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Your Event Line Up
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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14 Dec 2025
Spilt Milk Gold Coast
Australia's most in-demand festival, Spilt Milk, returns in 2025 with a lineup overflowing with some of the most talked about local and global artists from recent times. With bill-toppers Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Sara Landry, Dominic Fike and ScHoolboy Q, alongside the likes of d4vd, Nessa Barrett, Sofia Isella, Skin On Skin, sombr, Club Angel, The Rions, South Summit and more. The acclaimed festival tour re-enters mightier than ever, this December returning to their beloved stops of Ballarat/Wadawurrung, Perth/Whadjuk, Canberra/Ngunnawal and Gold Coast/Kombumerri. Visit the website for the full lineup and tickets.
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23 Dec 2025
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of IrelandDirect from Off-Broadway, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night.
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25 Dec 2025
Christmas Day Cruise
Let the crew provide the festive magic as you sit back, relax and take in the views of the Broadwater aboard the spacious, luxurious vessel the Spirit of Elston. Indulge in a buffet feast of seasonal flavours featuring local seafood, succulent meats and vegetarian options, topped off with an Australian Christmas classic, pavlova. Compliment with an unlimited drinks package including local wines, bubbly, boutique beers and non-alcoholic beverages. Kids will be delighted to receive a small complimentary present! They offer four cruises – two lunch and two dinner sittings – departing from Sea World, Main Beach with ample free parking available.
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31 Dec 2025 (Monthly)
New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise
The Gold Coast New Year’s Eve Cruise is the perfect way to ring in 2025! Sail along the Gold Coast waterways and enjoy the fireworks aboard the Spirit of Elston. The cruise begins along the canals, taking in the stunning Surfers Paradise skyline, before heading out to the Gold Coast Broadwater for the City of Gold Coast midnight fireworks from open-top decks. Enjoy a glass of Chandon on arrival along with gourmet canapés and a great selection of beverages including local wines, premium beers, and cider throughout the evening.
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03 Jan 2026 - 07 Jan 2026
3rd Test Match Australia Under 17 vs England Under 17
About The under 17 teams of Australia and England will take on each other in a 5 day test match at People First/Carrara Stadium to see who wins the third test of The Ashes and to see who takes home The Ashes. Dates Saturday 3 January 2026 - Wednesday 7 January 2026 (UTC+10) People First/Carrara StadiumNerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara Queensland 4211 Cost: $7.00 - $50.00
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17 Jan 2026
2026 Magic Millions Raceday
Saturday, 17 January | 2026COST: Unavailable
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18 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026
2026 Gold Coast Open
After a hugely successful event in 2025, the Gold Coast Open will return in 2026. The five-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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01 Mar 2026
St Davids Day Dancing with Dragons
Get in national colours of Wales ready to celebrate Wales National Day of St David, in a comletely unique way. March 1 marks the day of which all of Wales turn out in parades in full colour in which to celebrate their National Patron Saint. Wales is famous for its castles and Dragons and that's where this night begins. You will entertained by a dragon dance and feed the dragons your red letter for prosperity of 2024 a prosperous year ahead in this fantastic journey. Upon arrival you will be greeted by Monks and enjoy some Welsh specialities with the full menu also available. Enter the Dancing of the Dragons! Big Fiery and fierce dragons will put on a spectacular show that you will not forget in a hurry. It will be at this time when you will feed the Dragons with your red letters of money and good fortune for he forth coming year. Full menu available, suitable for all ages
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02 Mar 2026
Group A match (A2 v A3) - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia from March 1-21. Football powerhouses China, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts Australia will be joined by 8 qualifiers (confirmed July 2025). Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney.
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05 Mar 2026
Group A match (A3 v Australia) - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia from March 1-21. Football powerhouses China, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts Australia will be joined by 8 qualifiers (confirmed July 2025). Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney.
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05 Mar 2026
Group A match (A4 v A2) - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia from March 1-21. Football powerhouses China, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts Australia will be joined by 8 qualifiers (confirmed July 2025). Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney.
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08 Mar 2026
Group A match (A3 v A4) - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia from March 1-21. Football powerhouses China, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts Australia will be joined by 8 qualifiers (confirmed July 2025). Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney.
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19 Mar 2026
Play Off 1 - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
FIFA World Cup 2027 qualification is on the line for the winning team of Play Off 1. After 19 days of competition this match is vitally important to both teams involved. The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia from March 1-21. Football powerhouses China, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts Australia will be joined by 8 qualifiers (confirmed July 2025). Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney.
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19 Mar 2026
Play Off 2 - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
FIFA World Cup 2027 qualification is on the line for the winning team of Play Off 2. After 19 days of competition this match is vitally important to both teams involved. The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia from March 1-21. Football powerhouses China, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts Australia will be joined by 8 qualifiers (confirmed July 2025). Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney.
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21 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026
2026 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, colloquially known as The Aussies, is the pinnacle Surf Life Saving event and largest event of its kind. The Aussies not only represents high-performance sport and major event status but also plays a crucial role in developing the practical skills of surf lifesavers. The physical and mental demands of competition build fitter, faster, and stronger lifesavers who patrol our beaches nationwide. Every competitor at The Aussies 2026 is a qualified and proficient surf lifesaver. Surf Life Saving Australia is proud to host the iconic Australian Titles, supporting all participants as they train and refine their rescue-ready capabilities — for both sport and real-life rescue situations.
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21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026
Gold Coast T100 Triathlon
Race the Australian dream of sun, surf and sand as you swim, bike, run throughout Queensland's iconic Gold Coast. Known for its flat terrain, this course will be ideal for those seeking their personal best or taking their first step into a triathlon. Choose your distance from the pinnacle 100km triathlon to shorter distance triathlons or a run event.
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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.