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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!
- 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
- 12
- DEC
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
- 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
CHRISTMAS DRAG BINGO
DRAG QUEEN BINGO. SEQUINS, SASS & STOCKINGS is crashing into the Banana Bender Pub for the very first time on 18 December. It’s loud, it’s glittery and honestly… it’s more fun than your nanna after two sherries at Christmas lunch.
We’re talking over $5000 in prizes, What’s In The Box, trivia, chaos,
Special guest performance from BURLESQUE L’AMOUR.
- 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
- 29
- DEC
FREE MINI GOLF OVER DECEMBER AND JANUARY
Swing in for a free round of mini golf with every meal purchased in December and January. One round per person with every meal purchase. **SELECTED DATES AND TIME ONLY**
- December 29, 2025
- From 5:00 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
- 2
- JAN
JUNIOR OPEN MIC NIGHT
Summer at the Bender is all about backing fresh talent, and this year we’re giving the juniors the entire stage to themselves. Friday 2nd January from 5–9pm. Bring your instruments and your cheer squad. Full backline supplied.
- January 2, 2026
- From 4:00 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
- 4
- JAN
ROCKABILLY THE AFTERNOON AWAY
Step back into the roaring 50s where country roots, rhythm and blues, and swing shaped the rockabilly sound.
A free afternoon of live music that blends heart, groove and old-school charm
Dezzie D and The Stingrayz bring that rich, brass-driven rhythm o the Shed.
- January 4, 2026
- From 2:00 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
- 11
- JAN
FONOTI
Ease into your Sunday with the smooth sounds of Fonoti in the beer garden. Perfect for cruisy catch ups and long summer afternoons. Grab a cocktail, settle into the sunshine. This is the relaxed summer moment everyone needs at the Bender
- January 11, 2026
- From 12:30 pm
- 16
- JAN
OZRAGEOUS
If you love your Aussie rock loud, proud and absolutely pumping, OzRageous are rolling in hot and ready to turn the Banana Bender Pub into the Sunshine Coast’s rowdiest rock room. Expect powerhouse vocals, ripping guitars and a setlist stacked with the hits you grew up blasting.
- January 16, 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
BINGO LOCO
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