If you’re going out on the Sunshine Coast this weekend, Saturday is doing most of the heavy lifting.
Che Burns is bringing his full band to Blackflag Coolum, Body Type is heading up the range to Mapleton, and Sunday brings The Black Sorrows, Beccy Cole and Salmonella Dub Soundsystem into the mix.
Here are 10 gigs worth knowing about from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20. For the complete Friday-to-Sunday edit, including free events, art and other local things happening, see YELO’s What’s On This Weekend guide.
Enter our Che Burns giveaway here.
1. Che Burns + Cora + Happy Valley + Cherry Nova
Saturday, September 19 · Blackflag Brewing Coolum
Following sold-out shows and a Song of the Year win at the Sunshine Coast Music Awards, Che Burns returns to Coolum with his full band, joined by Cora, Happy Valley and Cherry Nova.
2. Body Type
Saturday, September 19 · Mapleton Public House
Sydney indie-rock four-piece Body Type heads into the hinterland for a Saturday night at Mapleton Public House.
3. The Black Sorrows
Sunday, September 20 · Sunshine Beach Surf Club
Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows bring their long-running Australian catalogue to Sunshine Beach on Sunday.
4. Salmonella Dub Soundsystem + Riddim Cartel
Sunday, September 20 · Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra
Salmonella Dub Soundsystem lands at Kings Beach Tavern with Riddim Cartel for one of Sunday’s stronger late-weekend options.
5. Beccy Cole
Sunday, September 20 · The Savvy Squire, Mooloolaba
Country favourite Beccy Cole brings her Through The Haze Tour to Mooloolaba.
6. Disgraceland
Friday, September 18 · Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra
Kick off the weekend in Caloundra with Disgraceland at Kings Beach Tavern.
7. Sweet Sweat Set 2026: Karaka Orchestra
Friday, September 18 · The J, Noosa Junction
Karaka Orchestra takes over The J on Friday as part of Sweet Sweat Set 2026.
8. Lilli Fairfax
Friday, September 18 · The Presynct, Nambour
For a Nambour option on Friday, Lilli Fairfax is on at The Presynct.
9. Sidetracked
Saturday, September 19 · The Presynct, Nambour
Sidetracked hits The Presynct from 6pm on Saturday, giving Nambour another reason to stay local.
10. Masters of Grunge: Pearl Jam vs Nirvana
Saturday, September 19 · The Shed at Banana Bender Pub, Palmview
If your weekend needs a hit of ’90s Seattle, Masters of Grunge brings Pearl Jam and Nirvana tribute sets to Palmview.
Want the whole weekend? YELO’s Sunshine Coast weekend guide also rounds up free gigs, arts and culture and other things happening from Friday to Sunday. Or browse the rolling Sunshine Coast Gig Guide for everything coming up.
