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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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31 Dec 2024
New Year's Eve Cruise - Gold Coast (Midnight Fireworks)!
Sail into the New Year with us! Welcome 2025 in style aboard Spirit!Celebrate New Beginnings with a Journey Along the Beautiful Gold Coast Broadwater! ✨Cruise Highlights:3-hour New Year's Eve Cruise.Enjoy the fireworks from the Gold Coast Broadwater Enjoy Live MusicComplimentary drink on arrival Cocktail Style dining with canapesExperience a relaxing, calm water journey with stunning views.Onsite Parking at Mariner's Cove MarinaDepart: 21:30 PMReturn: 12:30 AMJoin us for a memorable evening and make this New Year's Eve one to remember!COST: A$190.85
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31 Dec 2024
NYE Salsa on the Lawn Party
NYE Salsa on the Lawn PartyJoin us for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration at NYE Salsa on the Lawn Party! Get ready for an evening filled with live salsa music, dancing and NYE fun. Welcome 2025 with the toe-tapping, shimmy-making Latin sounds of El Camino Collective featuring singer/songwriter Jojo Zamora, playing all your Latin favourites from Brazil to Cuba with ultimate Latin renditions of 90s soul. GC Salsa will get everyone moving on the dance floor with smooth Latin moves – beginners are welcome! Enjoy a complimentary glass of Sangria and indulge in the wide array of delectable food options available to purchase. Whether you're celebrating with friends and family or looking to meet new people, NYE Salsa on the Lawn Party promises an evening of laughter, dancing and a midnight surprise. Wrap up 2024 on an uplifting high note! El Camino Collective Musicians: Jojo Zamora (Vocals, Bongos), Miguel Calderon (Backing Vocals, Keys) and Tanja Hafenstein (Congas).
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31 Dec 2024
New Year's Eve at SkyPoint: A night with the stars!
Welcome 2025 with breathtaking views from the top of the Gold Coast! Join them for a night of glitz and glamour atop the Gold Coast as you ring in the New Year from 8:00pm - 12:30am on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024! Bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 in true Hollywood style with a night of elegance and sparkle, surrounded by the shimmering lights of the Gold Coast. Choose from two package options, fit for any Hollywood royalty! A-list Access - $225 per person Ring in the new year in true Hollywood style, and get your name on the hottest list in town! Your A-list Access package Includes: Exclusive access to the SkyPoint Observation Deck 8:00pm to 12:30am with 360 degree views of the fireworks 3 hours of premium canapes 4.5hr Gold Beverage package Live entertainment Skyline VIP Booth - $1500 per booth (up to 4 people) If you're going to do it, do it in style like true Hollywood royalty. Turn heads and get the paparazzi in a flurry with this package for the truly opulent Includes: All A-list Access inclusions plus: 4-Person Booth Reserved window-side seating with dedicated table service 1 Bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne on arrival
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31 Dec 2024 (Monthly)
NYE - GOOD BYE 2024
WELCOME 2025 !!! GOOD BYE 2024 Vamos celebrar juntos mais uma passagem de ano de uma forma muito especial! Chegou a segunda edição da nossa festa de ano novo, e este ano vai ser ainda mais incrível, com muita energia positiva!NYE no The Miami Tavern (Antigo Shark Bar), de frente para a praia, das 9pm às 3am! ✨LIVE MUSIC com a incrível Groove Bahia, garantindo a animação com as melhores brasilidades, além do DJ BILCK e outros convidados para fazer a festa bombar! Os convites limitados estarão disponíveis para venda a partir do dia 09/09, às 12pm, por conta da capacidade da casa. Não perca a chance de fazer parte da melhor virada de ano de nossas vidas! Link do grupo https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQeh95qK1mw2aVQ8tzvkT0Vai ser lindo, te esperamos lá! COST: On Sale 09/10/2024 at 12:00 pm
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31 Dec 2024 (Monthly)
2024 New Years Eve
New Year's Eve Black & Gold Party at Surfers Paradise Surf Club! Ring in the New Year in style at our exclusive Black & Gold themed party on the Level 1 balcony! Enjoy the best seat in the house for the breathtaking Surfers Paradise Beach fireworks display. Date: December 31stTime: 6pm - LateTable Packages:Table for 2: $360Table for 4: $720Table for 6: $1080Table for 8: $1440 What's Included:Exclusive Balcony SeatingCharcuterie Table on Arrival4-Hour Drinks Package (6pm - 10pm) including Tap Beer, Wine, Bubbles, Coronas, and Soft DrinksContinuous Platters from 8pm - 9pmDJ from 9pm until 1am to keep you dancing all night!Join us for a night of glamour, great food, fantastic drinks, and unforgettable memories. Book your table now and celebrate the New Year with us at Surfers Paradise Surf Club!
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04 Jan 2025
Magic Millions Gold
The new-look 2025 The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival gets underway on Saturday, January 4 with the Magic Millions Gold twilight meeting. With $6.05 million on offer over a 10-race program with the features conducted under lights including the new $3 million TAB Magic Millions Sunlight (3YO) slot race $1 million TAB Magic Millions Syndicate and $500,000 Magic Millions The Wave.
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05 Jan 2025
The Screaming Jets - Life Blood Tour
Guardian admission for children Aged 12-17 only) Minors Under 18 must be accompanied by a ticket holding Guardian (over the age of 25) at all times. Children under 12 are not permitted at the event Get ready to rock as the legendary Screaming Jets take the stage for their last shows of 2024, on their electrifying Life Blood Tour! This high-octane tour promises a night of heart-pounding energy and pure rock 'n' roll intensity as the iconic band perform 8 exclusive shows across Australia with a kick-ass multi-artist bill. Joining the Jets will be powerhouse Special Guests Mammal, known for their explosive live shows, plus rising Aussie rock band Large Mirage and punk rockers LOLA. With limited VIP Meet & Greet opportunities and a dynamic lineup, this is your chance to experience the raw, unforgettable force of The Screaming Jets live on this ultimate rock 'n' roll extravaganza! As Gleeso puts it: “LIFE BLOOD is at the heart of humanity. Rock 'n' Roll is the LIFE BLOOD of the Jets and our fans. When we play, everyone’s hearts are pumpin’ and jumpin’ in time, and the force of the LIFE BLOOD connects us all. It’s a fuckin’ beautiful thing.” Artist: The Screaming Jets Website: https://www.screamingjetsofficial.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheScreamingJets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescreamingjetsofficial/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZDJoNMOxI61ecgKpw3eYGw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3vgQA38yGGMvn4DHjsVre5 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/artist/the-screaming-jets/81143334 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3834786 TikTok: - Artist: Mammal Website: https://www.mammalband.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mammaltheband Instagram: http://instagram.com/mammalband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb9M0D0cyn7Ne4V-pGG2npQ Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/artist/4KhPN2T6Vncn12ktO3IwP4 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mammal/18801797 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3568882 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammalband Artist: Large Mirage (Gold Coast Only) Website: https://largemirage.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/largemirage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/largemirage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@largemirage Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0FnMqYnSEhAjqvmqcthm4a Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/large-mirage/1535304869 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/33870842 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@largemirage
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05 Jan 2025
Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping 2025
The 2025 The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival is the crown jewel of equine sports. The highly anticipated Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping in 2025 is an event not to be missed. Held at the picturesque surrounds of the Broadwater at Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach it’s an action packed day guaranteed to entertain the whole family. Welcoming spectators to witness some of the country’s best Junior and Senior Showjumpers as they vie for a slice of the $1.5 million prize pool on offer for the first time in 2025. Also spot their Magic Millions Global Ambassador for Showjumping, Elsa Pataky throughout the day. With world-renowned polo player Nacho Figueras returning with Delfi Blaquier, Zara & Mike Tindall and Billy Slater, the Polo competition will be fast-paced, action packed and entertaining. Pacific Fair Fashions on the Field provides fashionistas the chance to showcase their unique Queensland summer style and current trends on the day. The Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping is a magical start to the 2025 The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival. Do not be disappointed. Tickets on sale soon, register at www.magicmillionspoloandshowjumping.com.au!
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07 Jan 2025 - 13 Jan 2025
Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale 2025
Join Magic Millions in January for a uniquely Gold Coast experience - at no other time or place can you work and holiday so effortlessly. Within minutes of the sale complex are endless beaches, hinterland adventures, golf courses, amusement parks and world-class dining and entertainment options. Magic Millions prides itself on real innovation and the development and progression of the flagship Gold Coast Yearling Sale is the perfect example. Through the years the Magic Millions has honed in on the winning formula to get the highest bid for your stock and we continue to inspire buyers through events like the ever-growing The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival. Magic Millions understands the auction necessity for a large and diverse buying bench calling upon long and trusting relationships with our buyers to ensure they are exposed to your stock. This sale isn’t an overnight success story, the Magic Millions team treats the promotion of the Gold Coast Yearling Sale as a 365 day per year perpetual mission and in recent years the results have gone from strength to strength – now is the time for you to join the magic!
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07 Jan 2025
The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Barrier Draw
The sun will rise over The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival on Tuesday, 7 January when The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Barrier Draw takes centre stage on the Surfers Paradise foreshore from 6am. At approximately 8am, all eyes will turn towards the ocean for the spectacle of several thoroughbreds with champion jockeys on board gallop down the pristine sands of Queensland’s most iconic beach, Surfers Paradise. The connections of every runner in 2025 AUD2 million The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic field will arrive in style before randomly choosing the barrier from which their horse will start on Raceday, Saturday, January 11. The barrier draw for the AUD2 million Gold Coast Magic Millions Guineas will be drawn shortly afterwards at approximately 8.30am.
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11 Jan 2025
The Star Gold Coast Millions Raceday
The spectacular history of the The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday is well documented. The jewel in the crown of the Gold Coast and indeed Queensland, this is the event which defines all that is great about being Australian. The love of horses, the beach, the sun and the surf is what brings people from all over the globe to the one destination - Australia's beautiful Gold Coast - for The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday in January every year. The 2025 The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday is home to the world renowned AUD14.5 million Raceday, including the AUD3 million The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic and the AUD3 million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas exclusively for Magic Millions graduates. Featuring eleven fast-paced races at the picturesque Gold Coast Turf Club, the Magic Millions Racing Women’s AUD750,000 Bonuses and Pacific Fair Fashions on the Field, this Raceday has cemented its reputation on the international racing scene as the must attend event for racing’s elite, punters and fashionistas alike.
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13 Jan 2025 - 18 Jan 2025
Gold Coast International Futsal Challenge Cup
Largest Futsal event in Australia with teams coming from all over Australia and internationally. Age groups from 8 year-olds through to Opens both male and female.
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18 Jan 2025
Manpower Australia 2025 Tour | 9:00PM Show
Manpower returns to the Gold Coast in January 2025 for their steamy show. Get your tickets now!Heralded in the USA as Australia’s “Thunder From Down Under”, Manpower Australia has been performing across the globe for over two decades. An intimate stage production of chiselled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humour and that boy-next-door charm that you won’t be able to resist!EVENT DETAILSDoors open at 8:30PM for a 9:00PM start.Tickets - $47.00 per person (plus booking fees).This isn’t the type of show you just sit and watch; Manpower is a fully interactive experience that you won’t be forgetting any time soon! This Australian phenomenon has taken the entertainment world by storm, boasting a residency at the Excalibur Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and renowned for being the ultimate night out.Enjoy an unforgettable experience at Sharks Events Centre from the minute you walk through the door. Secure your tickets now to miss out on this electric night of entertainment!COST: $50.21
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18 Jan 2025
Jimeoin: Pandemonium at HOTA
A night spent with this comedy legend is not only funny but full of handy tips. Jimeoin will teach you how to make your bed with very little effort, how to prank your partner and get away with it and how to talk dirty in a nice way…. you’ll come out the other side having laughed yourself stupid and maybe with a life hack or two.
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19 Jan 2025
Back to the 90's Bash - Gold Coast
Experience the Ultimate Tribute to Rock Legends! Get ready for a night of nostalgia and electrifying performances at the Back to the 90's Bash - Gold Coast! Join them as they celebrate the music of two iconic bands that shaped the rock scene with their unforgettable hits. Authentic Tribute Bands: Enjoy incredible performances by talented tribute artists who capture the essence of Pearl Jam and The Smashing Pumpkins, bringing their timeless classics to life. Relive the Hits: Sing along to your favorite anthems like "Alive" "1979" "Tonight, Tonight" and many more. Feel the energy as the crowd comes together to celebrate the music you love! A Night of Community: Connect with fellow fans in a vibrant atmosphere, sharing memories and making new ones while rocking out to the songs that defined a generation. Don’t miss your chance to relive the magic of Pearl Jam and The Smashing Pumpkins. Grab your tickets now and be part of a night filled with unforgettable music and memories. Get your tickets today! Let’s rock! This is an 18-plus event.
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27 Jan 2025
Burleigh Swim Run Australia Day Challenge (Ozday Public holiday 2025)
The Kollosche + Your Wealth Corp Burleigh Swim Run Australia Day Challenge on Monday 27 January 2025 (Australia Day Public Holiday) is a fun community fitness event in and along Burleigh beach with the event based around fitness, families and fun. The event is held in front of the Burleigh Lifeguard Headquarters that is open to everybody from kids aged 5yrs to adults 60yrs+. The event consists of three events - the Challenge, the Taste Tester & the Young Guns - with all events involving an ocean swim (a wade for the young guns) and beach running, with distances that can be achieved by all ages and abilities. All events are individual based except for "The Challenge" which also offers a teams option as well. Distances/Events The Challenge (solo or team): 400m swim + 4K beach run The Taste Tester: 200m swim + 2K beach run The Young Guns Challenge (5 to 12 years old): 400m wade + 400m beach run
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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.