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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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05 Dec 2025
The Imperfects
The ImperfectsWe’re all imperfect. On this podcast, founder of The Resilience Project Hugh van Cuylenburg, his good friend Ryan Shelton, and only one of their brothers, Josh van Cuylenburg, talk to a variety of interesting people who vulnerably share their own struggles and imperfections, or expertly pass on their wisdom on the subject of imperfection. Whether it’s in The Vulnerabilitea House, The Academy of Imperfection, or with our very own psychologist, Dr Emily, The Imperfects are here to find some valuable takeaways we can all apply to our own imperfect lives.
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05 Dec 2025
Very Merry Long Lunch, The Island Gold Coast
Your Office Family Christmas - Very Merry Long Lunch at The Island Gold Coast.Gather your office family for a Very Merry Long Lunch that takes all the stress out of planning your Christmas Party. This year, we’re making it easy—just get your numbers together and turn up!Our Christmas Long Lunch comes with all the trimmings. Enjoy a festive feast with our Family Style share menu, packed with all your holiday favourites. For those looking to raise a glass (or two), we’ve got an optional three-hour drinks package featuring cocktail carafes, premium wines, beers, and bubbles. Prefer to keep it simple? No worries—guests opting for just the food menu can purchase drinks from the bar on the day.We’ll have live tunes to keep the vibes merry and a photo moment to capture the memories. Plus, every booking gets their own festive-themed table, so you can celebrate in style.What: Very Merry Long LunchWhen: Friday, 5th December, 12pm – 3pmWhere: The Island GlasshouseTickets: $95 p/person for the Family-Style Share Menu, or$134 p/person with the three-hour beverage package featuring cocktail carafes, premium wines, beers, and bubbles.It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year with your work crew—just show up and enjoy. The Island Rooftop is open after the event concludes.Minimum of four guests per table. All guests at the one table must be on the same ticket option.Tickets$95 p/person for the Family-Style Share Menu, or$134 p/person if you’d like to add the three-hour beverage package.Minimum of four guests per table. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year with your work crew—just show up and enjoy!-----Family-Style MenuOn the tableArtisan bread rolls with butter and smoked saltTo StartPoached Mooloolaba prawns, compressed apple, fennel, radish, finger lime dressing (df, gf)Chicken and leek terrine, sourdough crumb, truffle oil, tarragon mayonnaise (gfo)MainsRosemary and garlic slow cooked lamb shoulder, seeded mustard jus (df, gf)Herb roasted chicken, pan jus, roasted onions (gf)SidesRoasted heirloom carrots with goats cheese and macadamia (gf, v)Rosemary and garlic roasted potatoes, smoked salt (df, gf, ve, v)To FinishPassion fruit tart, blackberries, sorghumPavlova, mango, raspberries, kiwifruit*menu subject to change.COST: A$98.65 – A$138.68
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07 Dec 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
Australian Volleyball Schools Cup
The Australian Volleyball Schools Cup is the largest school-based sporting event in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting teams from across Australia, plus international teams. This event has seen tremendous growth since its inception and in 2024 saw 516 teams from 159 schools from across Australia and New Zealand and will continue to see the next generation of national, international and potentially Olympic athletes. Schools Cup is the marquee junior participation event in the national events portfolio, bringing together hundreds of secondary school teams annually in December, enjoying an introduction to volleyball, camaraderie and enthusiastic competition amongst the nation's school community.
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13 Dec 2025
Deck the Halls
Get ready to dust off your disco shoes for the annual 'Deck the Halls' event at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Australia. This beloved festive celebration promises an evening brimming with entertainment, a delightful four-course meal, and a generous 4.5-hour beverage package featuring free-flowing drinks. Attendees can ... Read More enhance their experience by opting for a Premium Beverage Package that includes Chandon sparkling wine, a curated selection of premium wines, and a variety of pre-mixed spirits.The night kicks off with the high-energy Hymack Girls, setting the stage for an electrifying experience with surprise performers that will leave guests in awe. The dance floor will truly come alive with a vibrant choreographed show, culminating in a seven-piece band that will perform Studio 54-style funk, complete with horns and stunning vocals. This event guarantees glitter, groove, and non-stop festive vibes, making it a highlight of the holiday season. As the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre reflects on the magic of past Christmas celebrations, guests are invited to relive the sparkle and joy that has characterized this event year after year. The organizers acknowledge the land and traditional families of the Yugambeh region of south-east Queensland, paying respect to their elders past and present.
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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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14 Feb 2026
Wicker Suite 'THE WAY THAT IT WAS' Tour: Mt Nimmel Hall
Wicker Suite – The Way That It Was TourBringing music back to the country halls of Australia Award-winning duo Wicker Suite are hitting the road with their heartfelt and down-to-earth tour: The Way That It Was. Inspired by the classic country hall tours of Slim Dusty and Joy McKean—and following in the footsteps of modern trailblazers like Fanny Lumsden and the Festival of Small Halls—Wicker Suite is heading into the heart of rural Australia, bringing their music, stories, and warmth to the halls that once formed the lifeblood of the community. Wicker Suite is one of the most exciting new acts in Australian country-roots. Together, New Zealand singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Liam Kennedy-Clark and Australian award-winning fiddle player Gabi Louise have quickly become known for their distinctive blend of country, bluegrass, and folk—earning two Golden Guitar Awards and charting in the Country Music ARIA Top 20 with their 2024 debut album, This Is Wicker Suite. But while the accolades speak volumes, it’s their live shows that leave lasting impressions: full of exceptional musicianship, captivating stories, quick wit, and deeply moving songs. From nostalgic folk and fiery bluegrass, The Way That It Was is a show that honours tradition while making room for the next generation of storytellers. Each performance on the tour will be held in a local country hall, featuring not only Wicker Suite’s music but also spotlighting local artists and community initiatives. The duo is looking forward to immersing themselves in the communities that have long been the beating heart of Australian music. Energetic, sincere, and charmingly funny, Wicker Suite invites audiences of all ages to join them on a night of music, connection, and nostalgia, just like it used to be. Mt Nimmel Hall Event Details:6:30pm doors, 7:30pm show. Ticket holders to be notified of support act and catering closer to event.
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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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27 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026
World Club Challenge
The World Club Challenge Cup is much more than a surf contest and in 2026, they aim to once again produce 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. While the Usher Cup is and will always remain committed to providing a platform which allows the sport's emerging stars to showcase their talents and take their skills to the next level, in 2026 the contest founders are pleased to welcome more international board riding teams and Australian clubs totalling 31 teams, competing for the Usher Cup World Club Challenge.
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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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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
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.