About this Event
The Sunshine Coast's very own Pop Culture event! SUNCON 2026 (Sunshine Coast Pop Culture Convention) welcomes you to a day of Celebrity Guests, Cosplay Competitions, Trivia, Tournaments, QnA's and heaps of stalls for all fans of all pop culture!
Our guests include stars from Star Wars, The Hobbit, The Matrix, Mad Max & Marvel franchises. Come grab a photo with a celebrity, a signature or listen to them tell behind the scenes stories from the films in a QnA hosted by our very own M.C Mr. Peter Budd!
Adults Cosplay Competition is open to ages 13+ with the winner taking home $100 and the honour of being the 2027 Cosplay Ambassador and Judge! Entry is $10 and via email - [email protected] or [email protected]
Kids cosplay is open to 12 and under, free entry and kids will be battling for the Loot Box, a crate filled with awesome toys and collectables! Parents, register your child here - [email protected] or [email protected]
Our friends at Wargames Warehouse will be hosting tournaments on the day ranging from table top games to card games. To register and nominate what game contact us at - [email protected] or [email protected]
We have raffles drawn at 3pm on the day with some amazing prizes donated by Gentle Giant PTY LTD and some of our amazing vendors, proceeds of these raffles are helping local charity organisations such as The iNcrowd, The Journeymen and Life Care Maroochydore.
Trivia Heads!!! We have 2 trivia competitions to enter, a Star Wars themed trivia with a great Star Wars Collectable prize and the other is for those who dabble in all fandom covering various movies and TV shows... entry is free. See Docking Bay Staff on the day to register.
Padawaan Playground! for our tiny tot fans we have a designated area for you too! with face painting, colouring and a drawing competition drawn at 3pm on the main stage! (adult supervision is required at all times!)
Last but not least we have a bunch of amazing Vendors sourced locally or from the South East corner, all here to support the local community and provide you with all your nerdy needs!
We can't wait to see you there, P.S we have a guest announcement at the end of the day for 2027 you won't want to miss!
Agenda
Cosplay Competition
Celebrity Q and A
Workshops/Demonstrations
Raffles
Celebrity Autographs and Photographs
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sunshine Coast Function Centre, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra, Australia
AUD 22.49 to AUD 107.19
