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EVENTS
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26 November 2025
Blues on Broadbeach: The Iconic Gold Coast Music Festival You Can’t Miss
In May each year, the Gold Coast transforms into a vibrant hub of rhythm and blues as Blues on Broadbeach rolls into town. The beloved festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, and it’s going to be an event to remember. With an epic lineup of 60+ musical acts from around the world, surrounde...
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17 November 2025
Gold Coast Carols & Festive Fun
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… and we’re ready to get festive on the Gold Coast! Celebrate holiday season with Gold Coast community celebrations, Christmas carols and fun festive activities that really do make it the most magical time of the year. Gold Coast Christmas Carols Get into ...
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12 November 2025
Where to Get Your Santa Photos on the Gold Coast
It's an annual tradition that little people, pets and parents love. Santa has arrived on the Gold Coast to sprinkle some Christmas magic and take some festive photos. Get in quick - he needs to get back to the North Pole to prep for his big delivery day. Here’s where to get your Gold Coast Santa pho...
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03 October 2025
T20 Cricket Clash: Australia vs India Hits the Gold Coast
One of the most exciting events on the Australian sports calendar is coming to the Gold Coast! The T20 International cricket will see the Gold Coast host the Indian men’s team for the first time ever as they take on Australia. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love the electric atmosphere of wor...
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01 September 2025
Spring Events on the Gold Coast
With an impressive lineup of major events coming to the Gold Coast over September, October and November, Spring isn’t the only thing in the air. You might also hear the strains of live country music from Groundwater Country Music Festival, the revving of engines at the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 or...
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11 August 2025
AFC Women’s Asian Cup Brings World-Class Soccer to the Gold Coast
In March 2026, the Gold Coast is going to be hosting some world-class women’s soccer when the AFC Women's Asian Cup comes to town. Whether you’re backing the Matildas, following your favourite Asian team, or just love the electric atmosphere of live football, it’s going to be a sporting spectacle th...
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11 July 2025
3 Must-See Events at BLEACH* Festival 2025
Gold Coast's annual arts and culture festival back! Welcome to BLEACH* 2025. The festival’s dynamic program spans 11 days with free and ticketed events, installations, performances, gigs and galleries held at three vibrant festival hubs across the city: Kurrawa Park, Emerald Lakes, and HOTA. Be insp...
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27 June 2025
The Ultimate Gold Coast Guide For Sports Fans
Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or jumping into the action yourself, this city lives and breathes sport. The Gold Coast’s epic weather and active, outdoor lifestyle makes it a natural fit for sports fans – both locals and visitors. From the best spots to surf and skate, to heart-pounding ...
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13 June 2025
Family-Friendly Activities for the Winter School Holidays
Wondering how to spend the winter school holidays on the Gold Coast? Our city has a packed schedule of events, activities and family-friendly adventures to ensure kids (and parents) have the best holidays ever! From whale watching and a winter wonderland, to inspiring street festivals and theme park...
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16 April 2025
8 Excellent Reasons to Stay & Play on the Gold Coast
The weather’s cooling down, but the 2025 Gold Coast events calendar is firing up! Free blues music in Broadbeach, celebrations of surf culture, Australia’s largest nostalgia festival and the action-packed Pacific Airshow are all coming to town. For an unrivalled experience, stay and play in the cen...
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14 January 2025
Gold Coast's Event Calendar
If you’re planning to visit the Gold Coast, it makes sense to time your trip to coincide with some of the epic events. Experience the Gold Coast's dynamic festivals, enthralling performances, top-tier sports and unique culture that set the city buzzing with an electrifying atmosphere and unmatched e...
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14 November 2024
Celebrate the Festive Season at HOTA
Join in the many festive celebrations happening at the HOTA precinct over the holiday season. From Christmas movies and markets, to a performance of The Nutcracker and plenty of New Year’s Eve fun, there’s an event for everyone, from families to flamenco dancers. Every single one of these festive e...
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11 November 2024
Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Gold Coast
Spend an unforgettable night celebrating New Year’s Eve on the Gold Coast. Bring in 2025 at an epic array of New Year’s events sprinkled throughout the city. From glamorous rooftop soirées and free fireworks on the beach to river cruises and dance floor fiestas, there’s something to tempt everybody...
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20 August 2024
Spring Time on the Gold Coast
Spring is a magical time of year in this part the world. The weather's warm but not too hot, the days are sunny and the water is gorgeous. And better yet, there are so many fun ways to spend your time without spending much money. If you’re looking for free stuff to do on the Gold Coast (or budget f...
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01 February 2024
25 Things To Do For Under $25
No need to break the bank during a visit to the Gold Coast. You can have the time of your life for under $25. In fact, there are plenty of amazing experiences that don’t cost a single cent. Here are some savvy ideas on how to get the most out of the Gold Coast even if you’re on a budget. 1. What’s ...
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12 July 2023
Pacific Airshow Gold Coast
Pacific Airshow Gold Coast is a three-day adrenaline-fuelled extravaganza captivating audiences with breath-taking aerobatic demonstrations, high-G maneuvers, thrilling aerial performances and an epic celebration. It will be the largest airshow event to ever take place in Australia and it’s happenin...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.