Latest Events

The 2026 Australian Deaf Games are here on the Sunshine Coast on 4-11 July.

The Queensald Oztag Tri Series will be held at Sunshine coast Stadium. Players from the Qld Junior & Senior State Cups will be selected into one of the 3 teams (Qld Jesters, Qld Rebels or Qld Fury) to take on each other in a winner takes all style event.

Horizon Festival is an annual arts and cultural festival exploring the intersections of art, people and place on Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country, Sunshine Coast.

Sunshine Coast Stadium will host the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sixes Lacrosse Championship, the qualifier for the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championship and the first step towards qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games.

Check out the best Junior Rugby talent on display 5 – 10 July at the Australian Schools & Junior Rugby Union Championships.

Check out the best Junior Rugby talent on display 7 – 13 July at the Australian Schools & Junior Rugby Union Championships.

Exhibition

The 2026 Australian Deaf Games will be hosted by the Sunshine Coast region across a number of venues including select events at Kawana Sports Precinct

Caravans, campers, 4x4's and everything outdoors will be on show at the 2026 Sunshine Coast Expo

Community celebration

International rugby hits Sunshine Coast Stadium as the Wallaroos verse the Black Ferns in a historic first Anzac Day match.

The annual Queensland Rugby League City v Country men's and women's matches will be played at Sunshine Coast Stadium.

Queensland‑based youth mental health charity Rise & Thrive Co. will host its DV Purple Tie Gala to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health early intervention and domestic and family violence prevention, supporting Australia’s first Youth Mental Health Outreach Truck.

Community celebration

The STEPS Grand Winter Ball returns on Saturday 25 July 2026, inviting the Sunshine Coast community to step into an elegant black‑tie evening that celebrates generosity, connection and brighter futures.

Sunshine Coast Health and Sunshine Coast Council are bringing industry and health together to turn workforce challenges into innovation opportunities. Share your expertise, shape real problem statements and explore new ways to collaborate.

Ministry of Sound Testament returns in July 2026 with its most anticipated tour yet, bringing an immersive warehouse experience to the Sunshine Coast. For the first time, this iconic celebration of 90s club culture will take over the waterfront space at Venue 114 for a one‑night‑only event.

A wholesome community fun run event, raising funds to support Sunshine Coast cancer patients and their families.

Performing Lines

Community celebration

Autumn workshop series on how to create butterfly-friendly gardens

Photo exhibition

Contemporary performance

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