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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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01 Oct 2025
Kids Improv Spring School Holidays
Unleash creativity, build confidence, and make new friends these school holidays at HOTA! Blah Blah Blah Improv's fun-filled workshops use theatre sports-style improv games made famous by the TV show Whose Line is it Anyway? and Channel 9's TheatreDome to help kids aged 6–12 years learn comedy, acting, teamwork, and quick thinking—all while having an absolute blast! The kids improv classes are part of the 2025 Kids Take Over Festival.
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From now until 30 Nov 2025
Golden Aurora High Tea
This October, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast is delighted to unveil its limited-edition spring high tea, a pink-inspired culinary experience proudly supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Available daily throughout October and November, five dollars from every booking will be donated to help fund life-changing breast cancer research and community programs. Menu highlights include a Rose and Vanilla Éclair, a Raspberry Opera Slice, and a Lemon Curd Tart finished with toasted lime marshmallow, balanced with savoury creations such as Spiced Prawn Cocktail, Prosciutto and Pear Remoulade, and delicate Roast Turkey Sandwiches. No high tea would be complete without Homemade Scones served with vanilla clotted cream and strawberry compote, while herbal teas and freshly brewed coffee provide the perfect finishing touch. To honour the cause, guests are encouraged to wear a touch of pink.
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01 Oct 2025 (Monthly)
Distracted
ADHD Expert Panel Discussions and Q&A'sJoin us on the 1st Wednesday of each month at HOTA to mingle with our ADHD community. Listen to ADHD topics presented by industry experts along with time for Q&A's. Bring your coach, teacher, friend, boss, relative, partner or just yourselves. We are always implementing ways to make our events neurodiversity and sensory-friendly.
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02 Oct 2025
Waltzing the Wilarra
Waltzing the Wilarra“...a highly evocative musical tale of love, jealousy, friendship and family. It is a beautiful, heartfelt production about love and loss.” Australian StageWritten and composed by David Milroy and directed by Brittanie Shipway.Produced by the producers of national tours of ‘The Sapphires’ and ‘The Sunshine Club’ comes a very special and entertaining night in the theatre.Performed by a stellar cast including Lorinda May Merrypor (Juliet in ‘& Juliet’), Shaka Cook (‘Hamilton’) and Lisa Maza (‘Stingers’) and backed by a live band.Against a backdrop of curfews, and the fear of arrest, white and black manage to form their own club where they can forget their worries and experience rare happy times, and with a little luck... romance. Forty years on, as the club faces demolition, our characters meet once again to stage a musical reunion and protest in an attempt to save their old stomping ground. Dark secrets and ghosts that have lingered for more than half a century are revealed, and we discover that reconciliation is more than saying sorry.
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02 Oct 2025 - 04 Oct 2025
Bin Chicken Universe
Bin Chicken UniverseThese school holidays, kids will have the opportunity to go on an immersive scavenger hunt around HOTA completing tasks to earn stamps and unlock mysteries. Find all the native Gold Coast animals hiding amongst the trash, fish out rubbish from the lake for clues, get crafty with clay and test your best bin knowledge to gain access to BIN CHICKEN UNIVERSE. A magical place made entirely out of cardboard. With special cardboard saws and screws kids can create houses, animal residents, clotheslines, toilets, you name it!Stay, create, play and enjoy the payoff of all your hard-earned stamps. Let’s make this universe the best it can be!Ages 3-11
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03 Oct 2025 - 06 Oct 2025
The Yacht Sales Co Sail Paradise Regatta
Australia's spectacular offshore sailing regatta, The Yacht Sales Co Sail Paradise, is back Kings Birthday Long Weekend in Queensland! Now in its 16th year, Sail Paradise 2025 will again incorporate the Australian Sailing QLD Yachting Championships, and in 2026 the 17th Sail Paradise will host the Australian Yachting Championships. Brought to you by the Organising Authority of the GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race, the Southport Yacht Club, this event is a truly spectacular offshore regatta coming of age.
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03 Oct 2025
Boom Crash Opera - Hands Up In The Air - The Singles Tour 2025
40 years in the making, Boom Crash Opera hit the road for Hands Up In The Air – The Singles Tour 2025 Friday 3 October | Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba They say life begins at 40 – and that may just be true for Boom Crash Opera. To celebrate their 40th anniversary, the beloved Australian band is embarking on a massive national tour: Hands Up In The Air – The Singles Tour 2025. The tour will hit every state, kicking off in Queensland on October 3, and running until mid-December. As the name suggests, this will be Great Wall-to-wall hits, starting with the band’s debut single, the Top 10 smash Great Wall, and running through a cavalcade of classics, including Dancing In The Storm, The Best Thing, City Flat, Get Out Of The House, Onion Skin, Bettadaze and Hands Up In The Air. The show will also feature BCO’s new single, Latest Hustle, a stomping glam rock treat, which Pete Farnan says is like Onion Skin “but with a contemporary twist”. Boom Crash Opera formed in Melbourne in 1985. As Pete Farnan notes, “We sounded like our name.” It’s an intoxicating mix of indie pop and stadium rock, fusing quirky song structures with exuberant choruses. The result has been 13 Top 50 singles and five Top 50 albums. Boom Crash Opera’s songs are ingrained in Australian culture – go to any sporting event and chances are you’ll hear The Best Thing or Dancing In The Storm. Four decades after the band began, the start of Onion Skin remains an irresistible rallying cry: Keep it in! Cut it out! Kick it out! Special guest Nick Barker. Can't make the event? Sell your tickets through our resale partner Tixel!
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04 Oct 2025
Wildlife Heroes Day
Step into the heart of wildlife conservation and spend the day side by side with the people who dedicate their lives to saving Australia's animals. Wildlife Heroes Day is your chance to go beyond the usual day out and experience something extraordinarily wild. All included with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Admission.
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04 Oct 2025
Kids Take Over | Ballun Gawrehma
Kids Take Over | Ballun GawrehmaJoin local Kombumerri man Lann Levinge as he guides you through culturally significant sites, sharing local history passed down by elders. Begin your exploration at Wulabora, a dedicated space for sharing and gathering that celebrates Kombumerri heritage. On this exploration, stories will be shared about family stories, local history, Dreamtime tales and environmental wisdom. This sensory-rich experience includes hands-on interaction with authentic indigenous artefacts—such as clothing, weapons, and tools—alongside immersive soundscapes. As Lann expresses, "I’m passionate about discovering new ways to nurture and inspire a new generation of language and cultural warriors. My goal is to raise awareness and foster connections with indigenous culture, particularly the Kombumerri ways and the Yugambeh Language, through visual art, music, and dance."
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From now until 31 Oct 2025
Fright Nights at Warner Bros. Movie World
Terror Runs Deep with the return of Fright Nights at Warner Bros. Movie World this October. Step into five horrifying mazes, including two new mazes, Krypt of Kain and Eternal Dark. Roam through twisted precincts crawling with sinister creatures, scream on your favourite thrill rides after dark, and brace yourself for relentless scares that strike when you least expect. There's no escape. No mercy. Just pure, unfiltered terror.
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04 Oct 2025
Oktoberfest 2025
Oktoberfest is BACK at Hound and Stag! 🍻🇩🇪 Get ready to raise your steins once again - we’re bringing the Bavarian vibes back, bigger and better than ever! Join us for a full day of German brews, hearty food, and non-stop fun. Expect: 🥨 Authentic German eats 🍺 Traditional beers on tap 🎶 A live German band 🏆 Classic games & competitions 🔥 Every ticket includes a FREE 500ml stein and refills at schooner price! 🔥 🎁 Dress to impress, there are epic prizes for Best Dressed! So round up your mates, throw on your best Oktoberfest look, and come party with us! Prost! 🍻
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04 Oct 2025
Ballun Gawrehma
Ballun GawrehmaJoin local Kombumerri man Lann Levinge as he guides you through culturally significant sites, sharing local history passed down by elders. Begin your exploration at Wulabora, a dedicated space for sharing and gathering that celebrates Kombumerri heritage. On this exploration, stories will be shared about family stories, local history, Dreamtime tales and environmental wisdom. This sensory-rich experience includes hands-on interaction with authentic indigenous artefacts—such as clothing, weapons, and tools—alongside immersive soundscapes. As Lann expresses, "I’m passionate about discovering new ways to nurture and inspire a new generation of language and cultural warriors. My goal is to raise awareness and foster connections with indigenous culture, particularly the Kombumerri ways and the Yugambeh Language, through visual art, music, and dance."
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05 Oct 2025
Festival of Small Halls Announces Spring Tour 2025: Mt Nimmel Hall
Festival of Small Halls has announced that Joe H Henry and Georgia Mooney will feature on their upcoming Spring Tour 2025: Outback Queensland to New South Wales. Presented by veteran festival producers Woodfordia Inc, the 47th edition of the much-loved not-for-profit music tour is embarking on a packed schedule to fifteen community halls. These stalwart vessels of community life have been drawn from across the rich and diverse landscapes of Queensland and New South Wales. Halls of all shapes and sizes will throw open their doors, from the quaint hinterlands of the Sunshine Coast to outback locations like Eulo, Blackall and Cameby down into the Granite Belt and finishing up along the coast of Northern New South Wales.
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From now until 03 May 2026
Spirit Making Class
Craft your signature spirit! In their Spirit Making Class, you will have the opportunity to craft your personalised unaged bottle of Rum, Gin, Brandy, Vodka, or Schnapps. With an extensive selection of botanicals and ingredients sourced from their apothecary, you'll have all the tools you need to design a spirit that suits your taste perfectly. Their Head Distiller will be your guide throughout the process. From selecting the ideal botanicals to operating your own distillation equipment, you'll receive expert guidance every step of the way. This is an interactive class that allows you to roll up your sleeves and create your own unique spirit. At the end of this extraordinary class, you'll proudly take home a 500ml bottle of your very own handcrafted spirit. It's not just a bottle; it's a testament to your creativity and newfound distillation skills. Display it on your home bar or share it as a special gift. Complimentary drink upon your arrival. Guided Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience featuring four samples. Professional distillation guidance provided by our Head Distiller. Exclusive access to their selection of botanicals from the apothecary. A 500ml bottle of your personally crafted spirit. A delightful grazing board to share. 10 percent discount on any liquor purchase made the same day.
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From now until 02 Jun 2026
Wellbeing With Kids Yoga
About Kids Yoga Classes for all children 5–10 years - Nurturing children’s mental, emotional, physical and social wellbeing In these fun, supportive yoga classes children will learn movement, breathwork and mindfulness with a balance of structure, creativity and playfulness. Kids Yoga helps children to: • Manage emotions, stress and anxiety • Improve physical strength, balance, flexibility and coordination • Increase concentration, focus and attention span • Develop confidence, social skills and respect for others • Cultivate mindfulness, mental focus and self-esteem Dates Tuesday 26 August 2025 - Tuesday 2 June 2026 (UTC+10) Labrador Community Centre 57 Billington Street, Labrador QLD 4215 Cost: $5.00
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08 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025
Gold Coast Titans All Schools
The Gold Coast Titans All Schools (GCTAS) is the world's largest touch football tournament, held annually each October at the Gold Coast Performance Centre and Precinct, proudly supported by our major partner, Experience Gold Coast. The event welcomes approximately 600 teams from schools across Australia and overseas, showcasing the sport on a global stage. Over five action-packed days, around 8,400 students compete in over 2,000 games across 32 fields, drawing crowds of between 8,000 and 10,000 spectators.
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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.