EVENTS
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16 September 2024
Frightfully Fun! Halloween at Gold Coast Theme Parks
Halloween is creeping up (pun intended) already and what better way to celebrate this spooky fun-filled occasion than at Gold Coast theme park? Here are some of the best Gold Coast Halloween events for amping up the scare factor during the day or after dark… Fright Nights at Warner Bros. Movie World...
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03 September 2024
Spring Events on the Gold Coast
With an impressive lineup of major events invigorating the city 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 th...
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30 July 2024
BLEACH* Festival 2024
From August 1st – 11th, BLEACH* 2024 will see live music, pop up venues, concerts, dance performances, installations and workshops happening all over the Gold Coast. The city’s annual arts festival presents an incredible 11-day program of free and ticketed events, highlighting our rich and diverse c...
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06 June 2024
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 winter wonderland, to inspiring street festivals and theme park 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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20 November 2023
Christmas Markets, Carols & Festive Fun
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… and we’re ready to get festive on the Gold Coast! Celebrate the season with Gold Coast community carols, Christmas Markets and fun festive activities that really do make it the most magical time of the year. Christmas Activities It doesn't snow on the Go...
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14 November 2023
Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Gold Coast
Spend an unforgettable night celebrating New Year’s Eve on the Gold Coast. Bring in 2024 at an epic array of New Year’s events sprinkled throughout the city. From glamorous rooftop soirées and free fireworks to bespoke beachfront gatherings and long table feasts, there’s something to tempt everybody...
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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...
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07 July 2023
BLEACH* Festival 2023
From August 1st – 11th, BLEACH* 2024 will see live music, pop up venues, concerts, dance performances, installations and workshops happening all over the Gold Coast. The city’s annual arts festival presents an 11-day program of free and ticketed events, highlighting our rich and diverse creative cul...
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29 June 2023
Comprehensive Guide to Gold Coast Popular Events
If the Gold Coast is on your holiday wish list, then it makes sense to plan your stay around some of the incredible annual events that bring this city to life. Whether you're a lover of live music, a cultural connoisseur, or a passionate sports fan, you'll find something on the Gold Coast's annual e...
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09 January 2023
Summer Events on the Gold Coast
With 2023 underway and summer in full swing, it's the perfect time of year to get amongst all that's happening on the Gold Coast. Pop these events on your social calendar and get the year off to a cracking start. Catch some sizzling turf and surf sports action, join the crowd at a waterfront music f...
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06 October 2022
Wrap Up 2022 With These Epic Gold Coast Events
The Gold Coast's event scene is absolutely firing for the remainder of 2022. Over the next few months, it's going to be a cracking good time for old and young, ready to have some fun. It's on in the fields, under the stars, at theme parks, music festivals, in the streets, stadiums and on the sand. S...
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04 July 2021
Hooray For Hollywood!
In exciting news for Gold Coast visitors and locals, Warner Bros. Movie World have extended the fabulous Hooray For Hollywood – an all new special event that’s set to become an annual celebration of movie magic at the much-loved theme park. While the latest Covid lockdowns affected the plans of many...
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06 November 2020
Gold Coast Play Guide
A travel guide showcasing just some of our exceptional experiences, welcoming you to come and play on the Gold Coast – Australia’s Favourite Playground. Celebrated for our picture-perfect mix of long sandy beaches, surf breaks and theme park thrills, explore our laidback ocean-front neighbourhoods a...
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.