And How GS Music Is Getting Involved
If you’re searching for the best Sunshine Coast music festivals, 2025 and 2026 are shaping up to be unforgettable. From jazz under the stars to surf-punk by the sea, the Sunshine Coast will host some of the most exciting and diverse live music events in Australia. Whether you’re a local musician, a fan of folk, or someone who just loves an outdoor concert, this region is bursting with sound, style, and soul.
At GS Music Lessons, we’re passionate about growing with the local music scene. Based in Noosa, we teach guitar and drum lessons for all ages — and we’re actively preparing content, lessons, and performances that align with the biggest music events coming up.
Here’s a full list of 10 major Sunshine Coast festivals to mark in your calendar — along with how GS Music is joining the rhythm and giving students the chance to be part of something bigger.
🎷 1. Noosa Jazz Festival
🗓️ 29 Aug – 7 Sept 2025
📍 Noosa Heads
🔗 https://noosajazzclub.com/noosa-jazz-festival/
A 9-day celebration of swing, bebop, and smooth sounds along Noosa’s waterfront. With iconic venues like The J Theatre and beachside bars filled with live acts, this festival brings local and international jazz stars together.
What GS Music is doing: We’re launching a “Jazz Essentials” guitar and drum mini-series leading up to the festival, teaching swing grooves, improvisation basics, and classic jazz progressions.
🎸 2. Mitchell Creek Rock ‘n’ Blues Festival
🗓️ 19–22 Sept 2025
📍 Kandanga, Mary Valley
🔗 https://www.mitchellcreekrocknbluesfest.com.au/
A boutique camping festival with a heavy dose of blues, roots, rock, and soul. Known for its intimate vibe and strong sense of community.
GS Music tie-in: Expect reels and blog tutorials on “Festival-Ready Guitar Riffs” and “Blues Drum Fills You Should Know.”
🎤 3. Bulcock Street Music Festival
🗓️ 6 Sept 2025
📍 Felicity Park, Caloundra
🔗 https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Experience-Sunshine-Coast/Events-directory/Bulcock-Street-Music-Festival
This all-ages, street-based festival turns Caloundra into a vibrant outdoor stage. Think market stalls, food trucks, and dozens of performers.
Our plan: We’ll be organizing student performance pop-ups and posting tips like “How to Prepare for Your First Street Gig.”
🎭 4. Noosa Alive! Festival
🗓️ July 2025 (exact dates TBA)
📍 Noosa
🔗 https://www.noosaalive.com.au/
This prestigious performing arts festival spans theatre, classical music, cabaret, and cultural performances.
GS Music content plan: We’ll align with the classical side, offering “Play Vivaldi on Guitar in 5 Steps” or percussive guides inspired by orchestral sounds.
🌴 5. The Big Pineapple Festival
🗓️ October 2025 (date TBA)
📍 Woombye
🔗 https://www.bigpineapplemusicfestival.com/
Arguably the Coast’s biggest music event, it features headline acts, camping, and a wild festival energy that attracts thousands.
GS Music hook: A “Pineapple Playlist Challenge” where students learn songs by artists in the lineup, plus Instagram covers tagged to the event.
🌈 6. Rangebow Festival
🗓️ 9–12 Oct 2025
📍 Montville & Hinterland
🔗 https://rangebowfestival.org/
More than music, this festival is a cultural rainbow — with cabaret, theatre, and musical expression woven into every day.
GS Music feature: We’ll be exploring theatrical drumming, soundscapes, and experimental rhythm content that ties into the festival’s creative atmosphere.
🌿 7. Maleny Music Festival
🗓️ November 2025 (date TBA)
📍 Maleny Showgrounds
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/MalenyMusicFestival/
Focused on folk, roots, and world music, this event draws authentic performers and earthy vibes.
Local collaboration: We’ll be producing folk rhythm tutorials and acoustic jam breakdowns for students and followers.
🤠 8. Gympie Music Muster
🗓️ 28–31 Aug 2025
📍 Amamoor Creek
🔗 https://www.muster.com.au/
A legendary country music camping event. Great for families, fans, and anyone who loves guitar twang and banjo bounce.
GS Music’s content series: “Country Drumming Basics” and “Fingerstyle Country Guitar” tutorials leading up to the Muster.
🎧 9. The Big Weekend @ Blackflag Brewing
🗓️ Date TBA (2025)
📍 Coolum
🔗 https://www.blackflagbrewing.com.au/events/
This is the hidden gem of surf-punk, rock, and local indie. It’s raw, it’s community-focused, and it’s full of energy.
Our feature: We’ll spotlight GS students in local bands, share behind-the-scenes jam footage, and even collaborate with emerging acts.
🕯️ 10. Candlelight Concert Series – Sunshine Coast
🗓️ Sept 2025
📍 Various venues
🔗 https://feverup.com/en/sunshine-coast/candlelight
Elegant concerts featuring music by ABBA, Queen, The Beatles, Vivaldi, and more — all played under candlelight.
GS Music reaction: Our team will create play-along videos and blog tutorials like “How to Play ABBA on Guitar” to bring this experience home for students.
📈 What This Means for GS Music in 2025
Looking at our own traffic data, March and April 2025 brought massive growth — with over 18,000 website views in a single day. We’re using that momentum to align with festival season, release creative content, and connect with the Sunshine Coast’s music-loving community.
🎁 Want to Join the Action?
Book a free trial lesson, follow us for updates, or get involved with a student performance opportunity at an upcoming event:
- Website: https://gsmusiclessons.com.au/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsmusiclessons/
🎸 Let’s make 2025 and 2026 unforgettable — one note at a time.