Celebrate the season across the Sunshine Coast with a line-up of much-loved community events, festive carols and Christmas services.
From lively coastal celebrations to family picnics in local parks, there’s something for every age and every tradition. Here’s your guide to what’s on, where to gather and how to soak up the spirit of Christmas this year.
Kings Beach Christmas carols
December 13
Returning for the first time since 2019, Carols in Caloundra promises a magical evening of community singing and entertainment at Kings Beach Amphitheatre from 4-8pm. This free event features performances by local choirs, musicians, dancers and guest artists. There will be food vendors and a special visit from Santa.
Xmas in Alex
December 14
Xmas in Alex is on from 4-8pm at Buhk Family Park, Alexandra Parade, with live music, food stalls, low-cost children’s rides, face painting, a petting zoo and visit from Santa, It’s a relaxed, family-friendly afternoon where locals can bring a picnic, kick back and enjoy delicious food from nearby cafes and restaurants.
Buderim Christmas carols
December 14
Buderim Community Carols returns at 5.30pm in Buderim Village Park. The event features performers from local groups, food stalls and candlelit sing-a-longs. Entry is by gold coin donation, with proceeds supporting local charities. Bring chairs or picnic rugs.
Peregian Beach Christmas carols
December 17
Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree from 3-8pm. This family-friendly seaside tradition features live music, choirs, DJs, dancers, mischievous elves and the legendary sky-diving Santa.
Christmas Church Services
Buderim Uniting Church
2-10 Gloucester Road, Buderim
Christmas Day, 8.30am.
Calvary Sunshine Coast
212 Crosby Hill Road, Tanawha
December 6 and 7 – Carols Spectacular, 4pm and 6.30pm, plus 9am on the Sunday
Christmas Eve Service, 6pm
Christmas Day Service, 9am.
KawanaLife Baptist Church
Corner Main Drive and Textile Avenue, Warana
Christmas Eve, 6.30pm
Christmas Day, 8am.
Meridan Community Church
70 Springs Drive, Meridan Plains
Christmas Carols and Festival – Sunday, December 14, from 3pm
Christmas Eve service, 6pm.
Stella Maris Church
2-10 Church Street, Maroochydore
Christmas Eve, 4pm, 6pm and midnight; Christmas Day, 6.30am and 9am.
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
58 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs
Christmas Eve, 5pm.
St Mark’s Anglican Church
7-17 Main Street, Buderim
Wednesday, December 17, 5pm –A Blue Christmas
Sunday, December 21, 5pm – Nine Lessons and Carols
Christmas Eve, 5pm and 11pm
Christmas Day, 7am and 9am.
St Mary’s Catholic Church
24 King Street, Buderim
Christmas Day, 9.30am.
St Peter’s Catholic Church
28 Elizabeth Street, Coolum Beach
Christmas Eve, 5pm
Christmas Day, 7.30am.
Uniting Life Church
6 Meta Street, Mooloolaba
Sunday, December 21, 5pm – Family Christmas Carols
Christmas Day, 9am.
