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Listen Up People
Because we've got some serious live music pumping on our playlist. The program is a quality shuffle of local and international acts performing on a mind-blowing range of Gold Coast stages. Parkland rock festivals, folky-soul by the beach, jazz at the casino, stadium headliners. Sound good? Then crank it up!
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14 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026
2026 Pacific Airshow Gold Coast
Pacific Airshow Gold Coast is back!With three days of unbelievable aerial and on-sand entertainment, on the beach is ONLY way to catch every epic moment.For the best views, electrifying live commentary, performer autograph sessions and an atmosphere you'll find hard to beat, the only place to be is on the inside. You'll be right in the hub of the action as world-class aviators tear through the skies during over four hours of heart-pounding action.In addition to the world-class airshow, you can access Performer Signing Sessions to meet your heroes, get engaged in the new STEM area, grab some delicious food and drink options from the awesome vendors, and let the kids loose in the PA Kids Zone.
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15 Aug 2026
Foo Fighters Experience In Your Honor
Get ready, Miami Gold Coast – Our Kid Promotions are bringing Australia’s premier Foo Fighters experience IN YOUR HONOR to town this August. Delivering all the energy, passion, and anthems of a true Foo Fighters live show, this is your chance to relive the power of one of the world’s greatest rock bands. Massive singalongs The Pretender, Learn to Fly, Everlong, All My Life, Times Like, unforgettable tunes, and a night that will leave you buzzing long after the last note. Miami Marketta – Saturday 15th August ‘26
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20 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
The Annual Pasa Cpo Exchange
The Annual Pasa Cpo Exchange is set to take place at the luxurious Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach, nestled in the heart of the stunning Gold Coast, Australia, from August 20 to August 21, 2026. This prestigious event gathers industry leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts from around the world to engage in insightful discussions, share innovations, and foster valuable connections within the CPO community. Attendees can expect a dynamic agenda filled with keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, all set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Australian coastline.
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22 Aug 2026
Whisky Live Gold Coast
Whisky Live is back for another exciting year! You are not just tasting whisky - you are stepping into a guided journey through flavour, craft and history.Whisky Live is an event where whisky enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike come together to indulge in fine whiskies from around the world.Hosted at JW Marriott, it is conveniently located near public transport.Whisky lovers can sample an unlimited array of drams to excite your palate with new flavours and expressions and enjoy limited-edition releases to rare and exceptional whiskies.Visit the exhibitors, learn about their distillery and experience their whisky flavours. You'll recognise some brands and discover new favourites from Scotland, Ireland, Japan, Australia, USA and more.Grab your tote bag with your Whisky Live branded tasting glass to keep, a printed Tasting Guide describing the flavour profiles plus Whisky Live pen to mark your favourites.Whisky tasting works up an appetite and you will enjoy complimentary hot/cold foods in between tastings.Attend free Masterclasses, taste special releases and learn from brand ambassadors.Visit the Rare & Old Bar featuring whiskies from closed distilleries or rare vintages and purchase a dram for a fraction of the bottle cost.The Whisky Shop will be stocked with all your new favourites to take home at special Whisky Live prices.Whisky Live - you'll never want to leave!
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23 Aug 2026
2026 NRL Telstra Premiership GC Titans v Sharks + NRLW v Broncos
Gates: 11:30am Kick Off NRLW Titans v Broncos: 11:50am Kick off NRL Titans v Sharks: 2:00pm *Times are subject to change
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From now until 23 Aug 2026 (Annual)
SkyPoint Sea to Sky Stair Challenge
The Sea to Sky Stair Challenge is back — and it's your time to rise!Take on the ultimate climb: 77 floors and 1,331 steps from the ground to the top of SkyPoint, 230 metres above the Gold Coast. Whether you're a seasoned stair sprinter or just love a good challenge, this is your chance to move for something that matters.Every step supports LIVIN, raising vital funds for mental health education and awareness. Together, we're helping to break the stigma and spread the message that It Ain't Weak to Speak.Come solo, bring your crew, or rally your workplace team — this is a morning full of energy, views, and purpose. You'll sweat, you'll smile, and you'll stand tall knowing you've made a real impact.Spots are limited and filling fast — so don't wait.Climb for the challenge. Climb for the cause. Climb for mental health.
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27 Aug 2026
Golden (AM Concert)
All that glitters is gold in this glistening musical mixtape from the award-winning creators of Christmas Actually and There’s Something About Music. GOLDEN unites superstar vocalists, Luke Kennedy (Swing On This, The Voice Australia) and Irena Lysiuk (Your Song, Are You Lonesome Tonight), with piano virtuoso, Damian Sim, for a musical celebration of contemporary music’s golden hits. Journey with these world-class artists through a treasure trove of Hollywood and Broadway’s most-loved soundtracks and relive iconic music moments from your favourite films and stage shows, including My Fair Lady, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, An Officer and a Gentleman, A Star Is Born, and many more. Promising sparkling original arrangements, powerhouse vocals and a setlist that’s pure gold, The Little Red Company’s GOLDEN will dazzle and delight. This event is part of the Scenic Rim Cultural Programming. Doors open for morning tea one (1) hour prior to the performance (limited seating/availability). Tickets $20; Groups 10+ $16 pp. Photographer: Dylan Evans
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28 Aug 2026
Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared - Gold Coast
After racking up over a million followers online and making audiences across the globe laugh until they cry, Blake Pavey is touring Australia with his brand new hour of stand-up - A Bit Scared.After finding out his terminal illness isn't all that terminal anymore, he's got a lot more time to think of everything he's scared of and the list is long.Get your tickets.
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29 Aug 2026
2026 NRL Telstra Premiership GC Titans v Rabbitohs + NRLW v Raiders
Gates: 12:30pm Kick Off NRLW Titans v Raiders: 12:45pm Kick Off NRL Titans V Rabbitohs: 3:00pm *Times are subject to change
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29 Aug 2026
Nazeem Hussain - I’d Like to Tell You About Some Jokes
Nazeem Hussain - I’d Like to Tell You About Some JokesFresh off his biggest-selling tour ever across Australia, New Zealand and London, Nazeem Hussain returns with a brand-new show, I’d Like to Talk to You About Some Jokes – wild stories, unhinged characters and still no sign of a filter. “A mixture of belly laughs and tension, the Australian comedian…artfully demands more from his audience - and the result is exceptional.” - NZ Herald “Reinventing Australian Comedy” - Herald Sun
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30 Aug 2026
Dreamworld Fun Run
Dreamworld Fun Run is back! Lace up your runners and enjoy a fun-filled run through Australia's biggest theme park, all while supporting their charity partners.Come along for the Fun Run, with a 5km course and a 2km Junior Dash. Sprint, jog, or stroll through Dreamworld and WhiteWater world, passing through colour zones, entertainment, and more.Donations from every registration will be donated to our charity partners and every runner will have the opportunity to raise their own funds through their own fundraising page, plus take away some freebies and a keepsake Dreamworld Fun Run finisher medal!Early bird tickets on sale now.
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04 Sep 2026
2026 NRL Telstra Premiership Gold Coast Titans v Dolphins (Round 27)
Gates: 3:30pm Kick Off: 6:00pm *Times are subject to change
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07 Sep 2026 - 08 Sep 2026
The Scene Project
The Scene ProjectNow in its 12th year, The Scene Project is a statewide participatory project that involves secondary schools (Years 7-12) in the creative process of performance, from rehearsal through to presentation. It acknowledges young people and teachers as artists and encourages the making, presenting, viewing and responding to live performance in a professional space and manner. The Scene Project prioritises collaboration, professional development of teachers and young people, and enhancing existing curriculum or co-curricular activity in schools. Image credit: Jade Ellis
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15 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2026
A Bee Story
A Bee StoryQueen Bee and Worker Bee must work together to rebuild their hive after it’s destroyed by a bushfire, but things never quite go to plan… This enchanting production combines circus, theatre, dance, live music, and acrobatics to bring the story vividly to life. Celebrating collaboration, resilience, and care for the environment, it inspires empathy, creativity, and a deeper connection to the natural world. As an accompaniment to the show, A Bee Story was written by Maria McRae and Elizabeth McRae, with illustrations by Maisie Oatz. To purchase a copy A Bee Story please contact: hotaeducation@experiencegoldcoast.com
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16 Sep 2026
The Box Show
The Box ShowIn the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways. The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. We follow four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard boxes and junk. The contents of an abandoned kitchen and wheelie bins become the greatest drum set in the world; plastic bags are an amazing musical instrument, and the human body becomes a unique sound machine. Tag along for a day in the life o a bunch of musical misfits as they reinvigorate the junk that the world has forgotten. Learn about sustainability with this high energy, imaginative music-in-education performance combining drumming, dance, theatre, and comedy. With a language of gibberish and rhythm, this show is accessible to all ages and audiences.
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25 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
DAF CUP
The DAF Cup is the Gold Coast's newest powerhouse sports tournament — a high-energy, cash-prize tag event built for athletes who want competition, atmosphere, and a professional stage to perform on.Launched by Boston Tagg, the inaugural year exploded with 81 teams, more than 1,000 players, and over 6,000 spectators across the weekend, cementing it as the fastest-growing event of its kind.With premium fields, streamlined operations, elite officials, custom uniforms, and standout media content, the DAF Cup delivers a world-class experience from kick-off to finals. It's not just a tournament — it's a movement, a community, and the place where champions come to get paid. Bigger. Louder. Better. Every year.
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