Markets & Food Events

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

We’ve got you covered from south to north with the best cafes on the Sunshine Coast.

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

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. 

If there was ever a time to shop local on the Sunshine Coast, it's now.

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

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.

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. 

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

Our favourite neighbours are planning an unforgettable weekend of curated events, celebrating the fertile farming region that supplies so many of our markets and eateries. 

In what’s set to be the biggest news of the week, the Gold Coast’s award-winning street food night market, NightQuarter is launching on the Sunshine Coast next month and we can barely contain our excitement. 

We tasted our way across the region to bring you the inside scoop on where to find the best gelato on the Sunshine Coast.

At Urban List, we believe small businesses are the lifeblood of our cities and our communities, and with 2020 throwing every curveball in the book to businesses across the nation, we wanted to share the stories of hard-working Aussies who have faced adversity head-on in 2020.

COVID-19 is not stopping Aussie World from doling out the barbecued goods; next month’s BBQ Festival is still on, so bring on the meat sweats.

With COVID-19 restrictions easing up little by little, plans that have been delayed since March are finally coming out of the woodwork, and so is Maroochydore’s new StrEATside Market. 

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

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. 

Next time you run out of pasta, cereal, spices or just about anything, head to one of these awesome bulk foods stores on the Sunshine Coast and stock up.

Romantic nights at home just got a whole lot easier with the help of this new date night hamper, featuring a delicious selection of plant-based food and drinks from a bunch of Sunshine Coast businesses. 

Whether you’re self-isolating or physical distancing, we still have the need for fresh produce, meat and groceries. Thankfully, we have local heroes, right here on the Sunshine Coast, ready to deliver what you need, right to your door.

Here are eight mostly delicious things you probably didn’t know you can get delivered right to your door on the Sunshine Coast.

Good things come in small savoury pockets of magic, and lucky for you we've hunted down the best dumplings on the Sunshine Coast. 

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.

Move over wine and cheese, beer and oysters are the newest ‘it’ couple and they’re being dished up at a special brewery shindig.

Perfectly timed as a way for you to take part in Veganuary, one of the Sunshine Coast's best vegan restaurants, Elixiba, is hosting a lavish seven-course plant-based banquet for only $25, and you're invited. 

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. 

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

Popping up on Hastings Street, a stone’s throw from the beach, Xalapa is the pastel-coloured kiosk serving up super fresh tacos daily, from 6am until late. 

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. 

Being purveyors of great food and wine, we thought it was high-time we caught up with Something For Catering to find out where these locals eat and drink on the Sunshine Coast. 

Foodies and culture fiends, it’s time to get excited. The world famous secret dinner party phenomenon, Diner en Blanc is returning in 2019.

How far would you travel to pig out at an entire festival dedicated to bacon? If you’d go any distance, you’re in luck, because Kingaroy’s epic BaconFest is back for its second year.

If you aren’t sure what a feijoa is, it’s about time you learnt, and what better way to get a feijoa education than with a lengthy wine-filled lunch in the gorgeous Sunshine Coast hinterlands? 

​Food events don’t come much better or bigger than the Sunshine Coast’s Curated Plate festival. 

You heard it here first, Sunshine Coast, a huge festival featuring our favourite clear beverage is coming to the sunshine state and we’re almost drunk with excitement!

Pack some breath mints, because Welcome To Bowen Hills is throwing a vitamin-rich Garlic Bread Festival this weekend.

Let’s chat about breaking a dirty, little habit. No, we don’t mean your daily 3pm chocolate binge, we’re talking about using and abusing plastic for just about everything. The time has come to give it all up. 

An incredible five-course degustation event is coming to the Sunshine Coast, and it’s all unfolding on board a steam train.

If you’re mad for meat, we’ve got some downright exciting news for you. An awesome meat-centric event is popping up on the Sunshine Coast and here’s everything you need to know. 

The Drinks Lab allows you one helluva opportunity to mingle, rub shoulders and cheers glasses with some of Australia’s best mixologists, wine connoisseurs and spirit gurus through a series of 30-minute masterclasses.

Vegans, rejoice. The Sunshine Coast’s first dedicated vegan market is coming back for 2019 at a brand new location. 

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.

Dirty Moes is hosting a hot dog eating competition, so you can stuff your face silly and it won’t be the slightest bit embarrassing.

Boasting a five-day program, the Noosa Food and Wine Festival is back and here are our top five budget-friendly events for under $100.

The Sunshine Coast’s newest food festival, The Curated Plate has given us a sneak peak into some of their most exciting events from their debut program, and even though the festival is still a while away, it’s never too early to start talking about food. 

The weekend the brunch gods are shining down on the Sunshine Coast, thanks to Miss Moneypenny’s famous Bottomless Brunch. 

A Singles Long Table Dinner is coming to the Sunshine Coast to give those looking for love, a chance to mingle. 

You’ve done book club, tried being part of a tennis club, eat dinner occasionally at the surf club, and now, you’ll finally have the chance to join an actual champagne club. 

Magnum has announced that vegans can have a piece of the goodness.

Launching in February, the Currimundi Twilight Markets are filling in a gap in the lives of all the market-loving folk down the southern end of the Sunshine Coast.

A new night market is popping up on the Sunshine Coast this February and you'll never guess where. 

So loosen your belts and get your tote bags ready, because you won’t want to miss out on these two new markets heading our way. 

You know you’re getting old when you’re this excited about a brand spanking new place to do all of your grocery shopping.

Another day, another collab doing the rounds on the internet. But we’re not here to discuss the latest sneaker drop or fashion house mash up. No, today we’re bringing to your attention Jelly Belly jelly beans’ wondrously whacky collaboration with the world of Harry Potter. Accio, cravings!

We've done all the hard work for you. Here are 10 of the best paddock-to-plate restaurants on the Sunshine Coast. 

We’ve got some beery good news for all the hops lovers of the Sunshine Coast. A boutique brewers fest is happening.  

Whether you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Christmas in July or are just looking to treat yo’self with your tax return, here are 20 awesome things to do on the Sunshine Coast in July. 

Let us introduce you to The Collective Markets hidden down the adorable Lamkin Lane. 

Short on money? We got you. We’ve scouted the Sunshine Coast for the best cheap eats this month so you don't starve. 

Duh. 

So without further delay we introduce you to the best food trucks on the Sunshine Coast.  Drool! 

There's a massive food truck festival happening here on the Sunshine Coast.

​Slap on your jangles, grab your fave flatties and find that old chilly bin, cause it’s time to celebrate all things NZ! 

Bet you can’t scroll through your Insta feed without seeing a perfectly styled apartment featuring a giant Monstera, Pilea or Fiddle Leaf Fig (so 2014). Our thumbs get greener every year and 2018 is set to see trends move on from your average garden variety greenery. Here’s what we’re digging...

Feeling naughty this Straya' Day? We got you covered with Aussie-As noms you can devour this long weekend. 

Whatever you can dream up for your big day, this showcase will have it. Did we mention the fact there will be a pony?! 

Finallllllly this food phenomenon is coming to our hood and we literally couldn’t be more excited. Street food means you will never go hangry again.

Whether you’re hideously hungover, ravenously hungry or simply have a hankering to turn today into your #cheatday, we’ve got you covered with the best loaded fries on the Sunshine Coast. 

In honour of one of our fave pastimes, we’re rounding up the deets to the best markets on the Sunshine Coast this March.

Dreams do come true, guys! Because as of next week, one the best restaurants in Mooloolaba is launching a food truck into the world.

We're embracing market culture with wide open tote bags, so here are four new Sunshine Coast markets that are on our radar this February.

Yoga festivals, live music, and Aussie barbecue competitions—if you're looking for things to do on the Sunshine Coast this week, we've got you covered.

Yep, it’s the last month of 2016 and it’s time to make the most of living in this fabulous region with this list of things to do on the Sunshine Coast.

We've teamed up with our sister site, The Urban List and gone national, hunting down the absolute best burgers in Australia. Think you can handle it?

Whatever you thought you were going to do over the New Year’s break, think again. Because Woodford Folk Festival’s line-up has dropped and it’s a cracker.

If you really want to get to the crux of our region, you've got to skip the big chains for a jaunt at the best markets on the Sunshine Coast.

Whether you’re planning a small get-together, wedding, or any other shindig, here’s who we’re rating as the 10 best caterers on the Sunshine Coast.

Get amongst this epic list of things to do on the Sunshine Coast this weekend and give May the send-off it deserves.