As the Rangebow Festival 2025 kicks off with a vibrant community celebration at Kings Beach on Saturday September 27, join the colourful Hot Mess Parade from 10am, followed by free entertainment at the amphitheatre from 11am to 4pm—setting the stage for a bold and joyful program of events from 9-12 October across the Sunshine Coast.
With its heart still in the hinterland, Rangebow expands this year to include exciting new coastal events. Festival highlights include Glasshouse Dawn – a breathtaking chamber orchestra performance at sunrise over the Glasshouse Mountains—and Platypus Whispers, a unique nature experience with Neil Andison, the Platypus Whisperer. Expect big laughs and bigger costumes at the Drag Pageant – Free to be . . . and sway to the sultry jazz of Trippple Trouble, presented with Maleny Arts Council.
Get whimsical with croquet at the Pineapple Parfait Cup, then go all-in for the wild ride that is A bit ‘a Sweet Cabaret. Celebrate First Nations stories, food, and crafts at the Mega Market Day, catch short films at the Microfilm Fest & Competition, and wrap it all up with Remote Control – a chaotic game show and tribute concert finale.
Join the Rangebow Fan Club and book now at www.therangebowfestival.org.