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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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.
Events Connect
Experience the best of what the Sunshine Coast has to offer.
#SCEvents
Events.Sunshine Coast is a curated online events calendar for residents and visitors to promote the region.
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
Hosting Event External Resource
Sunshine Coast is one of the leading Major Event and Tourism destinations in Australia with an abundance of natural and man-made assets that make the backdrop to your event noticeable worldwide.
Grants and Sponsorship Explained
Sunshine Coast Council offers various funding opportunities for businesses and non for profit organisations. Funding may be available to support your event via a Major Event Sponsorship or a Community Grant.
Major Venues and Facilities
The Sunshine Coast is home to many great venues that can be used for events
Community Facilities
Council manages a range of community facilities including libraries, community halls and showgrounds.
Inclusion
A successful, accessible and inclusive event is one where all attendees have an opportunity to access and experience every aspect of the event and leave with a sense of enjoyment, togetherness and satisfaction.
ThinkChange
The Transport Levy funds the ThinkChange travel behaviour change program and its initiatives to reduce car use.
High Performance Training Camps
The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia’s premier destinations for high performance athlete training with world class facilities, including three Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues, plus exceptional sports services for teams and athletes.
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The TEN Tenors return: Iconic tour hits Caloundra
Australia’s favourite tenor ensemble, The TEN Tenors returns to The Events Centre, Caloundra on Saturday 26 April.