The Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast is world-renowned for its relaxed, yet sophisticated lifestyle. Now you can add another dimension to your lifestyle on the coast – the experience of a live performance.

Whether it’s Queensland performers or touring acts, Test Drive lets you experience some of the best right here on the coast. And your first performance is on the house. It’s the perfect way to try-before-you-buy.

Through our Test Drive the Arts program we’d like to invite you and your partner or a friend to be our special guest at a performance on the Sunshine Coast. We think you’ll agree - nothing beats a live performance.

Make sure you check back soon to see our latest Test Drive offers. If you’ve already taken a Test Drive why not suggest it to a friend?

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Recent Test Drive Offers

All of the tickets to the offer below have been snapped up. Thank you to all our Test Drivers who are helping to make this program a success.

Stay tuned for more exciting Test Drive performing arts offers coming to this site soon.

Flamenco Fire

A heady mix of traditional and contemporary flamenco music, dance and song.

Sunshine Melodies – Danny Elliott – Instrumental Extravaganza

One of the few world class entertainers who can play 15 different instruments in his cabaret show.

The Club (The Events Centre, Caloundra)

A story about egotism, commitment, power, jealousy and greed in the transition of Australian sport becoming Australian business.

Mr McGee and the Biting Flea (The Events Centre, Caloundra)

The elegant simplicity of Pamela Allen’s enchanting repertoire of picture-book stories for children transformed into theatre.

The Great Australian Songbook (The Events Centre, Caloundra)

This wonderful show presents a celebration of 100 years of Australian hit songs and singers.

To make things easier there is a general ‘3 year’ rule of thumb which applies to Test Drive offers.

If the offer is from a participating performing arts company (eg Queensland Ballet), and you haven’t attended a performance by that company in the last 3 years you should be eligible.

If the offer is from a participating performing arts venue (eg QUT Gardens Theatre), and you haven’t attended a performance at that venue in the last 3 years you should be eligible.

The individual performance details will outline any specific eligibility criteria that apply.

Arts etiquette

A few tips for making the most of your night out.

Ballet myths busted

There is more to ballet than tutus, pointe shoes and classical music. Get the mythbusting facts.

Are you an opera virgin?

Never been to the opera? Read our guide to making your first time an amazing experience.

Classical music comes out

Open your ears and your mind to the classics, as classical music is coming out of the closet.

60 Second Feedback

If you have already been to a Test Drive performance please take a minute to give us your feedback.

Our online survey is quick and easy and you will be helping us to improve the Test Drive program.