Sunshine Coast Christmas activities 2025

Summer on the Sunshine Coast means warm days, ocean dips... and the best kind of coastal Christmas fun.

From festive markets to carols and more, your guide to the Christmas season on the Sunshine Coast is HERE.

Sunshine Coast carols

Get ready to sing, sway, and soak up the festive atmosphere at our 2025 carols events. Here are some performances you need to have on your list:

Kawana Carols by the Beach - Held at the Kawana Surf Club on Sunday 14 December from 3pm.

Carols on Kings 2025 - Kicking off on Saturday 13 December from 4-8pm at the Kings Beach Amphitheatre.

Sundale Community Christmas Carols - Held in Nambour on Friday 5 December, featuring entertainment, rides, fireworks and more.

Peregian Beach Carols – Head along on Wednesday 17 December from 3pm till 8pm and keep a lookout for when Santa sky-dives down onto the beach.

Santa at Kawana Carols by the Beach, Christmas on the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Christmas performances

A Christmas Carol – Back again for 2025 after previous years of sold-out performances, this is a must-watch theatrical show held at Suncoast Church on 11 December.

Darren Coggan – Home for Christmas - Catch acclaimed performer Darren Hoggan at The Events Centre Caloundra on Wednesday 10 December for plenty of festive sing-along fun.

The 7 Sopranos Celebrating Christmas – An unmissable performance of talented voices will be lighting up the stage at The Events Centre Caloundra on Friday 19 December.

Sacred Earth’s Eumundi Christmas Concert - The Eumundi School of Arts Hall will be playing host to a spectacular Christmas Concert on 13 December from 7-9pm.

Extra festive fun you can’t miss

Christmas Street Party, Caloundra

Christmas Tree Lane - Open from 11 November 2025 till 11 January 2026, the Christmas Tree Lane at the Strand Arcade in Caloundra’s CBD promises plenty of festive cheer. What will your favourite Christmas tree be?

Christmas in Cooroy - Held on 12 December, Christmas in Cooroy will be dialling up the fun with a Santa Race, Christmas Bike Competition, animal farm and more.

Christmas Street Party - Head to Bulcock Street in Caloundra on 5 December for a family-friendly night of festivities from 4-8pm.

Christmas Lights Boat Parade - Don’t miss the chance to head out on a magical Christmas Lights Boat Parade in Mooloolaba on Saturday 20 December. Expect to enjoy nibbles, drinks, and plenty of dazzling light displays – cheers!

Mary Christmas – Celebrating community spirit and local experiences, this free, family-friendly event in Gympie promises to bring plenty of holiday cheer from 10 December through to 17 December.

Cows & Claus: A Highland Christmas – Meet adorable furry friends and relax back as you tuck into a seasonal spread beneath the trees at Highland Hideaway Experiences on Saturday 20 December.

Rattler Christmas Community Fair - Mark your calendar for Saturday 6 December this year, when the Rattler Christmas Community Fair kicks off. From market stalls to food vendors, Silver Bullet Train rides and more, you’ll find there’s something for everything.

Montville Christmas Market – Looking for some last-minute Christmas gifts, or keen to spend a relaxed night out in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with your family? The Montville Christmas Market on Saturday 6 December is a must-do.

Christmas Spectacular – Head to Aussie World on 13 December, where you can expect a jam-packed agenda of Christmas magic. Post your letters to Santa, get competitive with a game of Christmas mini golf, sing carols, and dial up the thrills on Aussie World’s rides.

Happy Xmas (War is Over): A Rock & Roll Christmas at The Station – The Station SC is the place to be on Friday 28 November, when an entertaining evening of music and trivia with a festive flair gets underway.

Looking for more local festive fun? Check out the Sunshine Coast Council website. Plus, get in quick to secure your spot at the table of these mouthwatering Christmas Day feasts.