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 july


11 jun -08 aug	Colours of the Carnivale Relive the creativity of the recent Australian Body Art Carnivale at the Colours of the Carnivale exhibition at Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre. The exhibition features entries and winning images from this year’s photographic competition, and examples of body paints, tools, wearable and car bonnet art. Click to read more.

02 -03 jul	MG Noosa Hill Climb Noosa Beach Classic Car Club will hold is annual Hill Climb on the weekend of July 2-3 at Gyndier Drive, Tewantin.

03 jul	Pomona Poker Run The Pomona Poker Run on Sunday July 3 is the major fundraiser for the Pomona King of the Mountain Festival. Enjoy a relaxing motorcycle ride through Noosa hinterland, heading to a mystery destination with stops along the way. There are great prizes to be won and the run finishes with a cold beer and sausage sizzle. Click to read more.

15 -24 jul	Comedy and Consomme Warm up the winter with a mid-year laugh-fest at The Independent Theatre at Eumundi with the annual Comedy and Consomme event – a steaming 3-course winter dinner interspersed with 3 sparkling comedies, Inside Penny’s Head, The Grandpa Affair and The Naked Flame. Click to read more.

16 jul	Symphony by the Sea The fifth annual "Symphony by the Sea" concert features the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra. The concert, at Coolum Civic Centre on July 16, from 2pm, is organised by Coolum community group Development Watch Inc as a fundraiser. The afternoon will be filled with wonderful music performed by exceptional musicians. Hear music from stage and screen plus light classical works. Wine, cheese and afternoon tea included. Click to read more.

22 -24 jul	Reality Writes Readers and Writers Weekend Reality Writes Readers and Writers Weekend on July 22-24, 2011 is a sister event to the Reality Bites Literary Nonfiction Festival. It will be a weekend of author talks, panels and workshops for lovers of books and writing, held around the new Cooroy Library and environs in the beautiful Noosa Hinterland. For booking details see the website www.realityliteraryfestival.org or phone (07) 5447 7090. Click to read more.

24 jul	It's My Wedding Expo It’s My Wedding Expo at Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort will be a must for every bride dreaming of getting married in Noosa. Brides-to-be, bring your groom, girlfriends and family members. Click to read more.

24 jul	Pomona King of the Mountain Festival and Race The Pomona King of the Mountain Festival and Race in Noosa's hinterland is an annual day of fun and races for the family. held on the fourth Sunday of July each year - this year on Sunday July 24. Click to read more.

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.