Life Drawing Sessions
Wednesday, 11 March
Tickets $35
Join us for an inspiring evening of life drawing accompanied by live music at the scenic Mapleton Public House. Whether you're an experienced artist or simply curious to explore figure drawing, this welcoming session offers a unique creative experience in a relaxed setting. This Session we have the honour to be drawing a pregnant model with live music by Janey Heart.
Limited tickets available – bookings essential.
Songwriters Circles feat. Jeunae Elita, Ruby Stone & Ofa Fanaika
Thursday, 12 March
From $30 (with some pay what you can access available)
A rare meeting of voices brings three powerful solo female artists together for the first time, Jeunae Elita, Ruby Stone and Ofa Fanaika. Rooted in story, connection and shared presence, this one-night-only event features original songs, heartfelt reflections and exquisite, unguarded harmonies. Seated together on stage, the artists will each offer solo songs before gently weaving their voices through one another’s work — creating moments of collaboration, resonance and quiet magic.
Ofa Fanaika’s warm, soul-inflected songwriting carries echoes of Pacific heritage, lived experience and community storytelling. Joined by the tender lyricism and emotional clarity of Jeunae Elita and the raw, grounded folk sensitivity of Ruby Stone, the night unfolds as a conversation — between songs, between artists, and with the room itself.
This is not a background-music evening. It’s an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and share space with music that is honest, human and alive.
Warm, soulful and deeply felt — a one-off gathering in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most beloved listening rooms.
Conversations with Corrie Wright
Wednesday, 26 March
Free to attend
Corrie Wright has been quietly working away at her residency at The Falls Farm this month, gathering thoughts and ideas around regeneration through conversations with family, farmers and staff that will inform her work in the coming months.
On 26 March, we will throw open the Green Room doors at Mapleton Public House for a few hours from 1pm for Corrie to takeover the space.
It’s not a formal exhibition, but a chance to stop by and see what she’s been exploring so far, and share a drink and a conversation.
The residency is part of the broader Sunshine Coast Council Made SC 2026 residencies, facilitated with the support of independent spaces and businesses, providing artists with dedicated space and support to develop their practice.
Anyone is welcome to attend from 1-3pm and come and say hello to Corrie.
Mimi Gilbert (USA) & Ruby Gill (Poetry) w Winten
Thursday, 26 March
Tickets $35
Don’t miss Mimi Gilbert (USA) and Ruby Gill(Australia / South Africa) and as they embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, intimate tour of Australia this autumn, bringing their award-winning alt-folk and profound poetry to an exciting series of shows in big and small places near you. The two opinionated, light-hearted, torch-carriers of language have been fast friends for many years, and will be reuniting for an intimate tour across Australia this March and April. For Mimi Gilbert, this is a launch tour for their new record ‘Undrowning,’ a record made between California and Australia. In support, Ruby will be performing a new, never-before-seen set of mostly spoken-word poetry (and a few songs), celebrating the release of their new poetry book ‘I’m not exaggerating when I say’.
This experience is bound to be unforgettable - each artist will bring their own flawless minimalism and unforgettable lyrical honesty to the table, with protest songs, witnessing of nature, exploration of queerness and deep love for family and politics that are beloved by audiences all over the globe. Both will leave you a little changed from when you walked in the door.
Life Drawing Sessions
Wednesday, 8 April
Tickets $35
Join us for an inspiring evening of life drawing accompanied by live music at the scenic Mapleton Public House. Whether you're an experienced artist or simply curious to explore figure drawing, this welcoming session offers a unique creative experience in a relaxed setting. This Session we have the honour to be drawing a pregnant model with live music by Janey Heart.
Limited tickets available – bookings essential.
JC and the Tree: Outrun the Sun 2026 Australia Tour
Saturday, 18 April
Tickets $30
You are invited to join us for a special evening of live music in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Touring for the last time in Australia before their massive debut tour of Europe along with their 3rd album release, JC & the Tree are an act not to be missed!
Hailing from the Sunshine Coast, they create folk-rock fusion that feels both intricate yet easy to listen to. Their music is filled with soaring violin, rich harmonies, soulful piano and hand-built acoustic guitars. Inspired by life and nature, their songs take you on a journey through folk, roots, rock with a pinch of gypsy and funk. They’ve toured now full-time for 3 years with festival appearances at Woodford, Yackandandah Folk fest, Savannah in the Round plus many more. Passionate about the environment, they offer a full range of eco-conscious, ethically sourced merch and guitars built by frontman Jesse from fallen cyclone timber.
Horizon Festival: I Know How You Feel by Harrison Hughes
Thursday, 7 May
Free event
Sunshine Coast local, Harrison Hughes, presents I Know How You Feel – a one-night-only live performance of original music exploring identity, love, and the confusion of being in your twenties.
Through swelling synths, rich piano and delicate vocals, Harrison and his band draw audiences into an emotional world, offering a gentle yet immersive listening experience. Having performed across Australia at intimate art events, festivals and gigs, Harrison is building a reputation for striking vulnerability and honest songwriting.
Reserve your spot for this event before tickets go, and be sure to check out the incredible Horizon Festival program.
Maple Glider
Friday, 15 May
Tickets $35 (plus booking fee)
For Tori Zietsch, who records emotionally direct and woozily romantic songs under the moniker Maple Glider, music has been an escape from a series of oppressive institutions: religion, enervating relationships, her own brain. Zietsch’s music has formed new pathways both literal and metaphorical; physical and neural, that have allowed her to step outside herself, and shake you— yes, you, the listener—by the hand.
Striking emotionality is at the centre of her performance, leaning into an intimacy that is achieved by way of deeply personal reflections and velvety melodic compositions. Vocals melt into layers of plucked acoustic guitar and lulling piano, drawing on the sombre styles of folk contemporaries with a stark tenderness and introspection that assumes the listener is inside her bedroom as she plays for herself.
Cut Worms (USA) with special guest John Andrews (USA)
Wednesday, 1 July
Tickets $55 (plus booking fee)
Brooklyn songwriter Cut Worms brings his warm, timeless folk-rock to the hills for a special intimate show at Mapleton Public House, kicking off the Australian tour for his new album Transmitter.
Recorded with Jeff Tweedy at The Loft Studio, the album expands Clarke’s vintage songwriting into shimmering power-pop and alt-rock while holding onto the heartfelt melodies that have made Cut Worms a quiet favourite among lovers of classic songcraft.
Joining the night is special guest John Andrews, whose playful, off-kilter indie pop and homespun charm make the perfect companion for an evening of thoughtful, beautifully crafted songs.
A rare chance to see two beloved US songwriters up close in the mountains.
Winey Witches Supper Club
Last Wednesday of the Month
Tickets $60 p/p
Winey Witches is a monthly Supper Club for women promoting empowerment, connection and self-care through shared dining, wine tasting and conversation.
On the last Wednesday of each month, join fellow local women to enjoy a shared main course, paired with matching wine that you most likely haven’t tried before. Come and learn about wine, have a whine and unwind on a semi-regular basis.
If you would like to enquire about a gig at Mapleton Public House, please reach out to events@mapleton.pub.