Things to Do in Sunshine Coast, QLD
Sunshine Coast hosts around 850 upcoming events, with approximately 550 scheduled within the next 30 days for its population of about 350,000 people recorded in 2021. Roughly 35 percent of these listings are free to attend. The most common categories include Community & Social and Wellness & Mindfulness, each with about 150 events, followed by Business & Networking at around 100. Theater & Performing Arts and Concerts & Live Music appear in about 70 and 60 cases respectively, while Workshops & Classes total about 50. Key venues featuring the most listings are Banana Bender Pub, Sunshine Coast, Venue 114, The Events Centre, Caloundra Film Festival, and Wellways Nambour Carer Hub. Notable performers with upcoming dates include Strummingbird and the Red Hot Summer Tour. Visitors can find a wide range of options across these locations without needing to pay for admission in many instances.
City facts
- Weather
- 27°C · Overcast · High 28° / low 17°C · 100% precip
- Population
- 353,281 (2021)
- Area
- 462.4 km²
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Frequently asked questions about events in Sunshine Coast
- How many events are free on Sunshine Coast?
- About 35 percent of the listed events are free to attend. This means roughly one in three activities do not require a ticket purchase.
- What are the most popular event types listed?
- Community & Social and Wellness & Mindfulness are the top categories, each with about 150 listings. Business & Networking follows with around 100 events.
- Which venues have the most upcoming events?
- The venues with the highest number of listings are Banana Bender Pub, Sunshine Coast, Venue 114, The Events Centre, Caloundra Film Festival, and Wellways Nambour Carer Hub.
- Who are the main performers with upcoming dates?
- Strummingbird and the Red Hot Summer Tour have confirmed upcoming dates in the city. These acts appear alongside the various local community gatherings listed.