Guides to the Festival: Free Events
We’ve put together some festival guides to help you navigate the 2025 program, as it’s full of lots of things to see. But if you're looking for top-notch experiences that won’t cost a cent, we’ve got you covered!
Here’s a selection of free events that are bound to be a blast:
Scene Through the Screen
A striking visual art exhibition of new work exploring the screen printing process to celebrate the stories of Jinibara artists – the Traditional Custodians of the mountains, valleys, and hinterlands of the Sunshine Coast.
Gabriella Cohen
Catch an intimate, standing-room-only performance from singer-songwriter Gabriella Cohen, following the Supperclub Mapleton Dining Experience at Mapleton Public House.
Solbar Tunes & Chats
The Solbar Lounge will be buzzing daily with music and conversations over the 10 days of the festival. Horizon Creative Director Megan Rowland will dive into art, culture, and more with a lineup of local and visiting artists.
Gather Round
Join us for a drink and a casual networking night at Gather Round, presented by QTouring, Queensland’s statewide touring service. Artists, producers, and presenters from the Sunshine Coast and beyond will come together to connect, chat, and celebrate the arts.
The Last Sunday
Wrap up 10 days of Horizon with The Last Sunday – a full day of music, dance, performance, and fun at Buhk Park, Alexandra Headland. Expect skateboarding competitions, kids’ workshops, and good vibes all around.
URBAN GALLERY: Tokyo Rain
Step into the neon-lit dreamscape of Tokyo Rain, a bold reimagining and deconstruction of Mary Eggleston & Nycole Prowse’s narrative screenplay.
Writer and performance artist Mary Eggleston joins forces with multimedia artist Möbius to dismantle and rebuild the story anew – melding past, present, and future in a multi-sensory journey.
Looking for more free events, discover the full program here.