Imagine experiencing the best of local and international artists while surrounded by the beauty of the Sunshine Coast. Throughout the year, we're home to an abundance of fabulous music festivals, which cover everything from instrumental, blues, folk, and more.
Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival
When: 6-9 June, 2024
Chamber of Music Festival
Embrace your love for all things instrumental and lyrical at the Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival. Here, you'll have the opportunity to attend a diverse array of events that celebrate the rich beauty of the performing arts. We're talking opera by candelight, talented pianists, award-winning performers, and more. With plenty of scenic event locations (including the Maroochy Botanic Gardens and the Buderim Village Park), you won't want to miss this spectacular showcase of talent.
Mitchell Creek Rock ‘n’ Blues Fest
When: 13-15 September, 2024
Enjoy the best in blues, rock ‘n’ roll, soul and roots music at this year’s Mitchell Creek Rock ‘n’ Blues Festival. This boutique festival takes place on a stunning countryside property in the heart of the Mary Valley – just two hours north of Brisbane and 45 minutes west of Noosa. There’s onsite camping, plenty of space and the amenities are first class. This event also skips the processed hotdogs and Chiko Rolls, making way for a celebration of delicious multicultural fare. There’s also an onsite bar if you feel like coldie, or BYO and enjoy a (plastic) glass of red by the bonfire in the evening.
Gympie Music Muster
When: 22-25 August, 2024
The Gympie Music Muster
Kick back with a hoot and a holler at the annual Gympic Music Muster, which features a stellar line-up of country acts and artists. The Muster is located on amongst the scenic surrounds of Amamoor State Forest: an easy drive two hour drive north of Brisbane. If you’d like to sample the festival for a day, jump on a user-pay shuttle bus that runs daily to the Muster from Gympie. Check out the website for more details!
Noosa Jazz Festival
When: 22 August - 1 September, 2024
Jazz fans, this one's for you! Make sure to save the date for this year's Noosa Jazz Festival, which runs for nine days across river cruises, concert theatres, restaurants, and more. You'll be in for a treat of world class performances from international and Australian musicians, bringing together plenty of spectacular musical moments.
Big Pineapple Festival
When: 19 October, 2024
The Big Pineapple Festival
We know where we'll be on Saturday 19 October. The legendary Big Pineapple Festival is BACK in 2024, bringing headline acts like Tones And I, Peking Duk, and Vera Blue. Grab your mates and hit the road for an epic day brimming with music, good food, fun competitions, and more. Better yet, you can also enjoy a solid weekend of camping onsite... so book now!
Maleny Music Festival
When: 8-10 November
Come for the day, or bring a tent and camp across the weekend for the family-friendly, three-day Maleny Music Festival. This volunteer-run community event specialises in folk, blues, jazz, traditional Irish and rock music, with some bush poetry, comedy, yoga, and musical workshops thrown in as well. You'll also find plenty of good food and drink to enjoy amongst the gorgeous countryside surroundings. With homegrown and international musicians, performers, workshops, market stalls, street theatre, licensed bars and more on offer, you won't want to miss out on this fabulous event.
Woodford Folk Festival
When: 27 December 2024 - 1 January 2025
Lantern Parade at Woodford Folk Festival
Six days of vibrant live music and events beckon at the Woodford Folk Festival, which is traditionally held from the end of December to early January. Hundreds of performers take part in this iconic event, with the line-up featuring an enticing array of local, national, and international artists. Get your groove on as indie favourites like Baker Boy take to the stage, listen to speakers such as SBS's Elder In Residence, Rhoda Roberts, catch sunrise views of the Glass House Mountains while participating in Woodford's dedicated yoga and mindfulness programme... and that's just getting started! If you're keen to immerse yourself in the full festival experience, ensure you camp onsite, or book nearby local accommodation.
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