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Things to do on the Sunshine Coast

Find things to do on the Sunshine Coast. Explore local events, attractions, markets and family activities, with dates, places and prices.

Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.

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Explore the coast, hinterland and Noosa. Noosa is included as a named nearby destination, alongside day trips to places such as Maleny, Montville and the Glass House Mountains.

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Upcoming events

27 matching events listed in the next 60 days. Admission prices are shown where supplied.

Markets & Expos

Noosa Marina Sunday Markets

Sun, 25 Oct, 8:00 am AEST

Tewantin · Check price with organiser

Noosa Marina Markets – come for the view, stay for the experience. Noosa locals and visitors are eagerly awaiting the launch of the new Noosa Marina Sunday Markets, held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Stunning, locally made, handcrafted wares and spectacular Noosa River views combine to create a fresh Sunday destination for locals and visitors. There are few places in Noosa where you can browse beautiful market stalls while looking out across the glittering blue waters of the Noosa River. Noosa Marina offers a completely different waterfront experience with everything from fine dining to fresh local fish and chips - peaceful, picturesque and did we mention the view? Visitors can browse original art and design, handmade jewellery, fashion, homewares, gifts, gourmet produce and other distinctive products - with a strong focus on quality, craftsmanship and originality. The markets will also feature live music, food and treats, with visitors able to enjoy breakfast or lunch overlooking the river. Hey kids! Take part in Noosa Marina's FREE Treasure Hunt. Getting there is half the fun! Why not take the Noosa Ferry? Market Details: Noosa Marina Sunday Markets Launch: 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month Time: 8am – 2pm Location: Noosa Marina, 2 Parkyn Court Discover the Markets with a View.... Discover a different side of Noosa.... Discover Noosa Marina.

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Theatre & Shows

Mapping Threads - The making and markings of Nicole Voevodin-Cash

Sun, 25 Oct, 10:00 am AEST

Caloundra · Free admission

Nicole Voevodin-Cash is an Australian interdisciplinary artist with a 30-year practice grounded in phenomenology and the sensory experience of space. Her work uses walking, touch and embodied movement as tools for mark making, form generation and audience connection. Employing processes such as inflatables with constant airflow, ancient folding and binding techniques, choreography with dancers, and repurposing everyday materials, she creates environments that invite exploration, lingering and playful participation. Whether shaping space through ephemeral gestures, casting ghost-like forms or constructing large-scale interventions in the landscape, her practice reclaims both materials and sites as evolving, interactive fields where art is experienced through active engagement rather than passive observation.

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Theatre & Shows

Manipulating Vision - The glass art of Erin Conron

Sun, 25 Oct, 10:00 am AEST

Caloundra · Free admission

Erin Conron is an Australian glass artist whose practice explores the intersection of form, surface and light through both kiln-formed and blown glass processes. Born and raised in Canberra, Erin completed an Honours degree in Glass at the Australian National University in 2008. Now based on the Sunshine Coast, she continues to evolve her practice from her purpose-built studio in Verrierdale, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. Her work is a continual investigation into how perception can be manipulated through layered surface design. The lines, hand-applied in enamel through multiple kiln-firings, build visual tension between flatness and dimensionality, echoing principles of moiré and spatial distortion. While grounded in glassmaking traditions, her works intentionally blurs the boundaries between object and image, inviting stillness and slow viewing. She is particularly drawn to the illusion of interior space, and how the surface of glass can be activated to suggest volume within. The layering of linear marks is a deliberate attempt to evoke depth that does not physically exist, offering a quiet challenge to the viewer's expectations of material and form and asks how we see, and how easily our understanding of space can be reframed through surface and light.

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Live Music & Concerts

Hindley Street Country Club

Sun, 25 Oct, 3:00 pm AEST

Caloundra · Check price with organiser

The world is already watching, now it's your turn. Hindley Street Country Club has risen from Adelaide's music scene to become one of Australia's biggest touring acts and a global phenomenon. With more than 5 billion online views and counting, sold-out shows across the USA, Asia and beyond, HSCC has earned international acclaim for its world-class musicianship and electrifying live performances. The vision of Adelaide's Constantine Delo, HSCC brings together a powerhouse of elite musicians to reimagine the greatest music of all time, the timeless hits of the 70s and 80s. On stage they capture the energy, soul and magic of these classics, delivering a show that feels both nostalgic and breathtakingly fresh. This is more than a concert. It's a celebration of the music that defined a generation, performed by the band that's taking Australian talent to the world. Don't miss out. Secure your seats now and join audiences across the world in experiencing the band everyone is talking about.

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Live Music & Concerts

Jazz in the Forest

Mon, 26 Oct, 12:00 am AEST

Maleny · Check price with organiser

Make a lunch booking at The Tamarind and enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz amidst the magical rainforest surrounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat on every first and third Sunday of the month. The afternoon is all about elegant jazz tunes in a warm and cosy forest setting and award-winning Modern Asian cuisine, making for an indulgent afternoon that truly wows the senses.

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Live Music & Concerts

Funny Coast Comedy

Wed, 28 Oct, 12:00 am AEST

Maroochydore · Check price with organiser

Funny Coast Comedy produce world-class comedy shows in some amazing Sunny Coast venues. They say laughter is the best medicine and Funny Coast bring you a mega dose every single month. Get your monthly fix at Moffat Beach Brewery in Caloundra, Club Mooloolaba, Black Box Theatre in Nambour, The Nook in Cooroy... plus heaps of pop up venues around the Coast. Some previous acts include; Pete Helliar, Mel Butle, Luke Heggie, Nick Cody, Nurse Georgie Carroll, Larry Dean, Bron Lewis and Stephen K Amos. Check out the website for more details and full up to date details on our shows.

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Festivals & Fairs

10 Toes Trivia Night

Wed, 28 Oct, 12:00 am AEST

Buderim · Free admission

Love trivia? Hate trivia? Indifferent? No matter how you feel, Think Trivia is trivia but good. They've got trivia from their friends at Think Trivia. Book your table now for a hit of trivia goodness!

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Sports & Recreation

Noosa Triathlon

Wed, 28 Oct, 12:00 am AEST

Noosa Heads · Check price with organiser

Noosa Triathlon returns with a jam-packed five days of festival fun for everyone! The largest and most iconic triathlon in Australia and the biggest multi-sport festival in the southern hemisphere, the event attracts national and international competitors each year to Queensland’s stunning shores to tackle the world-class event. With an irresistible mix of sport and entertainment coupled with sun, sea and surf in one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations, the Festival is a must-do for professional athletes, amateurs and social weekend warriors chasing the sun. Join the team at Australia’s favourite finish line party and celebrate amazing humans doing amazing things.

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Markets & Expos

Caloundra Twilight Market

Fri, 30 Oct, 5:00 pm AEST

Caloundra · Free admission

This family friendly market takes place on the waterfront at Bulcock Beach. The best place to be to enjoy live music, delicious food, unique arts and crafts, and much more. Come and enjoy a great night out on the last Friday of each month at the Twilight Markets in the heart of Caloundra. Shops and restaurants on the Esplanade will be open for late night trading on the market nights. They have a break during the months of June and July.

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Live Music & Concerts

Calamity Jane

Fri, 30 Oct, 7:00 pm AEST

Caloundra · Check price with organiser

A whip-crackin', piano-packin' musical that celebrates the wildest woman in the Wild West Welcome to the rough-and-tumble town of Deadwood, where swaggering sharpshooter Calamity Jane is mocked and admired in equal measure. Deadly with a whip or a quip, her bluster and bravado mask a longing for something deeper. This is a bold reimagining of the classic musical that features all your favourite numbers – including Secret Love and The Black Hills of Dakota – but this ain't Doris Day's Calamity Jane, no siree. This stripped-back staging shucks off the buckskin and digs deeper into the grit, humour and heart of the fierce frontier legend.

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Festivals & Fairs

Halloween at Australia Zoo

Sat, 31 Oct, 9:00 am AEST

Beerwah · Check price with organiser

Celebrate Halloween with Australia Boo! Kids 14 years and under get free entry. Get into the Halloween spirit and dress as your favourite animal. Every child who dresses up will receive a prize on entry.* Kids can also collect free Halloween treats as they trick or treat around the Zoo! Follow the Trick-or-Treat Animal Trail and meet some of the amazing animals as you figure out their special tricks along the way. Enjoy the Bluey Live Interactive Experience in the Crocoseum and Bluey and Bingo Meet and Greet. Take on the Tassie Devil Toss Challenge and send an animal plush soaring through the Halloween frame, then get creative at the Pumpkin Carving Workshops as you make your very own jack-o'-lantern! It's set to be a spook-tacular day packed with fun for the whole family! While Stocks last. Limited spaces available, bookings essential.

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Festivals & Fairs

Sunshine Plaza's Riverwalk Halloween Takeover

Sat, 31 Oct, 1:00 pm AEST

Maroochydore · Free admission

Sunshine Plaza's Riverwalk is set for a Halloween takeover, with a free Trick or Treat Hunt bringing costumes, treats and family entertainment to the waterfront precinct. Young witches, superheroes, skeletons and tiny monsters will follow a trick-or-treat trail via participating Riverwalk restaurants, filling their buckets as they make their way along the water. Beyond the hunt, the afternoon delivers a Monster Mash Disco, face painting, balloon twisting and roving costume entertainers, turning Riverwalk into a lively Halloween playground for Sunshine Coast families. Sunshine Plaza is inviting families to make an afternoon of the occasion, with the waterfront setting providing plenty of reasons to linger once the treat buckets are full. Set along Cornmeal Creek, Riverwalk pairs open-air dining with waterfront views, making the shift from costumes and candy into an early dinner, afternoon snack or drink by the water. The event continues Sunshine Plaza's focus on creating family-friendly experiences that bring more zest to Riverwalk and its unique waterfront setting. For the smallest trick-or-treaters, the only real preparation required is a costume and something capable of carrying a respectable haul of treats.

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Attractions and places to visit

64 places in this selection. Opening hours, access and admission vary; check the place details.

Hyper Bumper Cars!

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Amusement and Theme Parks

Rush Adventureland

Maroochydore

Rush Adventureland is the largest air-conditioned indoor family entertainment on the Sunshine Coast located at Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore. Rush Adventureland is for kids 1 to 15 years old with a 150 seat café for the parents. The menu is designed to cater for both the children and parents. There's a multi-level soft-play indoor playground, ninja course, high ropes, climbing walls, hyper bumper cars, toddler zone and the Rush Coaster – the first in Australia! Get ready to take the family on a thrilling adventure to Rush Adventureland, indoors and in air-conditioned comfort!

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Red Lock Exterior

Entertainment Venues

Red Lock Escape Rooms

Maroochydore

Come down to Red Lock Escape Rooms located in Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore to experience their immersive, 60-minute, real-life adventure games! Red Lock Escape Rooms are proud winners of the 2021 Sunshine Coast business award under the small 'experiences' category. You and your team meet in a themed room and have one hour to complete a mission and "escape" the room. An escape room experience requires teamwork, speed, creativity, and patience. Escape rooms are perfect for family vacations, corporate team-building, or just having fun with your friends. It's always a bonding experience! Currently, you can choose from 7 different escape rooms including Area 51, Aunt Annie's Asylum, Bank Heist, CarnEVIL, Tipsy Whispers: A Murder Mystery, The Vampire Crypt and Lost in Woderland. Red Lock Escape Rooms design and build their own escape room experiences and were awarded 'Best Puzzle Master 2020' by international escape room review group ESCAPETHEROOMers.

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Sunshine Plaza

Shopping and Markets

Sunshine Plaza

Maroochydore

Sunshine Plaza is the largest shopping centre on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland and has been servicing the local region since 1994. The centre has the largest and most diverse variety of specialty stores on the Sunshine Coast with over 320 specialty stores together with David Jones, Myer, Kmart, Target, Big W, Coles and Woolworths. The Riverwalk and Promenade is the perfect leisure and entertainment choice on the picturesque natural waterway, Cornmeal Creek. Enjoy a variety of restaurants offering extended trade, a 12-screen Birch Carroll and Coyle Cinema along with paddle boats for the entire family to enjoy.

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Timezone Sunshine Plaza

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Entertainment Venues

Timezone Sunshine Plaza

Maroochydore

If you're holidaying on the Sunshine Coast, consider Timezone Sunshine Plaza a must-visit for good times, guaranteed. Come heatwave, sudden summer storm or a need for indoors, this bright and buzzing indoor entertainment hub is where families, holiday crews, and fun-seekers come to keep the good vibes rolling. Located inside Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre, we're your one-stop spot for play-packed days, school-holiday adventures, post-beach cooldowns, birthday celebrations, and everything in between. And with over 100 arcade games ready to test your reflexes and teamwork, every visit is a new chance to set high scores, spark laughter and create "remember when…" moments. Feeling competitive? Step into our futuristic Space Wakanda-themed laser tag arena. Think neon-lit nooks, glowing hideouts and intergalactic energy that amps up the excitement. Prefer your challenge a bit more classic? Bowl your way across our full-sized tenpin lanes or try short-lane bowling – the perfect bite-sized version for smaller hands or quick family competitions. Need a break? Grab a drink or a bite in our relaxed café before heading back for another round of fun. Top off your visit with a stop in our Winner's Vault, packed with plushies, gadgets, collectibles and holiday souvenirs that'll bring the fun home with you. From easy holiday escapism to all-ages adventure, Timezone Sunshine Plaza is the place where good days just keep getting better.

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VR Hero

Entertainment Venues

VR Hero

Maroochydore

VR Hero is the Sunshine Coast's newest Virtual Reality centre! Choose one of their exhilarating VR Shooter games, from surviving a zombie apocalypse to a futuristic shoot-out. Or experience their thrilling and immersive VR Quests which require team logic and teamwork to complete your adventure. VR Hero is fantastic for a fun day out or a unique party venue!

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endota spa

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Spas and Retreats

endota spa Sunshine Plaza

Maroochydore

endota day spa Sunshine Plaza offers a calming escape in the heart of Maroochydore, providing a peaceful retreat from the everyday. Step into a sanctuary of wellness and let our experienced therapists guide you through a personalised journey of relaxation and rejuvenation. Choose from a wide range of treatments including relaxation and remedial massage, pregnancy massage, stone therapy, and extended spa packages. Our facial offerings include both organic treatments and high-performance solutions such as LED light therapy, hydro-microdermabrasion, and clinical peels. Before your treatment, enjoy a moment of stillness in our relaxation lounge with a cup of organic tea, or browse our curated selection of skincare products in the retail area. Each facial begins with a complimentary skin analysis to ensure targeted results and lasting benefits. In addition to wellness services, endota spa Sunshine Plaza offers a full menu of beauty services including manicures, pedicures, waxing, tinting, and spray tans. Whether you're preparing for a special occasion or prioritising self-care, our team is here to help you feel your most radiant. Bookings are recommended to secure your preferred time.

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A puppy resting with a participant during Yoga Paws on the Sunshine Coast.

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Sports and Recreation Facilities

Sunshine Coast Puppy Yoga - Yoga Paws

Maroochydore

Sunshine Coast puppy yoga with Yoga Paws offers a playful pause during a coastal weekend. Based in Maroochydore, the ongoing weekly programme combines relaxed yoga with puppies exploring the room, meeting participants and settling down whenever they choose. The 60-minute experience suits beginners and people who already enjoy yoga. Mats are provided, and guests can take the movement at their own pace. It is an informal outing for visitors, friends, couples and families with participants aged 12 and over. Puppy welfare remains central throughout. Interaction is voluntary, two dedicated staff focus on animal care, and a separate retreat space gives the puppies somewhere to rest away from participants. Full breaks separate sessions. The Sunshine Coast programme continues every Sunday. Current dates, session times and attendance details appear on the Sunshine Coast booking page. Tickets are generally released around three weeks ahead, allowing visitors to choose a session that fits their stay.

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Cornmeal Promenade - Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore

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Amusement and Theme Parks

Next Level - High Ropes Adventure Park

Maroochydore

Go Next Level with Australia’s largest high ropes course on poles. Battle your way through 7 challenging levels with over 145 aerial challenges including 16 ziplines stretching up to 130m over Cornmeal Creek. Take in the sights and enjoy the expansive 360 degree views overlooking Maroochydore River at the viewing deck. Next Level offers experiences for people aged 6 years and older, open 7 days a week. Closed Christmas Day. Conveniently located at Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore.

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Clubhouse Golf Simulators

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Sports and Recreation Facilities

Clubhouse Golf

Maroochydore

The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience. Clubhouse Golf is the Sunshine Coast's premier indoor golf driving range and performance centre located in Maroochydore Clubhouse Golf offers a range of world-class golf services, designed to cater to golfers of all levels. From cutting-edge technology and personalised coaching to immersive golf experiences, they have everything you need to practice - play and perform Featuring Trackman simulators and Trackman driving range bays with 10 metres of ball flight! The only indoor driving range in Queensland.

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Archie Brothers - Your new favourite arcade

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Amusement and Theme Parks

Archie Brothers - Maroochydore

Maroochydore

Archie Brothers Maroochydore is an overload for the senses (in the best possible way). It's your new favourite arcade It's dazzling, it's delightful, it's a spectacle for the (all) ages hosting a kaleidoscopic circus of cocktails, bowling, arcade and ticket games that give old fun a new life! Throw in a gourmet kitchen and circus-themed function spaces into the mix, and the fun's covered for everyone. Once you've finished all the games it's time to head to the prize shop to spend all those tickets. Colourful bouncy balls, maybe some nostalgic candy from when you were young while you eye off a few collectable board games and if you keep all your tickets for next time - maybe the retro arcade machine Finished playing games? Head over to their friends at Strike for Karaoke and Bowling or Holey Moley for some well-earned mini golf.

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Gear up at the pro shop

Amusement and Theme Parks

Holey Moley Golf Club - Maroochydore

Maroochydore

Hope you're ready to rename it the Funshine Coast, Maroochydore, because Holey Moley has brought the life and hole of the party to the Big Top's Ocean Street Precinct! They have teed up your complete mini golf, karaoke and bar experience. It's not your regular mini golf course either, it's the best mini golf on the Sunshine Coast, par none and it's perfect for all occasions from rainy days to birthdays or that special anniversary. Whether you're putting your stuff around 18 themed holes, or kicking it in a private karaoke room you'll be able to do it while sipping the night away courtesy of the fully-equipped cocktail bar. It's mini golf, Sunny-side-up! Finished that 18th hole & keen for more action? Head over to our friends at Strike for some bowling, escape room or Archie Brothers for all your nolsalgic arcade needs!

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Strike Bowling Sunshine Coast

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Amusement and Theme Parks

Strike Bowling - Maroochydore

Maroochydore

Hope you're ready to rename it the Funshine Coast, Maroochydore because Strike Bowling has brought the life and soul of the party to the Big Top's Ocean Street Precinct! They have teed up your complete Ten Pin Bowling, pool, karaoke and bar experience. It's not your regular bowling either. It's the best Ten Pin Bowling on the Sunshine Coast, guaranteed to bowl you over. Whether you're bowling your way to a perfect 300 or kicking it in a private karaoke room, you'll be able to do it while sipping the night away, courtesy of the fully-equipped cocktail bar. It's bowling, Sunny-side-up! Finished singing escaping and bowling your heart out? Head over to their friends at Holey Moley for some mini golf or Archie Brothers for some arcade fun!

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