MUSIC, mateship and good health will take centre stage in Coolum when more than 150 Men’s Shed musicians come together once again for the third annual ‘Shed Music Festival’.

Presented by the Coolum Men’s Shed, the three-day festival is built around a simple idea – getting people together, making music and encouraging men to look after their health.

“Coolum Men’s Shed hosted our wonderful friends, supporters and sponsors to an evening at the Coolum Beach Hotel tonight,” a Coolum Men’s Shed spokesperson said.

“An enormous thanks to Sunshine Coast Division 9 Councillor Maria Suarez and, of course, Mayor Rosanna Natoli for their support with grants over the years, with a personal thanks to the Mayor for opening Shed Music 26.”

The launch on Tuesday, August 25 was also an opportunity for the Coolum Men’s Shed to publicly thank the many local businesses, individuals and supporters who were key sponsors and essential to the success of the event in just a few years.

Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien was at the launch and said the festival was a great example of positive community work in action.

“It was great to join the official launch of the 2026 Shed Music Festival last night in Coolum,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Thank you to the Coolum Men’s Shed and its dedicated volunteers, sponsors and supporters for making this event possible. I’m proud to have supported the Shed’s growth over the years and to see it continue making such a positive difference in our community.”

The Coolum Lions Club also showed its support at the launch, presenting the Men’s Shed with a $2,000 donation.

The festival will be held across two local venues, with performances and activities at the Coolum Men’s Shed in Research St and Coolum Civic Centre.

Alongside the music at the festival will be health awareness activities and on-site health checks, giving participants the chance to catch up with old friends, make new ones and perhaps learn something about their own health along the way.

SHED MUSIC ’26 
Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, 2026
Coolum Men’s Shed, 26 Research St, Coolum Industrial Estate and Coolum Civic Centre, 2-4 Park St, Coolum Beach
The festival is free to attend, and all ages are welcome