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Singing legends and comedy gold

The Events Centre, Caloundra, is turning up the volume in February. Get ready for a month packed with legendary rock tributes, soulful Motown grooves, candlelit symphonies, and side-splitting comedy. Relive the magic of Neil Young’s Harvest, rock out to orchestral anthems, and laugh until your cheeks hurt with Jimmy Carr.

After a sold-out national tour, Hindley Street Country Club returns in 2026 on 1 February at 3pm and 7pm, with an electrifying 2-hour show packed with fresh tracks and fan favourites. Founded in 2017, Hindley Street Country Club is an Adelaide-based collective reimagining classic hits. Their unique sound has earned over 590 million YouTube views and more than one million subscribers worldwide. Get ready for an unforgettable night with Hindley Street Country Club, as the 11-piece band featuring a spectacular, enhanced production takes the Sunshine Coast by storm on their Just Gets Better Australian Tour. Tickets from $99.90. Book at theeventscentre.com.au/event/hindley-street-country-club/

On 13 February at 7.30pm, step back to 1972 as Neil Young’s Harvest is performed by The Honey Sliders. The Honey Sliders perform the iconic album Harvest in full, followed by a second set of his greatest hits. Neil Young’s legendary album, Harvest, is a cornerstone of classic rock; it delivered unforgettable tracks like Heart of Gold, Old Man, and The Needle and the Damage Done. This is more than a concert – it is a celebration of one of the greatest albums, performed by musicians who live and breathe this music. A timeless classic, a modern tribute: The Honey Sliders bring Harvest to life. Tickets from $69.90. Book at theeventscentre.com.au/event/neil-youngs-harvest-the-honey-sliders/

Picture this: a stage bathed in flickering candlelight, musicians dressed in black and the haunting beauty of classical instruments breathing new life into the riffs and melodies that defined generations. It’s dramatic. It’s powerful. It’s unforgettable. It’s The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight on 14 and 15 February expect epic renditions of tracks from Guns N’ Roses, Rage Against the Machine, Evanescence, Aerosmith, The Cranberries, System of a Down and more – each one transformed into a symphonic masterpiece that will leave you speechless. Whether you’re a die-hard rocker, a metalhead, or simply someone who loves music that moves the soul, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight will ignite your senses and leave you wanting more. Tickets from $100. Book at theeventscentre.com.au/event/the-rock-orchestra-by-candlelight/

Jimmy Carr is back on the Sunshine Coast for two unforgettable nights – 24 and 25 February – with four sold-out shows. Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny is everything you love about Jimmy – lightning-fast, razor-sharp, and unapologetically dark. It’s bold, it’s edgy, and it will have you laughing until your cheeks hurt. Tickets from $89.90. Join the waitlist at theeventscentre.com.au/event/jimmy-carr-laughs-funny/

In the Daytime Concert Series on Wednesday 18 February at 11am Billy, Barry and Friends are back by popular demand. Internationally acclaimed entertainer Thomas Armstrong-Robley teams up with award-winning pianist Matt Rofe and renowned vocalist Ashleigh Denning for an unforgettable tribute to music’s greatest storytellers. Enjoy timeless hits from Billy Joel, Barry Manilow, Carole King, James Taylor, and Joni Mitchell, including Piano Man, Copacabana, Natural Woman, You’ve Got a Friend, Mandy, and more. With dazzling piano and powerhouse vocals, this show will have you singing along to the songs that defined an era. Tickets $32. Book at theeventscentre.com.au/event/billy-barry-and-friends/

On Friday 20 February at 8pm the Abstract Touring proudly presents the Australian debut of Legends of Motown, the hit show that’s wowed audiences across North America! Experience the magic of Motown as eight sensational singers and dancers, backed by a powerhouse live band, bring to life classics from The Jacksons, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips, and more. With dazzling choreography, stunning costumes, and timeless hits like Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, I Want You Back, Stop! In The Name of Love, and My Girl, this is Motown at its finest. Tickets from $49.90. Book at theeventscentre.com.au/event/legends-of-motown/

A Whimsical Show for Preschool-Aged Children will be presented at 10am on Wednesday 25 February. Sweetie the Swamp Wallaby is getting ready for a big surprise – her joey is about to emerge from her pouch. Come join Sweetie the Swamp Wallaby, and her friends Edna the Echidna and Maggie the Magpie to get ready for The Party. This show has gentle and playful interactions with multiple sensory elements, props and puppets. Best for young people aged 18 months to 5 years. Tickets $15 (1 Adult + 1 Child) | $7.50 (additional Adult or Child). Book at theeventscentre.com.au/event/the-party/

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