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 march


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

07 -11 mar	2011 Noosa Madi Gras Recovery Week The Madi Gras comes to town with the 2011 Noosa Madi Gras Recovery Week. Events range from river cruises to a pool party and the Sunshine Coast heats of Mr Q 2011.

10 mar	Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club Sportsman's Lunch Aussie Joe Bugner takes on Bill Harrigan at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club's Sportsman’s lunch on Thursday, March 10, from noon. Tickets for the two-course lunch cost $100 each, and there are prizes to be won.

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.