The calendar in Noosa is filled with a variety of world-class events, from challenging sporting events to get your heart pumping, to wondrous arts and cultural festivals that showcase the thriving local arts scene. Whatever your whim, there is something to surprise and delight in Noosa! So, get planning your next Noosa getaway around one of these upcoming events, and get ready to escape the southern chill.
21 - 24 March 2024
Hit the trails of the Noosa Hinterland, at Noosa's premier ultra-distance running festival - the Noosa Ultra Trail.
Set over a long weekend, the running action takes place on a Sunday in March, with lifestyle events dotted either side of the main events, including yoga, an inspirational lunch with the event ambassadors, and a relaxed Sunday Shakedown to loosen up your running muscles after the big event.
There are multiple distances to choose from: 15km, 25km, 30km, 50km, and the signature, queen event - the 100km Ultra Trail. No matter which distance you select, the course will take you through the stunning, undulating backcountry of the Noosa Hinterland, on the crisscrossing trails of the Noosa Biosphere Trails (previously called the Noosa Trail Network). It's a little-known gem in the crown of Noosa, which snakes across the forestry and national parks, connecting the hinterland towns and offering stunning views, and exceptional running terrain.
25 May 2024
Chase the sun, at the Runaway Noosa Marathon! Escape to Noosa for a weekend filled with sunshine and good times. With a flat, fast, and friendly multi-lap course set in the heart of Noosa, and multiple distances to choose from, it’s easy to find your happy running place right here.
Choose from four distances to suit your level of challenge: Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10km, or the 5km run/walk. The balmy autumn weather and picturesque scenery of Noosa make this the ideal location to push your limits across a full marathon distance, or just enjoy a leisurely 5km run and a weekend relaxing by the beach and indulging in Noosa's eat and drink scene!
30 May - 2 June 2024
The much-anticipated return of Noosa's favourite foodie event is finally here - the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival returns in 2024 for one unmissable weekend, with more than 75 events set over four mouth-watering days, all in the heart of Noosa!
The new festival program is available to book now, and includes some epic events that you won't want to miss out on. The stunning beach events are back, along with a schedule of long-lunches at some of Noosa's favourite dining hot spots. The beloved Festival Village is back bigger and better than ever, with non-stop events across the weekend. Meander through the village stalls to visit and sample to wares of some of Australia's best wineries, craft breweries and distilleries; experience Tastes of Noosa, with some of Noosa's best restaurants and chefs serving up their signature dishes all weekend long; daily live cooking experiences; a purveyors market featuring the region's best producers; live music and entertainment, and lots more.
Check out the full event program and get booking!
Sunday 14 July 2024
The history of the Noosa Enduro is woven into the fabric of local event folklore; the event was started by the team behind the iconic Noosa Triathlon more than a decade ago and made its re-entry onto the event calendar in 2021.
Heading back to the hinterland in 2024, this slick one-day cycling festival has multiple events on offer to suit all levels. The course has been updated again this year and follows the Noosa Biosphere Trails almost entirely. There are also categories for the booming gravel and e-bike categories, as well as a kids’ race and an event village.
Setting off from the township of Tewantin, the Noosa Enduro heads deep into the forestry towards the towns of Kin Kin, Cooran and Cooroy before tackling the formidable Mothar Mountain- a chance to test your legs, or engage the motor on your e-Bike, depending on your perspective! Finish back in Tewantin with a well-deserved cold beer in the buzzing event village, with craft beer stalls and food trucks, live entertainment, and kids' learn-to-ride sessions by Wheely Fun Camps.
There are various events on offer across the day, with distances from 30 - 100 km to choose from. This year, don’t miss the Noosa Gravel Enduro, a non-competitive 100km category you can enter alongside your mates, designed to be ridden exclusively on a gravel bike.
19 - 28 July 2024
Full programme released April 2024
A melting pot of cultural experiences and live performing arts, the NOOSA alive! Festival is a highlight on the Noosa event calendar and brings its unique blend of arts, music, and culture back to town this year.
After a blockbuster festival in 2023, the wondrous NOOSA alive! is back better than ever, with several not-to-be-missed events on the schedule, spanning music, theatre, and literature. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Noosa, the festival utilises art and cultural spaces across the region, as well as beach events from the tepee set up on Noosa Main Beach.
Saturday 13 July 2024
Noosa's newest event takes place in the heart of Noosa Heads, nestled within the iconic Hastings Street precinct. The street will become the stunning backdrop for an array of rare and collectible cars, where car enthusiasts and collectors can get up close and inspect dreamy cars from some of the world's most iconic luxury brands.
Judging will take place across the day, and as the sun sets over Noosa, entertainment and live music will kick off across the street, where you can settle into an open-air dining experience, with the unique atmosphere of the Noosa Concours d'Elegance as your backdrop.
