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LIVE EVENTS
LIVE EVENTS AT THE
BANANA BENDER PUB
Your go-to live music and entertainment destination on the Sunshine Coast
Experience the Sunshine Coast’s best live music and events at the Banana Bender Pub—where great entertainment meets unbeatable value! From live music and comedy to special shows, enjoy top-quality entertainment, delicious food, and vibrant vibes. Don’t miss out—plan your visit today!
- 28
- Nov
CHRIS WEBB AND THE SWEATY PALMS
We’re turning up the amps and kicking off the summer vibes early! Friday 28 November, the Banana Bender Pub beer garden comes alive with the raw power of Chris Webb and The Sweaty Palms.
- November 28, 2025
- From 6:30 pm
- 28
- NOV
CHRISTMAS GOOSE CLUB
We’re giving away over $20,000 in ripper prizes to make your Chrissy even cheerier!
Christmas has hit the Banana Bender, and we’re throwing a four week bash you won’t forget! Starting from Nov 28th
- November 28, 2025
- From 6:30 pm
- 29
- NOV
AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST LOW & SLOW BBQ School
Join Cotton Tree Meats for Australia’s largest Low & Slow BBQ School.
Master the Art of BBQ with the Best in the Business on Saturday 29th November.
- November 29, 2025
- From 11:00 am
- 5
- DEC
CONTRABAND
Get set for a huge Friday arvo of live music
Contraband hit the Beer Garden from 5pm
Epic vocals, loud energy and proper summer feels
Round up the crew for the perfect knock-off
And yep… it’s totally free
- December 5, 2025
- From 5:00 pm
- 05
- DEC
ALFIE’S CHRISTMAS BENDER
Celebrate the end of 2025 in style, and have a ripper afternoon with mates at Alfie’s Christmas Bender. Special guests Jeff 'Thommo' Thompson & Jimmy 'Pumper' Cassidy
- December 5, 2025
- From 12:00 pm
- 12
- DEC
The Wet Fish
We’re turning up the charm and cranking the live tunes this summer for free with The Wet Fish Friday 12th December.
Join us for an night of rockabilly rhythms, vintage vibes, and good old-fashioned fun. The Wet Fish hits the bender for Friday night live music vibes.
- December 12, 2025
- From 6:30 pm
- 13
- DEC
All WRAPPED UP
All Wrapped Up. Saturday 13th December
With a stunning venue, extraordinary festive decorations and lighting throughout the theme park, world class chefs, live entertainment PLUS access to some of our favourite rides & attractions, this truly is the most FUN way to end the year!
- December 13, 2025
- From 5:30 pm
- 18
- DEC
QLD’S QUIRKIEST CHRISTMAS PARTY
Queensland’s Quirkiest Christmas Party is coming to the Banana Bender Pub 18th December for the very first time. Oh, and there’s over $5000 in prizes up for grabs.
Hosted by the fabulous Gayleen Tuckwood and special guest BURLESQUE L'AMOUR. BOOK YOUR TEAM AND TABLE TODAY!
- December 18, 2025
- From 6:30 pm
- 19
- DEC
THE SOUNDS OF FONIX
Crank it up! Fonix is here to shake the Sunshine Coast and the Bender. Friday night vibes in the beer garden from 6:30PM. Chill in the beer garden with FREE MUSIC all the way to chrsitmas.
- December 19, 2025
- From 6:30 pm
- 20
- DEC
Abba and Bee Gee “A Night To Remember”Christmas Performance
This Christmas, the disco ball is spinning and the party is on! The ultimate Chrsitmas dinner show event.
Enjoy a two-hour feast of ABBA and Bee Gees classics performed live by the incredible Abba Re-Bjorn and The Ultimate Bee Gees. Sing, dance and celebrate the season in style.
- December 20, 2025
- From 6:00 pm
- 26
- DEC
BIGGEST BOXING DAY BASH
Boxing Day just got bigger! Gather the fam or mates and head to the Bender for the Noughty Nineties Party a 90s vs 00s throwback showdown. DJs and live music collide in one massive night of retro vibes, creating the perfect post-Christmas party night. Doors 6PM,
- December 26, 2025
- From 6:00 pm
- 27
- DEC
BIG LAUGHS COMEDY NIGHT
Experience the best stand-up on the Sunshine Coast at the Banana Bender Pub’s Big Laughs Comedy Night., December 27th. Six brilliant comedians, good food, cold drinks and great value tickets from $10 grab them now before they sell out.
- December 27, 2025
- From 7:00 pm
- 28
- DEC
THE LICK ULTIMATE ROLLING STONES SHOW
The Sunshine Coast’s most iconic pub turns up the volume on Sunday 28th December with a Rolling Stones live experience in the Banana Bender Pub beer garden. Lick brings decades of legendary songs to life, with all the swagger and raw edge that defines rock ’n’ roll.
- December 28, 2025
- From 1:00 pm
- 1
- JAN
NEW YEAR’S DAY FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT
Kick Off the Year with Laughs, Prizes & Family trivia fun at the Shed!
Start the new year the right way with big laughs, cheeky questions, and plenty of good vibes at benders Family Trivia Night! Hosted by the always-fabulous Chelsea will be a massive night of family fun,
- January 1, 2026
- From 6:30 pm
- 3
- JAN
MASTERS OF GRUNGE
Catch The Masters of Grunge: Battle for Seattle live at The Shed on Saturday 3rd January, 2026. Feel the raw emotion, distortion, and chaos of Seattle’s golden era as the ultimate tribute bands bring Nirvana and Pearl Jam roaring back to life.
- January 3, 2026
- From 7:00 pm
- 10
- JAN
COUNTRY MUSIC TAKE OVER
Feel the stomp of live country and the warmth of blues under one roof. Tennessee Lights, Craig Madden & El Paso, Pat Nicholson Band and Hannah Rose headline the Banana Bender Pub’s Country Music Takeover. A night of guitars, soul and country storytelling.
- January 10, 2026
- From 5:00 pm
- 22
- JAN
MANPOWER AUSTRALIA
The Worlds #1 Male Revue show is the ultimate girl’s night out.
A light-hearted, fun performance, Manpower is the perfect occasion for a girl’s night out
- January 22, 2026
- From 7:30 pm
- 25
- JAN
AC/DC High Voltage + OZ ANTHAMS
Rock out on Australia Day - Get ready to crank up the volume this Australia Day Night as The Shed transforms into the ultimate live music hotspot!
- January 25, 2026
- From 3:00 pm
- 31
- JAN
LOCO BINGO
Bingo Loco: a wild 3-hour show with rave rounds, dance-offs, epic prizes & nonstop energy! A festival meets theatre for the best night out!
- January 31, 2026
- From 6:00 pm
- 3
- MAY
KEVIN BLOODY WILSON
Comedy icon Kevin Bloody Wilson is back to the Banana Bender Sunday 3rd May 2026. Straight off his sold-out UK and Ireland tour, Kev’s firing up his Aussie Icon Tour with more songs, more laughs, and his trademark take-no-prisoners attitude.
- May 3, 2026
- From 6:00 pm
- 4
- Jul
THE ULTIMATE SUPERSTARS OF COUNTRY TRIBUTE SHOW
The Ultimate Superstars of Country are riding into The Banana Bender Pub for one epic night of country hits. Sing your heart out to the biggest tunes from Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen and Chris Stapleton.
- July 4, 2026
- From 7:00 pm