Tucked into the Sunshine Coast hinterland at Woombye, Sunshine Coast Motor Lodge is perfectly placed for market days, music festivals and arts events across the Blackall Range and down to the coast. From a region-wide arts festival to market days at Eumundi, there’s a full spring and summer calendar within easy reach.
Upcoming events near Woombye
Rangebow 2026
Friday 9 to Sunday 18 October 2026 | Sites across the Coast and Hinterland, hub at Currie Street, Nambour
A ten day community arts, film, theatre, music and food festival spread across Nambour and the wider region, just 7 minutes from Woombye. A great chance to sample local culture without travelling far.
Sunshine Coast Open House
7 to 25 October 2026, Building Weekend Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October | Homes, public buildings and gardens across the Sunshine Coast
Peek behind closed doors at some of the region’s most interesting homes, public buildings and gardens, free of charge over Building Weekend. A rare chance to explore architecture across the Coast and hinterland.
Blackall 100
Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 October 2026 | 70 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton
Watch trail runners tackle a gruelling ultra-endurance course through the Blackall Range at Mapleton, about 21 minutes from Woombye. A big weekend for the hinterland running community and a good excuse to explore Mapleton.
Strummingbird Sunshine Coast
Sunday 18 October 2026 | 31 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Australia’s largest touring country festival lands at Bokarina, about 20 minutes from Woombye, for a day of country music by the coast with a 2026 line-up including Tyler Childers, Bailey Zimmerman and Cooper Alan.
Maleny Music Festival
Friday 6, 4pm to Sunday 8 November 2026, 4pm | Maleny Showground, 13 Maleny Stanley River Road, Maleny
Three days of live music in the cool hills of Maleny, about 33 minutes from Woombye. Camping on-site sells out fast, so it’s worth planning ahead if you’d rather stay the whole weekend at the festival.
Sculpture on the Edge
Saturday 28 November to Sunday 6 December 2026, 8am to 3pm daily | Flaxton Gardens, Flaxton
The 17th annual outdoor and indoor sculpture exhibition fills the gardens at Flaxton, about 19 minutes from Woombye. A relaxed nine day exhibition of sculpture set among the hinterland gardens, perfect for a slower day out.
Aussie World Christmas Spectacular
Saturday 12 December 2026, from 5.30pm | Aussie World, Palmview
Ring in the festive season with lights, rides and Christmas entertainment at Aussie World, about 15 minutes from Woombye. A fun family evening out before the Christmas rush sets in.
The Original Eumundi Markets
Every Wednesday and Saturday, 7.30am to 2pm (weekly, October to December 2026) | 80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi
One of Queensland’s best-loved markets, with hundreds of stalls of local art, food and craft, about 21 minutes from Woombye. Held twice a week, it’s an easy addition to any stay whichever day you’re travelling.
Stay nearby
Sunshine Coast Motor Lodge is a comfortable, convenient base in Woombye for exploring everything above. Book direct for the best rate and easy access to the hinterland, Nambour and the coast just beyond it.
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