The Sapphire Coast is always buzzing with excitement! From the well-loved Eden Whale Festival, a perfect way to celebrate these majestic sea giants and whale season, to fun-filled agricultural shows, sports events, and delicious food festivals, there’s never a dull moment. Don’t miss the Eat Merimbula Festival, which celebrates local chefs and produce, or Sculpture Bermagui for a touch of artistic flair. Music lovers will adore the Merimbula Jazz Festival, while the region’s art scene constantly offers new and exciting exhibitions.

Also in Merimbula is the wonderful WinterSun Festival. Are you brave enough to join the cold water swims as part of the event? In Bega, the South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA) holds fab exhibitions and events. The Cobargo Folk Festival brings the town to life, and the local market scene is a shopper’s delight. The popular races at the Sapphire Coast Turf Club always attract punters. The Twyford in Merimbula is home to excellent performers and visual arts shows.

Candelo’s Village Festival is a biennial calendar highlight, full of community celebration, and the Wanderer Festival, also a biennial, brings some big-name international and national acts for a weekend of movin’ and groovin’. Tathra, Pambula, and Wonboyn are also packed with their own unique events. Our calendar is bursting with activities, so be sure to stay updated with the latest and greatest happenings.