Buy Local Sunshine Coast · Weekend Gig Guide
Markets, gigs, shows, family days, workshops and local surprises across Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Gympie — curated for Friday to Monday.
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Hosted by Men Helping Men
A relaxed Christmas-in-July social fundraiser with a full carvery buffet dinner and raffles. Proceeds support Men Helping Men’s counselling, connection and community care for Sunshine Coast men.
A quick way to decide
Tell us who is coming and what sounds good. We will surface three strong starting points from the dates you selected.
The best plan is not the busiest one. It is the one your group will actually enjoy — at a time and price that work.
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Search by place, event or organiser, then narrow by area, category and cost. Every result is inside the Friday–Monday window you selected.
By Kenilworth Showgrounds
A noncompetitive off-road trail ride raising funds for community organisations, with novice and peewee tracks.
Good for: Trail-bike riders and supporters
By Gympie Regional Council
An open-air sculpture exhibition with artist talks, picnic space and Saturday music by Zac Gunthorpe.
Good for: Art lovers, walkers and relaxed weekend groups
The source says the exhibition site is not wheelchair accessible.
By Peregian Beach Markets
A first-and-third-Sunday market with local arts, crafts, food, organic produce and free live music.
Good for: Families, food lovers and easy Sunday browsers
By TechWalking Sunshine Coast
A relaxed 4.5km beach walk for tech professionals, jobseekers and friends.
Good for: Tech people, jobseekers and friends; children and pets welcome if comfortable walking about 5km
By Ritual Movement & Wellness
A rooftop 45-minute mat Pilates session with a live DJ, equipment, gift bag and café discount.
Good for: All-level Pilates and wellness fans
By Banana Bender Pub
A free beer-garden karaoke session welcoming children, parents and friends.
Good for: Families and all-ages groups
By Coolum Beer Co
A free winter afternoon of live music, food and drinks with Andy V.
Good for: All ages, music lovers and laid-back Sunday groups
By Noosa Alive / Slow Food Noosa
A screening of Big Night paired with a three-course dinner by local chefs Matt Golinski, Josh Smallwood and Glen Barratt.
Good for: Film and food lovers
Make the weekend easier
Pick one anchor event, leave breathing room around it and keep a weather-friendly backup.
Open the organiser link on the day. Recheck the time, ticket availability, venue and age or access conditions.
Book the thing that matters most, then add a nearby market, meal or walk only if it makes the day better.
Save one free, family-friendly or indoor option for weather changes, tired kids or a late change of mind.
Good to know
Only two rolling windows: this Friday to Monday, and the following Friday to Monday. The dates update automatically.
We check local and council event guides, organiser pages, Eventbrite, Humanitix, Meetup and other source pages. New or uncertain discoveries wait for editorial review.
It is an editorial shortcut for a useful, distinctive or broadly appealing event. It is not paid placement.
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Events can sell out, move or change after our check. The linked organiser or booking page is always the final source of truth.
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