About this event
What to expect
Film. Future. Festival.
ShowFest returns this October, uniting filmmakers, storytellers, industry leaders, students and audiences on the Sunshine Coast for six days of connection, learning and celebration.
Whether you want to connect with industry professionals, discover new films, celebrate local achievements or immerse yourself in the creative energy of our community, ShowFest 2026 is designed for you.
Check out what's on at ShowFest this year...
Tuesday 20th October
Showdown Showcase - Presented by Walker Corporation at The MET 6:00pm Doors Open 6:30pm-8:00pm screening
Wednesday 21st October
Island Vibes featuring Pacific Island Film Festival at Black Flag Brewery 6:30pm-9:00pm
Thursday 22nd October
Innovation in Games & Screen at Altitude Nine GAMES Summit 1:00pm-4:00pm, AI in Film Production 4:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 23rd October
Screen Summit at Maroochy RSL 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday 24th October
GAMES Sunshine Coast LevelUp at ScreenHub Nambour 10:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-2:00pm, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Sunshine Coast Screen Awards at The Wharf Mooloolaba 6:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday 25th October
Showdown Shorts at Event Cinemas Kawana 12:00pm-3:00pm
One festival. One creative community.
ShowFest is more than a festival. It's where filmmakers find collaborators, ideas become projects, careers take shape and our screen community comes together to celebrate what makes the Sunshine Coast a creative force.