Offbeat Music Festival
There’s a buzz in the air in the music-loving village of Eumundi, with the countdown on for the 2022 Offbeat Music Festival. The 18-plus festival will boast two stages and a line-up that includes Holy Holy, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Emma Donovan & The Putbacks, Hayley Mary, Dallas Frasca, Kallidad, Dear Doonan, Kurilpa Reach, Karl S Williams, Fragile Animals, Palomino III, Rumbrellas and Betty Taylor. Many of these acts have never played on the Sunshine Coast, let alone Eumundi, so come and help show them what a dynamic, creative, music-loving town Eumundi is.
When: Saturday, March 26, 12pm.
Where: Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi.
Tickets: $79.90 via Offbeat Music Festival.
Mooloolaba Mile Ocean Swim
2022 marks the 10th annual Mooloolaba Mile. The 1.6km Mooloolaba Mile is always the main event with thousands of Queenslanders lining up every year to compete. The distance is spot on for a huge range of abilities and is an ideal step-up from traditional short course events. In 2022, there is also the Mooloolaba 5.0, a marathon distance course designed for seasoned swimmers looking to push their limits. Other events include the 800m, Junior Giants and 3km.
When: Sunday, March 27.
Where: Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba.
Tickets: Price vary, more details via World Series Swims.
Caloundra Twilight Markets
This family-friendly event features around 100 unique stalls offering handmade and artisan crafts, street food, gourmet sweets, fashion, jewellery, fun games for children and much more. Enjoy the beautiful atmosphere with live entertainment, homemade and artisan stalls, delicious food stalls and colourful street theatre performances as day slips into night on the waterfront at Bulcock Beach.
When: Friday, March 25, 5pm to 9pm.
Where: The Esplanade, Caloundra.
Tickets: Free event.
Jaleos Flamenco
It has been a few years since Simone Pope and Andrew Veivers have performed under the Jaleos Flamenco banner. But with COVID travel restrictions continuing to cool, the international Flamenco Fire friends are coming to visit the Sunshine Coast area and surrounds. Accompanied by phenomenal vocalist Kacey Patrick and a small company of special guests, Jaleos Flamenco will welcome in El Otoño in style. With all the colour, rhythm and unbridled angst, joy and passion that flamenco has to offer, Jaleos Flamenco gives you that quarantine-free trip to Spain that you’re itching for.
When: Friday, March 25, 7pm to 9pm.
Where: Eudlo Hall, 19 Rosebed Street, Eudlo.
Tickets: $30 via Humanitix.
Meet The Artist – Neil Andison
Join local artist Neil Andison to learn about his photos and experiences as Maleny’s local platypus whisperer. Enjoy his exhibition of photographic works currently on display.
When: Tuesday, March 29, 3pm.
Where: Maleny Library, 5 Coral Street, Maleny.
Tickets: Free event, no registration required.
People, Plates and Places Autumn Dinner
People, Plates and Places believes life is about collecting moments, not things, and that a restaurant-without-walls dining experience in unique locations creates memories that last. This event showcases a farmer and their produce through a unique and carefully-crafted five-course menu with paired wines by chef Mitch Collins. All food is prepared, cooked and served by the chef in the paddock.
When: Saturday, March 26, 4.30pm to 8pm.
Where: Secret location, Montville (location given after purchase).
Tickets: $198 via People, Plates & Places.
The Tropical Dance Sextet – Rome To Rio At The Jazz Sessions
Enjoy the sounds of Italy and Brazil in an afternoon of music played by the Tropical Dance Sextet. The band will present some of the most popular and appealing songs by artists such as Ennio Morricone, Vinicius de Moraes, Ary Barroso, Paolo Conte, Bruno Martino, Walter Malgoni, Henry Mancini, Francesco de Gregori, Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Pink Martini and more.
When: Sunday, March 27, 6pm to 8.30pm.
Where: Glass House Brewery, 8/330 Mons Road, Forest Glen.
Tickets: $57.50 via Sticky Tickets.
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