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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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12 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026
Fox Superflow Nerang Gravity Enduro Race
Pack your bike, grab your crew as Fox Superflow gravity enduro racing returns to Nerang for the Rocky Trail QLD Season Finale! Enjoy more riding time than ever with the new weekend format: Saturday and Sunday sessions and up to eight runs per track.This high-energy three-day racing weekend kicks off with a massive day of junior racing at the Rocky Trail Academy, before shifting gears into the main event: the Fox Superflow, Australia's most popular gravity enduro format. This is ideal for ambitious pinners and seasoned pros with elite and age categories from 10 years and up. No start orders, eight possible race runs each on multiple live-timed tracks and relaxed transitions. It's all about maximum trail time and race the way you ride with your mates. Timing chips are active all weekend.Beyond the tape, the event village will be buzzing with festival vibes, making it the perfect Gold Coast weekend getaway for families and riding crews. Whether you are chasing a podium spot or just your best ride of the year, there's a spot at the start line for you with Rocky Trail at Nerang.
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12 Sep 2026
Candlelight: Tribute to TOOL
⭐ Candlelightconcerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Gold Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of TOOL at Bond University under the gentle glow of candlelight.This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.General Info 📍Venue: Basil Sellers Theatre, Bond University (Site Map)🚘 Parking: West Gate Entry, first parking lots 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 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 ❓ 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 hereProgrammeVicariousStinkfistForty Six & 2SchismParabolaDispositionSoberThe PotPneumaPerformersString Quartet - GC4Seating Map
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12 Sep 2026
R&B Rooftop Party
The Gold Coast's favourite daytime RnB event is back! Hosted on the CSi Club Southport's rooftop for an afternoon of live music, sunshine and the tracks that shaped a generation.With the Gold Coast skyline as the backdrop, celebrate the golden era of RnB, smooth 90s grooves, powerhouse anthems, singalong classics and feel-good dancefloor favourites that never get old.Live: Soul Cutz bringing the smooth sounds and iconic hits of classic RNBPlus: One Sound delivering powerhouse vocals and unforgettable RNB anthemsAlso Live: 33 Red performing a high-energy set of RNB classics and party favouritesOn Decks: DJ Dezastar returns, joined by special guest MC MAREKO to keep the rooftop moving all day longCome for the music, stay for the company. This one's made for those who still know every word.Tickets sell out fast, so don't leave it too late.This event is strictly 18+.
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12 Sep 2026
Rug Hooking Sketches with Fleur Brett
Rug Hooking Sketches with Fleur BrettJoin textile artist and sculptor Fleur Brett in the addictive practice of rug hooking. Concentrating on the technique of punch rug hooking participants will draw up a local landscape image onto fabric to make a small rug hooked sketch. These will be framed ready to hang.When | Saturday 12th SeptemberTime | 1.00pm – 4.00pmWhere | Fringe Pavilion, Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin BeachCost | $110 + Booking FeeMore about Fleur BrettFleur is a sculptor / weaver based in Naarm / Melbourne whose work uses textile techniques to explore texture, layered imagery and the movement between 2 and 3 dimensions. Her latest body of work exploring themes of the aging female body (The Muse) and animal extinction (Pelt) uses rug hooking techniques to make conceptual wall works.
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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
Comedy Drag Queen Bingo The OX , Oxenford Tavern
🤠 COMEDY DRAG QUEEN BINGO – YEEHAW! 🌵✨Saddle up for one wild night of laughs, glitter and outrageous entertainment at Oxenford Tavern!Join your fabulous hosts Miss Carmen Taykett and her hilarious sidekick Miss Cookie Cartel as they bring you 5 action-packed rounds of bingo, jaw-dropping drag performances, cheeky comedy, and plenty of audience interaction.There’ll be raffles, auctions, amazing prizes, and endless fun from start to finish. Best of all, a portion of every ticket sold will be donated to Project Pink, helping support vital breast cancer research and awareness.Dust off your boots, throw on your best cowboy or cowgirl outfit, and get ready for a night you won’t forget!📍 Oxenford Tavern179 Old Pacific Highway, Oxenford QLD📅 Saturday, 12th September 2026🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM🎱 Balls Drop: 7:00 PM🎟 Tickets: $20 eachAvailable now through StickyTicketsCowboy & Cowgirl dress-up is highly encouraged – there may even be prizes for the best dressed!Grab your friends, book your table, and get ready for a crazy night of comedy, drag, bingo and fundraising for an incredible cause! 🌈💖🤠
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13 Sep 2026
Danny Widdicombe and the Wand’rin’ Stars - ‘One Note at a Time’ Album Launch
Danny Widdicombe and the Wand’rin’ Stars - ‘One Note at a Time’ Album LaunchSee the multiple award-winning songwriter Danny Widdicombe return to his folk and country roots as he launches his new album One Note at a Time with his hootenanny band of old-time country virtuosos, The Wand’rin’ Stars. One Note at a Time has already been chosen as ABC Country Album of the Week, with one media review comparing Widdicombe to the great Willie Nelson - ‘languid but precise, vulnerable but holding control, an echo of some 1930s movie soundtrack’ (Bernard Zuel). The Wand’rin’ Stars feature some of Australia’s finest musicians - Michel Rose on pedal steel (Slim Dusty, Troy Cassar-Daley, Sara Storer and more), Luke ‘Fiddleboy’ Moller on fiddle (Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Kasey Chambers, and more), Brendan St Ledger on piano (Rene Geyer, Wendy Matthews and more), Bos Borley on bass (Honey Sliders, Resin Dogs), Doug Gallacher (Slim Dusty and many more), Tony McCall on percussion (Wolfmother, Honey Sliders), and Dana Gehrman on backing vocals and harmonica.One Note at a Time is the follow up to their single Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain, which pays homage to the great Willie Nelson (out now through Futurfonic). Recorded live in the studio at Alchemix in South Brisbane, the music captures a rare sense of spontaneity and musical connection — band members played the songs live in a circle, responding in real time. That same energy comes alive on stage, offering audiences a chance to experience this exciting new band as they share their songs and stories.
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13 Sep 2026
Swimming through a Universe of Sound By Corrina Bonshek at SWELL Fringe
An immersive listening experience by the oceanAs the sun sets over the ocean, lie beneath the evening sky and experience sound in a different way. Combining a personal handheld speaker with immersive surround sound, Swimming Through a Universe of Sound invites you to feel sound as well as hear it.Settle onto your yoga mat, close your eyes, and allow sound to carry you through a world of imagination, wonder and calm. Created by composer and sound artist Corrina Bonshek, this unique 60-minute listening experience invites deep listening, curiosity, and relaxation.Bring your own yoga mat, pillow and blanket. We provide your personal speaker. No musical knowledge or experience is required."Sound and space became one." "I felt the vibrations through my whole body. I was feeling the sound rather than just hearing it.""It was like floating in a sonic ocean—held by sound." Suitable for adults, teens and anyone curious to experience sound in a new way.
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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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From now until 14 Sep 2026
Wulabora
Ballun Gawrehma: Story by the RiverWULABORA Part of the Ballun Gawrehma Series — Stories by the RiverWe walk together into the living heart of Country through WULABORA, a powerful Aboriginal engagement experience tailored to meet the needs of the knowledge seeker. Immersive and educational, it welcomes all ages, from the young to the young at heart. Rooted in ancient wisdom and cultural strength, WULABORA means "the gift and exchange of knowledge and connection." It invites participants on a transformative journey through storytelling, song, art, movement, history, and deep listening. Wulabora opens the space for us to share and discuss seasonal knowledge, stories of the constellations, to create artworks, music and even meditations. The choice is yours. Led by respected Kombumerri artist Lann Levinge, this experience offers more than lessons, it opens the way for cultural awakening, shared understanding, and honest conversation. Gathered by the water’s edge, we hear stories passed down through generations, stories that speak to land, spirit, resilience, and community. Through this rich engagement, participants gain a deeper understanding of First Nations perspectives, language, and lore, encouraging truth-telling, healing, and respect. Whether in schools, community spaces, or professional environments, WULABORA is an invitation: To walk together. To learn together. To honour the voices that have echoed along these rivers for tens of thousands of years. Contact hotaeducation@experiencegoldcoast.com to arrange your education perspectives experience. This tour is open to school groups only.
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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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16 Sep 2026
Joe Daymond: Early Access - Gold Coast
Fresh off national tours in Australia and New Zealand and the release of his debut documentary. Award-winning comedian, writer, director and content creator Joe Daymond is hitting the stage with brand new and untried material.
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18 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
Australasian Majors
The biggest Trans-Tasman Cheerleading Showdown All the Best Teams will be there!! Be crowned the true Australasian Champions at this epic two day championship! This event offers the biggest and best production of any event company with the most awards and bids! You will not find a better experience anywhere!
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18 Sep 2026
Jack Raymond - Live at Mt Nimmel Hall
Jack Raymond is an Australian folk and roots songwriter blending storytelling, blues grit, and a deep sense of place. Originally from Harrietville in the Victorian High Country and now based on the Sunshine Coast, his music is shaped by small towns, back roads, and the characters found along the way.Since releasing his debut album The Long Story Short, Jack has built a reputation for honest, engaging live shows, performing at festivals, community halls, and listening rooms across the country. His songs carry a lived-in weight. Grounded in memory, family, and the kind of stories that don’t always come out straight but still feel true.Now launching his second studio album Mr. Know It All, this tour brings a new collection of songs to the stage. Expect a night that moves between quiet, reflective moments and driving roots energy, all delivered in an up close and connected setting.Doors 6pm. BYO food and drinks. Seating provided.
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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.