination of story and song. This uniquely intima
Caloundra
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A Girl's Guide To World War
A Girl s Guide to World War is the home-grown smash hit musical you won t want to miss. Told with
Caloundra
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Jimeoin Pandemonium
Direct from a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, don t miss Jimeoin s hilarious new s
Caloundra
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Jimeoin: Pandemonium at The Events Centre
A night spent with this comedy legend is not only funny but full of handy tips. Jimeoin will teach
Caloundra
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The Beach Boys Experience
Pick up some Good Vibrations at this unforgettable celebration dedicated to the music of The Beach B
Caloundra
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Operation Ouch Live
TV s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a gigantic brand-new show! Following f
Caloundra
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Kings of Country Rock - Eagles vs Creedence Clearwater Revival - Caloundra
A two-hour stage spectacular that captures the sounds and excitement of America's country rock icons
Caloundra
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Akmal - LIVE - Caloundra
Akmal returns with an hour of hilarious, unfiltered stand-up comedy! Warning: This show is so funn
Caloundra
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The Paper Escaper
Benny, the plucky puppet protagonist in The Paper Escaper, knows they are destined for greater thing
Caloundra
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Rebecca O'Connor 'Simply The Best' As Tina Turner
In 2025, Rebecca O Connor will ignite stages worldwide with a high-octane tribute to the Queen of Ro
Caloundra
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Peter Williams - Return of The Medium
After numerous sell out performances across Australia and overseas over the years, hugely popular ps
Caloundra
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Mark Vincent - The Best So Far
Join renowned Australian tenor Mark Vincent, as he takes to the stage to perform live all his greate
Caloundra
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Imagine Live
Spot a leopard, dive with a dolphin or dig up a dinosaur as this iconic book springs into life befor
Caloundra
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Josephine Wants To Dance
The Events Centre presents a Monkey Baa Theatre Company production. A hilarious musical about the i
Caloundra
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The Songs of Elton & George | Anthony Callea & Tim Campbell
In an unmissable celebration of two iconic musical legends, Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell together
Caloundra
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Andy and The Odd Socks
Straight off the TV and onto the live stage, Andy and the Odd Socks bring their brilliant madcap mix
Caloundra
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Robertson Brothers 60s Variety TV Show
Following their Sold Out National Tour in 2024, Australia s new Kings of Variety Television are ba
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 our Sunshine Coast 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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