The countdown is on for the Sunshine Coast’s biggest and juiciest live music event of the year, the Big Pineapple Festival!

Some of Australia’s biggest artists including The Amity Affliction, Tones & I and Peking Duk are set to take over Woombye’s famous Pineapple Fields on October 19.

There will be exotic foods, fancy-dress competitions, the famous lantern parade, a Piney sing-along, and the inaugural Great Australian Pineapple Toss with Olympic champ Steven Bradbury.

Final-release tickets are $155, while camping is an additional $60 per person.

The 16,500 capacity festival is likely to sell out, so grab your tickets now!

Buy tickets to the Big Pineapple Festival here: https://tickets.bigpineapplefestival.com.au/

To keep your day seamless, be sure to read all the following important information so your memories remain a good one.

Big Pineapple Festival 2024 lineup

The Amity Affliction, Bliss N Eco, Golden Features, Peking Duk, Tones and I and Vera Blue are just some of the epic acts heading our way.

Local acts Betty Taylor, Raw Ordio, Karlou, Tess Fapani and Earth Sign will also perform.

Check out the set times so you can start planning your day!

Buy tickets to the Big Pineapple Festival here: https://tickets.bigpineapplefestival.com.au/

Transport to the Big Pineapple Festival

Planning your journey to Piney Fest is essential for a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Important: Transportation options are limited. The shuttle bus service which operates from Nambour Showgrounds is your best bet. Be sure to grab your $12 bus ticket here!

Here’s what you need to know:

• You must pre-book your bus tickets via the Oztix website
• Choose your time slot when booking—first in, best dressed!
• There’s 10 charter bus locations across the Sunshine Coast.
• All tickets are round-trip, so no need to worry about getting back.
• A free shuttle bus run every 10-20 minutes from Nambour Showgrounds to the festival.
• Nambour Showgrounds is the designated area for patron parking. While it’s free to park, spots are limited.
• There’s public pick-up/drop-off at the festival site, except for taxis.
• Avoid fines by not stopping along Nambour Connection Road.

Tickets to the Big Pineapple Festival here: https://tickets.bigpineapplefestival.com.au/

Festival highlights

Picture this: a stunning Lantern Parade lighting up the night, a new World Eats and Beats area tempting you with exotic foods and tunes from around the globe, and the thrill of watching some of Australia’s hottest skaters.

As always, dress to impress for the Best Dressed at The Fest competition and take a shot at glory in the inaugural Great Australian Pineapple Toss.

Just when you think it can’t get any better, join in the huge Piney Sing-Along.

When the lights drop, you will be transported to another world with the stunning Lantern Parade, crafted by Lismore’s Lantern Parade who have been blowing minds the past 30 years.

These festival highlights will keep you entertained:

• Lantern parade
• Piney singalong
• Fancy dress competition
• World eats and beats
• Pineapple toss with Steven Bradbury
• Skate jam
• Ferris wheel

Where to stay: camping, glamping and hotels

**Important: Get your Big Pineapple Camping Tickets here**

Got your accommodation sorted? If not, we got you.

There are plenty of amazing places to stay on the Sunny Coast, but they’re going to sell out quickly as we approach D-Day!

Hot tip: the sooner you book, the closer you’ll be to the beach.

Hotels: check out our friends at Mantra Mooloolaba Beach, BreakFree Alexandra Beach and Mantra Sirocco for some great beach-stay options.

Camping: Ready to immerse yourself in the full festival experience? Spend the weekend camping in the vibrant Pineapple Fields.

There are several camping options including a BYO option where you can bring your own gear, or you can rent some for the two nights.

All campers must purchase a ticket if they wish to camp as camping tickets are per person, not per site. One camping ticket = both nights, October 18 and 19.

**Important: Get your Big Pineapple Camping Tickets here**

Glamping: Whether you’re a festival veteran or a first-timer, luxury glamping packages offer an unmatched way to enjoy the festival in style.

Glamping spaces are strictly limited so be sure to reserve your spot.

All camping options are within walking distance to the festival site.

Tickets to the Big Pineapple Festival here: https://tickets.bigpineapplefestival.com.au/

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