The Sunshine Coast is set to come alive this July with a dynamic program of major sporting events, cultural celebrations and community experiences, reinforcing the region as a premier winter events destination.
From national championships and elite training camps to festivals, expos and family-friendly events, July offers something for everyone across the Sunshine Coast.
Sport takes centre stage
July kicks off with a strong focus on sport, led by Football Queensland’s Winterfest (1–5 July), bringing football talent from across Queensland to Buderim.
The region will welcome more than 1,200 deaf athletes, coaches and supporters for the Australian Deaf Games (4–11 July), showcasing inspiring competition across multiple venues including Caloundra Indoor Stadium, Kawana Sports Precinct, and the festival hub at Caloundra RSL.
Australian Schools and Junior Rugby Union Championships (5-11 July) kicks off on Sunday with the best young Rugby Union players vying for National honours across multiple divisions including 7s and 15s events. For the second year nearly 6,000 participants and family will visit the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast will again provide the best preparation training grounds for the Queensland Maroon’s playing group who have arrived for Game 3 preparations.
Community and grassroots sport are equally prominent, with local, state and national competitions, including:
• Sunshine Coast Winter Bowls Carnival, 3–17 July across multiple bowls clubs
• Sunshine Coast Falcons v Central Queensland Capras, 4 July, Sunshine Coast Stadium
• Basketball Queensland U14 Girls State Championships, 8-11 July, Buderim
• Queensland Oztag Championships – All Schools, 24–26 July, Sunshine Coast Stadium and Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex
• Max Adventure Race Sunshine Coast, 25 July, Coochin Creek
The famous Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating 100 years of unbelievable trick shots, jaw-dropping dunks, and are on tour around Australia – catch all the action at UniSC Arena on 1 July.
The Maroochy Golf Club invite people with disabilities to attend their upcoming FREE “Come & Try Golf Clinic” on 30 July. Registration is essential.