Open House 2025, set to unlock Sunshine Coast’s hidden gems
A treehouse-inspired home, a reimagined railway shed and lush landscaped gardens are among the highlights of a vibrant program showcasing the Sunshine Coast’s most fascinating buildings and gardens.
Sunshine Coast Open House 2025 opens to the public from October 10 to 19, inviting residents and visitors to explore the spaces that shape the region while celebrating buildings that adapt to climate, honour heritage and inspire community.
The festival culminates in the main Open House weekend on October 18 and 19, offering rare access to more than 30 properties. This year’s theme, ‘resilience’, runs through every element of the program, from heritage walks and garden tours to new builds that showcase sustainable design and local character.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the event celebrated the region’s unique identity and design legacy.
“From historic treasures that tell the stories of our past, to bold new buildings shaping our future, Sunshine Coast Open House is a celebration of the places that make the Sunshine Coast unique,” Mayor Natoli said. “Resilience isn’t just a theme. It reflects how our buildings, communities and landscapes continue to evolve with care, creativity and purpose.
“This special weekend is an invitation to step inside some of the most intriguing, beautiful and surprising spaces across our region.”
The 2025 program features a diverse mix of heritage icons, landscaped gardens, contemporary homes and public infrastructure. Highlights include The Shed — a historic railway shed at Palmwoods reimagined for commercial use, Majestic Theatre Pomona, Australia’s longest-running silent movie theatre, and historic homes Koongalba, Fairview and Bankfoot House.
Beyond building tours, the program offers heritage walks, sketching sessions, library talks and a special trail of 16 historic pubs stretching from Beerwah to Kin Kin. Visitors can collect maps from libraries, council offices or the pubs themselves and plan a journey through the region’s rich architectural and cultural past.