Enter Shikari @ Blackflag Brewing. Photo: Matt Warren.Things to do on the Sunshine Coast
Find live music, festivals, galleries, creative spaces and local culture worth leaving the house for.
This is not another shiny tourism list telling you to stare at the ocean like you have never seen water before. YELO follows the gigs, small rooms, art shows and strange cultural pockets that make the Coast more interesting after dark.
Find your way in
Start with what is happening now, plan ahead with the guides or follow the local scene a little further down the rabbit hole.
01 / Now
A weekly shortlist of live music, arts and local culture happening Friday to Sunday.
02 / Calendar
The rolling calendar of local bands, touring artists, free gigs and ticketed shows.
03 / Rooms
Pubs, breweries, band rooms, theatres and independent spaces presenting live music.
04 / Bigger days
Outdoor events, campouts and major dates worth planning around.
05 / Visual art
Regional galleries, independent spaces and places to see local and touring exhibitions.
06 / Scene
The main hub for venues, guides, artist stories and scene coverage.
Explore by area
The Sunshine Coast is a long strip of villages pretending to be one place. These local guides make the search slightly less ridiculous.
Hinterland
Independent rooms, community spaces and a town that still enjoys a loud guitar.
Central Coast
Bars, breweries, coastal venues and live entertainment around the region’s centre.
Southern Coast
Touring venues, theatres, beachside stages and independent music rooms.
Northern Coast
Pub stages, theatre shows, intimate rooms and live music across Noosa and Noosaville.
Go deeper
Find new local releases and explore YELO’s playlists when you want to hear what the scene is making as well as where it is playing.
Keep exploring
Jump into the main guides without circling back through the menu.
Send YELO a gig, event or local culture tip for possible inclusion. Paid promotion is a separate option for venues, artists and festivals wanting stronger visibility.