There is no better backdrop or year round climate anywhere else in Australia than Noosa, which is why so many annual events are staged here in this paradise.
Below is a general guide to most of our annual events but it is always a good idea to ask your wedding coordinator or reception venue staff if it is expected to be a particularly busy Noosa weekend.
...events will be updated as they are advertised in Noosa.
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| JANUARY |
Havaiana Australia Day Thong Challenge
Tuesday 26th
www.havaianasthongchallenge.com.au |
Be part of the ultimate Australia Day beach event, cruise around the water on an inflatable Havaianas thong, lap up the sunshine and hang out with your nearest and dearest. |
| FEBRUARY |
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| MARCH |
Noosa Festival of Surfing
March 14-21
www.noosafestivalofsurfing.com |
Featuring a stellar line-up of entertainment and showcase some of Australia's biggest industry brand and surfing names. |
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Noosa Mardi Gras Recovery Week
Beginning March 1st....
More details about the week here...
or for the latest details of the programme visit mardigrasrecoveryweek.com.au |
Party In Sydney... Recover In Paradise!
Head to Noosa for a relaxing post Mardi Gras holiday week. Now in it's 7th year, the Noosa Mardi Gras Recovery Week is one of the most popular events for overseas and local visitors to relax and unwind. |
| APRIL/MAY |
Audi Noosa Food & Wine Festival
Thursday 29th April -Sunday 2nd May
Read further.... |
An influential line-up of leading chefs, iconic winemakers, leading food and wine media, restaurateurs and serious foodies converge on the magical setting of Noosa. |
| MAY |
Mayfiesta
May 1-31
More info here... |
During Noosa's Mayfiesta you'll find every day there's a new activity, experience and indulgence to savour. Noosa comes alive in May with happening events at every turn. |
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Ripe Noosa Music Festival
Sunday May 30
Enquiries at www.ripenoosa.com |
Ripe will be showcasing the cream of Australian musical talent, featuring 11 amazing bands in 11 amazing hours, all in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, Noosa. |
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Noosa Blue Water Swim
Sunday May 22-23
Visit USM Events for further info... |
You can be a part of this event by competing in a number of swims ranging from a 500m splash off Main Beach to a 2km swim from Tea Tree Bay. |
| JUNE |
Noosa Long Weekend
June 18-27
www.noosalongweekend.com
10 days of arts, literature, food & fun! |
Now in it's 9th year, the annual 10-day festival of theatre, dance, music, visual arts, food, film and literature has become recognised as one of Australia's foremost regional cultural events. |
| JULY |
Noosa Enduro
TBA
Visit USM Events for more info... |
Billed as the "hard way to see Noosa", this is a 100km or 60km mountain bike adventure race starting and finishing at Pomona. |
| AUGUST |
Viridian Noosa Half Marathon
TBA
Visit USM Events for more info...
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Catering for people of all running levels and abilities, the Noosa Half Marathon attracts some of our highest profile long distance runners. |
| SEPTEMBER |
Noosa Jazz Festival
TBA
www.noosajazz.com.au |
The Noosa Jazz Festival brings together more than 150 Australian and international artists, producing an impressive 4 day jazz spectacular. Artists perform in Noosa's favourite restaurants, as well as numerous jazz venues, open air concerts and feature shows. |
OCTOBER
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Noosa Triathlon
Wednesday 27th - Sunday 31st
Visit USM Events for full details... |
This week-long festival includes swimming, cycling, running and triathlon events for everyone from 7yrs to 80+!The highlight of the festival is the triathlon, which draws 5500 triathletes each year to the Olympic-distance course. |
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