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Some say we like to see ourselves as the main event, but really, we do it all for you! High-energy stage show sound good? How about beach cinema or symphony under the stars? If sport's more your thing, why not check out a NRL or AFL game? Or for lovers of low-key, get into one of the many grassroots arts and food festivals. Check out the latest events on Gold Coast below.
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05 Jun 2025
Cooly Rocks On 2025 - Moonlight Swing Dance
Step back in time for the ultimate night out at the Moonlight Swing Dance! Channel the glamour and energy of the swing era as you hit the dance floor inside the iconic Elvis Marquee. Arrive in style with a red carpet welcome and a complimentary glass of bubbly to kick things off. Tickets are limited, so don’t wait—secure yours now for a night of unforgettable fun. Keep an eye out for the band announcement over the coming months. Show Date: Thursday 5th June Show Time: 7:00PM Location: Elvis Marquee *Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time By purchasing a ticket, you agree to theTerms and ConditionsandElvis Marquee Conditions of Entryas outlined.As programmed shows are held within licensed venues, ticket holders may be required to provide valid ID when requested by officials. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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05 Jun 2025
Jimeoin - Pandemonium - Beaudesert
A stalwart of Australian comedy and all-round likeable rogue, comedian Jimeoin happily imparts his clever and quirky observations on everyday suburban life in his trademark devil-may-care style.
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06 Jun 2025
Cooly Rocks On 2025 - Any Given Night In Las Vegas - 1972 featuring Jay Dupuis
Often called "the closest thing to the King," Jay Dupuis’ incredible mastery of Elvis' voice, style, and magnetic charisma sets him apart as a true performer. His dedication to Elvis took him all the way to the global stage in 2014, where he claimed the prestigious title of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist at Elvis Week, cementing his place among the best. Step back in time to 1972, when Elvis electrified audiences during his legendary 7th Las Vegas season at The Hilton. These shows were known for their high energy, irresistible charisma, and evolving musical style - exactly what Jay will deliver at Cooly Rocks On . Get ready to rock out to Elvis’ timeless classics like Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, and Can't Help Falling in Love, along with some of his iconic hits from this era, including Burning Love. This is a tribute show you won’t want to miss! Show Date: Friday 6th June Show Time: 5:00PM Location: Elvis Marquee *Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Elvis Marquee Conditions of Entry as outlined. As programmed shows are held within licensed venues, ticket holders may be required to provide valid ID when requested by officials. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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06 Jun 2025
Cooly Rocks On 2025 - Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest: Round Two
Feel the excitement build as the top ten Elvis Tribute Artists (ETAs) take the stage in Round Two, battling it out for a coveted spot in the Final Five! Witness the charisma, talent, and passion of these incredible performers as they vie for the ultimate prize— to represent Cooly Rocks On at the International Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest as part of Elvis Week at Graceland. Show Date: Friday 6th June Show Time: 11:30AM Location: Elvis Marquee *Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Elvis Marquee Conditions of Entry as outlined. As programmed shows are held within licensed venues, ticket holders may be required to provide valid ID when requested by officials. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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06 Jun 2025
Cooly Rocks On 2025 - The Australian Rolling Stones Show
Prepare to be out of your seat as you enjoy classic hits like Honky Tonk Women, Jumpin' Jack Flash, Start Me Up, Paint It Black, and so much more when The Australian Rolling Stones Show comes to Cooly Rocks On! Since 2009, brothers Stu and Tim Greenwood have clocked up over a thousand performances, making them THE most successful Rolling Stones tribute show in Australia. Their lifelong passion for the Stones shines though in their powerhouse live show, delivering all the Rolling Stones classics and memories in the true R&B spirit. Backed by Australia's finest rock 'n' roll musicians, the multi-Instrumentalist & lead vocalist channels the energetic 'Jaggeresque' performance with true fire that brings Satisfaction to audiences and getting them on their feet to dance the night away. Show Date: Friday 6th June Show Time: 8:30PM Location: Elvis Marquee *Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Elvis Marquee Conditions of Entry as outlined. As programmed shows are held within licensed venues, ticket holders may be required to provide valid ID when requested by officials. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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06 Jun 2025 - 07 Jun 2025
Gold Coast Disability & WorkAbility Expo
The Gold Coast Disability and WorkAbility Expo brings together a wide range of product and service providers to help people with disability live their best lives. Meet with a range of providers including government and advocacy, aids and equipment, financial and legal services, education, training and employment providers, social and leisure options, transport and vehicles, health and medical products and services, allied health professionals and support services, all under one roof in an accessible and inclusive environment. The expo will also feature a range of informative and interactive presentations delivered by industry experts, and all-ability adult and children’s entertainment. Expo accessible features: Auslan Interpreters, live captioning at the stage, Bindi Maps indoor wayfinding, quiet time Saturday morning 9am-10am, service animal friendly with watering station, accessible venue facilities, drop off zone and accessible parking. Jump the entry queues by registering your attendance for the free Gold Coast Disability and WorkAbility Expo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June 2025 at Coomera Indoor Sports Centre. Get organised with the Expo Guide that will give you the lowdown on parking, exhibitors, floor plan, and the stage and entertainment schedule.
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06 Jun 2025
Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb
Leigh Sales AM and Annabel CrabbFor the past decade, Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb have hosted one of the most popular podcasts in Australia. Chat 10 Looks 3 has attracted millions of downloads and performs sell out shows around the country, and now around the world. As part of the Writers Revealed Exhibition, Crabb and Sales will take a deep dive to reveal their own personal reflections and musings of writing, stories and authors. Through shared conversations, they will talk about the literature they love, the stories they get lost in, the authors that inspired them and books that had the most profound impact on them. If you’re a fan of storytelling, writing, good friends and book clubs, you will love this conversation between these two remarkable women. You can find out more about Writers Revealed here.
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07 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025
Australian Open Bowls
After moving to the sunny Gold Coast in 2015, the Australian Open has become a true festival of bowls, with 14 days of action played across the 14 host clubs on the Gold Coast. Over 3,500 bowlers from across Australia, and indeed the world are expected to attend again, with entry being completely open to any registered bowler! Not only is the Australian Open the World's Biggest Bowls Festival, it is also the richest bowls event in the world with a staggering total of over AUD$300,000 prize money across the 13 disciplines. Australian Open fast facts: A completely open-to-enter event with no qualifying; Sectional rounds played in each discipline initially, with qualifiers progressing through to knockouts; Completely random draw - no seedings in either sectional or knockout play; 15 hosts clubs; 14 days of competition; 13 disciplines with a total prize pool of over AUD$300,000; "Mega Bowl" events open to anyone, including non-bowlers; Two days of finals filmed and broadcast on SBS Viceland, Fox Sports and Kayo.
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07 Jun 2025
Cooly Rocks On 2025 - SOS: The Australian ABBA Show
SOS: The Australian ABBA Show transports you back to the era when ABBA dominated the world stage. Featuring their greatest hits, from hot disco favourites like Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) and Dancing Queen to heartfelt ballads like The Winner Takes It All. This full-production show, complete with dazzling costumes, choreography, and a high-energy band, will have you believing you’re watching the real deal. Show Date: Saturday 7th June Show Time: 7:30PM Location: Elvis Marquee *Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Elvis Marquee Conditions of Entry as outlined. As programmed shows are held within licensed venues, ticket holders may be required to provide valid ID when requested by officials. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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07 Jun 2025
Cooly Rocks On 2025 - The Dusty Springfield Show
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Wendy Stapleton delivers a spectacular tribute to the legendary Dusty Springfield, one of the most iconic voices of the British Invasion! Springfield made a huge impact on the U.S. music scene, landing 18 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1964 and 1970, including six in the top 20. Relive Dusty's greatest hits, including Son of a Preacher Man, You Don't Have to Say You Love Me, I Only Want to Be With You, You Don't Own Me, Spooky, and many more. With a career spanning over 35 years, Dusty captivated audiences with her soulful, heart-wrenching voice and her deep connection with legendary songwriters like Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Randy Newman, John Kander, Burt Bacharach, and Hal David, among others. Wendy Stapleton, who starred as Dusty in the original production of I Only Want To Be With You: The Dusty Springfield Story, brings an electrifying performance that will take you on a vibrant journey through the hits that made Dusty a global sensation. From the 60s through to the 80s, witness the rise of Britain’s greatest female pop singer in this stunning tribute. Show Date: Saturday 7th June Show Time: 12:30PM Location: Elvis Marquee *Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Elvis Marquee Conditions of Entry as outlined. As programmed shows are held within licensed venues, ticket holders may be required to provide valid ID when requested by officials. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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07 Jun 2025
Jimeoin - Pandemonium - Boonah
A Stalwart of Australian comedy and all-round likeable rogue, comedian Jimeoin happily imparts his clever and quirky observations on everyday suburban life in his trademark devil-may-care style.
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07 Jun 2025 - 17 Aug 2025
National Gallery of Australia: Enjoy this Trip - The Art of Music Posters
National Gallery of Australia: Enjoy this Trip - The Art of Music Posters'The musicians were turning up their amplifiers to the point where they were blowing out your eardrums. I did the equivalent with the eyeballs.' Victor MoscosoDrawn from the National Gallery’s expansive collection of Australian and international music posters spanning the 1960s to 1980s, Enjoy this trip: The art of music posters captures the spirit of the times as an era of experimentation. Journey back to the Summer of Love and be transported to a time when the music was funky, the art was kaleidoscopic and psychedelia was in full swing. Enjoy this trip presents a nostalgic exploration of the times through art, graphic design, music, colour and typography. This is a National Gallery Touring Exhibition supported by the Australian Government through the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program. Curator: Leanne Santoro, Curator, Sharing the National Collection. Artwork: Paul Worstead, Jimmy Jones Souvenirs, Mental as anything - Creatures of leisure (Martin), 1982, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, gift of the artist 1994 This work appears on screen courtesy of the artist © Paul Worsted / Copyright Agency, 2024
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07 Jun 2025
Fermented Food Festival
Experience the exciting and taste-bud-blowing world of food fermentation at the Fermented Food Festival, hosted by Summer Land Camels and The Pickling Project. Learn about the amazing health benefits and the role microorganisms play in overall well-being. Browse through the market stalls, sample fermented cuisine and learn from experts and guest speakers. Eat, drink and shop, pet a camel and relax to the sounds of live music. Whether you are a veteran fermenter or just a fan of sourdough and beer, the Fermented Food Festival will be a fun and informative day for everyone. A showcasing of fermenting practices from around the globe including making krauts, sourdough bread, kombucha, tempeh, Japanese miso, cheese making, beer brewing, Indian dosa, Ethiopian Injera bread, kefir, winemaking and ginger beer. Learn about microorganisms including bacteria and fungi and how they are used to preserve and enhance the flavour of food. Discover the health benefits of fermented foods and the role they play in overall well-being. Learn about soil health and the benefits of microorganisms in the garden and in growing food.
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07 Jun 2025
Hota Twilight Markets
Saturday 7th June 4pm - 9pm Step into a twilight wonderland at Hota's mid year Night celebration! They'll have an array of gourmet food stalls, live music and unique artisan goodies! Soak up the goodies with your family and friends and enjoy the live tunes all night long.
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08 Jun 2025
Cooly Rocks On 2025 - Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest: Round Three
The stage is set for the final showdown at the 2025 Cooly Rocks On Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest! Watch the top five Elvis Tribute Artists (ETAs) go head-to-head in a battle for the crown and the ultimate prize—a chance to compete in Memphis at the prestigious International Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Graceland. Prepare to be mesmerised as these incredible performers channel the King himself, delivering electrifying performances worthy of Elvis Week. Feel the energy, witness the passion, and soak up the magic of the competition finale that will see the winner represent Cooly Rocks On at the International Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest as part of Elvis Week at Graceland. Show Date: Sunday 8th June Show Time: 11:00AM Location: Elvis Marquee *Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Elvis Marquee Conditions of Entry as outlined. As programmed shows are held within licensed venues, ticket holders may be required to provide valid ID when requested by officials. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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08 Jun 2025
Cooly Rocks On 2025 - Beachside Rock 'n' Roll Dance
Get ready to lace up those dancing shoes because Cooly Rocks On 2025 is bringing the party to the beach! Don’t miss the Beachside Rock 'n' Roll Dance, where the Elvis Marquee transforms into the ultimate dance floor. With live entertainment from Rock 'N' Roll favourites Kris Knight & the Boogey Men, and plenty of space to twist, jive, and boogie the night away, this is your chance to let loose and say farewell to Cooly Rocks On 2025! Show Date: Sunday 8th June Show Time: 5:30PM Location: Elvis Marquee By purchasing a ticket, you agree to theTerms and ConditionsandElvis Marquee Conditions of Entryas outlined.As programmed shows are held within licensed venues, ticket holders may be required to provide valid ID when requested by officials. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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