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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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04 Sep 2026
2026 NRL Telstra Premiership Gold Coast Titans v Dolphins (Round 27)
Friday night footy under the lights!See the Gold Coast Titans take on the Dolphins for the final round of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.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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04 Sep 2026 - 06 Sep 2026
2026 AASCF QLD State Championships Cheer & Dance Championships
The Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation State Championship Series, running in September, is hugely popular as the entirety of each States All Star Cheer and Dance teams in all ages, genres and levels compete for the State Title.
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05 Sep 2026
Village Roadshow Family Fun Day
The annual Village Roadshow Theme Parks Family Fun Day is back at The Gold Coast Turf Club!Round up the family for a fun-filled day of racing and entertainment as your favourite characters from Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Paradise Country make special appearances throughout the day.With free Pony Rides, Face Painting, Jumping Castles and plenty of family-friendly entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy.General Admission is free – simply register to attend.
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05 Sep 2026
Miami Marketta Gold Coast Market - Saturday 5 September, 2026
Love Me Again Market is heading to Miami Marketta!Join us for a morning of pre-loved fashion, good food and coffee, music and great times at this iconic Gold Coast venue!Make your plans to shop from an incredible range of pre-loved designer and on-trend women’s fashion and accessories OR book a stall to earn some cash and find your pre-loved outfits a new home!This is a 100% indoor and accessible venue. It is also FREE ENTRY for shoppers! Don’t forget to BYO market bag to carry all of your goodies. We are SO excited - we can't wait to see you there!EVENT DETAILSThis market runs from 8am-12pm. Upon booking you will receive an extensive stallholder info pack with all the information you need for market day including bump in times and parking details!STALL COST$85 + booking fee (Split a stall with a friend and pay only $42.50 each! Strictly maximum 2 people per stall) WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR STALLA 2m x 1.5m market space1 x 1.2m table included in stallEach stall will have access to a chairStallholders to bring up to 2 clothing hanging racks (highly recommended)PLUS!Changerooms and mirrors provided on-siteStreet parking for stallholders and customers available in surrounding streetsDownloadable signage and pricing posters to print at homeFull insurance coverCoffee & food vendors on-site!Love Me Again Markets are a welcoming and fun environment for all people, all ages and all sizes. Our markets are focused on customer experience - try clothes on in our change rooms, enjoy easy access with heaps of car parking for customers and meet likeminded women at this fun event.We have an amazing community of customers at every market and our staff are always on hand if you have any questions. We can’t wait to have you join us!
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05 Sep 2026
Urban Cocktail Trail Burleigh Heads
Grab your friends and set off to explore a handpicked selection of Burleigh Heads' best bars on the self-guided Urban Cocktail Trail. Whether you're a die-hard cocktail fan or just looking for a laid-back afternoon out, this trail is all about great drinks and good times.How does it work? Kick off your day with a bite at your chosen venue using your complimentary $10 food voucher, then hit the trail with your cocktail vouchers in hand. From there, wander from bar to bar at your own pace, sipping your way through your favourites from the signature cocktail list, where you stop (and sip) is completely up to you.Tickets won't last long, so secure yours now and get ready for an afternoon bursting with flavour and fun.
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10 Sep 2026 - 12 Sep 2026
Elegantly Wasted featuring the songs of INXS
Elegantly Wasted featuring the songs of INXSStep into a world where image is everything, and nothing is quite as it seems.Elegantly Wasted unfolds in the polished anonymity of a grand hotel lobby. Here, a constellation of young, impeccably dressed influencers glide through a space defined by luxury and illusion. Draped in vibrant, high-fashion silhouettes, they curate their lives in real time: each gesture measured, each interaction performed. Attention is currency. Identity is construction. Connection is choreography.In this seductive landscape, spontaneity is rehearsed, intimacy is stylised, and even solitude becomes spectacle.But beneath the shimmer lies an unsettling emptiness: like an exquisite designer bag carried for status, not substance. Slowly, the façade begins to crack. A pose lingers too long. A smile tightens. The seamless slips. What begins as perfection reveals something raw, fragile and unmistakably human.Set to the iconic, genre-defining music of INXS, Elegantly Wasted is a striking contemporary work that charts a compelling shift from artifice to awareness, from surface to soul. It invites us to question what we perform, what we conceal, and what we might rediscover if we dare to be seen without filters.At once glamorous and unflinching, this is dance that pulses with urgency, beauty and truth, capturing a generation caught between projection and authenticity, and the enduring human desire to connect.Image credit: David Kelly
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From now until 11 Dec 2026
Art Explorers
Art ExplorersJoin us for Art Explorers – HOTA Gallery tours for little people with big imaginations. These playful sessions invite children and their parents/carers to connect with art through movement and storytelling, encouraging curiosity, creativity and fun! This program is recommended for children aged 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult carer and cannot be left unsupervised at any time. Thank you for your understanding.
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12 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026
Kidchella
Good vibes. Little humans. One big weekend!The Gold Coast's happiest festival is back, and it's bringing the beats, the glitter and all the good vibes.Kidchella returns this September with two jam-packed days of free family fun.For one epic weekend, Surfers Paradise transforms into the ultimate beachside festival for kids.Little festival-goers can dance to live DJ beats, spin high above the beach on the Ferris wheel, bust a move in the silent disco, show off their skills with street-style hoops, unleash their creativity in the Art Studio, hit the skate zone and add a little sparkle at the Glam Bar.Gather your crew, throw on your brightest festival outfit and get ready to dance, play and make memories together.Kidchella is produced by City of Gold Coast.For the latest information, search Kidchella 2026 on Facebook.
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12 Sep 2026
Crafted Festival Gold Coast
GOLD COAST: A DECADE ON TAP 10 years. Still pouring strong. Crafted Festival back on the Gold Coast on Saturday 12th September celebrating 10 years of beers - a decade of sunshine, cold pours and good times done right. From first pour to last call, this one’s all about celebrating where it started. Leading our music lineup announcement are indie-rock favourites The Vanns, joined by the Goldy's Selve, Phil and The Blanks, SPACE&AGES, Laurel Hill, ALLORA as well as Beatniks DJs. With local brewery favourites and fresh festival pours to tasty eats and all-day tunes, Crafted 2026 is shaping up to be another cracker. The original pour. And still tasting bloody good. CRAFTED LEGENDS CLUB For the legends who like to froth a little harder. The Crafted Legends Club unlocks exclusive brewery experiences, a prime festival spot with seating to soak up the festival atmosphere and a stack of extra perks to make your Crafted day even better! Prime-location with unreserved seating and shaded areas Exclusive Crafted Legends Club "Meet The Brewery" session & tasting with 2025 People's Choice Winner Sanctus Brewing* Exclusive Crafted Legends Club "Meet The Brewery" session & tasting with 2025 Brewer's Choice Winner Tap That Brewery & Keghouse* Crafted Festival Legends Club lanyard* Crafted Festival wooden beer tasting paddle* Crafted Festival stubby cooler* 10% discount on official Crafted Festival merchandise *Items will take place and be collected at the festival. Beverages other than included tasting as part of the "Meet the Brewery" sessions not included. Times for "Meet the Brewery" sessions will be released closer to the Festival.
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13 Sep 2026
Mount Tamborine and Gold Coast Hinterland Wedding Trail
Plan Your Dream Wedding in One Inspiring DayDiscover the beauty of the Gold Coast Hinterland at this free wedding experience across Tamborine Mountain and Beechmont.Explore stunning venues, connect with talented local wedding vendors, and enjoy a day filled with inspiration as you sip, taste and experience everything these breathtaking regions have to offer.Meet photographers, celebrants, florists, stylists and more while enjoying live music and beautifully styled ceremony and reception spaces designed to help you envision your perfect day.Whether you're newly engaged or finalising the details, this is your chance to turn wedding inspiration into real plans.
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14 Sep 2026 - 26 Sep 2026
Kids Take Over Festival 2026
You're invited into a world of imagination where things are wonderfully strange and delightfully unexpected.Dive into a vibrant program of performances, free daily activities, immersive installations, and hands-on workshops. With something new to discover every day, one visit is never enough… well, not for a true adventurer!This is your chance to imagine, explore, and play.
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15 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2026
A Bee Story
A Bee StoryQueen Bee and Worker Bee must work together to rebuild their hive after it’s destroyed by a bushfire, but things never quite go to plan…This enchanting production combines circus, theatre, dance, live music, and acrobatics to bring the story vividly to life. Celebrating collaboration, resilience, and care for the environment, it inspires empathy, creativity, and a deeper connection to the natural world.As an accompaniment to the show, A Bee Story was written by Maria McRae and Elizabeth McRae, with illustrations by Maisie Oatz. To purchase a copy A Bee Story please contact: hotaeducation@experiencegoldcoast.com
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16 Sep 2026
The Box Show
The Box ShowIn the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways.The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. We follow four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard boxes and junk. The contents of an abandoned kitchen and wheelie bins become the greatest drum set in the world; plastic bags are an amazing musical instrument, and the human body becomes a unique sound machine. Tag along for a day in the life o a bunch of musical misfits as they reinvigorate the junk that the world has forgotten. Learn about sustainability with this high energy, imaginative music-in-education performance combining drumming, dance, theatre, and comedy. With a language of gibberish and rhythm, this show is accessible to all ages and audiences.
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19 Sep 2026
Hot Potato Band
Hot Potato BandGet ready for an unforgettable night with Hot Potato Band at HOTA! This Sydney-based brass collective, with three albums and over a decade of touring worldwide, brings explosive energy, infectious rhythms, and vibrant visuals to the stage, transforming the traditional brass band into a modern dance party, with special guest performers adding even more excitement to the show.As the headlining act to kick off the Kids Take Over Festival at HOTA, their high-energy, interactive performance is perfect for all ages and families to attend. HPB’s genre-defying sound promises a lively, inclusive atmosphere where you can dance, cheer, and experience music like never before. Don’t miss this celebration, it’s an experience the whole family will love!
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From now until 19 Sep 2026 (Annual)
Sky Racing Pink Ribbon Raceday
Australia's largest community fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) returns to the Gold Coast Turf Club for its 19th year. The Sky Racing Pink Ribbon Raceday features the Zarraffa's Coffee Pink Ribbon Cup, a day where racing, community and a meaningful cause come together.Dress in pink and enjoy an unforgettable day trackside, filled with exciting racing, live entertainment and fundraising activities, all while helping support the National Breast Cancer Foundation's vital breast cancer research.Gather friends and family and be part of one of the Gold Coast's most cherished race days as the community races to make a difference.
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21 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2026
Glow and Tell
Glow and TellAn interactive, light-filled storytelling adventure.This engaging interactive experience blends the magic of light and the simplicity of storytelling.Using UV light watch our custom-built tent be transformed into a magical performance space where stories and imagined worlds come alive as glowing drawings appear on the walls and floor.Following the performance, Families are invited to create and illustrate their own stories in glowing UV light.
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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.