Crowd at Solbar in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. Photo by Dameeka Middleton.

The Sunshine Coast still has a solid mix of live music venues, from dedicated band rooms and theatres to pubs, bars and community spaces backing local artists and touring acts.

From long-running institutions to smaller rooms helping keep the scene moving, these are some of the Sunshine Coast live music venues worth knowing.

Read more in the Sunshine Coast live music guide.
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Sunshine Coast live music venues to know

A punter at ZUKO at Black Box Theatre in Nambour on the Sunshine Coast. Photo by Marc Roberts.

The best live music venues on the Sunshine Coast are not always the biggest. They are the ones helping keep live music visible, accessible and worth showing up for. Together, they help artists build momentum, launch new work and connect with audiences.

The Presynct

For smaller shows, original music and community-focused live programming, The Presynct adds another important layer to the Sunshine Coast scene.

Black Box Theatre

For smaller original shows, arts-led programming and community-focused performance, Black Box Theatre at The Old Ambulance Station brings a distinctive multi-arts setting to the Coast’s live music landscape.

Kings Beach Tavern

One of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest live music destinations, Kings Beach Tavern continues to host major touring acts and larger crowd nights, making it one of the region’s clearest anchor venues.

Norton Music Factory

With a more intimate room and a strong music-first identity, Norton Music Factory has become one of the Coast’s most important dedicated live music spaces.

Imperial Hotel Eumundi

A long-running venue with a strong live reputation, Imperial Hotel Eumundi is one of the key places in the Sunshine Coast hinterland to catch bands and regular music programming.

The Events Centre

For larger concerts and major touring performances, The Events Centre remains one of the Coast’s most significant music venues, adding bigger-scale shows to the region’s live offering.

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Find more Sunshine Coast gigs and music news

For more live music, explore the YELO gig guides, discover upcoming Queensland festivals, or work with YELO to promote your venue, event or release.