Community facilities
Council manages a range of community facilities including libraries, community halls and showgrounds.
In our region, there are a range of facilities and venues available for the community to access and enjoy for arts, entertainment and environmental activities, sports and recreation as well as Libraries, Showgrounds, Cemeteries and more.
- Access a diverse range of council owned and managed spaces, available for hire, managed by the team at Venue 114. For locations and details visit Venue 114 Spaces
- Local halls and venues, run by not-for-profit community groups offer activities and are available for hire. For locations and contact details visit Halls Directory
- Local not-for-profit organisations operate throughout the region and offer facilities for hire. To connect with groups visit Community Groups Directory.
- Check out the various community meeting spaces available through Sunshine Coast Libraries
Arts and cultural venues
A dedicated network of places and spaces for artists to connect, create and to facilitate access to affordable spaces for making, exhibiting and performing.
Arts and ecology centre
The Maroochy arts and ecology centre is a specialised arts and ecology interpretative centre, located at the garden.
Cemeteries
There are 18 cemeteries located across the Sunshine Coast. Council's cemeteries offer a range of services with attention to detail.
Community gardens
Community gardens are a great way to meet people, share gardening skills and grow your own food.
Community halls directory
Looking for a venue for your event or activity? Check out the directory to see what local halls have to offer.
Nambour Showgrounds
A multi-purpose recreational, sporting and events facility, available for events, equestrian activities and sports.
Nambour special entertainment precinct (SEP)
The Nambour SEP ensures the long-term future of the music-based entertainment industry on the Sunshine Coast.
Sports and leisure
The Sunshine Coast offers a wide range of sports and leisure activities and venues.
Sunshine Coast libraries
Council's library service includes 8 branches and 2 mobile libraries. Membership is free and you can read, watch, listen and learn.
Venues for hire
Council owns a wide range of venues that can be hired for holding events. These venues offer a selection of spaces for hire suitable for community events.