Showfest 2026
Film. Future. Festival. ShowFest returns this October, uniting filmmakers, storytellers, industry leaders, students and audiences on the Sunshine Coast for six days of connection, learning and celebration. Whether you want to connect with industry professionals, discover new films, celebrate local achievements or immerse yourself in the creative energy of our community, ShowFest 2026 is designed for you. Check out what's on at ShowFest this year... Tuesday 20th October Showdown Showcase - Presented by Walker Corporation at The MET 6:00pm Doors Open 6:30pm-8:00pm screening Wednesday 21st October Island Vibes featuring Pacific Island Film Festival at Black Flag Brewery 6:30pm-9:00pm Thursday 22nd October Innovation in Games & Screen at Altitude Nine GAMES Summit 1:00pm-4:00pm, AI in Film Production 4:00pm-7:00pm Friday 23rd October Screen Summit at Maroochy RSL 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday 24th October GAMES Sunshine Coast LevelUp at ScreenHub Nambour 10:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-2:00pm, 2:00pm-3:00pm Sunshine Coast Screen Awards at The Wharf Mooloolaba 6:00pm-10:00pm Sunday 25th October Showdown Shorts at Event Cinemas Kawana 12:00pm-3:00pm One festival. One creative community. ShowFest is more than a festival. It's where filmmakers find collaborators, ideas become projects, careers take shape and our screen community comes together to celebrate what makes the Sunshine Coast a creative force.
Accessibility
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Location
Maroochydore,Queensland,4558
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