Things to do
Things to do in Sunshine Coast
From Mooloolaba Beach and Noosa National Park, there is always something on in Sunshine Coast. This is our live guide to the best things to do in Sunshine Coast: today's events, what is on this weekend, and the markets, live music, exhibitions, food and family days out worth your time. Every listing is checked against its source and refreshed through the day, so you are seeing what is actually on rather than a stale calendar.
Explore by neighbourhood, from Mooloolaba, Noosa Heads and Caloundra, or head a little further out to Kawana and Nambour. Below you will find upcoming events grouped by category, plus quick links to this weekend's plans, the best of Sunshine Coast, and our in-depth local guides from The Daily Sunshine Coast.
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Mental Health First Aid
RESCHEDULED: Advanced ChatGPT - for Noosa Seniors
Supporting Growth on the Sunshine Coast
Supplying into Major Projects Workshop
Sunshine Coast Cardio Drumming
Coastrek Sunshine Coast 2026 Beyond Blue
Coastrek Sunshine Coast 2026
Sunshine Coast Open Studios
KENILWORTH CHOOK CHASE - 18 - 19 JULY 2026
Women in Manufacturing - Sunshine Coast
Winter Pademelon Survey
Bingo Loco Palmview - The Banana Bender Pub, Friday 24th July
SUPER FRIDAY - 3 ROOMS
Max Adventure Race Sunshine Coast 2026
Tipsy Texture
Winter Bird Survey - Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
Exotica Battle: Sunshine Coast 26
EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival 2026
Concerts or Performances
Food and Drink Festival
Community Events
Food and Drink
Food and Wine
Things to do in Sunshine Coast: your questions
What are the best things to do in Sunshine Coast?
- Start with Sunshine Coast's signature places, such as landmarks like Mooloolaba Beach, Noosa National Park and Glass House Mountains, then work through what is on right now. The guide below groups every upcoming event by category, so you can jump straight to live music, arts and exhibitions, food and markets, or family and community days out. For curated picks, see our best of Sunshine Coast lists and local guides.
What is on in Sunshine Coast this weekend?
- Our This Weekend guide pulls together the events running Friday to Sunday in Sunshine Coast, from gigs and markets to exhibitions and family activities. It updates daily as new events are confirmed, so check back through the week as the weekend fills out.
What are some free things to do in Sunshine Coast?
- Plenty of what is on in Sunshine Coast costs nothing to attend. Look for events tagged free in the listings below, and remember that many of the city's parks, markets, galleries and public spaces are free to enjoy any day of the week.
What can you do in Sunshine Coast when it is raining?
- Rainy days are made for the indoors. Galleries, museums, indoor markets, cinemas and long lunches all work when the weather turns. Browse the arts and food sections in the guide below to find something on under cover.
What are the best things to do in Sunshine Coast with kids?
- Look to the family and community categories below for kid-friendly events, along with markets, school-holiday programs and outdoor spaces. Most are low cost or free, and we flag booking details where a ticket is needed.
How often is this Sunshine Coast events guide updated?
- Every day. New events are ingested and verified against their source continuously, and past events drop off automatically, so the guide always reflects what is genuinely coming up in Sunshine Coast.