Main photo: Horizon Festival performance via Facebook.
Horizon Festival 2026 will return to the Sunshine Coast from May 1 to 10, with more than 35 events planned across 13 locations. The 10-day program also marks the festival’s 10th year.
Presented on Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country, Horizon is Sunshine Coast Council’s annual arts and cultural festival. The program spans live music, performance, visual art, community events and family-friendly experiences across the region.
The 2026 program stretches across places including Maroochydore, Nambour, Caloundra, Coolum Beach, Maleny, Mapleton, Mooloolaba, Sippy Downs, Tanawha and Warana. Horizon’s official program page also lists AURA, Glass House Mountains and Montville among this year’s festival locations.
Festival organisers describe Horizon as an arts and cultural festival exploring the intersections of art, people and place. For 2026, Council says the program highlights diverse voices, shared experiences and the power of belonging.
The official program is already live, with events listed by date and location through the Horizon website. Opening Night is scheduled for Friday, May 1, at Kings Beach in Caloundra.
For Sunshine Coast audiences, Horizon remains one of the region’s key arts calendar events. Its spread across beaches, town centres, venues and public spaces gives the festival a broader regional feel than a single-site event.
You can explore the full Horizon Festival 2026 program through the official festival website. For broader background, visit YELO’s Horizon Festival Sunshine Coast guide.
Looking for more events across the state? Explore YELO’s Queensland Music Festivals Guide.
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