Listen Up People
Because we've got some serious live music pumping on our playlist. The program is a quality shuffle of local and international acts performing on a mind-blowing range of Gold Coast stages. Parkland rock festivals, folky-soul by the beach, jazz at the casino, stadium headliners. Sound good? Then crank it up!
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From now until 17 Dec 2025
Based Comedy at Currumbin Valley Brewing
Join them at the Currumbin Valley Brewing Taproom & Kitchen for a weekly dose of laughs. Kicking off at 7pm, they're bringing packed lineups from around Australia and all over the world every Wednesday for a night of great food, locally brewed beers, wine, cocktails and laughter. The kitchen will be serving food until 8, the jokes will be served until 9.
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From now until 16 Apr 2026
Based Comedy at Last Night on Earth
Last Night on Earth is shaking things up, bringing you comedy in Southport on Thursdays. Comedy at Last Night on Earth in Southport every Thursday with a bang! Seating is limited and gas masks are more acceptable to wear than ever – get your tickets via the website.
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Thursday (Weekly)
Lip Candy at The Avenue
Prepare to set your Thursday nights ablaze with an electrifying extravaganza at The Avenue Surfers Paradise! By overwhelming demand, we're cranking up the excitement with a second night of karaoke starting promptly at 8:00 pm. Led by the incomparable KJ Hellen Gibbons, this isn't your average karaoke session – it's a full-throttle experience with crowd sing-alongs, epic prizes for standout performances, and the ultimate challenge: a karaoke showdown against your closest comrades! Don't let this musical madness pass you by! Dive into the chaos and camaraderie at The Avenue Surfers Paradise for a night of unparalleled thrills and unforgettable moments. It's your chance to take the stage, belt out your favourite tunes, and create memories that will last a lifetime with your crew. Get ready to ignite the night and unleash your inner rockstar!
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From now until 15 Mar 2025
Dracula's: Menagerie (Dinner & Show)
Are you looking for a night of unfiltered and unforgettable entertainment? Dracula’s presents a spicy combination of death-defying aerial acrobatics, laugh-out-loud comedy, knockout vocal, and costumes so hot - they should be illegal. But what is Dracula’s? Dracula’s is an adult’s playground. Interact with the residents of the multi-level mansion. Ride the ghost train into the nightclub-styled bar. Dine on a quality three-course meal, carefully sourced from local Australian produce. Sip cocktails from blood bags as you settle down for the main event; our world-renowned, three-part, live variety show - Menagerie. With aerial acrobatics, live musicians, knock-out vocals, Dracula’s signature blacklight puppets, and a generous dusting of finesse, Menagerie tickles the nerve endings of even the most modest in society. From opening number to closing curtains, prepare yourself for a spectacle with bite. What is Dracula's? It's the ultimate nightlife entertainment experience on the Gold Coast.
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From now until 29 May 2025
Stand Up Comedy at White Rhino Bar and Eats
White Rhino is the new home of comedy in Surfer's Paradise. Join them every Thursday night for big laughs. Really big. Think elephant-sized...or whatever giant animal you prefer. The good times stampede in every Thursday at 8pm.
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From now until 27 Jun 2025
The Avenue - Live Bands Every Friday Night
Looking for an incredible way to kick off your weekends? Look no further than live bands every Friday from 8:30pm at The Avenue! It's a must-see experience that will leave you wanting more. Get ready to groove to the rhythm, sing along to your favorite tunes, and immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere created by talented bands from the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Whether you're a music enthusiast or simply looking for a fun night out, the live bands every Friday will undoubtedly make your evening unforgettable. So mark your calendar and join us for an unforgettable night of music and entertainment!
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From now until 17 Apr 2026
Based Comedy, Fridays at Madocke
Every Friday night Based Comedy are taking over upstairs at Madocke, with a lineup of the best comedians from around Australia and internationally, at one of the Gold Coast's newest and coolest little breweries. Belgian beers, big laughs and the perfect way to knock off for the week with a laugh. Visit the website for more info and to book your tickets.
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From now until 28 Jun 2025
Disco Disco - The Show at The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub
Step into the vibrant, high-energy world of the '70s with The Pink Flamingo's brand-new smash-hit production—DISCO! DISCO! The Show! Get ready for a glittering, non-stop celebration where disco fever burns hotter than ever! This electrifying production blends jaw-dropping cirque acrobatics with the best grooves of the '70s for an unforgettable experience. Expect dazzling costumes, blazing LED visuals, and a fiery lineup of chart-topping hits that’ll have you dancing all night. It’s a kaleidoscope of music, dance, and circus feats—everything you love about the '70s, cranked up to the max! So slip on your platform shoes, dust off the glitter, and get ready to boogie, where the beats are infectious, and the party fever never stops. Get ready for a Flockin' Funky night to remember!
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From now until 28 Jun 2025
Shake It Saturdays at The Avenue
Ensure you're part of the explosive energy at 'Shake It Saturdays' at The Avenue in Surfers Paradise! Prepare to ignite your Saturday night as DJs Jimmy Carey, Jai Waterhouse & Hodges unleash an electrifying experience on the dance floor, armed with a playlist packed with your favorite party anthems. From 8 pm until the early hours. The Avenue Surfers Paradise transforms into the ultimate destination for an unforgettable night of revelry. Don't let the excitement pass you by – be there to soak it all in and make your Saturday night truly memorable!
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From now until 20 Dec 2025
Comedy Underground Saturday Showcase
Every Saturday night, Based Comedy presents Comedy Underground in The Basement. It's a weekly showcase of hand-picked talent from all over Australia and around the world. Big name acts, up-and-coming crushers and the wild, subversive and unique voices making waves in live comedy. Saturday nights in The Basement are packed with 90 minutes of side-splitting laughs, and fresh new line ups every week. Comedy Underground is the Gold Coast's home of the very best live comedy.
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From now until 06 Dec 2025
Magic Men Gold Coast
Looking for the ultimate ladies' night or hens' party experience in Surfer’s Paradise, Gold Coast? Magic Men Gold Coast is the answer. Located in the vibrant heart of Surfer’s Paradise, this show promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment and excitement. Magic Men’s “Feel The Magic” is a spectacular live performance featuring Australia’s most talented male entertainers. From the moment the show starts, the Magic Men captivate the audience with jaw-dropping routines, mesmerizing dance moves, and a dazzling light show. Voted Australia’s Best Male Dance Group, these performers are known for their charisma, charm, and incredible stage presence. Whether it’s a special night out with friends or the perfect hens' party, Magic Men Gold Coast guarantees an experience like no other. The show is expertly choreographed to blend sensuality with top-notch entertainment, making it the ideal choice for any celebration. Audience participation is encouraged, adding an extra layer of fun and engagement. For those looking to elevate their evening, VIP packages offer exclusive perks and prime seating. Conveniently located in Surfer’s Paradise, Magic Men is surrounded by the best nightlife the Gold Coast has to offer. Book your tickets now and make your ladies' night or hens' party an unforgettable affair.
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23 Feb 2025
Fortay and Jay UF ~ Live at Mo's Desert Clubhouse
For one night only, Fortay & Jay UF together live and onstage at Burleigh's Mo's Desert Clubhouse with supports to be announced. Having emerged from Sydney’s underground hardcore hip/hop scene since as a battle MC Champion, Fortay has supported an impressive list of internationals in his home city of Sydney including Necro , M.O.P , DJ Scratch & DJ Cash Money and Method and Redman along with rolling blunts with such names as Snoop Dogg, DJ Premier, Daz Dillinger/Kurupt of Doggpound, Devin The Dude and many more as part of a successful YouTube channel. 6pm Warehouse Doors - Show Opens This is an 18+ event. Meet and Greet tickets available
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23 Feb 2025
Reputation: The Ultimate Taylor Swift Show
Reputation brings the Ultimate Taylor Swift Show to Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads in February, following their massively successful 2024 national tour, where they captivated audiences and sold out shows around the country! Bringing the stunning energy of a full five piece band, Reputation brilliantly showcases the sensational evolution of the greatest artist & songwriter of a generation from country music’s fastest rising star to the global pop Superstar we know today! Ella & Sienna (The Voice 2022), renowned for their signature sibling harmonies and unique pop sound, and their phenomenal band, bring every iconic era of Taylor’s story to life through her biggest hits and all your Swiftie favourites! 1pm doors. This is an All Ages event.
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23 Feb 2025
Sarah Blasko - I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain 2025 Regional Tour
On the eve of her final weekend of the I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain album tour, revered 3x Platinum and 3x ARIA Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer Sarah Blasko today announces an extended 24-date regional tour this February through April throughout NSW, VIC, QLD and ACT - her first regional tour since 2017 (full dates below) - including already-announced shows at Bundanon, Queenscliff Town Hall, and Her Majesty’s Theatre (Wadawurrung/Ballarat). Tickets to Sarah Blasko’s regional tour are on sale 9am (local) tomorrow, Friday 13 December, from sarahblasko.com, with special guests to be announced. Sarah Blasko is touring in celebration of her seventh solo album I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain which debuted at #6 on the ARIA Australian Album Chart and was crowned Double J Feature Album. It traces the inevitability of painful goodbyes in all their forms and the final acceptance that follows a period of grief, and sees Sarah Blasko firmly in the present as she searches for the light that comes with new beginnings. In their glowing album review, MOJO named it “her defining album so far” with Rolling Stone Australia sharing that “from the top, she takes us to church, confesses, hollows us out, refills our cups” in their 4-star review. Blasko’s much-loved and highly acclaimed live show takes the album to a simultaneously more expansive and intimate place - watch a selection of tracks recorded live from the ABC Studios for a special Double J and triple j edition of Live at the Wireless. I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain was released alongside a video suite that aired in full on rage as part of her Guest Program last month. A collection of technicolour dreamscapes made by SPOD, he used both analogue and digital techniques to manipulate footage that Sarah Blasko filmed alongside photographer Wilk, and lighting designer Bazz Barrett, in a few fun days at the Richard Wherrett Studio on Gadigal Land in Sydney last year. I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain is an album of late night reflections on goodbyes, grief, new beginnings, and an important friendship that underpinned Sarah Blasko’s childhood, and finds one of Australia’s most revered songwriters more reflective and more personal than ever before. It was recorded at Rancom Street Studios in Eora/Sydney with engineer Brent Clark, produced by Sarah Blasko and mixed by Kenny Gilmore (Weyes Blood, Julia Holter, Ariel Pink), and marked a new approach to writing and recording from that of her earlier records - “This album was probably the most relaxed and free feeling record I’ve made” - while thematically traversing both the heartbreak and quiet calm that comes with letting go of your younger self, how thin the line between tragedy and comedy becomes the older we get, and the way that time changes ourselves, our hopes and our dreams. Despite roaming some big subject matter, I Just Need to Conquer This Mountain is a declaration of positivity and hope amidst the difficulty of life, one that recognises the duality in all things, and pushes forward into the light. Sarah Blasko is as expansive as she is prolific, writing songs that strike with rare immediacy, clarity and purpose. Across a discography of six solo albums - Depth of Field (2018), Eternal Return (2015), I Awake (2012), As Day Follows Night (2009), What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have (2006) and The Overture & the Underscore (2004) - and two albums with Holly Throsby and Sally Seltmann as Seeker Lover Keeper - Seeker, Lover, Keeper (2011) and Wild Seeds (2019) - four albums have reached Platinum Sales Status with six debuts in the ARIA Top 10. Sarah Blasko is a three-time ARIA Award winner, 18x ARIA Award nominee, has won the J Award for Australian Album of the Year, and three-times shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize. Her cover of Cold Chisel’s ‘Flame Trees’ (2004) had a resurgence when it was featured in Season 2 of Netflix’s Heartbreak High, spawning a remix by Cub Sport released this June. Sarah Blasko composed the music for Bell Shakespeare’s productions of Twelfth Night (2023) and Hamlet (2008), Sydney Dance Company’s Emergence (2013), has been praised by the likes of Sir Elton John on his visit to James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke.
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23 Feb 2025
Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Market
Large, colourful and a-buzz with atmosphere, these markets boast over 150 stalls showcasing the best and most original of Australian-made products, fresh produce, yummy food and live entertainment every Sunday. FIND OUT MORE Helpful Links: Free kids activities Gold Coast Things to do with kids on the Gold Coast What’s on for kids on Gold Coast School holiday activities Gold Coast Vacation Care Gold Coast
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From now until 29 Dec 2025
Karaoke at The Avenue
The Avenue hosts the Gold Coast most popular Karaoke show every Monday night. Featuring the amazing Karin from Red Hot Entertainment. Come and join the fun, where everyone becomes a star.
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