Four days of fun, food, entertainment and world-class golf at Sanctuary Cove, March 19-22, 2026, at the Festival of Golf!
From Thursday 19 March – Sunday 22 March, 2026, Sanctuary Cove comes alive with a unique event, packed with unmissable things to see and do. From interactive experiences, to live entertainment, pop-up bars, food, kids’ zones, lifestyle displays, and the very best shopping Sanctuary Cove has to offer, it’s one to mark in the calendar.
At the heart of the Festival is the 2026 Australian WPGA Championship, where leading Australian and international women golfers will compete for the Karrie Webb Cup and $600,000 in prize money.
Come and watch the action up close while enjoying the festival atmosphere all around the course. Packed with entertainment, the festival is open to everyone of all ages, and it’s free to attend.
Whether you’re a golfer or a golf enthusiast, or just keen for a day out in the glorious setting of Sanctuary Cove, it will be a memorable experience for the whole family!
Family-friendly activities at the Festival of Golf
The Festival of Golf is a family-friendly event with lots of fun activities for kids.
Crafty Kids: Get creative with hands-on workshops where kids can design and take home fun keepsakes, including decorating their own laser-cut golf buddy or design a custom golf ball, choosing from a range of vibrant colours.
Festival of Golf Interactive Zone: Swing into fun in the active, play-based area, encouraging movement, friendly competition, and social interaction featuring golf pitching boards, Connect 4, cornhole and Xs and Os games.
Kids Zone at the Festival of Golf, Gold Coast
Festival-goers will also be able to win daily prizes across the four days, including a trip to Vietnam, thanks to Luxury Escapes. By subscribing to the Festival of Golf at www.festivalofgolf.com.au you’ll receive your Scan-to-Win link to download your free pass. Bring it along on any Festival event day you attend, and scan it at a Scan-To-Win ‘pod’ to enter into the daily draw. Each day you scan, there is a new chance to win – so the more you participate, the more prizes you could win.
With the 2026 Australian WPGA Championship at the heart of the Festival, some exciting player announcements have just been confirmed.
Australia’s major champion Hannah Green will be one of the star attractions of the 2026 summer of women’s golf, confirming her return home to compete in both the women’s Australian Open and the Australian WPGA Championship.
Who to see at the Festival of Golf, Gold Coast
One of Australia’s most successful players on the world stage, Green’s commitment further strengthens an already outstanding field for the women’s Australian Open, joining world No.3 Minjee Lee and major champion Grace Kim in a field featuring the best of the WPGA Tour of Australasia and Ladies European Tour.
WPGA Tour of Australasia CEO Karen Lunn said Green would be a huge attraction for both tournaments.
“Hannah’s commitment to compete in both the Australian Open and the Australian WPGA Championship is incredibly significant and will provide Australian golf fans with the rare opportunity to see one of our country’s greatest players perform up close. Hannah is not only an exceptional player; she is also an outstanding role model who is always keen to give back to the game.
“By competing in both of our flagship Australian events, Hannah will continue to inspire the next generation of Australian golfers, as she does year-round in her role as ambassador for the AGF Junior Girls Scholarship Program. Hannah’s presence at both events is important on many fronts as we continue to grow women’s golf in Australia.”
Festival of Golf Gold Coast WPGA Championship
LPGA star Steph Kyriacou has also confirmed she will play in Australia’s back-to-back women’s golf majors.
Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland said Kyriacou’s commitment was another significant boost for the women’s Australian Open as it continues to attract Australia’s top players back to home soil.
“Steph is one of Australia’s most exciting female golfers,” Sutherland said. “Having our leading Aussie players like Steph, Hannah, Minjee Lee and Grace Kim compete at Kooyonga provides a fantastic opportunity for Australian fans to see the best of women’s golf on home soil and on one of the country’s best courses.”
Festival of Golf Details
Dates: 19-22 March, 2026
Venue: Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast
Times: Thursday 19 March to Saturday 21 March: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday 22 March: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website https://www.festivalofgolf.com.au/
Ticket Link: https://www.festivalofgolf.com.au/tickets
Facebook: @goldcoastfestivalofgolf
Instagram: @goldcoastfestivalofgolf
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The Festival of Golf is delivered by Mulpha Events with the support of Experience Gold Coast, Tourism & Events Queensland, the WPGA Tour of Australasia, and Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club.
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