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 may


30 apr -01 may	Dingo Creek Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival It’s on again, The Dingo Creek Wine, Jazz and Blues festival will be back the Labour Day Long weekend 2011, 30th of April and 1st of May. Mark your calendar now for a sensational weekend filled with wonderful jazz, marvellous blues, fine wine, fabulous food, beer, and spirits and camping. As John Morrison said “Bring your sleeping bag and enjoy it the whole weekend there is NOTHING like it anywhere”. So why not give yourself a relaxing week end and be part of an iconic event at Traveston in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland? Early bookings are recommended.

11 may	Eric Bibb in concert at The J International folk-blues master Eric Bibb performs at The J, Noosa Heads, on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at 7.30pm. Supporting act will be Blackbirds. Bibb will showcase material from his latest full-length studio release, Booker’s Guitar. The bar opens at 6.30pm and tickets for this 18+ licensed event cost $65. To book, phone The J on 07 5455 4455 or see www.thej.com.au

14 may	Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Foundation Black Tie Gala For some “Hot Dice, Shanghai Nights”, join in the high-stakes excitement of the Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Foundation’s annual Black Tie Gala at Hyatt Regency Coolum on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Tickets are $195 per person, including all food and beverage. Purchase your tickets before Friday, April 15, 2011 for a chance to win a weekend for two at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove. Book on line, phone 1300 55 77 10 or email events@cmbcf.com.au

21 may	Cooroy Fusion Cooroy Fusion on Saturday, May 21, is a community celebration marking Cooroy Library’s first birthday. The fun, free, family-friendly festival will showcase Mill Place Precinct, with pottery and art workshops, food and market stalls, bushfood by Dale Chapman, children's rides, street performers, Gubbi Gubbi dancers, live music including a concert by rock and roots performer Asa Broomhall, guided tours of the historical Lower Mill Site and restored boiler house and kilns, and the library will be abuzz with literary events, storytelling and children's craft.

22 may	Operatif's Opera in the Amphitheatre Sicilian tenor Antonio joins Operatif! for an afternoon of opera in the amphitheatre at Noosa's beautiful Lake Macdonald Botanic Gardens, with a program of popular opera, operetta, musicals and Neapolitan song. Pack a picnic and enjoy the beautiful lakeside parklands surrounding the Noosa Amphitheatre.

27 may -05 jun	Floating Land Floating Land 2011 is a 10-day event presented by Noosa Regional Gallery, with the theme of Water Culture.

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.