major events

Each year Noosa hosts single and multi-day events that attract audiences and participants from far and wide. Watch the best or compete yourself in events ranging from ocean swims and triathlons to mountain bike endurance rides or a half marathon, to name a few. Join the crowds for popular music and international jazz performances, inspiring cultural festivals or experience the best of local cuisine prepared by celebrity chefs at food and wine celebrations.

Check our calendar to find out about these events and more.

events calendar 2011

events in february


27 jan -13 mar	Noosa Regional Gallery exhibitions Noosa Regional Gallery is hosting an exhibition of 2D and 3D works by volunteers of the Noosa and Caloundra Regional Galleries, titled Show Us Your Art: Volunteer Showcase. A second exhibition, Zooming Into 2030, features photographs and drawings from the community which demonstrate a passion for preserving the Sunshine Coast, its unique character and identity. The gallery is Riverside, Pelican Street, Tewantin, open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. The exhibitions open until March 13. Phone 07 5449 5340 or see www.noosaregionalgallery.org

19 feb	Australian Surf Movie Festival Catch the Australian Surf Movie Festival at Noosa Bicentennial Hall, Sunshine Beach, on Saturday, February 19, from 7.30pm - a unique night of surf movies and live Oz music. Band of Frequencies, The Dave Flower Band and Jeremy Donovan will perform.

25 -27 feb	New Zealand Wine Festival The Noosa News New Zealand Wine Festival (February 25-27) will get under way with a seven-course dinner at berardo’s restaurant & bar, Hastings Street, on Friday, February 25, from 6.30pm, where you can enjoy dinner with the wine-makers. The cost is $105 per person, including wines. The Wine Symposium on Saturday, February 26, will be a stand-up event at berardo’s restaurant & bar, noon to 3pm. Enjoy fresh food tastes and sample great NZ wines while talking to the wine-makers (cost $45). Enjoy lunch with the winemakers at berardo’s bistro on the beach on Sunday, February 27, 12.30pm, $65 per person including wines. Bookings essential for all events – phone 07 5447 5666.

02 -03 dec	Christmas in Cooroy Christmas in Cooroy is a free family event in the Noosa hinterland on December 2 and 3, with free rides and entertainment, a street parade, Santa race, Christmas lights and live band. Click here to read more.

09 -10 dec	Ladies Night Ladies Night is the rags to riches tale of how five Aussie destitutes rise to the heights of male stripperdom and their own understanding of what the opposite gender want.

09 -11 dec	Baroque Christmas concerts Alchemy invites audiences to celebrate Christmas with a series of concerts featuring the best of Baroque music. Patrons will enjoy a dazzling assortment of festive music by Corelli, Handel, Telemann, Marini, Biber and Purcell.