Your guide to Events on the Sunshine Coast
Everything events from hosting events on the Sunshine Coast, sponsorship opportunities, permits, volunteering and what's on calendar
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Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Sunshine Coast is proud to be a co-host city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We will be home to four key venues and nine proposed Olympic and Paralympic events.
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Maximum advantages for major events video
View the video to find out why the Sunshine Coast delivers maximum advantages for major events.
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Events.Sc is an online events calendar for residents and visitors to promote the Sunshine Coast region.
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If you want to hold a wedding, ceremony or event in a park, on a beach or other council land, you need a permit from council
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Previous successful applicants
Lists of previous successful applicants from council's grants and funding programs.
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Hosting major events
The World is Coming to the Sunshine Coast. Council aims to position the Sunshine Coast as Australia's premier regional major events destination.
Hosting community events
Everything you need to know about holding an event on the Sunshine Coast.
Event permits
If you want to hold a wedding, ceremony or event in a park, on a beach or other council land, you need a permit from council
Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Sunshine Coast is proud to be a co-host city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We will be home to four key venues and nine proposed Olympic and Paralympic events.
This month’s featured stories
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Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Sunshine Coast is proud to be a co-host city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We will be home to four key venues and nine proposed Olympic and Paralympic events.
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Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Sunshine Coast is proud to be a co-host city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We will be home to four key venues and nine proposed Olympic and Paralympic events.
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Hot rods and homegrown on show
Two big events will roll and ride into Caloundra and Maleny over the last weekend in May.
‘Come together, plant trees and grow a legacy’
Celebrate National Tree Day at the Doonan Planting Festival on July 5. Plant trees, enjoy live music, wildlife displays, and fun for all ages!
Festive cheer: funding flows for seasonal favourites
A comprehensive Festive Season Program, with a budget of almost $1.2 million, endorsed by Sunshine Coast Council will run over the Christmas holidays and into the New Year with community-led Christmas and New Year's events across the region and the annual Council-delivered New Year’s Eve celebration at Mooloolaba.
‘More than an event’: cultural showcase gains support
Sunshine Coast Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the region’s premier arts and cultural event, endorsing the Horizon Festival for three-years off the back of the success of the 2025 festival.
Volunteer opportunities during National Volunteers Week 2025
Join National Volunteers Week from May 19-25 and help strengthen our community by becoming a volunteer. Discover various opportunities to connect and contribute through Sunshine Coast Council volunteer programs.
Hot rods and homegrown on show
Two big events will roll and ride into Caloundra and Maleny over the last weekend in May.
‘Come together, plant trees and grow a legacy’
Celebrate National Tree Day at the Doonan Planting Festival on July 5. Plant trees, enjoy live music, wildlife displays, and fun for all ages!
Festive cheer: funding flows for seasonal favourites
A comprehensive Festive Season Program, with a budget of almost $1.2 million, endorsed by Sunshine Coast Council will run over the Christmas holidays and into the New Year with community-led Christmas and New Year's events across the region and the annual Council-delivered New Year’s Eve celebration at Mooloolaba.
‘More than an event’: cultural showcase gains support
Sunshine Coast Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the region’s premier arts and cultural event, endorsing the Horizon Festival for three-years off the back of the success of the 2025 festival.
Volunteer opportunities during National Volunteers Week 2025
Join National Volunteers Week from May 19-25 and help strengthen our community by becoming a volunteer. Discover various opportunities to connect and contribute through Sunshine Coast Council volunteer programs.