Festival Events
In 2026, the Noosa Summer Swim Festival is shifting up a gear with some epic new collaborations.
In addition to a super Sunday of ocean swims, you and your support crew can ring in the weekend in style at our Official Welcome Party and Noosa Food & Wine pop-up at Halse Lodge – surf & swims meets food & wine!
So, round up you swim squad and your social squad, it’s a cracking weekend no matter how you play it.
Find out more about each below…
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Official Welcome Party x Noosa Food & Wine Pop-up
Sat Feb 21, 2026 from 5:00pm
Surf & Swims meets Food & Wine!
All swimmers and their supporters are invited to celebrate the Noosa Summer Swim weekend at Halse Lodge on Saturday evening.
The Noosa Food & Wine Festival returns in 2026, from June 11-14, and they’re partnering with a local institution, Halse Lodge, to produce one very cool pop-up event.
Halse Lodge will be serving up some menu specials by acclaimed local chef, Ryan Fitzpatrick, drink specials from local partners and DJ to bring the vibes, so settle in with your squad and fuel up for your big day on Sunday!
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Klim Swim Open Water Clinics
Sat Feb 21, 2026 | 8:00am & 10:00am
These sessions offer expert coaching, tips & tricks from guest coaches in the same location as the main event on Sunday. Two sessions will be offered, each limited to just 50 swimmers.
Hosted by Michael Klim, special guest coaches and current Engine Swim athletes, this is a rare opportunity to learn from past and present stars of the pool and open water.
Clinic Info
- Two Clinics on Saturday Feb 21: 8:00 & 10:00am (Meet 15 mins prior)
- Noosa Main Beach – meet in front of Noosa Heads SLSC on Noosa Main Beach
- Bag Storage available at meeting point
- Warm up, condition check + race prep
- Approx Swim Distance: 1.5 km
- COST: $35 per person
- Enter through ENTER page (Event Entry Form)
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