THIS WEEK’S PICKS
Looking for something to do on the Sunshine Coast this week? This page rounds up featured live music, arts, comedy and local culture picks worth knowing about across the region.
For the full list of upcoming shows, browse YELO’s Sunshine Coast gig guide.
Top pick
Sons Of The East, Kings Beach Tavern — Saturday, May 9
Sons Of The East bring their indie-folk sound to Kings Beach Tavern this Saturday, making it one of the bigger live music picks on the Sunshine Coast this week.
If you are looking for a proper weekend show with a touring act, this is the one to flag. It lands right in that coastal sweet spot: warm songs, big singalong energy and a room that knows how to do live music.
Tickets: Kings Beach Tavern entertainment
FROM THE GIG GUIDE
A few standout shows and events coming up across the Sunshine Coast, from touring acts to local rooms and regional stages.
Friday, May 8
Tribal Unity: Phil & The Blanks, Whitts End, The Bykes + more — Tribe Clubhouse, Redcliffe
Tickets: Tribe Clubhouse
The Australian Pearl Jam Show — Norton Music Factory
Tickets: Norton Music Factory events
The Cuckwhos — The Presynct
Tickets: The Presynct what’s on
Saturday, May 9
The Man in Black Returns — The J Noosa
Tickets: The J what’s on
Psysynct @ The Presynct 8 — The Presynct
Tickets: The Presynct what’s on
The Australian Pantera Show + Rage Rebellion — Norton Music Factory
Tickets: Norton Music Factory events
Sons Of The East — Kings Beach Tavern
Tickets: Kings Beach Tavern entertainment
OPIUO + Tijuana Cartel + Raw Ordio — Blackflag Brewing Coolum
Tickets: Blackflag Brewing events
Sunday, May 10
Mummalympics — Blackflag Brewing Coolum
Tickets: Blackflag Brewing events
ARTS, COMEDY AND CULTURE
A few arts, culture and community picks across the region this week, from stage shows to galleries, dance and live performance.
Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod — The Events Centre — Wednesday, May 6 to Sunday, May 10
Tickets: The Events Centre what’s on
The Man in Black Returns — The J Noosa — Saturday, May 9
Tickets: The J what’s on
Mummalympics — Blackflag Brewing Coolum — Sunday, May 10
Tickets: Blackflag Brewing events
Local Contemporary Art Prize 2026 at Caloundra Regional Gallery — on now through May 17
REGULAR LIVE MUSIC SPOTS
Looking for something beyond a one-off headline show? These venues and recurring spaces regularly help keep live music moving across the Sunshine Coast.
The Nook
A smaller community-oriented space worth watching for intimate live music, creative events and local gatherings.
Black Box Theatre
A flexible performance space that continues to play a role in the Coast’s wider live music and arts ecosystem.
Norton Music Factory
A Caloundra venue with regular programming across rock, pop, country and blues, and one that feels more like a dedicated music room than a generic hospitality space.
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