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Photo: Dameeka Middleton.Sunshine Coast Weekend Guide
THIS
WEEKEND.
Live music, art, culture and local things to do across the Sunshine Coast.
This is YELO’s quick Friday-to-Sunday edit. For everything coming up, use the full Sunshine Coast Gig Guide.
Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, 2026 · updated October 15
Start here
Three shows to check first.
From Skunkhour and Guttermouth at Norton Music Factory to Strummingbird at Kawana, it’s a big weekend for live music. Nambour also hosts the Queensland Beatbox Championships and a special jazz session.
01 / Caloundra West · Friday
SKUNKHOUR.
The Australian funk-rock favourites bring their Back to Basics tour to Norton Music Factory on Friday, October 16, from 6.30pm.
Info02 / Bokarina · Sunday
STRUMMINGBIRD.
The touring music festival comes to Kawana Sports Precinct on Sunday, October 18, from midday.
Festival info03 / Nambour · Saturday
QLD BEATBOX CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Queensland’s beatbox competition takes over The Presynct on Saturday, October 17, from 6pm.
Tickets / infoYELO pick
PUNK.
BEATS.
A big weekend across the Coast.
Skunkhour kicks things off Friday, Edge Day brings a five-band bill to Nambour on Saturday and Strummingbird takes over Kawana on Sunday. Guttermouth also plays Norton Music Factory on Saturday, with general admission allocations exhausted. For something different, try Caribbean Connexions, the Queensland Beatbox Championships or Dan Costa’s jazz session at The Presynct.
Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18 · Sunshine Coast
See the full gig guideLive music
The weekend shortlist.
A selection of announced Sunshine Coast shows for October 16–18. Check the venue or ticket link for final times and availability; Guttermouth’s general admission allocations are exhausted.
Friday, October 16
Skunkhour — Back to Basics
Norton Music Factory, Caloundra West · 6.30pm
Caribbean Connexions with Canta La Tumba
The Presynct, Nambour · Doors 6pm · Music 7.30pm · 18+
Che Burns
Peregian Beach Hotel · 5.30pm
Saturday, October 17
Edge Day Nambour
Black Box Theatre, Nambour · Doors 3pm
Scram, Dance, xStarscreamx, The Hard Way and Statement of Life.
Guttermouth — One Last Time Farewell Tour
Norton Music Factory, Caloundra West · 6pm · General admission allocations exhausted
QLD Beatbox Championships 2026
The Presynct, Nambour · Doors 6pm · 18+
Sunday, October 18
Strummingbird Sunshine Coast
Kawana Sports Precinct, Bokarina · 12pm–11pm
Dan Costa — Jazz Sessions Special Edition
The Presynct, Nambour · Doors 3pm · Music 3.30pm–6pm · 18+
SPEIRA — “Hole” single launch with Karma Police
Black Box Theatre, Nambour · 3pm · All ages
Arts + culture
Beyond the gigs.
Looking for a daytime plan? Explore Sunshine Coast galleries and local exhibitions, and check opening hours before visiting.
Country Club Night
Saturday, October 17 · Imperial Hotel Eumundi · Doors 7pm · 18+. A country DJ club night, with favourites from Dolly Parton to Luke Combs.
Tickets / infoNext up
THE
DATE.
More live music next week.
Coming up: ChillCheney at The Presynct on Thursday, October 22, and more shows across the Coast. See the full guide for the latest additions.
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