Sculpture on the Edge, Flaxton

Sculpture on the Edge is a nine-day indoor and outdoor sculpture exhibition at Flaxton Gardens in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, running from Saturday 28 November to Sunday 6 December. It is the 17th year of the show.

Ninety-six artists from across Australia show work, and every piece is for sale. Visit Sunshine Coast lists more than 170 contemporary sculptures by the exhibition’s finalists. Children under 16 get in free.

Dates and opening hours

The exhibition is open every day from 8 am to 3 pm, from Saturday 28 November to Sunday 6 December 2026. An Opening Night Celebration gives guests early viewing and buying before the public, with the announcement of competition winners, food and live music. The organiser’s page does not give its date or ticket price, so ask the organisers if you want to go.

Sculpture on the Edge tickets

• Adults: $20 daily admission
• Seniors and concession: $15
• Children under 16: free

Tickets are sold through Humanitix. An optional raffle can be added at checkout: 1 ticket $5, 3 tickets $10 or 10 tickets $25. The organiser lists the prize pool at $7,780.

What’s on

The main attraction is the sculpture exhibition, indoors and outdoors in the gardens, with works by 96 artists. All works are for sale. The page does not list children’s activities. Food and morning teas are served daily at Flaxton Gardens.

Planning your visit

• Food: Flaxton Gardens says food and morning teas are served daily during the show, and Visit Sunshine Coast says a meal and refreshments are available at the venue.
• Accessibility: Visit Sunshine Coast says the exhibition actively welcomes people with access needs. Ask the organisers on 0448 541 889 or [email protected] for details.
• Opening Night: if you want first pick of the work, the Opening Night Celebration offers early viewing and buying before the public. Ask the organisers for the date and price.
• Buying art: all works are for sale, so bring a way to pay and ask about delivery.
• Make a day of it: the organiser suggests adding Maleny, Montville or Mapleton.

Getting there and parking

Flaxton Gardens is at 313-323 Flaxton Drive, Flaxton, about 100 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD. The organiser suggests combining your visit with Maleny, Montville or Mapleton. There is no practical public transport to Flaxton Gardens, so plan to drive.

Neither the organiser’s page, Flaxton Gardens’ events page nor the Visit Sunshine Coast listing covers parking, shuttles or dogs. For those, contact the organisers at [email protected] or on 0448 541 889.

Nearby

• Montville – cafes, shops and views a few minutes away.
• Things to do on the Sunshine Coast
• Eumundi Markets – for a longer day on the Sunshine Coast.
• More events on What’s on

Details can change, so check the organiser’s website before you go.

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