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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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08 Feb 2026
Chloe Hayden on Move Over Mama
AACTA Award-winner and Heartbreak High star Chloe Hayden joins beloved Gold Coast radio host Emily Jade O’Keeffe and her daughter Millie Valentine for a special live recording of their hit podcast Move Over Mama at the AACTA Festival. Chloe will share what it means to grow up inside Australia’s screen industry, navigating fame and identity in the public eye, and taking ownership of your voice in an era where young talent is watched, scrutinised and celebrated in real time.
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08 Feb 2026
Hour by Hour - Shabana Azeez in The Pitt
Australian actress Shabana Azeez is a breakout star in HBO’s gripping medical drama, The Pitt. The series explores the moral and emotional complexities of life inside a modern hospital and won five Emmy's at the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards.In this engaging conversation, Azeez reflects on her work in a series that balances high-stakes medicine with intimate human stories, tackling questions of ethics, resilience, and compassion under pressure. This conversation includes dynamic behind the scenes sequences and exclusive footage of The Pitt.
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08 Feb 2026
Next Gen of Aussie Film Stars
Meet the breakout young actors before they become household names. Australia has a long history of launching the next global screen stars, and in this special AACTA Festival session you’ll meet rising stars on the brink of major careers. Hear how they’re navigating the industry at a time when Australian talent is being discovered younger and cast in bigger roles.This is your chance to connect with the future of Australian screen storytelling and witness the next generation before the rest of the world catches up.
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08 Feb 2026
Two Years Later - World Premiere
Walk the red carpet at the gala Australian premiere of the upcoming Paramount+ series Two Years Later, a romantic comedy-drama starring Brenton Thwaites and Phoebe Tonkin, filmed entirely in Queensland.Following the screening, join special guests for an on-stage conversation exploring the creative journey behind the series - from its sun-drenched Queensland setting to its honest, hilarious take on modern love, awkward dates, and unexpected chemistry.For fans of rom-coms and homegrown stories, this premiere promises a warm, witty and intimate celebration of Australian storytelling on the global stage.Two Years Later is an eight-episode romantic comedy-drama series set in post-pandemic Brisbane, exploring the complexities of love, identity, and adulthood through the story of Emily and Ryan—two thirty-somethings whose daily flirtation on their work commute is disrupted by COVID-19. After an unexpected reunion two years later, Ryan impulsively proposes they go on eight dates to decide if they're meant to be married. Together, they navigate personal revelations, unexpected family drama, professional upheavals, and their contrasting worldviews—all while discovering genuine intimacy.5:30pm doors open6:00pm event commences
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08 Feb 2026
Mandy Walker AM ASC ACS: Behind the Lens
Widely celebrated as one of Australia’s most accomplished cinematographers, Mandy Walker has brought her visionary eye to films ranging from intimate Australian stories like Lantana and Tracks, to international blockbusters such as Mulan, Hidden Figures, Elvis, and Snow White.Mandy will take audiences behind the camera, breaking down key scenes from her diverse body of work. From the challenges of small-budget Australian productions to the scale and spectacle of major studio projects, she will share insights into her creative process, collaborations with directors, and the technical innovations that have defined her career.This exclusive session offers a rare opportunity to explore the artistry and vision of a cinematographer whose work has shaped both Australian and global cinema.
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08 Feb 2026
The Devil's Playground - 50th Anniversary Screening
Marking 50 years since its release, Fred Schepisi’s The Devil’s Playground remains a cornerstone of Australian cinema. After the screening, join Fred Schepisi, lead actor Simon Burke, writer Thomas Keneally and special guests, as they reflect on the creative process, the film’s cultural significance, and the collaboration that brought this landmark story to life.
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08 Feb 2026
Inside Curio Pictures
Curio Pictures has fast become a force in Australian storytelling. Led by Managing Director Jo Porter and Creative Director Rachel Gardner, the company has brought audiences distinctive series such as The Artful Dodger, The Narrow Road to the Deep North, High Country, and Playing Gracie Darling.In this session, Jo and Rachel will discuss the vision that drives Curio, the hurdles and highlights of producing their acclaimed work, and what lies ahead as they shape the company’s next chapter.
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08 Feb 2026
The Sound of Fury Road
Sound designer David White (Mad Max: Fury Road, The Railway Man, Dangerous Animals) is one of Australia’s most accomplished screen sound artists.David’s Oscar-winning work on Mad Max: Fury Road helped define one of the most exhilarating action films of our time. In this on-screen deconstruction, he revisits key sequences from the film to show how sound is used to tell the story, underscore emotion, build tension - and create dramatic action sequences that immerse audiences in the relentless intensity of its high-octane world.This is a rare opportunity to explore how sound shaped a modern classic, guided by the Oscar winner who brought it to life.
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08 Feb 2026
David Michôd & Antony Partos - Music in Film
Acclaimed filmmaker David Michôd and celebrated composer Antony Partos come together for a special AACTA Festival conversation exploring their creative partnership across three landmark collaborations - Animal Kingdom, The Rover and Christy. They’ll discuss how music shapes story, the creative language they’ve developed together, and how score and image combine to build emotion and atmosphere. Through an open conversation and selected clips, this session offers a rare look at one of Australian cinema’s most distinctive creative pairings.
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09 Feb 2026
Super Bowl LX - Currumbin RSL Sports Bar - 2026
Grab your mates and enjoy every nail-biting tackle, fumble and touchdown of this year's Super Bowl LX. Streamed LIVE and LOUD across multiple large screens, take in the atmosphere with our epic surround sound transporting you straight into the game from our Currumbin RSL Sports Bar & Lounge Bar area.Fuel up with our Super Bowl Monday specials, choose from our Chicago Style Chilli Cheese Dog with Fries or our tasty 1/2kg Buffalo Wings with Ranch Dipping Sauce plus our full dining menu will also be available. Wash this down with the Super Bowl drinks of choice – Coors or Bud, with buckets available or indulge in our epic tap beer Beer Towers. 🍕Registration is required for this FREE Event! Your free ticket guarantees entry in to Currumbin RSL's Sports Bar!There will also be 2 x NFL Wilson Match Replica balls to be given away on the day!Doors open at 8 am with alcohol available from 9 am.
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09 Feb 2026
🏈 COORS PRESENTS: Super Bowl LX Live on the Balcony
🏈 Super Bowl LX — Live on the Big Screen at Cooly Hotel! Catch every moment of the Super Bowl LIVE on the massive balcony screen at Cooly Hotel! Kick-off coverage starts 10:00 AM, Monday 9 February, with all the big hits, big plays and big-game energy. Enjoy the open-air atmosphere, icy drinks, and free food rolling out during the game. Whether you're here for the touchdowns, the halftime show or the vibe — this is the place to be. Don’t miss it!
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10 Feb 2026
DAN KING The LIVE SOULGASM TOUR | CLOSING SHOW (Gold Coast)
SOULGASM: The LIVE! Experience - Gold Coast Closing Show.CONNECT WITH SPIRIT AND SELF.Note: This event has been updated to the new February 2026 tour schedule due to overwhelming demand. All previously purchased tickets remain valid for this rescheduled date.After selling out events across Canada, Spiritual Conduit & Medium Dan King brings his globally acclaimed experience to Australia for the first time ever, SOULGASM: The LIVE! Experience, INtimate with the INfinite.Known as the Rated-R Avatar for his raw, real, and revolutionary delivery, Dan’s work merges inspiration, enlightenment, and entertainment in an unapologetically modern way. His sessions are emotional, humorous, confronting, and profoundly healing, a night that shakes your soul and awakens your truth.ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECEIVE A PERSONAL READINGIn this all-readings, all-night, for all in attendance format, no one leaves unseen.You can ask Spirit a specific question about anything in your life, or simply receive the message you most need to hear in this moment.Every message is unique, powerful, and deeply personal, and you’ll often discover even more through the readings of others.THE EXPERIENCE: PANEZSKI ARTISAN DISTILLERY, GOLD COASTThe Australian Closing Night will be hosted at the exquisite Panezski Artisan Distillery in Upper Coomera, an intimate, premium venue opening its doors exclusively for this event.Guests are invited to arrive early, settle in, and enjoy a relaxed dining experience before the show begins.Panezski’s handcrafted cocktails, award-winning spirits, and delicious modern menu will be available for purchase throughout the evening.This is not just an event, it’s an evening to savour.Come early, dine, connect, and let your energy align before stepping into an unforgettable night with Dan King.Expect laughter, tears, breakthroughs, and undeniable connection in a uniquely up-close setting that will stay with you long after the night ends.You won’t walk out the same person you walked in as.WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYINGFrom laughter to tears to life-changing clarity, here’s what audiences around the world have said after a night with Dan King:“If a spiritual advisor like Dan were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.”- Jenna B.“After an event that awesome, I think I need a cigarette… and I don’t even smoke!”- Andrea O.“Listening to Dan speak has without a doubt changed who I am for the rest of my life.”- Janessa R.“I leave feeling truly seen and heard by this incredibly soulful man.”- Wendy W.“Authentic, funny, engaging and gifted - Dan is the real deal!”- Alisia G.“Dan King has the ability to get right to the heart of the issues holding you back in your life.”- Justin E.COME ONE. COME ALL. COME… BACK TO YOU.Presented by Pask MediaA transformational live experience awakening souls across Australia.
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13 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2026
World Club Championship
The 2026 World Club Championship hits Snapper Rocks, uniting 32 of the world's best boardriders clubs for three epic days of surfing. Debuting a four-surfer format — Open Men's, Open Women's, Junior (U20) & Master (40+) — the event showcases a balance of youth, experience, and elite talent. A kaleidoscope of community, culture and the arts along the full length of the coastline from Kirra, right through to the contest site at Snapper Rocks. The event will always remain committed to providing a platform which allows the sport's emerging stars & past stars to showcase their talents and take their skills to the next level Confirmed clubs represent Australia, New Zealand, USA, Hawaii, UK, France, Japan, Indonesia, Tahiti and Portugal. Alongside will be sixteen Australian clubs who will bring home-grown firepower to the Gold Coast.
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13 Feb 2026
Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley
Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley - Preview This Tour Friday 13 February | Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba VIP Event Start: 7.00pm GA Doors: 7.30pm Show Start: 8.00pm Award-winning country duo Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley are hitting the Wallaby Hotel stage this February with their brand-new “Preview This” Tour – a series of pre-release shows giving fans the first opportunity to hear brand-new songs from their forthcoming album, alongside all the favourites from their previous two records. With trademark harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and undeniable on-stage chemistry, Brooke & Adam’s Preview This Tour will showcase the next chapter in their journey. “We’re bringing a whole lot of new songs on the road with us to give you all a preview of our next album,” the pair share. “We’re pumped about the new tracks and you’ll get first listen live. We’ll also be playing all the favourites from our first two albums, it’s going to be a blast.” Brooke McClymont is one third of the multi-platinum and 10-time Golden Guitar–winning band The McClymonts, one of the most successful country acts in Australian music history. Adam Eckersley is a celebrated singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for fronting the Adam Eckersley Band, earning accolades for his musicianship and storytelling. Together, Brooke & Adam have forged a formidable partnership both on and off the stage. Their debut album Adam & Brooke (2018) debuted at #1 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart and won accolades including the CMAA Golden Guitar for New Talent of the Year. Their follow-up, Up, Down & Sideways (2023), delivered more hit singles and cemented their reputation as one of country music’s most exciting and authentic duos. Can't make the event? Sell your tickets through our resale partner Tixel!
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13 Feb 2026
Bloom - The Light We Chase Australian Tour
Prepare to step into a spectacular new chapter for melodic hardcore act BLOOM, with the Sydney five-piece set to release their eagerly-anticipated sophomore album alongside the announcement of a national Australian headline tour to officially launch the album. Appearing at Mo's Desert Clubhouse on the Gold Coast this coming February, joined by special guests AVOID (USA). One of the most prolific rising acts on the Australian heavy scene, BLOOMemerged in 2017, introducing the world to their open-veined take on melodic hardcore that would ultimately build into their 2024 debut full-length, Maybe In Another Life. Wasting no time to rest on their laurels or the acclaim that accompanied their debut LP, BLOOM quickly turned their gaze to working on their sophomore album The Light We Chase (due out October 31 via Pure Noise Records); a multi-faceted and matured collection of songs that finds the band extending their creative reach beyond internal and external expectations. Recently ticking off performances with Silverstein in Europe earlier this year, as well as performances throughout 2025 alongside Chelsea Grin, Currents, Trophy Eyes, and their own almost entirely sold out run in support of single Witheredlast month, BLOOM are now currently on the road with fellow Aussie staples Thornhill and Ocean Grove in the UK and Europe, and will close out the year in North America supporting Silverstein. With their live show declared most recently by HiFi Way as "a rip-roaring success", and Scenestr praising that "the energy is purely unmatched and is definitely a contender for performance of the year", BLOOM's anticipated return to Australian audiences in 2026 is only set to ignite further following the release of The Light We Chase. A band with no shortage of adjectives to describe their high-octane sound, spanning engaging, edgy, erratic, irreverent, wild, vibrant and fun, Seattle five-piece AVOID channel the insatiable sonic legacy of their home town into their own unique aesthetic, bringing passion, innovation and provication back into heavy music, while also building a powerful community in the process. Bloom - The Light We Chase Australian TourMo's Desert ClubhouseFriday 13 February Tickets from $59.90 / 18+ Doors at 7pm / El Ranchero back deck open for pre-show eats and cocktails from 6pm All punter guests will be required to show ID on the door
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13 Feb 2026
Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley - Preview This Tour - Mudgeeraba
Award-winning country duo Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley hit the road in February–March 2026 for their brand-new "Preview This" Tour — a special run of pre-release shows giving fans the first chance to hear songs from their forthcoming album, alongside favourites from their previous two records. Known for their heartfelt storytelling, soaring harmonies, and undeniable chemistry, Brooke & Adam's "Preview This" Tour marks an exciting new chapter in their journey. Brooke McClymont is one-third of The McClymonts, the multi-platinum, 10-time Golden Guitar–winning band that helped shape modern Australian country. Adam Eckersley, celebrated singer-songwriter and guitarist, first made waves fronting the Adam Eckersley Band, earning acclaim for his musicianship and raw storytelling. Together, Brooke and Adam's debut album Adam & Brooke (2018) debuted at #1 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart and won a CMAA Golden Guitar for New Talent of the Year, while Up, Down & Sideways (2023) cemented their reputation as one of the country's most authentic and exciting duos.
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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.