
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:

