Nightlife

Pull up your calendar and block out a weekend (or seven) and tune into some unmissable festivals coming to our corner of the world. 

Here’s all the best events happening on the Sunshine Coast this month.

We live for new openings (especially the kind that involves food) and know you do, too. Fortunately, Auckland is the city that just keeps on giving when it comes to new restaurants, bars, cafes and bakeries—we really are a lucky bunch.

From white linen fine-dining to cosy neighbourhood eateries, there are a lot of contenders when it comes to the best restaurants on the Sunshine Coast in 2024.

We've tasted our way through the area to bring you the best restaurants in Mooloolaba that are totally worth opening the wallet for.

Excitement lies beyond your comfort zone, so when the time arrives to plan your next date, get a little spontaneous with our list of the most romantic date ideas on the Sunshine Coast that aren’t just dinner and drinks.

Dust off your dancing shoes and check out these themed festivities,  fireworks cruises and swanky seaside sippers to celebrate New Year's Eve on the Sunshine Coast in 2023.

From fine dining with waterfront views to casual eateries with mind-blowing international cuisine, these are the best restaurants in Noosa. 

Whatever suburb you’re in, however far you’re keen to travel (or not), there’s plenty of houses packed with blinking LED goodness ready for your gawking. 

The Enchanted Garden, presented by Royal Caribbean, returns this 23 November to transform Roma Street Parkland into a light-filled playground.

Check out our round up of the best restaurants in Maroochydore, so you can plan your next food and wine binge accordingly.

We’ve scrounged together 30 of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast that are fun, sometimes tasty and maybe even free.

So you’ve been enlisted to organise the office Christmas party—eek. The pressure is on and chances are you’re scratching your head for ideas. 

Whether you’re a seasoned beer swiller or just like a reason to get out and socialise, we’ve rounded up the best breweries on the Sunshine Coast.

Finding authentic Italian requires due diligence. Unbuckle your belt, these are the very best Italian restaurants on the Sunshine Coast—the ones who’ve proven they’re no flash in the pan.

Take your crime-solving skills to the next level with the best escape rooms on the Sunshine Coast.

To help you keep the love alive or make a lasting impression on a new special someone, we’ve scoped the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this Valentine’s Day. 

The Sunshine Coast is set to get a huge new festival site that could signify the return of major festivals to Queensland.

We’ve rounded up best bars in Noosa, where the wine is plentiful, the beer is crisp and it’s not frowned upon to have a mimosa with brunch.

 Queensland’s first Funlab precinct is opening this December right here on the Sunshine Coast and our inner child is already squealing. 

Whether you enjoy craft beer, gin or a cocktail mixer, we've dug up the very best booze delivery and subscriptions the Sunshine Coast has to offer. 

Artesian Hospitality's mega lifestyle and entertainment rooftop precinct is opening on the Gold Coast this September.

Break out the thongs and put away the winter woollies, because spring is finally here. And just in case you weren’t already excited enough for the return of longer days and warmer weather, we’ve put together the ultimate hit list of things to do on the Sunshine Coast this September.

We’ve put together the ultimate hit list of the events happening on the Sunshine Coast in August.

This July, the Sunshine Coast will light up with an abundance of epic displays of creativity and breathtaking entertainment as the Noosa Alive! Festival takes over the streets, beaches, bars and restaurants in and around Noosa from July 15—21.

Five years after opening the doors to its amazingly popular brewery in Maleny, Brouhaha has announced plans to build a second venue at Bells Creek and to say we’re excited would be an understatement.

There’s a massive Craft Beer and Cider Festival happening this weekend at NightQuarter from 28 to 30 May—that’s three days of beer, people, so get excited.

Check out our picks of the best events on the Sunshine Coast in May.

From live music and beer yoga to street food festivals, we’re here to fill the gaps in your calendar with all the coolest things to do on the Sunshine Coast this February.

You might not be able to doze in the European sun this year, but you can still soak up the magic at this relaxed eatery taking the Brunswick Heads dining scene by storm: Honour.

The iconic crew from Three Blue Ducks just launched their newest outpost in Byron and it is stunning.

Whether you’re after swanky dinners, outdoor soirees or epic parties, we’ve got you sorted with all the best New Year’s Eve events on the Sunshine Coast.

Here’s a list of awesome things to do on the Sunshine Coast this weekend.

Yes, Queensland, it's been a while between dances—but as of noon on Monday 14 December, you'll be able to hit the floor again. 

To help get your foodie bucket list sorted for your next weekend in Noosa, we've rounded up the best places to eat on Hastings Street. Now you never have to leave the beach. Like, ever. 

To make catching a gig even easier, we’ve wrapped up the best live music venues on the Sunshine Coast.

It’s time to get your culture on at the epic multi-arts event that is Horizon Festival.

A Sunshine Coast drive-in cinema has just opened to fill that theatre-sized void in your life.

Tucked behind an old refrigerator door at the back of burger house Ze Pickle, this hidden Sunshine Coast bar is everything you didn’t know was missing from your social life. 

Unless you've been living under a rock, you will have heard that some Sunshine Coast restaurants and cafes have re-opened for dine-in services (for up to 10 people at a time).

Adding a modern-day twist to this Sunshine Coast staple, Solbar’s open mic nights are moving into the digital age, bringing awesome tunes and quality company straight to your lounge room via Facebook Live or Zoom (take your pick!).

One of our longtime favourite Sunshine Coast cafes, The Velo Project, is hosting a Bushfire Benefit Dinner and it's going to be epic.

Dust off your thongs, gather up your mates and sink your teeth into a sausage sanga with this cracker lineup of things to do on the Sunshine Coast this Australia Day long weekend.

From music festivals and Christmas carols to yin and gin yoga sessions, these are some of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this December. 

If, like us, you’re a sucker for any Sunshine Coast event or activity involving food, then buckle up. 

Book a table for two any one of the Sunshine Coast’s best date night restaurants and it’s guaranteed to earn you major brownie points.

If you’re looking for ways to get a little freaky this scary season—beyond the creepy pumpkins and horror movie Netflix binges—then check out our list of the best events for Halloween on the Sunshine Coast. 

The Tex-Mex that blew Brisbane city slickers into oblivion has thrown open the doors to its first ever Sunshine Coast restaurant and it's a neon-lit, taco-filled heaven. 

Ladies, grab your cocktail dress and fellas dust off your suit, here are the best Melbourne Cup parties on the Sunshine Coast.

Queenslanders, it's time to dust down those glad rags, pop on your best lippy or dapper tie and celebrate the not-so-humble blush bevvy that is rosé, because the annual festivus that is Rosé Revolution is back! 

Dubbed Australia’s original on-demand alcohol delivery service, Jimmy Brings has just launched on the Sunshine Coast and will zoom tasty beverages to your doorstep in 30 minutes or less.

Neighbourhood favourites don’t come much better than Glass. But what happens when the owner decides to revamp the interior and add a wine bar element to a thriving breakfast? Well, basically, we get excited.

​Just like this stunning spring weather, your calendar is about to heat up. This month is absolutely crammed with mammoth events like Oktoberfest feasts, BBQ cook-offs, surf film festivals and so much more. 

​There’s nothing worse than a late-night craving that can’t be satisfied. Which is why we’re taking our hats off to the new Sunshine Coast dessert bar that everyone's talking about, Sex Panther.

Solo time; you either love it or hate it. But in this world of burnout and constant busy-ness, it’s sometimes necessary for keeping a level head. Here are 15 things to do on the Sunshine Coast the next time you’re flying solo. 

The Sunshine Coast’s beer scene just went up a whole other level with the waterfront James Squire Brewhouse, The Savvy Squire, officially opening its doors to the public. 

Incredible views, a stunning fitout with a retractable roof, cocktails that’ll have you ordering another on first sip, and a global menu that is packed with fresh flavours—welcome to the Sunshine Coast's first open-air rooftop bar. 

It's the Oktoberfest event to end them all. 

From refined dining experiences, to authentic street-food-style eats, we’ve hooked you up with the best Thai restaurants on the Sunshine Coast.

We’re yet to meet a brewery we didn’t like, and The Savvy Squire is bound to keep that trend afloat. 

We caught up with Ainsley Hutchence from Sticks & Stones Agency to find out her favourite spots to eat around the Sunshine Coast in between launching books, shooting campaigns for awesome labels and keeping the content rolling out through her epic online magazine. 

Whether you stick to old faithful favourites such as espresso martinis, pina coladas and margaritas, or you chase alcohol-infused adventure at the hands of your mixologist, these are the best cocktails bars on the Sunshine Coast.

If you’re a young creative living on the Sunshine Coast—or you just enjoy admiring good art—then you might be interested to know that The Pocket Espresso is hosting a special art event this week. 

Former LAPD investigator Greg Kading is heading to Brisbane with a live show to discuss his particular vantage on the evidence and investigation of Tupac and Biggie's deaths. 

Byron has always had that extra dollop of urban hip, so what better way to cruise around the beachside mecca than to bar hop from one end of town to the other (drinking and walking responsibly of course).

Can you think of a better scenario than sitting across from the ocean, under a canopy of trees lined with fairy lights, with a warm glass of mulled wine? We didn't think so.

Dust off your docs and bust out your band tees, because Byron Bay’s iconic Bluesfest is back for its 30th year, and it’s going to be bigger than ever. Held over the entire Easter long weekend, Bluesfest will be bringing good times and good music to the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm. 

From bingo nights and beer festivals, to surf competitions and a bunch of live gigs, here are 16 awesome things to do on the Sunshine Coast this April.

Whether you're enjoying an old fave or searching for a new flame, here are the best gigs on the Sunshine Coast this April. Get ready to mosh. 

Experience the joys of putt putt with our list of the best spots to play mini golf on the Sunshine Coast, along with a few worth hitting the road for. 

The Sunshine Coast’s first distillery is officially opening its doors tomorrow, so it’s time we get you up to speed with what to expect. 

In big news for a small country town, Yandina is getting an incredible Art Deco-style Belgian bar very soon.

And just like that, it’s somehow December. It feels like just yesterday we were packing away our Christmas trees and getting ready for a new year, and now it’s time to bust out the decorations again. Amid all the Christmas shopping, staff parties, new years’ celebrations and gift wrapping, there’s still plenty of time to make the most of 2018 and enjoy what the Sunshine Coast has to offer this December. So get ready for a month of afternoon cocktails, mango eating, beach trips and beer drinking, because after all, it is silly season.

If you're looking for cheap AF birthday options or you've got cash to splash, we've got you covered with our birthday dinner guide on the Sunshine Coast. 

The wait is over! One of the most anticipated new openings of 2018 has been dangling like a carrot for months now, and today, we can finally share the juicy news. 

It has never been easier to choose an exclusively plant-based lifestyle in Queensland. 

From pop-up nation houses to free music concerts, cultural arts events, impromptu street parties and elite-level competition, it's all here.

Holey. Moley. Those might be the first two words that pass through your gob smacked mind the first time you lay your little peepers on the Sunshine Coast's new mini golf bar. 

Holey Moley, the cult-like chip-and-putt that’s taken the country by storm is fiiiiiiiiiinally coming to the Sunshine Coast and we've never been more excited to grab a set of clubs.

We’ve put together a list of the best Irish pubs on the Sunshine Coast, so you can be guaranteed to have a merry old time this St Patrick's Day.

You need to stop everything! Gold Class, Holey Moley and David Jones are coming to the Sunshine Coast. 2018 is going to be EPIC. 

We've sifted through countless chicken parmas, jugs of beer and questions to bring you our pick of the best trivia nights on the Sunshine Coast.

It’s time to bust out your captain’s hat team, because there’s a boat party—ahoy! Luxe cruising vessel Seadeck is dropping anchor in Brisbane for 11 delicious weeks.

Please explain how it’s already June and we’re officially half way through the year?! Yep, winter is here, folks, and there’s no denying it. I mean, we’re wearing jeans and maybe shoes instead of sandals and thongs—that’s enough proof for anyone!

Break out the winter woollies and make a beeline up the highway for this season's coolest pop-up bar.

Coming to the Coast for this year's Noosa Festival of Surfing? Here’s 25 things to do in Noosa that involve eating, drinking, and then, recharging.

We’re the first to admit, we freakin’ love when new places pop up on the Coast.

It’s that time of year again—the time to fly your freak flag with a totally crazy costume and get your spook on!

Just like that, spring is here. And with it a whopping events line up for September. Here's 11 awesome things to do on the Sunshine Coast this month!

Orléans—the stunning new restaurant that blends New Orleans with a French twist—is throwing open its Maroochydore doors for the first time tonight.