Cheers to the quirkiest pub on the Sunshine Coast!
Cheers to the quirkiest pub on the Sunshine Coast!
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!
- 21
- mar
CORVETTE NATIONALS
The Corvette Nationals is one of Australia’s premier automotive events, uniting die-hard enthusiasts and collectors of the world-famous American sports car. Now in its 36th year, this iconic celebration of Corvette returns to the Sunshine Coast for a show and shine event
- March 21, 2026
- From 9:30 am
- 22
- mar
MUNGO’S HiFi
Sunshine Coast bass lovers - this one hits different.
Mungo’s Hi Fi bring Hex Sound System heat to Banana Bender for a full electronic and reggae-infused takeover. Expect dubwise selections, dancehall classics, modern bass pressure and deep grooves that roll from early skank to late-night energy
- March 22, 2026
- From 3:00 pm
- 28
- mar
YOUNG GUNS BOXING IV
Boxing Fans, Get Ready! Young Guns IV is back at the Shed. Saturday 28th A night of non-stop action featuring Sunshine Coast’s best up-and-coming fighters. Secure your seat ringside
- March 28, 2026
- 29
- MAR
BIKE NIGHT 2026
Fire up the engines – Bike Night 2026 is taking over the Banana Bender Pub and Aussie World.
This is your invitation to a big night out for bike lovers, riders and anyone who appreciates a good machine and a good time.
Proudly brought to you by the Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Community, this is where horsepower meets good vibes.
- March 29, 2026
- From 5:00 pm
- 4
- APR
THE SOUNDS OF FONIX
Crank it up! Fonix is here to shake the Sunshine Coast and the Bender. Saturday arvo vibes in the beer garden from 12:30PM. Chill in the beer garden with FREE music during Easter.
- April 4, 2026
- From 12:00 pm
- 4
- APR
SUNNY SIDE UP FESTIVAL
Get ready to flip your Easter weekend into a high-energy dance celebration at Sunny Side Up 2026 - the Sunshine Coast’s brand-new boutique music festival proudly coming to life at the Banana Bender Pub & Aussie World complex. One massive night of DJ's. Brought to you by Mudcrab music
- April 4, 2026
- 5
- APR
SUNDAY VIBES WITH JANICE AND THE VIOLETS
Janice & the Violets perform smooth classics, soul favourites and feel-good Sunday session tunes from 12:30pm.
Enjoy great food, cold drinks and relaxed beer garden vibes with live entertainment.
- April 5, 2026
- From 12:30 pm
- 5
- APR
JIMEOIN BALLYHOO LIVE COMEDY SHOW
Get ready for an afternoon of uncontrollable laughter as comedy legend Jimeoin brings his hit show Ballyhoo to the Coast Sunday 5th April. Perfect for comedy tragics, mate dates, or anyone who loves a proper live laugh. BOOK NOW !!
- April 5, 2026
- From 3:00 pm
- 9
- APR
EASTER HOLIDAYS FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT
Win $1000 in prizes. School holidays just got a whole lot more fun with our FREE Easter Family Trivia Night at the Banana Bender Pub - packed with laughs, kid-friendly trivia, big prizes and unbeatable family vibes.
- April 9, 2026
- From 6:30 pm
- 10
- APR
BEST 90’s & UNLIMITED PEPPERS – Red Hot Chili Peppers Show
Friday 10th April, The Shed explodes with The Best of the 90s & Ultimate Red Hot Chilli Peppers Tribute - louder. Rawer.
If you lived for grunge, funk-rock and rebellious hooks, this is your night.
- April 10, 2026
- From 6:00 pm
- 17
- APR
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
- 26
- APR
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
- April 26, 2026
- From 2:00 pm
- 02
- MAY
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
- 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
- 22
- MAY
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!
NEW SHOW ANNOUNCED
- May 22, 2026
- From 6:00 pm
- 27
- Jun
SUNSHINE COAST BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL
Live music, coastal vibes and the soul of Sunshine Coast blues & roots return to the Banana Bender Pub as the Blues & Roots Festival hits its third unforgettable year
- June 27, 2026
- From 5:00 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