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From now until 19 Jun 2026
Australian Open Bowls
After moving to the sunny Gold Coast in 2015, the Australian Open has become a true festival of bowls, with 15 days of action played across the 15 host clubs on the Gold Coast.Over 3,550 bowlers from across Australia, and indeed the world are expected to attend again, with entry being completely open to any registered bowler!Not only is the Australian Open the World's Biggest Bowls Festival, it is also the richest bowls event in the world with a staggering total of over AUD$350,000 prize money across the 15 disciplines.
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From now until 02 Aug 2026
Kirra Longboard Klassic
A fun longboard event designed to bring together like-minded amateur surfers in two fun-filled days of surfing.For 2025 the Kirra Longboard Klassic is supported with cultural, entertainment, lifestyle, and environmental activation's and high performance surfing with international competitors.
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From now until 11 Oct 2026
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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From now until 07 Dec 2025
Festival of Touch
The Festival of Touch is a 10 day celebration of all things Touch Football. The event aims to invigorate, inspire and connect the touch football community in Queensland.The 10-day Festival encompasses two flagship touch football events on the Queensland Touch Football (QTF) calendar, including the Queensland State Cup and Queensland All Nations, which are held on consecutive weekends on the Gold Coast.The weeklong festival includes professional development opportunities for administrators and sport enthusiasts through the QTF Conferences, the Queensland Touch Football Awards Night, which celebrates the Queensland touch footballs inspiring community and a South East Queensland Schools Gala Day to engage and excite local schools in touch football.If that is not enough, based on the picturesque Gold Coast, participants can take the opportunity to enjoy a holiday shared with family and friends.
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From now until 10 Dec 2025
Astra Lumina Gold Coast
Astra Lumina is a cosmic light and sound experience, set in the beautiful bushland at the iconic Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Connect with nature as you take this enchanted walk amongst the stars. This luminous adventure will immerse you in the magic of light and projection with a moving soundscape, set in natural Australian bushland at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Produced by global entertainment creators, Moment Factory, this world-class multisensory experience is one not to miss! This permanent night attraction is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. The Astra Lumina experience is suitable for all ages. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm. 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 07 Dec 2025
Queensland All Nations Touch Football Carnival
The Queensland All Nations Tournament allows participants to represent their heritage and their nation at a fun, social and non-affiliated touch football tournament that celebrates our many and diverse cultures that make up Australia.South Queensland & Border Districts Touch Association in conjunction with Queensland Touch Football delivers an event that allows participants to experience multiple cultures through food, dance and connection.Cultural identity is a focal point of the event with all teams representing their community under their traditional nation, with uniforms adorned with symbols of their nation, supported by a cultural performance on the Saturday afternoon. This provides an opportunity for members of the community to come together, play some touch football and learn about their local culture and foster relationships and understanding between other cultures.
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06 Dec 2025
Ring Of Fire - Opetaia vs Cinkara
World championship boxing returns to the Gold Coast when IBF and The Ring Magazine Cruiserweight World Champion Jai Opetaia 28-0 (22 KO) defends his titles against unbeaten number one contender Huseyin Cinkara 23-0 (17 KO) of Turkey in a blockbuster main event. Widely regarded as the most avoided man in the division, Opetaia has turned the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre into his fortress, thrilling fans with dominant performances and unforgettable nights. Now he looks to extend his perfect record and prove once again why he is the premier cruiserweight on the planet.Cinkara arrives as a dangerous, undefeated challenger with an huge punch and a mission to rip the belts from Opetaia's hands. This is a collision of two unbeaten warriors — one defending his kingdom, the other determined to conquer it.Adding to the atmosphere is a stacked undercard featuring Australian heavyweight star Justis Huni, crowd favourite Max McIntyre, rising talent Tyler Blizzard, and more of Australia's brightest prospects, guaranteeing non-stop action from the opening bell.The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre will be rocking as the champion defends his throne in front of a partisan crowd. Don't miss this electric night of world-class boxing — Ring of Fire. Secure your tickets now via Ticketek before this event sells out.
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07 Dec 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
Australian Volleyball Schools Cup
The Australian Volleyball Schools Cup is the largest school-based sporting event in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting teams from across Australia, plus international teams.This event has seen tremendous growth since its inception and in 2024 saw 516 teams from 159 schools from across Australia and New Zealand and will continue to see the next generation of national, international and potentially Olympic athletes.Schools Cup is the marquee junior participation event in the national events portfolio, bringing together hundreds of secondary school teams annually in December, enjoying an introduction to volleyball, camaraderie and enthusiastic competition amongst the nation's school community.
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19 Dec 2025
Silks Under The Stars Race Evening
Back under lights, the Gold Coast comes alive at night for Silks Under The Stars Race Evening.Join them for Silks Under The Stars Race Evening featuring the GC1000 & Magic Millions The Debut. A unique highlight of the festive season, with live local racing, delicious dining, and an unbeatable atmosphere as the Coast comes alive as they ride at night. Whether you're celebrating with friends or hosting end-of-year festivities, it's an event not to be missed.
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20 Dec 2025
ACROYOGA FOUNDATIONS GOLD COAST
Who is keen for the New edition of Acroyoga Foundations Gold Coast? This foundation course is designated to learn the fundamentals of the practice : how to safety base, fly and spot with ease and grace.🕠 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM📍 Kurrawa Park📆starting Saturday, 27th SeptemberThis isn't just a course; it's the gateway to our vibrant Acro community. Join us for 90 minutes of community, play, and unforgettable connections.We'll dive into the basics, starting from the ground up! From mastering the art of basing, flying, and spotting, we'll guide you step-by-step. We'll equip you with the skills take flight with confidence—sharing the secrets to soaring high with the right techniques. 🚀 Plus, brace yourself for the perfect finish—a heavenly Zen Thai massage No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a mat. 🧘♂️Don't forget to bring your mates along for an unforgettable experience!Need to pay in cash? Reach out to your friendly host for the instructions! 💸**Meet the Teacher:**🌟 Lola Zancarini an experienced Yoga and AcroYoga instructor, infuses every session with playfulness. Her teachings focus on embodying movements with joy and enthusiasm, making your practice an empowering experience.❓Frequently questions : -Do I need a partner? No partner necessary, you will meet new friends to work with at the class.-Think you might find it too easy?No way! We've got extra challenges ready for those with more experience. Get ready to level up!Why is this course special?Well, you get the unique blend of acro partner work, Zenthai, and even flying therapeutic techniques.
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03 Jan 2026 - 07 Jan 2026
3rd Test Match Australia Under 17 vs England Under 17
About The under 17 teams of Australia and England will take on each other in a 5 day test match at People First/Carrara Stadium to see who wins the third test of The Ashes and to see who takes home The Ashes. Dates Saturday 3 January 2026 - Wednesday 7 January 2026 (UTC+10) People First/Carrara StadiumNerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara Queensland 4211 Cost: $7.00 - $50.00
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07 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2026
Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale 2026
Join Magic Millions in January for a uniquely Gold Coast experience - at no other time or place can you work and holiday so effortlessly. Within minutes of the sale complex are endless beaches, hinterland adventures, golf courses, amusement parks and world-class dining and entertainment options. Magic Millions prides itself on real innovation and the development and progression of the flagship Gold Coast Yearling Sale is the perfect example. Through the years the Magic Millions has honed in on the winning formula to get the highest bid for your stock and we continue to inspire buyers through events like the ever-growing The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival. Magic Millions understands the auction necessity for a large and diverse buying bench calling upon long and trusting relationships with our buyers to ensure they are exposed to your stock. This sale isn’t an overnight success story, the Magic Millions team treats the promotion of the Gold Coast Yearling Sale as a 365 day per year perpetual mission and in recent years the results have gone from strength to strength – now is the time for you to join the magic!
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07 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2026
TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival
TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival is a fortnight-long celebration of all things equine, with 14 magnificent days on Australia's number one holiday destination - the Gold Coast! Kicking off celebrations with Magic Millions Gold on Saturday 10 January, worth over $7 million in prizemoney, featuring the $3 million TAB Magic Millions Sunlight Slot Race. Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping on Sunday, 11 January, witness some of the country's best Junior and Senior Showjumpers, along with the Queensland Off-The-Track Cup Final vying for an overall Showjumping prizepool of $1.56 million. Two exciting Polo matches conclude the day featuring the world's most famous Polo Family, Nacho Figueras and Delfi Blaquier. On the morning of Tuesday 13 January, the beauty and power of Thoroughbreds enjoying the Surfers Paradise foreshore will be a feature of TAB Magic Millions Barrier Draw, while premium yearlings from around Australia will go under the hammer from Tuesday onwards in the action-packed Sales arena. Come Saturday, 17 January all eyes will turn to the track for the renowned $13.25 million TAB Magic Millions Raceday, the highlight of the Carnival calendar. TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival in 2026 is a year not to be missed!
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10 Jan 2026
Magic Millions Gold
The 2026 TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival gets underway on Saturday, January 10 with the Magic Millions Gold twilight meeting. With $7.3 million on offer over a 10-race program with the features conducted under lights including the new $3 million TAB Magic Millions Sunlight (3YO) slot race $1 million TAB Magic Millions Syndicate and $500,000 Magic Millions The Wave.
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11 Jan 2026
Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series - Round 4 - Robina
Join in the fun at Australia’s largest triathlon series, the Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series. Welcoming athletes of all ages and abilities, they are lucky enough to host these events at some of Queensland’s most iconic and picturesque locations.What are you waiting for? There has never been a better time to tri!
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11 Jan 2026
Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping 2026
The 2026 TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival is the crown jewel of equine sports. The highly anticipated Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping in 2026 is an event not to be missed. Held at the picturesque surrounds of the Broadwater at Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach it's an action packed day guaranteed to entertain the whole family. Welcoming spectators to witness some of the country's best Junior and Senior Showjumpers as they vie for a slice of the $1.5 million prize pool on offer for the first time in 2026. With world-renowned polo player Nacho Figueras returning with Delfi Blaquier, Zara & Mike Tindall and Billy Slater, the Polo competition will be fast-paced, action packed and entertaining. Pacific Fair Fashions on the Field provides fashionistas the chance to showcase their unique Queensland summer style and current trends on the day. The Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping is a magical start to the 2026 TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival. Do not be disappointed. Tickets on sale soon, register at www.magicmillionspoloandshowjumping.com.au!
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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.