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.
All Events
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16 Nov 2024
THIRSTY MERC - Electric Summer Tour!
Great gigs and hot nights are made for each other, and that’s what Thirsty Merc’s ‘Electric Summer’ Tour is all about! Fresh off a stack of sold out shows for the band’s ’20 Good Years’ anniversary, ‘Electric Summer’ promises fans an unforgettable live music experience. Audiences can expect a jam-packed setlist of hit songs and crowd singalongs, showcasing the unique charisma that has held Thirsty Merc at the forefront of antipodean touring for more than two decades. Thirsty Merc formed in 2002, recorded their Debut album in 2003, sold over 250,000 albums (one double platinum, one platinum), received 5 ARIA nominations, garnered an APRA song of the year nomination, received extensive national airplay for multiple singles and videos and has toured constantly since the mid noughties. The band’s song ‘In The Summertime’ has just been signed on again for Series 18(!) of hit TV show ‘Bondi Rescue.’ Lead Singer Rai Thistlethwayte elaborates: ‘As a band with over 20 years experience, we feel so fortunate and grateful to be able to plug our instruments in, harness the electricity in the air and continue to perform for our legendary fans and listeners. We reckon the Aussie Summer combined with great music is the most fun you can have on Earth, and The Merc will be giving you everything we’ve got when we hit stages all around this beautiful country!’ Thirsty Merc’s ‘Electric Summer’ Tour will feature classics Someday Someday, 20 Good Reasons,Mousetrap Heart, In The Summertime, The Good Life, Tommy And Krista - and more!
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16 Nov 2024
Xavier Rudd - Freedom Sessions Tour 2024
Join Xavier Rudd as he returns for an Australian summer off the back of his hugely successful North American and European tours. An unforgettable night awaits, filled with timeless classics and the exciting new sounds of his latest EP - Freedom Sessions - which sees Xavier perform the most intricate solo show of his career, playing multiple instruments and fusing complex live looping and soundscapes throughout his new tracks.Xavier will be supported by Calypso Cora, an exciting new four-piece from the Northern Rivers of NSW. Blending surf-soaked guitar sounds with indie pop melodies that captivate the spirit of good vibes, their catchy tunes draw from Brit rock and ska reggae influences. Cost:General Admission 18+ - $89.90General Admission U18 - $49.90
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16 Nov 2024
Xavier Rudd
Freedom Sessions TourJoin Xavier Rudd as he returns for an Australian spring off the back of his hugely successful North American and European tours. An unforgettable night awaits, filled with timeless classics and the exciting new sounds of his latest EP - Freedom Sessions - which sees Xavier perform the most intricate solo show of his career, playing multiple instruments and fusing complex live looping and soundscapes throughout his new tracks. Xavier will be supported by Calypso Cora, an exciting new four-piece from the Northern Rivers of NSW. Blending surf-soaked guitar sounds with indie pop melodies that captivate the spirit of good vibes, their catchy tunes draw from Brit rock and ska reggae influences. This event is in All Standing Mode. View All Standing Mode FAQs.
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16 Nov 2024
Thirsty Merc at Miami Marketta
Great gigs and hot nights are made for each other, and that’s what Thirsty Merc’s Electric Summer Tour is all about! Fresh off a stack of sold out shows for the band’s 20 Good Years anniversary, Electric Summer promises fans an unforgettable live music experience. Audiences can expect a jam-packed setlist of hit songs and crowd singalongs, showcasing the unique charisma that has held Thirsty Merc at the forefront of antipodean touring for more than two decades. Thirsty Merc formed in 2002, recorded their Debut album in 2003, sold over 250,000 albums (one double platinum, one platinum), received 5 ARIA nominations, garnered an APRA song of the year nomination, received extensive national airplay for multiple singles and videos and has toured constantly since the mid noughties. The band’s song ‘In The Summertime’ has just been signed on again for Series 18(!) of hit TV show ‘Bondi Rescue.’ Thirsty Merc’s Electric Summer Tour will feature classics Someday Someday, 20 Good Reasons, Mousetrap Heart, In The Summertime, The Good Life, Tommy And Krista – and more!
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22 Nov 2024 (Monthly)
Festival of Touch
The Festival of Touch is a 10 day celebration of all things Touch Football. The event aims to invigorate, inspire and connect the touch football community in Queensland. The 10-day Festival, to be held 22 November – 1 December 2024, encompasses two flagship touch football events on the Queensland Touch Football (QTF) calendar, including the Queensland State Cup and Queensland All Nations, which are held on consecutive weekends on the Gold Coast. The weeklong festival includes professional development opportunities for administrators through the Queensland Affiliate Conference (27 November), a Sports Performance Conference (25 Nov) for both the touch and sports enthusiast, the Queensland Touch Football Awards Night (25 Nov) and a South East Queensland Schools Gala Day (28 Nov ) to engage and excite local schools in touch football. If that is not enough, based on the picturesque Gold Coast, Touchies can take the opportunity to enjoy a holiday shared with family and friends.
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22 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024
Queensland State Cup Touch Football Carnival
The Queensland State Cup is the premier affiliate touch football competition in Queensland. The event is held in November on the Gold Coast and provides the platform for senior touch football players to compete to the named the champion affiliate in their age division. The event is open to affiliate teams across Queensland and Australia and allows international teams to also attend and experience the Gold Coast.
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22 Nov 2024
Adam Harvey - Let The Song Take You Home Tour
Tickets: Adult $43; Chidren (under 17 yrs $25) Join country music legend Adam Harvey (and support act, Chloe Styler) for an unforgettable evening of classic country. With a career spanning over twenty years, half a million album sales, gold and platinum albums, and nine Golden Guitar Awards, Adam Harvey is one of Australia’s most popular and enduring recording artists. Touring nationally in November to celebrate the release of his 17th studio album “Let The Song Take You Home”, the live show will feature classic country songs that are sure to bring back some memories plus songs from the new album and all of Harvey’s hits. Along with a sensational live band featuring Gabi Louise (fiddle), Julia Day (drums), Liam Kennedy Clarke (bass) & Rod Motbey (guitar), this is a show not to be missed. One of the best entertainers in the business, with a beautiful deep voice and sense of humour, this is country music at its finest. Buy Tickets from $25.00
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23 Nov 2024 - 24 Nov 2024
fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival
Welcome to the fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival. Experience an unforgettable weekend of running, entertainment and celebration in the beautiful Southern Gold Coast. Offering a race for everyone, including our flagship 50km Ultra and new Half Marathon taking place on Sunday or chase the sunset in our Saturday Twilight Festival with the 10km, 5km & Kids Dash events. With new & improved courses now including road closures for our Sunday races, the beautiful Southern Gold Coast awaits you.
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23 Nov 2024
Ben Lee
On the eve of announcing his new solo album (“This One’s For the Old Headz” to be released on his very own Weirder Together Records later this year) Ben Lee returns for a night of romantic anthems, clever wordplay and indie pop classics. A multi-ARIA winning Australian “national treasure” who Rolling Stone recently declared is “just getting started”, a Ben Lee gig always guarantees an evening of pure fun. 12 years and over.
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23 Nov 2024
Ben Lee at Miami Marketta
On the eve of announcing his new solo album This One’s For the Old Headz to be released on his very own Weirder Together Records later this year, Ben Lee returns for a night of romantic anthems, clever wordplay and indie pop classics. A multi-ARIA winning Australian “national treasure” who Rolling Stone recently declared as “just getting started”, a Ben Lee gig always guarantees an evening of pure fun.
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23 Nov 2024
Sunset Gatsby Glitz and Glam Cruise
About Boarding 4pm from Marina Mirage, Sail Away at 4.30pm and returning at 7.30pm on The beautiful 3 Level Mermaid Spirit Catamaran, with 2 Bars where you can purchase your drinks..Food will be Supplied including Vegetarian options.Live Music, Street Cafe will be playing, to bring in your favourite covers from 70s and 80s... Date Saturday 23 November 2024 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM (UTC+10) MARINA Mirage Mermaid SpiritMarina Mirage wharf, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach QLD 4218 Cost: $79.00
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23 Nov 2024
Spilt Milk House Party
Spilt Milk is launching a series of House Party events this November, offering an intimate alternative to its usual large-scale festival. The line-up features major acts including UK indie group Glass Animals, Artemas, Troye Sivan, Sycco, and G Flip. These house parties will bring the festival vibes to Perth’s Kings Park on November 17, Broadwater Parklands on the Gold Coast on November 23, and Newcastle Entertainment Centre on November 24. This new series comes after the annual Spilt Milk festival was canceled due to the live music crisis affecting festivals across Australia, including Splendour In The Grass and Groovin The Moo. Billed as a nostalgic throwback to Aussie high school parties, tickets will be limited. Pre-sale starts September 11, with ANZ cardholder pre-sales on September 12. General sales open on September 13 at 10:00 am. Sign up via the website for a chance to attend.
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23 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
Almost, Maine
Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.
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29 Nov 2024
Ash Grunwald
Renowned for his electrifying live shows, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’. The festival favourite brings a high energy, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot stomping blues. Part troubadour, part storyteller - Ash has been selling out shows all over the country, don’t miss this one. A career spanning 12 studio albums, six Australian Top-50 albums, five ARIA and four AIR Award Nominations, two APRA Awards, and gong for Best International Act at the LA Music Critic Awards in 2014, Grunwald has cemented his status as one of Australia’s most exciting and entertaining live musicians. Known for a number of hit collaborations with the who’s who of Australian music throughout his career (Josh Teskey, Kasey Chambers, Scott & Andy from The Living End, Vika & Linda Bull, Joe Bonamassa, add more here) his album “Push The Blues Away” with Josh Teskey hit #8 on the ARIA charts and toured sold out theatres including The Forum, Melbourne Recital Centre & Sydney Recital Hall in 2020. Throughout his career, he has supported legends James Brown, The Black Keys, Jack Johnson, Xavier Rudd, and Keith Urban, among numerous others, and played sold out festivals across Europe, Japan, and North America as-well as 10 invitations to Australia’s most renowned festival Bluesfest. Ash released his first literary endeavour in 2019, Surf By Day, Jam By Night. Published by Pantera Press, the book embarks upon a journey to the depths of success, spirit, and soul. Featuring Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore, Dave Rastavich, Pete Murray, Jack Johnson, among various eclectic others, the book Surf By Day, Jam By Night has sold over 10,000 copies in Australia alone. To coincide with the release of Surf By Day, Jam By Night and explore the sentiment of storytelling even further, Grunwald launched the podcast ‘Soulful Conversations’ in February 2019. A collection of colourful conversations with musicians, surfers, and common folk, Ash’s special guests thus far include John Butler, Missy Higgins, Ziggy Alberts, The Cat Empire, Josh Teskey, Tom Carroll, among various others. Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old beat-up van to ‘surf by day jam by night’. Throughout his career, he has supported legends James Brown, The Black Keys, Jack Johnson, Xavier Rudd, and Keith Urban, among numerous others, and played sold out festivals across Europe, Japan, and North America. With six Australian Top-50 albums to his credit, alongside five ARIA and four AIR Award Nominations, two APRA Awards, and gong for Best International Act at the LA Music Critic Awards in 2014, Grunwald has cemented his status as one of Australia’s best blues musicians. Ash rocks the house yet touches the soul, serving a tsunami of dance, beats, roots, bass ‘n’ blues…
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30 Nov 2024
St Andrews Day Pipe Celebration Dinner
Remember the tunes of Amazing Grace or The Bluebells of Scotland? Some of these amazing classics and more will be featured during the evening. On arrival be welcomed by the entire Brisbane Pipe Band. As the evening progresses so does the entertainment with fantastic not to be forgotten performances right up close and personal. If you're a passionate Scot or just love the pipes then this is an event not to be missed. There will be a three course dinner served with optional Haggis or not as a main course. Entree: Peppercorn pate. Main: Haggis or, Vegetarian Haggis, Roast Beef or Pork, Chicken Leek and Bacon Pie. Dessert: Trifle.
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30 Nov 2024
Sneakers Unboxed | Drawing for Life with Sarah Huston
Sneakers Unboxed | Drawing for Life with Sarah HustonEach month we invite leading artists and performers to curate poses, subjects and performances for you to draw, with all materials provided. Relax and unwind with short, guided drawing warm-ups, followed by long and sustained poses or still life subjects, with help from our guest artist and team of artist educators. Whether you’re new to drawing or one of the greats, all abilities are welcome to enjoy this unique and artful experience. The next two sessions, inspired by Gallery 1 exhibition Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street will have a sporty flavour and will be facilitated by Sarah Huston! Artist Bio Sarah Huston’s career spans many mediums and industries. Her professional background includes working as a creative director, designer, curator, event producer, artist, and founder of the women’s skateboarding media platform, Yeah Girl. These days you’ll mostly find Sarah working as an actor, a stunt performer, or consulting for organisations and brands on all things skateboarding.
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