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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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08 Feb 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Despicable Me 4, Southport - Free
What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars!What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars!The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city.Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available in the local area.*** TICKETS NOT REQUIRED - JUST SHOW UP! ***Event starts at 5pm with free interactive kids' activities, live music, and food trucks. Then stay for the movie starting at 7pm!Movie starts: 7pmEvent date: Sat, 8th FebruaryLocation: Parkwood Sharks Rugby League ClubMovie: Despicable Me 4Gru and Lucy and their girls — Margo, Edith and Agnes — welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Meanwhile, Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.Rating: PGDuration: 94 minutesCategory: Animation, Action, Family, ComedyFor further information or for event updates, see the Facebook event page at COST: Free
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14 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025
Gold Coast Open
After a hugely successful event in 2024, the Gold Coast Open will return in 2025. The three-day event will see some of the world's best surfers from all corners of the globe battle it out against Australia's best surfers. As an added value, attendees can look forward to other attractions including live bands, skateboarding events and sunrise yoga sessions.
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15 Feb 2025
L.A.B
L.A.B With Special Guests Tiki Taane & Corrella New Zealand’s L.A.B are set to return to the Gold Coast this coming summer, celebrating the release of their new album L.A.B VI. This show will see them return for the first time in over three years, bringing with them fellow Kiwis Tiki Taane (One Man Band) & Corrella. Following on from the release of their number one new album L.A.B VI, 2024 has seen the band sell out shows in NZ and the United States already. The band will return to Australia in February for a run of shows that will see them playing tracks from their much-loved catalogue, including tracks from L.A.B VI for the first time in Australia. Their last tour in 2023 sold-out shows across the country, with these shows expected to repeat. A true legend of NZ music, Tiki Taane will join L.A.B with his One Man Band show which is nothing short of electric, reimagining a catalogue which features hit after hit in his own unique style. This show will also see Corrella making the journey to the Gold Coast. With a new album set to be released before the end of 2024, don’t miss this chance to catch one of NZ music’s brightest new stars as part of this great lineup. After selling out their last visits to the Gold Coast, this show will give audiences a chance to catch the finest music NZ has to offer in one of the GC’s finest venues. Don’t miss L.A.B’s return to Australia this coming summer. This event mode is All Standing. View All Standing Mode FAQs. Presented by Select Music and Loop Please note, This event is not ticketed by HOTA. Clicking the ‘Buy Tickets’ button will take you to an external website to purchase via Loop and Flicket.
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15 Feb 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Barbie, Paradise Point - Free
Movies Under the Stars: Barbie, Paradise Point - FreeWhat better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars!The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city.Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available in the local area.*** TICKETS NOT REQUIRED - JUST SHOW UP! ***Event starts at 5pm with free interactive kids activities and live music. Then stay for the movie starting at 7pm!Movie starts: 7pmMovie: BarbieBarbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.Rating: PGDuration: 114 minutesCategory: Comedy, Adventure, FantasyFor further information or for event updates, see the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/edit/848511387242736COST: Free
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23 Feb 2025
Reputation: The Ultimate Taylor Swift Show
Reputation brings the Ultimate Taylor Swift Show to Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads in February, following their massively successful 2024 national tour, where they captivated audiences and sold out shows around the country! Bringing the stunning energy of a full five piece band, Reputation brilliantly showcases the sensational evolution of the greatest artist & songwriter of a generation from country music’s fastest rising star to the global pop Superstar we know today! Ella & Sienna (The Voice 2022), renowned for their signature sibling harmonies and unique pop sound, and their phenomenal band, bring every iconic era of Taylor’s story to life through her biggest hits and all your Swiftie favourites! 1pm doors. This is an All Ages event.
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28 Feb 2025
Odette ~ Seahorses Tour
Select Music Agency Presents Odette - Seahorses Tour with supports TBA Odette is back and she’s celebrating her bodacious, bubbly and scathing new single Seahorses with ethereal, killer shows that’ll make you laugh, cry and scream. Buy your tickets now to satiate your boredom and lust for incredible music. This is an 18-plus event.
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01 Mar 2025
Majelen - Long Way To Go Tour 2025
Join Majelen on her first headline Australian tour with special guest Tessa Devine, before she heads back overseas! Majelen, her wife Courtney, and the divine Tessa Devine will be trippin’ down the East Coast of Aus in their vans performing acoustic brilliance and epic vocal lushness that will touch your soul and tickle your ears. These two women are not only incredible musicians, but hilarious humans and you never quite know what will happen at one of their shows… and neither do they to be very honest! Put them on tour together and you either have a recipe for hilarious disaster, or just a bloody good time. Join them for a night you won’t forget any time soon! About Majelen: If you asked Majelen what her music feels like, she’d say it’s a sonic journey—imagine Ani DiFranco’s lyrical fire meets Ed Sheeran’s heart-on-sleeve storytelling, with a dash of acoustic doof doof. Picture this: romantic wanderers, their hearts thumping to a rhythm of adventure and love, moving through mountaintop sunrises, coastal sunsets, and the wild Australian outback. It’s the soundtrack of backpackers chasing both dreams and horizons, all wrapped up in Majelen’s one-of-a-kind sound.
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01 Mar 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Despicable Me 4, Ashmore - Free
What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars!What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars!The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city.Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available in the local area.*** TICKETS NOT REQUIRED - JUST SHOW UP! ***Doors open: 6.30pmMovie starts: 7pmEvent date: Sat, 1st MarchLocation: Ashmore State SchoolMovie: Despicable Me 4Gru and Lucy and their girls — Margo, Edith and Agnes — welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Meanwhile, Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.Rating: PGDuration: 94 minutesCategory: Animation, Action, Family, ComedyFor further information or for event updates, see the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1934774263687576COST: On Sale 26/12/2024 at 12:30 am
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04 Mar 2025
Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee Live - Surfers Paradise
Anh Do’s bestselling book “The Happiest Refugee” has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as “The most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years”. His stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story.
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05 Mar 2025
Green Day - The Saviors Tour
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06 Mar 2025 - 09 Mar 2025
Gold Coast Festival of Golf
Get immersed in an action-packed weekend for the whole family, celebrating women’s sport with golf as the centerpiece. Featuring live music, pop-up bars, a dedicated kids’ zone, live interactive experiences, plus golf and lifestyle displays showcasing the latest and greatest in golf. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, new to the game, or just eager to soak up the festival vibes, this is the event to lock in your calendar. Headlined by the Australian WPGA Championship at the iconic Sanctuary Cove Resort in Queensland, the Gold Coast Festival of Golf is the ultimate celebration of golf in Australia!
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08 Mar 2025 - 09 Mar 2025
Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle - Grand Final
Welcome to the 12th edition of the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle! Australia's biggest grassroots boardriders event which involves over 80 Australian Boardrider Clubs qualifying across the nation to attend the grand final. Taking place across 8 x state Qualifying Rounds, only 42 clubs will come together at the Grand Final to battle it out to become the best boardrider club in Australia.
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12 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2025
Shen Yun 2025 - Gold Coast
Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through China’s 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends, and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes, and patented interactive backdrops. Revisit a time when scholars and artists sought harmony with the Tao, or the “Way” of the universe, and when divine beings walked upon the earth to inspire humanity. Join them for a night filled with beauty, wisdom, courage, and hope. Witness Heaven's beauty on stage and experience the magic of Shen Yun - live. It’s an experience of a lifetime. Ages 4 and over. Presented by Falun Dafa Association, Qld.
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13 Mar 2025
Two Psychics And A Medium
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the highly anticipated Two Psychics & A Medium National Tour kicks off in Brisbane on 12 March 2025! Step into the mesmerising world of the supernatural with this extraordinary Australian production that brings forth the astonishing talents of psychics and mediums Julia Cartagena, Annette Boyle, and Australia’s Ghost Whisperer, Anthony Grzelka. This tour offers a rare opportunity to experience the profound and moving energy of these gifted individuals, whether you seek guidance, connection, or simply want to be part of something spiritually uplifting. Why Attend? Comfort and resolution to those grieving loss of loved ones. Can help to gain clarity and insight into your life. Experience spiritual awakening and profound revelations. Connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive and magical environment. Exclusive VIP Tickets: Access to a 20-minute pre-show with readings, the best seats in the house and photo opportunities. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this awe-inspiring event. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly, so secure yours early!
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18 Mar 2025
Ocean Film Festival Tour 2025 | Gold Coast
Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases a three-hour celebration of our oceans comprised of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface. This unique collection of short films from around the globe documents the beauty and power of the ocean and celebrates the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. The films feature captivating cinematography, complete with awe-inspiring underwater scenes and fast-paced wave sequences that have been captured from unbelievable vantage points. Inspiring and thought-provoking, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour is filled with moving footage, touching interviews and insightful narrations. Each of the festival’s films conveys a deep respect and appreciation for the world’s oceans and the creatures that call them home. Find out more on the website. Sorry, no refunds.
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19 Mar 2025 - 19 Apr 2025
La Clique
Circus. Cabaret. Comedy.Step inside The Famous Spiegeltent and experience the jaw-dropping, spectacular show, La Clique! Sexy, funny, dangerous and very risqué, this spellbinding production has captivated more than a million people around the globe since its ground-breaking debut in 2004. With a blend of daring acrobatics, eye-popping stunts, scandalous burlesque and raucous comedy, the Olivier Award-winning show has reinvented ‘variety’ for the 21st Century. The Famous Spiegeltent will be set in the HOTA parklands. Built in 1920, it’s one of the oldest and longest running Spiegeltents in the world and the very first to grace the shores of Australia. Audiences from New York to Paris have loved this show – now it’s your turn to experience La Clique in The Famous Spiegeltent on the 20th anniversary tour. Strap yourself in! 'Cirque du Soleil's more brash, less inhibited and more naked younger sister.’ NEW YORK TIMES Pictured: 2024 London and Sydney Cast Shown. Acts and Artists may differ and will be confirmed closer to event.
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