An intimate coastal music festival
Aug 30 & 31, 2025
Labour Day Weekend
Palm Beach Regional Park ~ qathet, BC
~ Day & Weekend Passes ~
~ Senior & Student Discounts ~
~ Kids 12 & under FREE! ~
World class music,
west coast style
On Labour Day weekend 2024, we invite you to dance your heart out under the towering trees framing our beachfront stage. Indulge in a refreshing swim, fill your belly with delicious food from our many local vendors, and take a wander of our artisan market to find that special treasure.
Stay tuned for our 2025 line up!
Can you offer accommodations?
Are you a local fan who has accommodations to offer our travelling musicians and performers? Apply to host a festival performer >
Stay tuned for 2025 show details
Each year the festival hosts a pre-weekend get together at the Cranberry Hall, “Powell River’s best acoustic music live venue”.
Getting here
Palm Beach Regional Park ~ Qathet, BC
The Sunshine Coast music festival takes place on the Upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, at Palm Beach Regional Park in the qathet Regional District, just south of Powell River, BC.
Our festival is hosted on the traditional territories of the Tla’amin and shíshálh nations. We are grateful to celebrate together here, and we ask you to join us in our commitment to share this special location respectfully, and keep the wellbeing of this place in mind at all times.
- Kids 12 and under are FREE!
- Please leave your pet at home
- Bring your beach gear! Towel, sunscreen, hat, water, etc.
- There is no overnight camping at this park.
Welcome to Powell River, coastal by nature
The Powell River area offers endless opportunities for swimming, hiking, paddling, mountain biking and exploring. Visit the Powell River Visitor’s Center for more information.
Participate
Are you interested in performing, volunteering or vending at the festivaL?
Performers
Thank you to all performers for your interest in joining us this year.
Festival applications are closed for 2024, and will re-open in the new year. We can’t wait to hear all your music!
Volunteers
Volunteers make this non-profit festival possible, helping with set up and tear down, dish-washing, zero waste stations, kids corner, tending the gates, and more. Complete your application to join the volunteer team, and help us make the festival better than ever!
Vendors
Feature your quality artisan crafts or delicious meals and snacks from the comfort of your vendor booth. Complete a vendor application today (includes a non-refundable deposit) to guarantee a place to share your wares with our curious festival patrons.
