July 10th to 12th | Kenilworth Showgrounds

Join Coast Acoustics for a weekend of music, workshops, and community in the heart of the Hinterland. The Sunshine Coast Acoustic Escape is more than just a festival — it’s a musical retreat where players, singers, and music lovers come together to share songs, stories, and good times.


🎶 What’s On

  • Welcome Jam – Friday 2pm kick-off community session
  • Workshops, Fun & Games – Rhythm Workshop locked in, Open Mic Preparation Workshop, Sound Engineering – Digital Desks, Digitising your song book session, Skills in running local jams, throughout the weekend (more details TBA about vocal sessions, including opportunities for community members to run sessions)
  • Workshops, Fun & Games – a chance to learn new skills and connect with others
  • Open Mics – Friday and Saturday nights
  • Hall Jams & Campfire Sessions – all weekend long
  • More to be announced

🏕 Camping & Facilities

  • Retreat camping Friday to Sunday
  • Extended camping available (book direct with Kenilworth Showgrounds)
  • Powered and unpowered sites available
  • Food truck on site
  • Showers available ($1 coin)
  • Local council pool nearby ($4/day)

🌟 Explore Kenilworth & Beyond

When you’re not playing, singing, or jamming, discover:

  • Kenilworth Dairy & Café
  • Kenilworth Bakery
  • Kenilworth shops, hotel & brewery
  • Maleny
  • National parks, hikes, and waterfalls

🎟 Tickets

Early-bird discount available until the end of September!

👉 Book now on Eventbrite:
Coast Acoustic Escape – Kenilworth Tickets

💡 Run a Workshop

We’re inviting musicians and facilitators to run workshops across the weekend. Whether it’s songwriting, vocal harmony, guitar skills, or something unique, we’d love to hear your ideas.

📧 Email your expression of interest to: