Open House walks, talks and tours

An exciting mix of events from heritage walks to architect for a day sessions for high school students. If you're building, renovating or just interested in sustainable homes, architecture and design, there'll be something to explore. 

Sunshine Coast Open House is a free community event which offers rare behind-the-scenes access to the Sunshine Coast’s best buildings ranging from private homes, corporate buildings, heritage treasures and sustainable spaces.

The next annual Sunshine Coast Open House weekend will be held on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025. It will showcase historic, contemporary and sustainable buildings from Caloundra to the Hinterland and Cooran.

Sunshine Coast Open House was founded in 2017 by the Sunshine Coast Council, Noosa Council and the Australian Institute of Architects (Sunshine Coast Committee).  Open House has received generous funding and in-kind support from the Sunshine Coast Council’s Arts and Heritage Levy and other government, corporate and community organisations.  In its inaugural year, Sunshine Coast Open House celebrated the 50th anniversary of the official naming of the Sunshine Coast. 

The Open House event has opened many architecturally diverse buildings each year for the public to tour.  Sunshine Coast Open House also hosts a number of associated events, walking tours, and talks each year, including its annual Open Forum which focuses on topical, thought-provoking issues.