17 – 26 July, 2026

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NOOSA alive! 2026 will be presented - Friday 17 July to Sunday 26 July. Presenting Partner – BENDIGO BANK

NOOSA alive! Festival is a major annual arts and culture event held in Australia’s iconic Noosa, running over 10 days in July.

As the region’s premier arts and culture event, NOOSA alive! brings together local, national and international performers, writers, artists, and speakers, to create a diverse cultural program. Set on beautiful Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi country, our spectacular events take place across iconic Noosa locations—including local restaurants, theatres, and outdoor venues—blending art and entertainment with Noosa’s famous natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle.

What to Expect

  • Over 25+ events spread across region from the Coast to the Hinterland
  • Live theatre performances from the country’s top playwrights and actors
  • Live music from classical to contemporary
  • Exclusive Queensland Ballet premieres
  • Comedy and cabaret acts
  • Literary events and author “In Conversation” talks
  • Visual arts and film 
  • Food, wine and culinary experiences
  • Family-friendly events
  • Noosa STARS Alive! talent show
  • And so much more!

NOOSA alive! has something for everyone! Our exciting program is designed to be an immersive cultural experience, combining high arts, big ideas, and lively entertainment with food and lifestyle, all set in one of Australia’s most stunning destinations, Noosa. Come join us in beautiful Noosa in July!

Presenting Partner
Noosa alive! 2026

What’s on!

Noosa STARS alive! Finals 2025 (13 Sept 2025) presented a sensational line-up of talented Sunshine Coast performers aged 8-18 years.

Congratulations to all our talented 2025 Finalists and our winners.

2025 ‘STARS’ Winner
FINN ZERNER – Vocalist – Guitarist
$1,000 cash prize – Sponsored by SANDY BOLTON MP

2025 ‘STARS’ Second Place
ETHAN DAHl -Vocalist – Guitarist
$500 cash prize – Sponsored by NOOSA alive!

2025 – ‘STARS’ Third place
KARMA POLICE (4-piece BAND)
$250 cash prize – Sponsored by – ARTS NATIONAL – NOOS

2025 ‘STARS’ – Honourable mentions
ABBY & RUBY ROWE – (aka) The Rowe Sisters
TAYLOR DEE – Singer – Songwriter

Noosa alive! Thanks to our prize Sponsors for their support – Sandy Bolton MP and Arts National – Noosa.

We look forward to presenting our Stars of the future in Noosa STARS alive! Finals – July 2026

Auditions for STARS 2026 will open in May/June 2026.

Watch this space for further audition announcements.

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*Winner drawn at 5pm on 30th April, at 5pm. Winner will be contacted via email.

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Our Reviews!

Glorious views & marvellous food

I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to hear one of Australia’s most engaging and authentic authors - Trent Dalton speak at Noosa Alive. Trent’s entertaining anecdotes, the intimate venue, the glorious views and the marvellous Boat House food made for a memorable night. Can’t wait to see what’s lined up for next year’s festival. I will definitely be back! Thank you Noosa Alive!!

- J. Fison (Brisbane)

I highly recommend Reignite Festival

It was an absolute treat to attend the Reignite Festival in 2021. Both delightfully and entertaining. I left feeling very inspired and eager for the next event.
Over a delicious dinner which really topped it all off! Thanks very much for organising a great event and I look forward to more.
Much appreciated

- E. Moore (Noosa)

I can’t wait for next year!

We attended the Noosa Alive dinner at FISH PARKRIDGE this year. It was absolutely incredible. We especially loved the entertainment… such a wonderful and creative arts performance that made us feel alive. It was engaging, funny and made us want to sing & dance. The food was excellent and the mixed array of guests showed us that there is a fantastic arts community right on our doorstep. We really hope to be part of more Noosa Alive events next year as this was our first year.

- Andy & Stephen Brown

An absolute treat

It was an absolute treat to attend the Reignite Festival in 2021. Both delightfully and entertaining. I left feeling very inspired and eager for the next event.
Over a delicious dinner which really topped it all off! Thanks very much for organising a great event and I look forward to more.
Much appreciated

- E. Moore (Noosa)

I highly recommend Noosa alive!

We recently attended an amazing event at The Boathouse with Trent Dalton.
The food was exquisite and so generous for the price of the ticket and the interview was next level. We got so much more than we thought the ticket price was worth. To hear such an accomplished speaker speak so openly and rawly was such a treat. We didn’t want it to end and knew it went way longer than we were promised. I would definitely attend another event like this without hesitation.

- S & T McGavin

A memorable night

I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to hear one of Australia’s most engaging and authentic authors - Trent Dalton speak at Noosa Alive. Trent’s entertaining anecdotes, the intimate venue, the glorious views and the marvellous Boat House food made for a memorable night. Can’t wait to see what’s lined up for next year’s festival. I will definitely be back! Thank you Noosa Alive!!

- J. Fison (Brisbane)

I can’t wait for next year!

We attended the Noosa Alive dinner at FISH PARKRIDGE this year. It was absolutely incredible. We especially loved the entertainment… such a wonderful and creative arts performance that made us feel alive. It was engaging, funny and made us want to sing & dance. The food was excellent and the mixed array of guests showed us that there is a fantastic arts community right on our doorstep. We really hope to be part of more Noosa Alive events next year as this was our first year.

- Andy & Stephen Brown

I highly recommend Reignite Festival

It was an absolute treat to attend the Reignite Festival in 2021. Both delightfully and entertaining. I left feeling very inspired and eager for the next event.
Over a delicious dinner which really topped it all off! Thanks very much for organising a great event and I look forward to more.
Much appreciated

- E. Moore (Noosa)

Glorious views & marvellous food

I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to hear one of Australia’s most engaging and authentic authors - Trent Dalton speak at Noosa Alive. Trent’s entertaining anecdotes, the intimate venue, the glorious views and the marvellous Boat House food made for a memorable night. Can’t wait to see what’s lined up for next year’s festival. I will definitely be back! Thank you Noosa Alive!!

- J. Fison (Brisbane)