Talking Heads – performed by The Jensens
The Jensens are donning the big suit, performing a full set from one of the most influential bands of the 80s, Talking Heads, with three shows across southeast Queensland. This is their only show on the Sunshine Coast. Some of the hits you’ll hear are Burning Down The House, Once In A Lifetime, Psycho Killer and This Must Be The Place plus some fan favourites.
When: Saturday, October 2, 8pm
Where: Eleven Dive Bar, 19 Duporth Ave, Maroochydore
Tickets: $20.05, via bit.ly/3At1WHr
Caloundra Artist Market
The Caloundra Artist Market is an exciting opportunity to see original artwork by local artists in the iconic Strand building at the top of town. Be inspired by the variety of artworks and sneak in some gift shopping for those hard to buy for loved ones. Each Caloundra Market is a unique event. The upcoming market will have some new faces mixed in with artists who’ve had stalls before. The Sunshine Coast Artists are never short on inspiration, so there are always new creations on the go.
When: Saturday, October 2, 9am-1pm
Where: The Strand, 11 Bulcock Street, Caloundra
Tickets: Free event, no registration required
Simon Gardener’s Big Stadium Rock Show
Relive the days of fist pumping, head banging, anthem screaming classic rock from the 80s and 90s. The set will include heavy rock classics from monsters of the genre like Guns n Roses, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, AC/DC, Kiss, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne and more. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Support Act, Australia’s only charity delivering crisis relief, mental health and wellbeing services to artists, crew and music workers who are doing it tough.
When: Friday, October 8, 8pm-10.15pm
Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street Caloundra
Tickets: $59 via, theeventscentre.com.au/product/simon-gardners-big-stadium-rock-show/ or call 5491 4240
Angela Williams’ book launch
A passionate speaker, writer and author, Angela is the daughter of a British Lord from one of the wealthiest families in England and has lived a life most only ever dream of. Yet she loves to roll up her sleeves, put her boots on and get stuck into what’s really valuable in life — people. You are invited to gather and celebrate the launch of Angela Williams’ new book Extravagant Life to Extravagant Love.
When: Sunday, October 10, 2pm
Where: The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast, 15 Freshwater St, Mountain Creek
Tickets: Free event, registration required via, bit.ly/3zsOWQD
Coolum Creature Trail
Explore the new Coolum Creature Trail from Stumers Creek to Point Arkwright and bring the whole family along for an animal adventure. Families can download the Coolum Creature Trail map from visitcoolum.com.au and discover the best places to find and spot all the amazing creatures Coolum is home to. Immerse yourself in nature and learn some new animal facts along the way. Plus, for your chance to win a Chiggy’s Skateboarding voucher, get exploring and tag @VisitCoolum and use the hashtag #coolumcreatures on your Creature Trail journey. There’s one voucher to give away for each day of the school holidays.
When: September/October school holidays
Where: Various locations around Coolum. Go to visitcoolum.com/coolumcreatures
Ablaze – Film Screening
An unforgettable story about a lost film, a grandson’s journey to learn more about his past, and the early days of the movement for First Nations rights. Premiering at the 2021 Melbourne Film Festival, ‘Ablaze’ documents the discovery of possibly the first ever Aboriginal filmmaker. The film was six-years in the making for directors Tirki Onus, an opera singer and academic, and National Film and Sound Archive curator, Alec Morgan. There will be a Q and A following the film screening.
When: Sunday, October 10, 2pm-3.30pm
Where: Majestic Cinemas & Event Centre Nambour, Currie Street, Nambour
Tickets: $10.25 via, heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Programs-and-Events/Ablaze or call 5420 8600
Funny Coast Comedy
A hilarious evening of world class live stand up brought to you by the team from Funny Coast Comedy. Featuring headline act Georgie Carroll. One of the UK’s finest comedy exports, Georgie now calls Australia home and she’s a regular on TV shows like Have You Been Paying Attention, Hughesy We Have A Problem, The Project and the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala.
When: Tuesday, October 14, 7.30pm
Where: Club Mooloolah Valley Country, 129 Connection Rd, Glenview
Tickets: $35 via, bit.ly/3lJFQu3
Fashions on the field
The Barrel & Flaunt Maleny Presents Fashions on the Field 2021, a fun afternoon of fashion, wine, high tea and friends. The cost of your ticket includes Clouds Rose on arrival, superb high tea and a fashion parade by Flaunt Maleny. There will be a charity silent auction on the day with proceeds to support local charities. Get your dresses ready for Melbourne Cup day around the corner.
When: Friday, October 15, 2pm-4pm
Where: Clouds Vineyard – The Barrel, 787 Landsborough Maleny Road, Bald Knob
Tickets: $45 via bit.ly/2XOuw7Q
The Creedence Clearwater Revival and Jimi Hendrix Music Show
This is a live music show with a full band, performing the music and recreating the magic, of Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) and Jimi Hendrix. Featuring talented professional musicians, including members from the Late For Woodstock band, this is a three-hour music show, beginning with a set of classic Hendrix tunes and two more sets of CCR hit songs.
When: Friday, October 15, 7pm-11pm
Where: Banana Bender Pub, Frizzo Rd, Palmview
Tickets: $28.30 via, bit.ly/3zqvXq4
Colour Frenzy
Looking for the best Sunshine Coast events and things to do on the Sunny Coast for kids, families and work dos? The Colour Frenzy glow event is going to be a ripper and the talk of the town. Grab your tickets today if you’re looking for birthday ideas, work function ideas, family fun days, ideas for dates or you just want to have a great time out with your mates. You’ll collect memories that last a lifetime.
When: Friday, October 15, 6.30pm
Where: 31 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Tickets: Adults, $39.50. Children, $17.50. Via, bit.ly/3kttVks or call 5437 7666
Lion Spy: The Hunt for Justice
Lion Spy is created by Australian investigative journalist Rogue Rubin. Rogue was motivated to create the film when she discovered that lions are on the verge of imminent extinction, the only way for her to gain access to the truth was to create an alias and go undercover alone at her own personal risk, in deepest, darkest Africa. This early release screening will raise money for Wishlist.
When: Wednesday, October 27, 6.30pm-9.30pm
Where: BCC Cinemas Maroochydore, Sunshine Plaza
Tickets: $30 via bit.ly/3Ao2EFP or call 5409 7222
Hockey Dad Live
Across five years, two studio albums and an EP, Hockey Dad has achieved more than two coastal kids could ever collectively dream of. Their last effort, 2018’s Blend Inn, ended up being one of the year’s biggest successes for independent Australian music. Not only did it crack the top 10 of the ARIA album charts, and also taking up four spots in triple j’s Hottest 100. Not bad for a pair of kids from a town where its previous biggest musical export was a jingle for a computer store.
When: Friday, October 29, 6pm
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya
Tickets: $55.85 via, bit.ly/39psZHO or call 1300 264 448
Deja Voodoo
Record-breaking stunts, mind-boggling illusions and death-defying escapes are just some of the highlights in Buskers By the Lake’s freaky sideshow Deja Voodoo — a special breakout ticketed show and the only cabaret-seated event at Australia’s largest busking festival. Round-up your friends and be amazed by 55-time Guinness World Record Holder The Space Cowboy as he presents his devilish cast in a Halloween show. Trapeze artist Zoe L’amore ‘The Queen of Pain’, Phoebe Blue ‘Sizzling Siren of Sideshow’, Lollita Pop ‘The Acrobatic Archer’ and Rani Huszar ‘Gorgeous Gore Goof’ will bend their bodies as they contort your mind.
When: Saturday, October 30, 5pm or 8pm
Where: Venue 114, 114 Spotsmans Pde Bokarina
Tickets: $39 each with either a 5pm show for all ages or an 8pm adults-only show. Both events are seated cabaret-style in tables of 10. Food and drinks are available separately for purchase. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
