The Most Magical Christmas Markets on the Gold Coast

Need to do some Christmas shopping? We’ve got you covered with the most magical Christmas Markets on the Gold Coast. Get along to these free community events where you can shop for stocking stuffers and special gifts, support local small businesses, enjoy live entertainment and fill your belly with delicious food truck fare.  

HOTA Christmas Twilight Markets

Tick off your Christmas list at a magical night market that’s merry, bright and bursting with festive fun at HOTA Christmas Twilight Markets. Wind your way through market lanes and browse the region's best gourmet street eats, decadent desserts, bespoke boutiques, and one of a kind gift finds, all under twinkling festoon lights. Enjoy live music and roving entertainment, snap a selfie with an elfie and say hi to Santa who’ll be making an appearance too. Parking is limited - don’t forget you can access HOTA from Chevron Island via the Green Bridge.

When: December 20 | 4 - 9pm | 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise Christmas Twilight Market 

Pack your biggest Christmas shopping bag for the beachfront Surfers Paradise Christmas Twilight Market with over 100 stalls sharing all things Christmas along the Surfers Paradise Esplanade. Held on Friday and Saturday night this beachside market makes for a very scenic shopping experience. The Esplanade will twinkle with fairy lights, festive tunes, and beachside cheer with hundreds of artisan stalls.

When: December 12 & 13 | 4 - 9pm | The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

Broadwater Christmas Twilight Market

Head to Broadwater Parklands for a wonderful, waterfront Christmas Twilight Market. Spend a leisurely couple of hours browsing a huge variety of stalls bursting with fabulous food, gifts, fashion and festive decorations. But it’s not just about shopping. Enjoy carols, live entertainment, a visit from Santa and the Christmas Fairy along with food trucks, a petting zoo and jumping castle.

When: Saturday December 20 | 2 - 9pm | Broadwater Parklands

Christmas Markets GC

Gold Coast’s biggest festive markets will transform Macintosh Island Park into a Christmas wonderland from December 19 - 21, Shop hundreds of stalls at Christmas Markets GC in the shady outdoor venue by day, and wander among trees strewn with enchanting lights at night. Browse artisanal goods and handcrafted gifts from local small businesses and treat your taste buds to seasonal treats and gourmet eats. There’s lots of live entertainment and fun for kids, as well as decorations, gifts galore, Christmas treats and a visit from Santa who’s arriving via helicopter for free photos! 

When: December 19 - 21 | 4 - 10pm | Macintosh Island Park, Surfers Paradise

Dreamworld Night Markets

Every Friday and Saturday night from November 28 - December 20 you can get into the Christmas spirit at Dreamworld Night Markets. Find unique gifts to appease hard-to-buy-for family and friends, load up on handmade Christmas decorations, feast on festive eats, sip on seasonal drinks and enjoy the live music, stage shows and Christmas vibe at the only markets inside a theme park.

When: Friday & Saturday nights from November 28 - December 20 | 4-9pm | Dreamworld, Coomera

Tamborine Twilight Christmas Country Market

Dive into a night of fun, food and shopping at Bearded Dragon Hotel at the Twilight Christmas Country Market. Soak up the festive atmosphere, and browse stalls from over 100 local vendors for unique gifts, decorations and Christmassy bits and pieces. There’ll be live music, games and kids entertainment plus pony ride, donkey photos and a snake show!

When: November 28 | 5 -9pm |  22 Tamborine Mountain Rd, Tambourine

Gold Coast Potters Christmas Art & Craft Market

On the hunt for beautiful, unique handmade gifts? You’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at the Gold Coast Potters Christmas Art & Craft Market filled with handmade goods, ceramics and more. With lots of stalls to shop, good  music and festive fun, it will have you getting in the Christmas spirit.

When: December 7 | 8am - 1pm | 173 Ashmore Rd, Benowa

Looking for more Chrismas celebrations? Check out Gold Coast Carols and Festive Fun.