The Sunshine Coast enjoys a vibrant and progressive performing arts scene, which is catered to through venues like Nambour Events Centre, which hosts national and international acts, Caloundra Events Centre with its dance, music and comedy nights; The J in Noosa has a state-of-the-art venue with an excellent perfomance program; Lake Macdonald in Noosa Botanic Gardens has an outdoor music area hosting eclectic performances like the Big Marimba, and many dance nights and theatre productions at local town halls and night spots.