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.
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
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.
Highlights of the 2024 festival include:
The Queensland Ballet, 12 & 13 July
Returning in 2024, Queensland Ballet’s Jette Parker Young Artists and a number of Company dancers will perform two breathtaking works, including Papillon - a world premiere by acclaimed Australian choreographer Jack Lister and Holberg Suite by Greg Horsman.
Seaside Vibes, 19 & 20 July (18+ event)
Party on the sand of Noosa Main Beach, under the marquee, across two days of epic live music. Acts include Wesley Dean, Luke Million, The Froth, Gold Creek, Waiting for Tom, and DJ's including De Saint, Joskie, and Greg Sara (check for the full daily line-up). General admission tickets include one meal from the menu selection, and there is a beach bar to purchase drinks and food.
Close Encounters with Harry Milas, 23 - 25 July
Prepare to be amazed!J oin Australia’s leading sleight-of-hand specialist, Harry Milas, for an unforgettable journey into the world of magic. “Close Encounters” offers an intimate and captivating theatrical experience unlike any other. This unique event promises to astound. Harry, renowned for his mastery of illusion, will unveil the secrets behind his incredible skills.
Murder Village, 27 July, The J Noosa
It’s Agatha Christie, improvised!
Following sell-out runs around the country, the award-winning improvised whodunnit,
Murder Village is playing Noosa for the first time.
Immerse yourself in the cozy world of a 1950s Agatha Christie-style novel as the country’s funniest improvisers craft eccentric characters and perplexing mysteries from your suggestions.
Reputation, The Ultimate Taylor Swift Show, 23 July, The J Noosa
Witness the incredible evolution of the greatest artist and songwriter of a generation from country music’s fastest-rising star to global pop SUPERSTAR! This high-energy production extravaganza features a stunning 34 songs through every iconic ERA and re-invention of the worldwide phenomenon that is Taylor Swift. The show’s captivating sold out debut at the 2023 Adelaide Fringe Festival was a massive triumph, earning full-audience singalongs, standing ovations, and rave reviews. ELLA & SIENNA (The Voice 2022), renowned for their signature sibling harmonies and unique pop-country original sound, and their tremendous band bring every era of Taylor’s Story to life through her biggest hits and SWIFTIE favourites!
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.
