2025 is Alive!
If there’s one thing Noosa does well, it’s events – and 2025 is shaping up to be no exception! From behind-the-scenes glimpses at artists’ abodes, to surfing dogs, vintage cars and everything in between, Jodie Cameron rounds up the must-do events making the first half of 2025 come alive.
GOURMAY MARY VALLEY
Thursday 1 May to Saturday 31 May
Various locations
Prepare to undo that top button, because feasting season lasts the whole month during GourMay Mary Valley! Set in the rolling hills of the Mary Valley region, just 45 minutes inland from Noosa, this is a seriously bumper month of foodie events. Meet the people who bring food to our tables through workshops, farm tours, breakfast, lunch and dinner events, camp oven events and bush tucker competitions, plus local art, film, music and dancing! Check out the diverse Satellite Events, the family-friendly Festival Day and the glamorous Gala Dinner Party Event, and get ready to soak up the culinary delights of this vibrantly fertile and abundant food bowl!
NOOSA FESTIVAL OF SURFING
Friday 14 March to Sunday 23 March
First Point & Noosa Main Beach
www.noosafestivalofsurfing.com
Celebrating the joy of surfing for over 30 years, the iconic Noosa Festival of Surfing brings salty vibes and beachside bliss to First Point, Noosa Heads! Catch a front row seat to all your local favourites and international surfers riding the waves at the Noosa World Surfing Reserve! From long boards to short boards and dogs on boards, soak up some premium Noosa sunshine from the Beach Bar while cheering on the oh-so-cool surfing dogs, and don’t miss IN Noosa Magazine’s famous beachside fashion parade featuring all the best local fashions! Surf’s up!
BIG ROSELLA FIELD DAY
Saturday 3 May to Sunday 4 May
Petersen’s Farm, 2 Riley Road, Woolooga
Celebrating the annual harvest of rosella fruit, the Big Rosella Field Day is spread out over two jam-packed days with farm tours, tastings, cooking demonstrations, entertainment and a Young Farmer competition, offering the chance to learn more about this unique fruit. Enjoy delectable homemade relishes, chutneys and preserves – all made with love on-site in the Woolooga Farm Kitchen (formerly CC’s Kitchen). Yes please!
FLOATING LAND: escape making
Saturday 28 June to Sunday 27 July
Various locations
Step outside and prepare to be amazed at the biennial Floating Land sculptural exhibition! This outdoor art-in-the-environment event shifts its frame of reference with each new occurrence by responding to contemporary ideas and concerns of the world, as artists engage and work collaboratively with the environment to create temporary sculptures and installations that leave behind no trace at the end of the event. The 2025 theme is Floating Land: Escape Making and is presented as a feature event of the Noosa Regional Gallery’s larger artistic program.
NOOSA EAT & DRINK
Thursday 29 May to Sunday 1 June
Various locations
Mark your calendars for the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival! This culinary extravaganza features four days and nights of long lunches, restaurant events, sundowner beach events and a host of new activities in the Festival Village, from live entertainment to pop-up dining experiences. Early Bird Festival Village tickets for 2025 are already on sale! Signature Events, including the always-sold-out Long Lunch, Beach Events and Restaurant Events will be available for purchase in early 2025. Check out what’s on offer and don’t miss your chance to taste the flavours of Noosa. Get ready to eat, drink and be merry!
NOOSA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
Saturday 19 July | Hastings Street, Noosa
A chic celebration like no other, Noosa Concours d’Elegance is a feast of automotive splendour! Attracting car enthusiasts and luxury thrill-seekers to the picturesque and iconic Hastings Street, you’ll witness an impressive display of rare and desirable cars, exquisite craftsmanship and of course, elegance! If you’re looking for a day out that defines the world of automotive excellence, this globally award-winning and family friendly event has it all. Start your engines!
NOOSA ALIVE!
Friday 18 July to Sunday 27 July
Various locations
Enjoy 10 days of music, theatre and thought-provoking performances at Noosa Alive! Celebrating 23 years, the diverse program of events includes live shows, literary events, mind-tingling sensory performances and some of the best Australian and international performers, film-makers and more at this fusion of arts, food and wine! Culture on the Coast redefined.
THE CURATED PLATE
Saturday 25 July to Sunday 3 August
Various locations
What happens when you blend top-quality regional produce with leading chefs and local award-winning restaurants in magnificent natural surrounds? The Curated Plate! Held over 10 delicious days, this imaginative and award-winning fine foodie event sets the bar for industry excellence, while celebrating all things local in an impressive collaboration of farmers, producers, suppliers and businesses from the ocean to the hinterland. Enjoy the true taste of the Sunshine Coast when the food ambassadors of the region come together to tell their stories through fabulous food and unique feasting experiences under the stars, by the ocean, on a farm or at your local craft brewery or artisan distillery!
AUSTRALIAN WEARABLE ART FESTIVAL
Friday 8 August to Saturday 9 August
Venue 114, Bokarina
www.australianwearableart.com.au
The Australian Wearable Art Festival is a spectacular fusion of sculptural art and fashion – where Gaultier meets Picasso! It offers a unique opportunity for artists from all over the world to showcase breath-taking pieces on an impressive 27-metre long catwalk. Witness the exciting exploration of form, structure, texture and colour using an eclectic mix of unusual materials, from the weird to the wonderful, where art, science, fashion and technology collide. Don’t miss it!
NOOSA OPEN STUDIOS
Friday 15 August to Sunday 24 August
Get off the beaten track, mosey down laneways and catch a glimpse of your favourite artists in-situ at Noosa Open Studios, where artists open their studios, galleries and collective art spaces to the public for a choose-your-own-adventure art trail. This free event is spread over 10 days and features a range of artist genres, from painters and ceramicists to mixed media artists and other artisans. Take in the picturesque Noosa region while learning about artists’ creative processes and open your heart to local art!
NOOSA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Friday 29 August to Saturday 6 September
Various locations
Nothing beats jazz in Noosa! Set over 10 toe-tapping days, witness the best of local, interstate and international jazz musicians as they descend with their sultry saxophones, brassy trombones and rhythmic energy for the Noosa Jazz Festival! Don’t miss Lucio’s Jazz Lunches and the centrepiece of the program – the Noosa Jazz Party at The J – where individual jazz musicians form bands and ensembles that guarantee the thrilling improvisation of traditional jazz! It’s music to our ears.
