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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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From now until 28 Feb 2027
Paradise Country Koala Breakfast
Relax on a Sunday morning with buffet breakfast at the Farmhouse Restaurant. In this encounter you'll enjoy a visit from cute Koalas as they snack on their breakfast of eucalyptus leaves perched on a purpose-built koala habitat. Plus, the passionate wildlife team will tell you all about these most lovable native animals with an exclusive educational presentation.A portion of proceeds from every Koala Encounter will be donated to Paradise Country's Save a Mate conservation campaign, proudly supported by the Sea World Foundation.Paradise Country Admission Included.
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Sunday (Weekly)
Sunday Sessions at The Loose Moose
Live Music by M.D.M.Burgers, booze & live music."Get Loose at the Moose" and party your Sunday afternoons away!No table reservations, although group bookings are accepted, subject to availability, if booked at least 24 hours in advance, for groups of 10 or more!
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From now until 06 Feb 2028
HOTA Farmers and Artisan Market
The HOTA Markets are one of the Gold Coast's most vibrant community markets, held every Sunday morning, in the iconic HOTA precinct from 6am-11.30am.Like the Gold Coast itself, we're a celebration of independence and lifestyle! They are passionate about local farmers, makers, bakers and growers, we like knowing where our goods come from, and we love supporting new and emerging small businesses. The markets are part of the fabric of the Gold Coast, they're proud to support and foster local artists and live music, as well as supporting social causes representing the local community.Each Sunday HOTA comes alive with in-season farm-fresh produce, delicious artisan foods, boutique fashion and handcrafted wears. All nestled against the backdrop of Evendale Lake and the stunning HOTA landscape.
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From now until 26 Jun 2027
Crystals and Botanical Candle Making Class - Tamborine Mountain
Looking for fun indoor activities?Decorate gorgeous soy candles and adorn them with crystals and botanicals at this fun experience in Mount Tamborine.They'll provide you with everything you will need to beautifully decorate candles and you'll be led through the process of creating your own masterpieces.For double the fun, bring along a lovely friend to craft and catch up with. Soy candle decorating is also a great idea for birthday parties or even fun team-building activities.At the end of this hands-on class, you will have decorated candles to enjoy at home, decorated with gorgeous crystals and botanicals.The weather can change very quickly they advise to layer your clothing.By the end of the class, you’ll have a beautifully crafted candle to take home, adorned with your choice of crystals and botanicals. These candles not only make great home décor but also wonderful, meaningful gifts.Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience and create something truly special at Mount Tamborine!
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28 Aug 2026
Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared - Gold Coast
After racking up over a million followers online and making audiences across the globe laugh until they cry, Blake Pavey is touring Australia with his brand new hour of stand-up - A Bit Scared.After finding out his terminal illness isn't all that terminal anymore, he's got a lot more time to think of everything he's scared of and the list is long.Get your tickets.
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Friday (Weekly)
Fresh Fridays
Live music every Friday. Fresh Fridays brings smooth RnB, soulful classics and dance grooves to CSi Club Southport, performed live by a genuine band. Expect warm basslines, soulful vocals and a set that moves from laid-back slow jams to upbeat dance energy throughout the night. Enjoy good food, drinks and relaxed hospitality in a welcoming club setting. A great option for Southport live music and Gold Coast Friday night entertainment. Held weekly at CSi Club Southport.
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29 Aug 2026
2026 NRL Telstra Premiership GC Titans v Rabbitohs + NRLW v Raiders
A massive afternoon of rugby league is coming to Cbus Super Stadium.See the Gold Coast Titans take on the Canberra Raiders in the NRLW, followed by the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL.Expect big hits, exciting plays and epic rivalry as the Titans battle it out on home turf.Off the field, there'll be live entertainment, giveaways and plenty of fun for everyone.Get your tickets now and feel the energy!
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29 Aug 2026
Top Dog Film Festival World Tour Gold Coast
Top Dog Film Festival: The Ultimate Cinematic Celebration of Dogs.Get ready to fall in love all over again. The Top Dog Film Festival returns with an electrifying collection of films that prove dogs aren't just pets—they're heroes, healers, and the best friends you never knew you needed. Witness jaw-dropping adventures, heart-melting rescues, and brilliant canines whose intelligence will leave you speechless. Meet the passionate humans dedicating their lives to helping four-legged companions thrive.This two-plus hour cinematic experience brings you the finest short films from visionary independent filmmakers across the globe—each one a testament to the unbreakable connection between dogs and the people they choose to love. From laugh-out-loud moments to tears of pure joy, these carefully selected stories will remind you why dogs hold such a sacred place in your heart.Don't just watch from the sidelines—be part of something extraordinary. Grab your tickets now and join a community of dog lovers for a cinema experience you'll never forget!Get your tickets before they all sell out – you'd be barking mad to miss it.One screening only.This program is exempt from rating but would be considered a PG program.Sorry no refunds.
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29 Aug 2026
Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2026 Gold Coast
Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2026 – 10th Anniversary!A decade of inspiration. A decade of community. A decade of being gutsy. Celebrate 10 years of Australia's premier adventure film tour spotlighting women who absolutely send it! Since day one, Gutsy Girls has been championing fearless female adventurers who push boundaries, shatter expectations, and prove that gutsy is a way of life, not just a moment.This milestone year brings you two and a half hours of heart-pounding action and soul-stirring stories from remarkable women around the globe. Experience a diverse collection of films varying in both length and style that showcase climbers, paddlers, runners, riders, and explorers redefining what's possible in the adventure world.These aren't just films. They're powerful testaments to human potential. Watch determination transform into achievement, fear give way to courage, and ordinary women accomplish extraordinary feats that'll have you plotting your next challenge before the credits roll.Whether you're an experienced adventurer or someone who dreams big from your place of comfort, these stories will ignite your spirit and remind you why they've been doing this for a decade.The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour offers inspiration in spades.Join the 10th anniversary celebration. Tickets selling fast—collect your crew, grab yours now and let's make this the gutsiest year yet!Find out more at the website.
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Saturday (Weekly)
Amplified Saturdays
Live music every Saturday. Amplified Saturdays brings big rock anthems, party pop hits and dance-floor energy to CSi Club Southport, performed live with driving guitar riffs, punchy rhythm and huge sing-along choruses. Energy builds throughout the night, moving from rock favourites into a bolder, dance-charged party sound. Enjoy good food, drinks and welcoming hospitality in a relaxed club setting. A great option for Southport live music and Gold Coast Saturday night entertainment. Held weekly at CSi Club Southport.
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30 Aug 2026
Dreamworld Fun Run
Dreamworld Fun Run is back! Lace up your runners and enjoy a fun-filled run through Australia's biggest theme park, all while supporting their charity partners.Come along for the Fun Run, with a 5km course and a 2km Junior Dash. Sprint, jog, or stroll through Dreamworld and WhiteWater world, passing through colour zones, entertainment, and more.Donations from every registration will be donated to our charity partners and every runner will have the opportunity to raise their own funds through their own fundraising page, plus take away some freebies and a keepsake Dreamworld Fun Run finisher medal!Early bird tickets on sale now.
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30 Aug 2026
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival
Come celebrate Krishna's birthday!The auspicious advent of Sri Krishna is a worldwide time of joyous celebrations. We invite you to join us for an immersive experience of inspiring Vedic stories, uplifiting kirtan and peaceful meditations, along with a hands on bathing ceremony (abishekam), and of course, a delicious Indian feast.Enjoy a devotional festival like no other as we celebrate the universally renowned jewel of yoga wisdom and the embodiment of spiritual love – The Supreme Soul, Sri Krishna.Janmashtami a wonderful time to forget all our troubles and immerse ourselves in celebration with amazing chanting, freeing dancing, heartwarming devotional ceremonies, and a delicious feast.Bring your friends and family, and we can't wait to see you there!
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30 Aug 2026
LSKD Community Run Club
Kick off the Fitness Festival with the LSKD Community Run Club, hosted by Gold Coast LSKD athletes Gabi Gildea from Her Continuum and Brock Day from Sana Days Run Club.Starting from Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta, this free community 5km walk or run is designed for everyone, regardless of age, pace or fitness level. Whether you're chasing a personal best, running with friends, or simply enjoying a relaxed walk along the beautiful coastline, you'll be part of a welcoming and supportive community experience.The Run Club officially launches a morning filled with free Fitness Festival activities celebrating health, movement and wellbeing. After your walk or run, stay and enjoy a range of activities including yoga, Pilates, line dancing, a sunrise coffee rave and more.This is the perfect opportunity to get active, connect with like-minded people and experience the vibrant Gold Coast fitness community. Bring your friends and family, lace up your runners and join us for a fun and inclusive start to the Fitness Festival. Everyone is welcome.Part of the Go Gold Coast Fitness Festival at Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta.
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01 Sep 2026
The Big Bike Film Night - Gold Coast
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission - bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you.Cycle through two and a half hours of thrilling and moving bike-related films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want - action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee.The movies in the 2026 collection have been specifically sought to delight you, with a dazzling array of short cycling films transporting you from the breathtaking landscapes of Norway to the towering peaks around Queenstown, New Zealand; from the lush forests of West Coast Canada to the rugged landscapes in Scotland, crowning things off on the slopes of the punishing Mont Ventoux, in Southern France.Thanks to Presenting Partner Nga Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand you could win a trip to New Zealand. Please check the event website for details and terms and conditions of this offer.Grab your mates, grab your tickets, grab your bike, go on and come along for the ride.
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From now until 02 Dec 2026
Distracted
ADHD Expert Panel Discussions and Q&A'sJoin us on the first Wednesday of every month for DISTRACTD — a warm, neurodivergent-affirming event series exploring ADHD, autism and neurodiversity. Each month features a curated theme and expert speakers from psychology, psychiatry, education, medicine, therapy and lived experience.Designed for neurodivergent individuals, parents, teens, teachers, clinicians, and anyone who lives or works alongside ND brains. Expect diverse perspectives, practical insights, Q&As and community connection.Calm lighting, lower volume levels, breakout spaces, flexible seating and an armband system help make the environment sensory-friendly.All ages welcome. Free to attend.
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02 Sep 2026
Live Aid in Concert
Live Aid in ConcertLive Aid in Concert Four decades on, the spirit of Live Aid is reborn in this spectacular concert experience, performed by internationally acclaimed showman Thomas Armstrong-Robley and his Rock & Roll Retrospective band. Relive Queen's legendary, earth-shattering set in its entirety, alongside iconic performances from Paul McCartney, Elton John, Madonna, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, David Bowie, Dire Straits, U2 and more.Featuring an acclaimed line-up of Australian vocalists and world-class musicians, this high-energy production takes audiences on a journey back to one of the most significant moments in pop culture history. Packed with unforgettable songs, powerful performances and nostalgia, Live Aid in Concert is a celebration of the music, unity and spirit that captivated the world.
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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.