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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.
All Events
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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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19 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026
Sea World Teacher PD- Partner School
You are invited to attend our 2-day/1-night Hospitality Immersion experience at Seaworld Resort. Gold Coast. A fun way to gain an understanding of the hospitality industry and to demonstrate vocational currency for Certificate II in Hospitality.BENEFITS OF ATTENDINGStatements of participation for:Hospitality industry currency - Hospitality Rotation (counts towards four service periods for industry currency and 8 hrs trainer currency)VET Trainers/Assessor currency - Blueprint Career Development Trainer/Assessor Professional Development SessionNetworking opportunity with hospitality teachersINCLUDEDSite inspectionTwin-share or Single-accommodationDay 1 – Lunch, and DinnerDay 2 – Breakfast and LunchOWN COSTSTravel costs to and from the hotel., parkingExtra night’s accommodation, e.g. Friday 20th February, single occupancySpending moneyBeveragesUniformIn-room costs (movies etc.)BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL We do hope you can attend. This is an ideal opportunity to obtain industry experience. Teachers are required to work in industry each year for at least 20 hours. Should you be unable to attend, please ensure you organise suitable industry work placements. Please note: To receive your Statement of Attainment, you must attend the PD session for its full duration. If you’re unable to stay for the entire session, we kindly ask that you reconsider booking, as places are limited and often fill quickly. This allows others the opportunity to participate.
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19 Feb 2026
Hinterland Pop Up Clinic
About Get ready, Gold Coast! Lightning players are heading your way for an action-packed netball clinic on Thursday 19th February at Hinterland Netball Association. Sharpen your skills, learn new drills, and push your game forward with expert coaching from Lightning’s top athletes. This session is open to 8 - 16 year olds (born 2018 - 2010) 4.00pm - 6.00pm $65 Spots are limited — register now to secure your place! Date Thursday 19 February 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (UTC+10) Hinterland Netball Association Somerset Dr, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213 Cost: $65.00
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19 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026
Managing Partners Forum
The Managing Partners Forum is set to take place at the luxurious JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa from February 19 to February 20, 2026. This prestigious event gathers top executives and managing partners from various industries, offering a unique platform for networking, collaboration, and sharing insights on the latest trends in leadership and management. Attendees will engage in thought-provoking discussions, participate in interactive workshops, and benefit from keynote presentations by industry leaders.
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20 Feb 2026
Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
⭐ Candlelightconcerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Gold Coast. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at The Imperial Hotel Gold Coast under the gentle glow of candlelight.General Info 📍 Venue: The Imperial Hotel Gold Coast 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 65 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible. Please see our FAQs linked below regarding wheelchair seating. ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Gold Coast 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click hereProgrammeColdplay A Sky Full of StarsfeelslikeimfallinginloveSomething Just Like ThisAdventure of a LifetimeFix youSpeed of SoundViva la VidaImagine DragonsNaturalNext to MeRadioactiveDemons/Thunder MedleyEyes ClosedBelieverNice to Meet YouProgramme subject to changePerformers -String quartet - Paradiso StringsSeating MapBlack FridayBlack Friday
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20 Feb 2026
Divorced Dad Rock Night - Coolangatta
🍺 DIVORCED DAD ROCK 🍺 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 DAD ROCK PARTY 20 FEB 2025 THE COOLANGATTA HOTEL COOLANGATTA DOORS AT 8PM 18+ 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 Grab your stubby holders, round up your mates and start sneaning for our Divorced Dad Rock party!! ⚡️ Our DJs will be spinning the best 2000s Dad Rock hits all night long, with prizes to giveaway for the best Dadcore outfit! Tickets will go fast, so don't miss out! 🍺 SOUNDS LIKE: Nickelback : Creed : 3 Doors Down : Papa Roach : Cold Chisel : Hinder : Puddle of Mudd : AC/DC : The Offspring : Good Charlotte : Daughtry : Nirvana : Foo Fighters : Red Hot Chili Peppers : The Killers + Heaps more!! Our events may feature moving and flashing lights. If you have photosensitivity or any related concerns, feel free to reach out to us with any questions! Please read the Plus One Co. company T&Cs carefully prior to purchasing your ticket -
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20 Feb 2026
Chicane
After 25 years at the forefront of melodic electronic music, Chicane is back in Australia for the Offshore Australian Tour 2026! From the Ibiza classics Offshore and Saltwater to global anthems like Don’t Give Up, Stoned in Love, and Poppiholla, Chicane has shaped the soundtrack of a generation. With nine studio albums, chart-topping singles, and the internationally syndicated Sun:Sets podcast reaching thousands every day, his legacy is unmatched. Chicane has ignited crowds at legendary festivals worldwide — Glastonbury, V Festival, Stereosonic — and now he is returning to Australia for the first time in 6 years. Expect timeless classics, deep cuts, and brand-new tracks from his new album Trampolines. This is your chance to be part of the magic — don’t miss Chicane, Offshore & Down Under across Australia in 2026! Friday 20 February 2026 Miami Marketta, Gold Coast 6pm - 10:30pm
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20 Feb 2026
2026 Suncorp Spirit Cup
Suncorp Spirit Cup is heading to the Gold Coast!The Queensland Firebirds and Sunshine Coast Lightning will re-ignite their rivalry in this thrilling pre-season match, held at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre in Carrara.Get your tickets now for the clash, which is part of a Suncorp Super Netball pre-season double header with GIANTS Netball and Melbourne Mavericks playing on the same evening, proudly supported by Suncorp and Experience Gold Coast.First pre-season match: Melbourne Mavericks V GIANTS NetballSuncorp Spirit Cup: Queensland Firebirds V Sunshine Coast Lightning
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20 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026
World Para Swimming World Series
For the first time in swimming in this country, para swimmers will own the headlines and compete in their own stand-alone World Series event in Australia.Swimming Australia, Experience Gold Coast and City of Gold Coast will partner up to bring the World Para Swimming World Series event to the Gold Coast for the first time in what will provide key learnings ahead of the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.This series also provides a platform for international classification and competition for Para swimmers across the world.
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21 Feb 2026
Full experience - conscious create of your life
A deep 6-hour outdoor experience using breathwork, sound and meditation to reset your mind and nervous system. 70% sold—don’t miss out.
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21 Feb 2026
Bloom Sings Eva Cassidy (PM Concert)
Bloom Sings Eva Cassidy is an intimate and acoustic tribute that brings to life the timeless music of one of the most soul-stirring voices of our time. Audiences will be mesmerised as Bloom delivers heartfelt renditions of Eva’s most beloved songs, including “Songbird,” “Time After Time,” “Fields of Gold,” “Over the Rainbow,” and many more. With sold-out tours across Australia and New Zealand, Bloom has earned acclaim as “one of Australia’s finest vocalists,” captivating audiences with her rich, soulful voice and heartfelt performances. Eva Cassidy’s story is as moving as her music. Despite her extraordinary talent, she spent much of her life in obscurity, and tragically, Eva passed away from melanoma at just 33 years old, never witnessing the impact her music would later have. Two years after her death, her breathtaking covers of “Fields of Gold” and “Over the Rainbow” gained worldwide attention. Through this beautiful tribute, Bloom honours Eva Cassidy’s quiet brilliance and enduring legacy, sharing the heartfelt music of an artist who left us too soon but left behind a body of work that continues to inspire the world today. Brought to you by AAA Entertainment. This event is part of the Scenic Rim Cultural Programming. Tickets $39.00; Seniors and Groups 8+ $35.00 pp. Share platters (up to 2 people) are available at a cost of $28. An option to purchase will appear through the ticketing process. Buy Tickets from $35.00
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21 Feb 2026
Barry Morgan’s Travelling Organ Tour
Barry Morgan's Travelling Organ Tour Saturday 21 February | Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba Barry Morgan Hits the Road with “Barry Morgan’s Travelling Organ Tour” New single“I Say Morgan”and a national tour from Australia’s master of the home organ Australia’s favourite home organ maestro, Barry Morgan, is back — and he’s bringing his beloved organ along for the ride! Fresh from a smash-hit season at the Edinburgh Festival, Barry is set to dazzle audiences across the country with his brand-new show, Barry Morgan’s Travelling Organ Tour, celebrating the release of his infectious new single, “I Say Morgan.” In true Barry style, this isn’t just any tour — it’s a genuine road-hopping adventure. Barry will be personally driving his modified van from town to town, spreading joy, groove and good vibes to fans far and wide. Expect high spirits, tight rhythms, and more polyester than you can poke a keyboard at. Known for his nimble fingers and irresistible showmanship, Barry Morgan transforms the humble home organ into a one-man symphony of sound. His performances are a nostalgic, hilarious, and musically brilliant tribute to the golden age of lounge and pop. “The home organ has soul — it’s my mission to make sure the world knows it!” says Barry. “This tour is about bringing people together through music, fun, and a bit of organ magic.” Audiences can expect dazzling solos, heartfelt grooves, and plenty of cheeky showbiz flair. With his charm and passion for all things organ, Barry Morgan continues to prove why he’s a true legend of Australian entertainment. Joining Barry on this tour as Special Guest will be "STRETCH", the iconic bushman sharing the trials and tribulations of being a real life roadie on tour with Barry. The Stretch character adds another layer of brilliance to the show while celebrating his musical prowess. It's a complete saga! Barry Morgan’s Travelling Organ Tour — a show not to be missed! ABOUT STRETCH (Barry Morgan’s Legendary Bushman Roadie) Meet Stretch — Barry Morgan’s right-hand man, part-time roadie, and full-time legend of the open road. With a heart as big as the outback and a toolbox full of duct tape and wisdom, Stretch has seen it all — from flat tyres to full houses. He’s the bloke who keeps the wheels turning and the organ humming, sharing stories of life on tour with a megastar, and the occasional bush philosophy about love, loyalty, and the price of petrol. When Stretch picks up a guitar or tambourine, things get real — his musical interludes and honest yarns bring a whole new rhythm to Barry’s show. Together, they’re the ultimate odd couple of Australian entertainment — one dazzling in sequins, the other dusted in red dirt. “Barry might be the star,” Stretch says, “but I’m the one who makes sure his organ doesn’t roll down a hill.” Can't make the event? Sell your tickets through our resale partner Tixel!
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21 Feb 2026
ZEPPLIN: The Music of Led Zeppelin Reimagined with Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra - Gold Coast
In an unprecedented fusion of rock and classical music, ZEPPLIN brings the music of Led Zeppelin to life in a way audiences have never experienced before — with the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra joining the stage in this spellbinding concert event.This two-hour live spectacle is more than a tribute. ZEPPLIN is a fully immersive theatrical concert production that celebrates the legendary rise of Led Zeppelin through iconic songs, untold stories, rare video footage, and now — soaring orchestral arrangements that elevate the music to new heights. The result is a one-of-a-kind sonic journey, where the thunder of rock collides with the elegance and power of a live chamber orchestra.From the haunting strings in "Kashmir" to the sweeping grandeur of "Stairway to Heaven" every note is reimagined to capture the drama, complexity, and emotion that defined Zeppelin's catalogue. The addition of the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra adds rich texture and cinematic scope, transforming classics into epic soundscapes that reverberate through the soul.Whether you're a lifelong Zeppelin fan or discovering their magic for the first time, ZEPPLIN with the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra promises a concert experience that is as majestic, powerful, and unforgettable as the band that inspired it.Don't miss the evolution of tribute. This is ZEPPLIN — Led Zeppelin as you've never heard it before.
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22 Feb 2026
Ignite Cup Final
Get ready for an unforgettable basketball showdown! The Gold Coast will host the Ignite Cup Final — a spectacular standalone clash outside the regular season, where pride, passion, and pure talent take centre stage. "The Hungry Jack's NBL Ignite Cup, presented by Disney+, will be an incredible celebration of basketball" said Vince Crivelli, NBL Chief Operating Officer and Head of Basketball Operations. "It's only fitting that all roads lead to the Gold Coast — a city synonymous with major events and elite basketball." Thanks to the support of Experience Gold Coast this landmark event promises to capture the imagination of fans nationwide. Don't miss your chance to witness the culmination of this thrilling new in-season tournament — live on the Gold Coast!
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22 Feb 2026
Adult Audition Techniques for Commercials with Michelle
About YOU CHANCE TO GET IN FRONT OF THE BIGGEST COMMERCIAL CASTING DIRECTOR IN QLD. LEARN THE AUDITION PROCESS AND START LANDING THE TV COMMERCIALS$50 DEPOSIT $145 CASH PAYABLE OM THE DAY NO REFUNDS Date Sunday 22 February 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC+10) Synergy Studio10/3 Rina Court, Varsity Lakes Queensland 4220 Cost: $50.00
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22 Feb 2026
KIDS AUDITION TECHNIQUES WITH MICHELLE
About LEARN FROM THE INDUSTRY EXPERT AND START LANDING THE JOBS$50 deposit. Cash the day $145 Date Sunday 22 February 2026 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (UTC+10) Synergy Studio10/3 Rina Court, Varsity Lakes Queensland 4220 Cost: $50.00
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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.