Markets & Food Events

The food news has been coming in thick and fast on the Sunshine Coast, to make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening we've wrapped up everything that you need to know

This dreamy dining and drinking playground is set to be tastier than ever, and the best part is: entry is completely free. 

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.

We’re all for stretching a night out—especially when the cocktails are dialled up, the bites are bold, and buzzing entertainment induces napkin-swirling and tabletop boogies.

Brisbane’s hottest food fest is back for its fifth year, serving up 100+ exclusive offers and one-off events from the city’s top bars and restaurants.

Queensland's leading food and drink festival, The Curated Plate is back for 2025—with a stacked lineup of over 60 events. 

Taking place on Friday 30 May within the enchanting Grounds of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Fireside will take your tastebuds on a decadent journey with dishes and tipples from Brisbane’s most celebrated venues.

The Scenic Rim's Eat Local Month is back, hosting over 120 culinary events from late May to June. 

As the action revs up on the track, we'll show you how to ace the off-track scene

Plus, win an adventurous Aussie holiday worth up to $3.5K.

 The bustling Maroochydore cafe scene is a top contender with smooth, expertly crafted coffees, impressively presented breakfasts and unique takes on the humble weekend brunch.

There's no better way to spend a sun-soaked arvo in Brissy than with your favorite drop and a smorgasbord of treats—so don’t sleep on this year’s return of Providore Park to Roma Street Parkland.

With some of Brisbane City's best restaurants, bars, and eateries joining forces for the entire month of June, we’ve rounded up the events that are topping our 2024 Dine BNE City hit list.

From melt-in-your-mouth pastries to international eats that will take your tastebuds around the world, here’s our non-negotiable hit list next time you plan a day trip to Logan. 

Whether it’s a long lunch with family or an intimate evening degustation, Scenic Rim Eat Local Month has over 40 experiences with next-level dishes to tuck into. 

This year, Dine BNE City is kicking off their month-long food festival with Fireside, a culinary exploration under the stars at St Stephen’s Cathedral. 

Instead of sweating through the shopping centre crowds, how about this year you vow to purchase all your presents from local stalls at markets. 

A little food, a lot of adventure and some cliche sightseeing spots for the tourists at heart. If you're visiting the Sunshine Coast for the first time, consider this your spotter's guide.

Dust off your passport—Urban List Vacays has arrived. 

We want to help you live the dream in WA, so we asked the passionate locals who call it home to share all their must-visit experiences across this stunning state. Dive into our guides to the best places to play, eat and stay, steeped with local knowledge and all the tools you need to plan the trip of a lifetime.

To help you start mapping out your next New South Wales adventure, we’ve rounded up a bunch of the most exciting events to mark in your diaries.

With the country now staying mostly indoors and supermarket shopping proving to be challenging at times, we thought it was a good time to wrap up our all time favourite food delivery services on the Sunshine Coast to help keep you satiated and sane.

Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or you’re an omnivore looking for a plant-based feed, here are 9 of the best vegan restaurants and cafes on the Sunshine Coast. 

Providore Park is set to take over Roma Street Parklands from 8–9 July. Here, you’ll be able to experience culinary delights of all kinds, all while basking in that gorgeous winter sun. So brush off your favourite shopping basket and gather your best mates, this one's going to be one of the tastiest times of the year. The best bit? Entry is free. 

Throughout June, the restaurants and bars of Brisbane City will unite to provide food lovers with a procession of delicious flavours.

Dine BNE City is about to take you on a month-long culinary journey that will make all your mouth-watering dreams come true.

Taking inspiration from the ultimate authentic addition to any meal, Cholula Hot Sauce, we spoke to the founders of Cartel del Taco in Brisbane,  Marco Ramirez And Erick Martinez, to dive a little deeper into what the day is all about and their favourite ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Doughnuts are incredible in that they're sweet enough to be a treat, yet usually hefty enough to be a meal if you're so inclined.

Experience HOTA's world-exclusive exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from Mugrabi Collection, New York in a whole new light on two unmissable evenings, Up Late: New York Nights.  

There is a tonne of events to check out this Chrissy season, from classic twilight carols to a Christmas Jazz Lounge with no shortage of lights and merriment in between.

If you plan on creating a big feast at home this summer, these are the places to get your fresh seafood on the Sunshine Coast right now. 

Saturday, October 15 is National Mushroom Day, reminding us to pay homage to the mighty mushrooms in our lives. Whether you’re a mushroom farmer, cafe owner, or simply a humble mushy admirer, Saturday is the day to shout your love of mushrooms to the rooftops and celebrate everything about them—from their mind-boggling health benefits to that unparalleled taste.

This month, the gang at AVC have launched The Pass, a fabulous new loyalty app which will earn you big points and perks at over 190+ restaurants, pubs and bars so you can enjoy the best of what our country’s hospitality scene has to offer. Better still, you’ll get $10 credit to use on your first order for free when you download the app, along with a heap of birthday gifts and exclusive offers all waiting  for you. How good is that?

Fill your stomach and your soul. 

A night dedicated to celebrating the oozy, gooey, chocolately goodness that is Nutella is happening at NightQuarter from on Saturday 23 July.

A quick 15 minutes from Caloundra, you’ll find possibly the most diverse foodie haven in Queensland: NightQuater.

We’ve rounded up every festive event you need to check out on the Sunshine Coast this silly season. Go, be merry and spread the Christmas cheer.

Rather than wait for the New Year's resolution we know won't stick, we're all about habits to get more good on your plate.

Here's the best events happening on the Sunshine Coast this October you don't want to miss.

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.

Mark your calendar ‘cause we’ve got a busy month planned for you with all of the best things to check out on the Sunshine Coast in July.

To bring in winter and keep those cold day blues at bay, here are the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this June.

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

An entire festival dedicated to dessert is popping up on the Sunshine Coast and we’re beside ourselves. 

Our friends at Spicers Retreats have the same passion for epic food and while they boast eight award-winning restaurants across Queensland and New South Wales, they also offer a range of next-level foodie experiences that will put your usual dinner plans to shame. So, to help you level up your foodie adventures for 2021, we’ve rounded up some of their best experiences on offer this year. 

Your ultimate hit list of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast in March.

Clear your calendars—the Noosa Eat and Drink Autumn Fare is hitting the Sunshine Coast next month and we couldn’t be more excited. That’s right, our fave food and drink festival is back in March and with more than fifteen events jam-packed into one epic long weekend, it’s set to be a foodie’s dream. 

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.

The Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival has just released details of their epic street food lineup and our mouths are watering. 

Live by the beach and craving to go country for the day? Work your way through our hit list of the best things to do in Mary Valley and satisfy all your needs for cows, rustic tin sheds, rolling farms, creeks and teeny old towns.