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Find Your Perspective
There's a rumour that we're not a very "artsy" place. Good thing it's just a rumour. Galleries, theatre groups, nostalgia museums, sculpture festivals and indigenous performances just brush the surface of a cultural canvas that goes far deeper. As they say - art is purely a matter of perspective after all. Looking for more inspiration? Check out the cultural highlights of the Gold Coast hinterland.
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From now until 02 Aug 2026
Kirra Longboard Klassic
A fun longboard event designed to bring together like-minded amateur surfers in two fun-filled days of surfing.For 2025 the Kirra Longboard Klassic is supported with cultural, entertainment, lifestyle, and environmental activation's and high performance surfing with international competitors.
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From now until 05 Sep 2026
Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival
An eight day arts festival including awards for art, writing and fashion. The Festival includes events such as the Comedy Night, Sip and Paint, Radio Play, Youth Showcase, Art Workshops and Fashion and Festival Awards. Free entry to the Art Awards on display throughout the week.
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From now until 11 Oct 2026
Gold Coast Titans All Schools
The Gold Coast Titans All Schools (GCTAS) is the world's largest touch football tournament, held annually each October at the Gold Coast Performance Centre and Precinct, proudly supported by our major partner, Experience Gold Coast. The event welcomes approximately 600 teams from schools across Australia and overseas, showcasing the sport on a global stage. Over five action-packed days, around 8,400 students compete in over 2,000 games across 32 fields, drawing crowds of between 8,000 and 10,000 spectators.
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From now until 19 Apr 2026 (Annual)
Sea World Foundation Ocean Clean Up Community Event
Sea World Foundation is calling on Gold Coast ocean lovers to help care for the beautiful ocean and wildlife that call it home. Volunteer to dive below the surface to remove rubbish from marine ecosystems or contribute to the cause by helping pick up litter along the shore. Then celebrate with a free barbecue, live music, eco-activities and prizes at this family-friendly fun day out! Register today and make a difference! This project has received funding support from the Queensland Government's Community Sustainability Action grant program.
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From now until 16 Jan 2026 (Annual)
Candlelight: Tribute to Ed Sheeran
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Gold Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran at The Imperial Hotel Gold Coast under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: The Imperial Hotel Gold Coast 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible. Please see our FAQs linked below regarding wheelchair seating. ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Gold Coast 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Programme Shape of You Perfect Bad Habits Lego House Galway Girl Thinking Out Loud Happier The A Team Beautiful People Afterglow Photograph Shivers Castle on the Hill Program subject to change Performers String quartet - Paradiso Strings Seating Map Black FridayBlack Friday
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From now until 16 Jan 2026 (Annual)
Candlelight: A Tribute to Ed Sheeran
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Gold Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran at The Imperial Hotel Gold Coast under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: The Imperial Hotel Gold Coast 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible. Please see our FAQs linked below regarding wheelchair seating. ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Gold Coast 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Programme Shape of You Perfect Bad Habits Lego House Galway Girl Thinking Out Loud Happier The A Team Beautiful People Afterglow Photograph Shivers Castle on the Hill Program subject to change Performers String quartet - Paradiso Strings Seating Map
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From now until 18 Apr 2026
Accessible Beaches - Central Gold Coast
Join us for an immersive and inclusive experience this summer . Create memories, enjoy sun, sand & surf. Meet new people & have fun.What’s Happening?This summer we’re making Gold Coast beaches more accessible than ever! In partnership with the community providers, and volunteers, we’re opening the beach for everyone.Try beach wheelchairs and mobility mattingEnjoy a BBQ by the beachMy Aged Care and NDIS funding may be used for transport or supports🕘 Time: 10.00am to 2pmEveryone is welcome!COST: A$0 – A$10
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From now until 17 Dec 2025
Based Comedy at Currumbin Valley Brewing
Join them at the Currumbin Valley Brewing Taproom & Kitchen for a weekly dose of laughs. Kicking off at 7pm, they're bringing packed lineups from around Australia and all over the world every Wednesday for a night of great food, locally brewed beers, wine, cocktails and laughter. The kitchen will be serving food until 8, the jokes will be served until 9.
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From now until 23 Jan 2026
Welcome to Parad-Ice - The Variety Ice Skating Show
Get your tickets to 'Welcome to Parad-Ice', a one-of-a-kind variety show, featuring fierce ice-skating that will dazzle with acrobatics, spins, and clown antics. Fun for the whole family.Located at Planet Chill Ice-Skating Rink, inside Paradise Resort Gold Coast.
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From now until 24 Dec 2025
Wild Christmas
A Christmas Filled with Nature, Magic & Memories.This December, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary transforms into a festive family escape where nature and Christmas collide.Meet Blinky Bill & Nutsy the Koalas and the Christmas Elves, snap your family Christmas photos without the shopping centre crowds, and discover the cheeky elves hiding wild and free throughout the Sanctuary.Wild Christmas is the easiest, most joyful way to celebrate together - surrounded by wildlife, fresh air and festive cheer.
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From now until 10 Jan 2026
Kings of Comedy's Gold Coast Showcase Special
Kings of Comedy's premiere shows were a huge success, now they're back to do it all over again! This time with another completely different lineup. Keeping it fun and fresh. Don't miss this awesome showcase.They've now moved to a brand new location. The Oaks Hotel in Surfers ParadiseJoin them for a solid night of live entertainment at one of Australia's best-quality comedy clubs. Showcasing some of Australia's best new talent, supported by celebrity headline acts.Hand-selected quality lineups mean you're assured laughter from the get-go, then closed off with a professional headline act.Previous headliners include; Steve Hughes, Dave O'Neil, Dave Hughes, Lehmo, Jimeoin, Luke Heggie, Denise Scott, Fiona O'Loughlin, Marty Sheargold, Richard Stubbs, Nick Cody and more!This really is the night out you've been needing. Often patrons leave the night with sore jaws and stomachs with a positive vibe that can't be matched.So book a babysitter, send the kids to the Grandparents and head on down for a scrumptious meal and night you won't forget. Call that person you've been meaning to take on a date, now you have a 'good excuse'.Make this that special 'date night' you've been needing.Hurry and book now. Go on... You deserve a good laugh!Two shows. One Family Friendly All Ages and the other Adults Only.
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13 Dec 2025
Nicole Slater: Rose Gold
Nicole Slater: Rose GoldRose Gold is a solo exhibition by Australian artist Nicole Slater, showcasing a series of large-scale equestrian portraits that reflect her deep, lifelong connection to horses. A professional breeder with years of experience, Slater brings an intimate understanding of equine anatomy to her work — knowledge that informs the physical accuracy and presence of each portrait. As a self-taught painter, she combines technical precision with emotional depth. This fusion of lived experience and artistic skill allows her to capture not only the form of her subjects but also their spirit, creating powerful, nuanced representations of the horses she knows so well. Nicole runs a thoroughbred breeding property in rural Victoria with her husband, sporting legend Billy Slater. Together, they care for rescue horses and other animals, living a life surrounded by livestock and native wildlife. This close relationship with animals and the natural environment informs every aspect of Nicole’s art.In Rose Gold, the horse is presented not just as a subject, but as a symbol of memory, light and presence. The warm, fading tones of sunset — Slater’s favourite time of day — become a gentle reminder to pause, reflect and appreciate fleeting beauty. Image: Nicole Slater, Chilli Rose 2025, acrylic on linen. Courtesy of the artist.
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From now until 24 Dec 2025
The Christmas Village at Astra Lumina
This December, your Astra Lumina experience begins with festive wonder as the welcome pavilion transforms into the Christmas Village - a glowing grotto where Santa will be spreading Christmas cheer! Enjoy Christmas music, festive food and drink, fantastic Christmas decorations and family photos with Santa before stepping onto the Astra Lumina trail for a light show like you've never seen before.This festive pre-show experience is from 6:15–8:15pm nightly and is the full Christmas experience. Snap a family photo with Santa, meet the Christmas fairy, write letters to Santa shipped straight to the North Pole and make holiday memories under the stars.Once you're filled with Christmas cheer, the Gold Coast's number one after dark adventure awaits you! Wander into the Astra Lumina trail for a breathtaking journey through the stars.All included with Astra Lumina General Admission from 1–24 December.
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13 Dec 2025
Christmas Flicks & Fireworks
Celebrate the magic of the season with Christmas Flicks & Fireworks, the city's newest coastal Christmas celebration! Enjoy two festive evenings of Christmas markets, movies and fireworks by the beach in Surfers Paradise. From 4pm discover the Surfers Paradise Christmas Twilight Markets brimming with handmade gifts, festive eats and local treasures. Bring your picnic blanket, settle on the sand and enjoy a free cinematic experience under the stars from 7pm.Friday 12 December – The Santa Clause Saturday 13 December – ELFEach night there'll be sparkling fireworks at 8:30pm, the perfect festive finale! Ride the G to Cavill Avenue or make your journey active and walk, ride, scoot or skate to the event. Christmas Flicks & Fireworks is presented by the City of Gold Coast.
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Saturday (Weekly)
Crystals and Botanical Candle Decorating Class - Tamborine Mountain
Looking for fun indoor activities?Decorate gorgeous soy candles and adorn them with crystals and botanicals at this fun experience in Mount Tamborine.They'll provide you with everything you will need to beautifully decorate candles and you'll be led through the process of creating your own masterpieces.For double the fun, bring along a lovely friend to craft and catch up with. Soy candle decorating is also a great idea for birthday parties or even fun team-building activities.At the end of this hands-on class, you will have decorated candles to enjoy at home, decorated with gorgeous crystals and botanicals.The weather can change very quickly they advise to layer your clothing.By the end of the class, you’ll have a beautifully crafted candle to take home, adorned with your choice of crystals and botanicals. These candles not only make great home décor but also wonderful, meaningful gifts.Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience and create something truly special at Mount Tamborine!
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From now until 31 Dec 2025
Hen’s Party Experience: Crystal & Botanical Candle Making + Grazing Platters
Hen's Party in the Gold Coast Hinterland: Crystals & Botanicals Soy Candle Making Class is a unique and luxurious experience designed for brides-to-be and their closest friends, offering a blend of relaxation, creativity, and indulgence amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Hinterland.This event is perfect for those looking to celebrate in style with a memorable, hands-on activity that's both fun and meaningful.Here's a closer look at what makes this Hen's Party experience truly special:A Tranquil Hinterland Escape Set against the lush backdrop of the Gold Coast Hinterland, this Hen's Party offers a peaceful, yet luxurious retreat away from the bustle of city life. The venue is surrounded by serene greenery, scenic views, and fresh mountain air, providing a calm and welcoming environment where you and your guests can unwind and enjoy each other's company. The tranquil setting sets the tone for a relaxed, yet exciting celebration.Crystals & Botanicals Soy Candle Making The centrepiece of this Hen's Party experience is a Soy Candle Making Class with a twist—this isn't just any candle-making session! You'll have the chance to create your own personalised candles using crystals and botanicals, making it an intimate and thoughtful activity that reflects both creativity and self-care.
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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.