The full program for Regionality Sunshine Coast 2026 is here.

AIDC and Screen Queensland, with the support of Sunshine Coast Council and in association with Sunshine Coast Screen Collective, are proud to reveal the complete session program and speaker line-up for this year’s event at Maroochy RSL on Friday 7 August.

Leading the program is Academy Award®-winning co-director of ‘Free Solo’, CHAI VASARHELYI — joining us remotely for an exclusive session, ‘Limitless Filmmaking with Chai Vasarhelyi’, sharing insights into her creative practice, filming in extreme environments, and crafting complex global stories that have reached audiences around the world. Her acclaimed body of work includes ‘Meru’, ‘The Rescue’, ‘Love War’, ‘Lost in the Jungle’ and ‘Wild Life’.

The day is packed with sessions covering documentary financing, character-led Queensland feature doc storytelling, successful series development, and a roundtable with attending decision makers – plus the ever-popular Doc Chat 1:1 Meetings and Networking Drinks to close out the day.

The decision maker line-up includes commissioners from ABC and SBS, representatives from Screen Australia, Screen Queensland and Documentary Australia, alongside leading producers, distributors and industry experts from WildBear Entertainment, DocPlay, Changer Studios and more.

Tickets on sale now from $80 (Concession) | $90 (Members) | $110 (General Admission)

The Urban Farm ‘Farmgate Market’ is on the first Saturday of each month at 2 Fifth Avenue, Cotton Tree from 8 am to 12 noon. 

Organic farm fresh produce, honey and seedlings are for sale.  

Our Coffee Shop will be open too!

Plus you can enjoy the fun of face painting.

Book farm tours and workshops on Humantix website.  Cash and card payment available.  

Grab your mates and join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Kenny’s Angels Charity Golf Day on Friday 7 August 2026 at Beerwah Golf Club.

Presented by Wild Horse Turf, the day features Ambrose golf, golf carts, burgers, drinks, raffles, prizes and plenty of laughs — all while raising funds for the Endeavour Foundation, supporting Australians with disability to live, learn, work and thrive.

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just in it for the fun, everyone is welcome.

📍 Beerwah Golf Club
📅 Friday 7 August 2026
⏰ Midday shotgun start

Team registrations and sponsorships available now:
events.humanitix.com/kennys-angels-golf-day-2026

Lights, camera, music! Join the Caloundra Chorale, under the direction of Mr Kim Kirkman, for a spectacular musical journey through the silver screen.

Enjoy favourite songs from the movies, including Ghostbusters, Jailhouse Rock, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head, Moon River and many more. From rock ’n’ roll classics to unforgettable movie moments, this entertaining concert promises nostalgia, laughter and toe-tapping tunes for audiences of all ages.

Experience the magic of the movies as the Caloundra Chorale brings the big screen to life on stage!

🎭 Venue

CCTC Theatre

3 Piringa Street, Wurtulla

🗓️ Performance Dates & Times

Friday: 31 July and 7 August 2026 – 7.30 pm

Saturday: 1 August and 8 August 2026 – 2.00 pm

Sunday: 2 August and 9 August 2026 – 2.00 pm

🎟️ Ticket Prices

Adults: $34

Concession: $32

Groups / Members / Friends of CCTC: $29

Children (15 years and under): $15

📞 Bookings Essential

Phone: 0490 329 912

💻 Book online:

https://www.trybooking.com/DNICG

Don’t miss this wonderful celebration of movie music, featuring beloved songs from the silver screen performed live by the Caloundra Chorale.

Lights, camera, music! Join the Caloundra Chorale, under the direction of Mr Kim Kirkman, for a spectacular musical journey through the silver screen.

Enjoy favourite songs from the movies, including Ghostbusters, Jailhouse Rock, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head, Moon River and many more. From rock ’n’ roll classics to unforgettable movie moments, this entertaining concert promises nostalgia, laughter and toe-tapping tunes for audiences of all ages.

Experience the magic of the movies as the Caloundra Chorale brings the big screen to life on stage!

🎭 Venue

CCTC Theatre

3 Piringa Street, Wurtulla

🗓️ Performance Dates & Times

Friday: 31 July and 7 August 2026 – 7.30 pm

Saturday: 1 August and 8 August 2026 – 2.00 pm

Sunday: 2 August and 9 August 2026 – 2.00 pm

🎟️ Ticket Prices

Adults: $34

Concession: $32

Groups / Members / Friends of CCTC: $29

Children (15 years and under): $15

📞 Bookings Essential

Phone: 0490 329 912

💻 Book online:

https://www.trybooking.com/DNICG

Don’t miss this wonderful celebration of movie music, featuring beloved songs from the silver screen performed live by the Caloundra Chorale.

Get set for a global celebration right here on the Coast!

FESTURI – the Multicultural Music and Dance Festival – hits Buderim Village Park on Saturday 9 August.

Live beats, vibrant dance, cultural eats, craft markets and free family fun – it’s The World in One Place!

Entry is free, and everyone’s invited!

Supported by the Queensland Government, Sunshine Coast Council and our awesome sponsors.

Don’t miss it – all the details at festuri.org.au

Lights, camera, music! Join the Caloundra Chorale, under the direction of Mr Kim Kirkman, for a spectacular musical journey through the silver screen.

Enjoy favourite songs from the movies, including Ghostbusters, Jailhouse Rock, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head, Moon River and many more. From rock ’n’ roll classics to unforgettable movie moments, this entertaining concert promises nostalgia, laughter and toe-tapping tunes for audiences of all ages.

Experience the magic of the movies as the Caloundra Chorale brings the big screen to life on stage!

🎭 Venue

CCTC Theatre

3 Piringa Street, Wurtulla

🗓️ Performance Dates & Times

Friday: 31 July and 7 August 2026 – 7.30 pm

Saturday: 1 August and 8 August 2026 – 2.00 pm

Sunday: 2 August and 9 August 2026 – 2.00 pm

🎟️ Ticket Prices

Adults: $34

Concession: $32

Groups / Members / Friends of CCTC: $29

Children (15 years and under): $15

📞 Bookings Essential

Phone: 0490 329 912

💻 Book online:

https://www.trybooking.com/DNICG

Don’t miss this wonderful celebration of movie music, featuring beloved songs from the silver screen performed live by the Caloundra Chorale.

The Beerburrum Country Market & Car Boot Sale is on Saturday 15^th August from 8am to 12pm.
Bookings are available for inside/outside the hall with setup Friday afternoon
or from 7am Saturday.

Knife sharpening is from $5 and Stormy Coffee will be serving up hot cups of goodness.

With Winter upon us, come and buy something warm and snugly for those
in your life from our local makers whether it be new, preloved or lovingly made;
honey, plants, cookies, fruit, vegetables, eggs, woollen creations, jewellery,
dolls, bags, bowls, paintings, pictures, hand towels, flowers, earrings,
cutting boards, socks, gibbets and various handmade items – as well as many
more!

Bacon/egg rolls will be for sale as well as free card making.

As the location is the Beerburrum School of Arts on ANZAC Avenue, this is an all
weather event. Like to book a spot then call Patricia on 0430 433 734 or email 4517communityhall@gmail.com

Are you interested in connecting with your local epilepsy community?

If you are…

Someone with living with epilepsy wanting to find others with shared experiences;

or a healthcare professional looking to understand more about how to support your clients with epilepsy;

or an educator wanting to hear first-hand how you can have a positive impact on a child with epilepsy in your classroom;

our upcoming Community Connection events are for you!

Life with epilepsy can be stressful, scary and isolating, but with 1 in 10 people experiencing a seizure at some point in their lives, you are not alone.

LEARN

10am – 12.15pm

• Understanding seizure presentation
• Managing epilepsy
• Managing Seizure first-aid & emergency situations
• Emergency medication

$149 ( GST) for professionals

FREE for people who live with epilepsy and their families.

CONNECT

12:15pm – 1:30pm

• Hear from experts & speakers with lived experience
• Connect with your local epilepsy community
• Learn more about Epilepsy Smart Australia
• Discover the services & supports available

FREE and open to anyone with an interest in epilepsy.

Places are limited so register NOW.

At Buderim War Memorial Hall Corner of Main and Church Streets Buderim.

Cost $25- per head $20- Concession Children under 15 Free

The Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus are members of Barbershop Harmony Australia, and as such are part of the Barbershop Harmony Society, a worldwide community of singers dedicated to acappella [unaccompanied by instrument] singing, in the barbershop four part harmony style.
Our chorus began in 1990 and has entertained audiences throughout the Sunshine Coast consistently since that time. We sing for many organisations at many venues. We perform at barbershop conventions in many areas of Australia and at numerous formal, informal and charity events on the Sunshine Coast.

The BreastScreen Queensland Service at Baringa has early
morning and Saturday appointments available.

Breast screening is recommended every two years and is most effective for women aged 50 to 74.

Having a regular breast screen can help save your life by finding small changes in your breasts
that can’t be seen or felt.

BreastScreen Queensland also provides free screening to women in their 40s and those aged 75 and older.

Call 13 20 50 or visit the BreastScreen Queensland website to make an appointment.

You don’t need a doctor’s referral.

Equity Works invites the Sunshine Coast community to A Fair Day Out.

A free, inclusive event created with people with disabilities to showcase their creative talents.

Held on Saturday 12 September at Eumundi Markets from 8 am to 2 pm.

Enjoy performances, market stalls, petting zoo, silent disco, and arts and crafts.

Visit Equity Works’ website or Facebook for more information.

MEAT Noosa 2026 Is Coming… And We’re Turning The Heat All The Way Up

2026 isn’t just another year. It’s the year we step up, level up, and plant our flag properly in the Aussie BBQ scene.

Now officially home to the Queensland BBQ Championships.

Bigger flames. Bigger flavour. Bigger energy.

More elite pitmasters. More live fire. More action across the entire site. We’re expanding the footprint, tightening the operations, and dialing in every detail so the experience feels seamless from your first bite to your last beer.

And yeah… MEAT Noosa 2026 just got a serious upgrade.

For the first time ever, we’re unveiling our exclusive VIP Area – built for the people who refuse to settle for average.

If you want the best seat, the best food, the best drinks, and the smoothest festival experience possible… this is where you belong.

While everyone else is lining up, searching for a seat, and fighting the crowds, VIP guests will be living a completely different festival.

VIP includes:
Express Entry – Straight past the lines and into the action
Exclusive Barbecue Mafia VIP Platter For One – Loaded with slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, pork belly burnt ends, slaw, pickles, chillies and BBQ pit beans
Private 18 VIP Lounge – The Clubhouse
Private VIP Bar – Faster drinks, no chaos
Indoor Facilities – Real bathrooms. Real comfort.

Expect:
Next-level BBQ vendors bringing their A-game
The Queensland BBQ Championships bringing the state’s best pit crews head-to-head
Premium experiences across the festival
Bigger entertainment
More interactive BBQ learning
Cold beers, craft cocktails, and live-fire flavour everywhere you turn
And a few surprises we’re still keeping under wraps

Event takes place Saturday 19th September 2026
12pm-7pm
Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club

If you thought previous years were good, 2026 is where we make a statement.

Clear your calendar. Start stretching your stomach. Tell your crew.

MEAT Noosa 2026 is coming – and we’re not here to play it safe.

The Coolum Art Collective is a non profit group and has been has been active in the Coolum district since 1968.

They hold two exhibitions each year at the Coolum Civic Centre at 2-4 Park StCoolum. The Spring exhibition , titled ‘Horizons’, will take place from September 25 to 27.

Inspirational artist Tricia Reust will be  the guest judge.

The exhibition will be open to the public from Friday 25th to  Saturday 26 Sept 2026, 9am to 5pm and on Sunday Sept 27 9am to 3pm

Meet the Artists and Artisans and see the display of beautiful paintings and craft work all done by our locals.

Entry is free and the raffle proceeds will go to a local charity “Our Moons Mission”

Join Sea Shepherd Sunshine Coast for an unforgettable evening of conservation, storytelling, entertainment and community at our flagship annual fundraising event.

Be among the first—and only—audience on the Sunshine Coast to experience the exclusive premiere of Before The Last Octopus, Sea Shepherd’s powerful new documentary uncovering the story behind the Octopus Campaign and the fight to protect some of our most vulnerable marine ecosystems.

Following the premiere, hear directly from Captain Peter Hammarstedt, Sea Shepherd’s Global Director of Campaigns, alongside Dirk Holman, Sea Shepherd Australia’s Threatened Species Researcher and Sea Lion Campaign Leader, as they share firsthand stories from the frontlines of marine conservation and the ongoing fight to protect our oceans.

Guests will enjoy live music from folk duo Banksya, a welcome drink and a selection of canapés on arrival, a fully stocked bar, exclusive campaign updates, merchandise, raffles and the opportunity to connect with fellow ocean defenders.