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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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27 Apr 2025
Lime Cordiale – The Love Is Off The Table Tour
Lime Cordiale are returning to their roots for a one-off tour to remind everybody who they are! For a band that built their live reputation on playing in small rooms, with the fans so close you can see the band sweat, it’s the perfect response to their 2024 sold-out arena shows, which celebrated their third album, ENOUGH OF THE SWEET TALK. For those who remember and those about to discover, sweaty, packed rooms, the kind that has taken Oliver and Louis around the world, are the perfect way to enjoy the magic of a lime cordial show. Lime Cordiale has amassed over 500 million streams on Spotify, 40 million Apple Music streams, with YouTube views exceeding 30 million. Their infectious performances and genuine, generous interactions with their fans have made them one of Australia’s most in-demand acts, playing to wildly enthusiastic crowds across Australia and overseas. We are proudly partnering with FEAT. so that a $1 Solar Slice from every ticket will fund tour decarbonisation efforts and support local ocean restoration projects—helping to regenerate our coastal areas and campaign for stronger laws to protect our salty backyard.
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28 Apr 2025
Writers Festival April 2025
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of words at the Bond Writers Festival.Are you an academic, educator or clinician who wants to ‘write better’? Are you aiming to get published in academic journals or The Conversation, or simply tell better stories to your reader? If any of this resonates, the Writers Festival is for you!After a successful 2024 launch, we simply couldn’t resist offering this opportunity again. The Bond University Writers Festival will bring together a diverse community of writers and readers, to explore the art and science of writing well, and communicating our studies and stories. You can expect to be inspired, energised and given the space to reflect. We hope you’ll join us on the Gold Coast in April 2025.#BondWritersFestival #WordsofWisdom #UnleashYourCreativity #WritingRevolutionKeynote Speaker Lorelei Lingard COST: $250
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30 Apr 2025
Vivek Mahbubani
Vivek MahbubaniHong Kong-born Indian superstar Vivek Mahbubani’s debut Gold Coast performance. After performing Cantonese comedy for over a decade, Vivek is viewed as both a ‘celebrity’ and ‘role-model’ in his community. As much as this status brings a lot of perks, it also has its troubles where people expect him to be a certain way at all times.Vivek’s adventure to find the perfect balance of stardom and staring at the mirror watching his hairline recede has brought about challenges that he both loves and hates at the same time.This show is 100% performed in Cantonese.
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30 Apr 2025 - 11 May 2025
Gold Coast Film Festival 2025
Gold Coast Film Festival 2025The Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) is a celebration of film and filmmaking hosted in Queensland’s most dynamic screen destination, the Gold Coast. Now in its 24th year, GCFF2025 will showcase amazing local and international films, exploring diverse stories and unique perspectives on-screen through its short and feature film programme. Across the incredible 12 days, the festival includes inspirational panels, outdoor screenings, and special events at HOTA, including the crowd favourite event, SIPFest (Shorts in Paradise), that sees thousands gather under the stars. The festival proudly offers several free-to-attend industry education events, providing inspiring and incredible opportunities for emerging and established screen creatives to learn, connect and grow. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland State Government through Screen Queensland, Experience Gold Coast along with Tourism and Events Queensland and venue partner HOTA, Home of the Arts.
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01 May 2025 - 14 May 2025
Flotsam Festival
Catch the Flotsam Festival as it rolls across the Gold Coast with surf film and photo pop up events spanning beachside towns from Burleigh to Coolangatta. Flotsam's two week pixel party hosts free and ticketed events including photo exhibitions staged indoor and out, beachside surf cinema nights, live music and more. Don't miss the Flotsam Festival party wave – only on the Gold Coast, only in May.
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01 May 2025
Crossing the Divide
Crossing the DivideLiam, a scholarship student from the Torres Strait is on his high school History excursion - a two-day trek across the Great Dividing Range, learning about the expedition by Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson. As their guide Lionel draws attention to events often left out of the history books, tensions mount when Liam’s friend Max refuses to see how European settlement created anything but a pathway to progress for a newly forming nation. CROSSING THE DIVIDE is a vital conversation starter for anyone who calls Australia home and asks the question, “Can we find a path to a more unified Australia, or will we always be divided?
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01 May 2025
Gold Coast Film Festival Awards Gala
Gold Coast Film Festival Awards GalaThe Gold Coast Film Festival Awards Gala promises an evening of celebration, fine dining, and red carpet excitement, as we come together to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent and creativity within the Australian film community.Hosted at Queensland’s iconic Warner Brothers Movie World, the event is set to entertain while providing fantastic opportunities to network and connect with industry representatives and filmmakers. The highlight of the night is the prestigious presentation of the 2025 Chauvel Award, a coveted honor that acknowledges outstanding contributions to the Australian film industry.On the night we will celebrate two of Australia's most significant fiilmmakers, Charles and Elsa Chauvel, by presenting The Chauvel Award. The award acknowledges the significant contribution to the Australian Screen Industry.Due to alcohol service at the event, tickets are only available to those 18 and above.Location: Warner Brothers Movie World
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01 May 2025
Saving All My Love - Whitney Houston Tribute
Join Angela Fabian and her powerhouse 8-piece band for an unforgettable tribute to Whitney Houston! Experience the magic of Whitney's greatest hits from the 80s and 90s, including classics like "Saving All My Love for You" "I Wanna Dance with Somebody", and "So Emotional". Get ready to be moved as Angela delivers a heartfelt homage to one of Whitney Houston's most beloved songs "I Will Always Love You". Born in Omaha, Nebraska and now residing in Brisbane, Angela is an artist who radiates a bubbly optimism, self-deprecating humour, infectious energy, and a voice that inspires audiences. Don't miss this spectacular celebration of Whitney Houston - one of the greatest voices of all time!
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01 May 2025
Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club: Tribute to Whitney Houston
Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club: Tribute to Whitney HoustonJoin Angela Fabian and her powerhouse 8-piece band for an unforgettable tribute to Whitney Houston! Experience the magic of Whitney’s greatest hits from the 80s and 90s, including classics like “Saving All My Love for You”, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”, and “So Emotional”. Get ready to be moved as Angela delivers a heartfelt homage to one of Whitney Houston’s most beloved songs “I Will Always Love You”. As seen on Channel 9's The Voice (Season 9, 2020), Angela Fabian got a 3-chair turn from judges Boy George, Delta Goodrum & Kelly Rowlands with her passionate performance of 'Amazing Grace'. Born in Omaha, Nebraska and now residing in Brisbane, Angela is an artist who radiates a bubbly optimism, self-deprecating humour, infectious energy, and a voice that inspires audiences. Don’t miss this spectacular celebration of Whitney Houston - one of the greatest voices of all time!
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02 May 2025 - 04 May 2025
Kalbar Sunflower Festival
An opportunity for tourists to visit a sunflower farm based at Kalbar in the picturesque Scenic Rim Region, walk among a million sunflowers and totally immerse themselves in the beauty and happiness they provide. Excellent photography opportunities, a great event for the whole family. As well as the excitement of being up close and personal with acres of sunflowers there is free live entertainment by local musicians, free children's activities such as bubble blowing, art activations, animal petting, sensory garden and mini children's maze. Sunflower merchandise as well as food and beverages on sale. For the adults add on's such as sunflower art classes, mini family photography shoots, flower crowns and our four acre sunflower maze. Enjoy a long table lunch prepared by Chef Richard Ousby in the sunflowers and perhaps a sunflower cocktail by Brasshound Distillery. Their very popular Devonshire tea supports The Mater Foundation so enjoy a sunflower scone and cup of tea or coffee knowing you are helping raise funds for cancer care. The sunflower festival is full of happiness and joy bringing together the local community and visitors from around Queensland and beyond. You can bring your own secateurs or borrow theirs and you can pick your own sunflowers to take home for AUD2.00 a stem.
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02 May 2025
Alexis Fernandez
Lost, But Make it Look IntentionalDo You F*cking Mind podcast host Alexis Fernandez is bring her debut Australia-wide tour to Gold Coast.Prepare for an educational experience like no other in "Lost, But Make It Look Intentional", where life’s inevitable detours become the most valuable lessons.In this journey of misadventure, you’ll receive 10 life-changing lessons that promise to transform your approach to uncertainty, mostly by embracing it.With a straight-faced delivery and a touch of dry wit, Alexis will cover crucial topics such as "Navigating the Unknown with Spontaneous Confidence", “How to continuously lose sleep worrying about things you cannot control”, and "Turning Everyday misfortunes into Strategic Masterstrokes."By the end, you'll not only feel equipped to handle life’s unpredictability but might even find yourself actively seeking it out. After all, when you make being lost look intentional, you’ll never be without direction.
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02 May 2025 - 04 May 2025
2025 QLD State Championships
A massive Event (also housing the City v Country series) held from May 2 to 4. 75 teams will compete in this prestigious Event to see who will be crowed Queensland's best TRL region across Men's, Mixed, Women's and Men's 30s divisions.
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02 May 2025
GCFF INDUSTRY DAY: What's Next in the Queensland Film Industry
GCFF INDUSTRY DAY: What's Next in the Queensland Film IndustryWhether you're just starting out or already making waves in the industry, join us for our industry networking day.The itinerary focuses on What’s Next in Queensland’s film industry, from finding the next big opportunity to securing financing and managing your budgets, what’s new and upcoming in tech and post, and scheduling your film. Whether you’re seeking funding, mentorship, or collaboration, this is your chance to gain valuable insights, connect with industry experts and fellow creators so you can take the next steps in your creative career. We’ve got some awesome guests lined up, so stay tuned for our updates, we’ll be adding more soon!
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02 May 2025
Pool Lifeguard Challenge 2025
About Back for it's third year, the Pool Lifeguard Challenge is a dynamic competition designed to test lifeguards' skills in rescue scenarios, first aid, CPR, and crisis response. Bringing together lifeguards from various pools and aquatic centres, it promotes teamwork, sharpens decision-making, and reinforces the importance of vigilance in ensuring water safety. Date Friday 2 May 2025 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM (UTC+10)
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03 May 2025
Ministry of Sound Classical 2025
Ministry of Sound ClassicalMinistry of Sound's biggest show, CLASSICAL, returns to its home on the Gold Coast, Home of the Arts, after consecutive years of epic sold-out shows! Immerse yourself in the greatest moments in dance music and experience a brand-new show + set list on Sat 3 May 2025 (Labour Day Weekend). Back by popular demand, Ministry of Sound Classical returns this year with a sunset festival experience to celebrate the greatest moments in dance music with an incredible lineup of DJs culminating in our stunning CLASSICAL performance by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra. With 30 years as the global authority on dance music, nobody knows the classics like Ministry of Sound. Come and re-live all the greatest club anthems as you’ve never heard them before! Expect to hear more of the songs you know and love completely remixed, rearranged, and reimagined by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra alongside DJ Groove Terminator. Led by award-winning conductor Vanessa Perica - experience incredible live vocals from some of the country’s most acclaimed vocal talent including Reigan (ARIA Nominee ‘Dreams’), Karina Chavez (‘Show Me Love’), Rudy (feature artist on Dirty South ‘In The Air’), along with powerhouse mainstay of the Classical tour Lady Lyric and Luke Antony (The Voice). Plus an all-star lineup with party starters Sneaky Sound System, and DJ Helena! This event mode is All Standing. View All Standing Mode FAQs Setlist 4.30pm: Gates / Bar / Food 5pm: Support Acts7.30pm: Ministry of Sound Classical10pm: Event Concludes
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03 May 2025 - 13 May 2025
Gold Coast Pro
Snapper Rocks returns to the WSL Championship Tour schedule in 2025. The Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro will be the 6th stop on the schedule, with the event window running from May 3-May 13. Snapper Rocks is home to some of the most famous victories in surfing history. Past winners include World Champions Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore, Mick Fanning, Carissa Moore and Gabriel Medina amongst others.
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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.