From stargazing stories that bridge cultures to our most inspiring leaders of tomorrow, get ready to immerse yourself in eye-opening Sunshine Coast Biosphere experiences.
The Biosphere Festival 2025 invites locals and visitors to explore the places, people and practices that make the Sunshine Coast special and create a better future for everyone.
Running from October 29 to November 8, 2025, the program features unique experiences across the region, with tickets now available for three headline events: the Dark Sky Experience, the On Country Cultural Tour and a Future Council film screening.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli, who is also Chair of the Biosphere Coordinating Committee, said the Biosphere Festival had something for everyone, from families to business owners.
"This festival is for us all to come together and celebrate living in the Sunshine Coast Biosphere, sharing in that wonder and excitement," Mayor Natoli said.
"Where else could you experience the beauty of our night sky, through both astronomy and First Nations stories of Sky Country?
"Through events like these, together, we can explore ways of living that help us care for our environment, belong to a thriving community, grow our local economy and create a sustainable planet."
Tickets live for headline events
Dark Sky Experience (free event)
Learn about our precious night skies and efforts to protect them from light pollution, then lay back to journey from European stargazing to First Nations sky stories in an unforgettable, family-friendly night under the stars.
- When: Saturday, November 8, 7-9pm (weather permitting - register to receive updates)
- Where: University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), Sippy Downs
- Book: Registration essential with places limited - book your free tickets at the festival webpage.
On Country Cultural Tour
Guided by Kabi Kabi and Jinibara cultural knowledge holders, this immersive tour shares powerful stories etched into Country and invites participants to listen, learn and connect.
- Cost: $10 per person
- When: Saturday, November 8, arrive from noon to enjoy UniSC Art Gallery showing, food truck and Welcome to Country before 1.30pm bus departure
- Where: Bus departs and returns to UniSC
- Book: Registration essential at festival webpage.
Future Council film screening
Be inspired by the journey of eight children, guided by director Damon Gameau, on an adventure to seek solutions to the climate crisis and influence the world's most powerful companies.
After the film, hear from some of our Sunshine Coast Biosphere's young leaders of tomorrow in a youth panel discussion.
- Cost: $10 per person
- When: Wednesday, November 5, 6.30pm
- Where: Nambour Cinema
- Who: Panel discussion after the film with Ella Woodborne, Kurt Jones, Angelica Choppin and more.
- Book: Buy tickets online.
More events to come
- On Farm Experience: Meet local farmers and get a taste of sustainable farming - November 1-2, multiple locations
- Protector Aluminium: Where Innovation Takes Off - October 29, Kunda Park
- Future Council (film by Damon Gameau) - November 5, Nambour Cinemas
- Exploring the natural world art exhibition - Landsborough Museum and Bankfoot House
