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Banana Bender Pub Sunshine Coast

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Welcome to Banana Bender Pub, a Queensland icon and a must-visit Sunshine Coast pub known for live music, great food and unforgettable events, we offer a relaxed, welcoming space for locals and visitors to dine, celebrate and enjoy everything the Sunshine Coast has to offer. As a leading Sunshine Coast pub, Banana Bender Pub is the perfect destination for families, locals and visitors alike.

Discover the Sunshine Coast’s most innovative pub food, serving the freshest local produce, a team of internationally trained chefs and the friendliest customer service. A 100% family friendly dining experience on the Sunshine Coast. From our spacious Queensland inspired verandah, join us for a delicious dining experience at the Banana Bender Pub, perfect for family gatherings, date nights and celebrations!!

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EVENTS

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TWilight mini golf

Swing in for a round of Twilight Mini Golf on the Banana Bender Pub’s epic 18-hole course, with its beautifully landscaped greens and challenging obstacles. It’s the perfect hole-in-one fun for family groups, mates and group events. Visit us to tee off for an unforgettable Sunshine Coast Mini Golf experience!

Minimum ten guests per booking apply

LIVE EVENTS

The Banana Bender Pub’s events calendar is packed with live music, themed parties, live shows with a twist, and much more. Don’t miss out on the best live events on the Sunshine Coast
– visit us today!

JUNIOR OPEN MIC NIGHT APRIL

The Banana Bender is all about backing fresh talent, and this year we’re giving the juniors the entire stage to themselves. Back after a popular demand - Friday 17th Arpil from 3-10pm. Bring your instruments and your cheer squad. Full backline supplied thanks to Mooloolaba Music

April 17, 2026

From 3:00 pm

ROCKABILLY THE AFTERNOON AWAY

Step back into the roaring 50s where country roots, rhythm and blues, and swing shaped the rockabilly sound. An afternoon...

April 26, 2026

From 1:00 pm

NEVER ENDING 80’S – JUST WANA HAVE FUN

Never ending 80s presents: 80s v 90s the battle of the decades. Over two hours of rocking 80's and 90's bangers.

May 2, 2026

From 7:00 pm

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. This is an 18+ event. DOORS 5:30PM

May 3, 2026

From 5:00 pm

SUNDAY VIBES WITH JANICE AND THE VIOLETS

Celebrate Mother’s Day in effortless style at the Banana Bender Pub Beer Garden with the soulful sounds of Janice and the Violets from 12;30pm. Treat Mum to an afternoon of smooth vocals, timeless classics, and feel-good favourites in a relaxed outdoor setting designed for unforgettable moments

May 10, 2026

From 12:30 pm

BINGO LOCO

Bingo Loco is back May 22nd a wild 3-hour show with rave rounds, dance-offs, epic prizes & nonstop energy! A festival meets theatre for the best night out!

May 22, 2026

From 5:00 pm

LIVE EVENTS

JUNIOR OPEN MIC NIGHT APRIL

April 17, 2026

From 3:00 pm

ROCKABILLY THE AFTERNOON AWAY

Step back into the roaring 50s where country roots, rhythm and blues, and swing shaped the rockabilly sound. An afternoon of live music that blends heart, groove and old-school charm Dezzie D and The Stingrayz bring that rich, brass-driven rhythm to the Shed for $10 - DOORS 1PM

April 26, 2026

From 1:00 pm

NEVER ENDING 80’S – JUST WANA HAVE FUN

Never ending 80s presents: 80s v 90s the battle of the decades. Over two hours of rocking 80's and 90's bangers.

May 2, 2026

From 7:00 pm

KEVIN BLOODY WILSON

May 3, 2026

From 5:00 pm

WHAT'S ON

Check out what’s happening weekly at the Banana Bender Pub on the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy live music, trivia nights, open mic night, goose club raffles and a courtesy bus to get here and home safely. It’s the best spot for time out with friends, the family, or the girls. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

THE LATIN CLUB

GOOSE CLUB RAFFLES

YOUR EPIC BIRTHDAY

HENS PARTY FUN

OPEN MIC NIGHT

PUB TRIVIA

GET YOUR FUN-CTION ON

We’re the place with all the spaces for your next birthday, engagement, wedding, work function or if you just need an excuse to gather all your mates and party. Unlock the FUN at your next FUNction at the Banana Bender Pub!

The ‘Marquee’

Wedding, parties, anything requiring a larger space, in the heart of Aussie World, this unique setting is primed to celebrate special occasions.

The ‘Verandah’

A classic Queensland style design, fully enclosed, comfortable, colourful space that is primed to host groups from 10 to 100 in tropical style.

The ‘Surf Lifesaving Mezz’

A nod to Queensland’s Surf Lifesaving history offers the perfect beach style space for small cocktail style groups to gather and celebrate.

The ‘Music Mezz’

Respecting everything classic Aussie Rock Music. Incredibly themed and intimate space to relax with your mates.

The ‘Celebrity Mezz’

Nestled in Queensland Rainforest inspired greenery, with a whole wall dedicated to Australia's brightest stars.

The Shed

This multi purpose, dynamic space is known for its service and agile approach to all styles and sizes of events.

THE 'VERANDAH'

The 'surf livesaving mezz'

The 'music mezz'

THE SHED

The 'celebrity mezz'

The 'marquee'

COURTESY BUS

Got the party vibes but no ride? No worries! Just give us a bell, and we’ll have our Banana Bus swing by to whisk you away to the ultimate shindig. Our courtesy bus is on the road every Friday and Saturday to get you to and from the Banana Bender Pub safely!

**The courtesy bus only operates two days a week on weekends**