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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.
All Events
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02 Jun 2024
Tacos and Tipples
Enjoy an afternoon of laid-back vibes, mouth-watering tacos by Scenic Rim Food Ambassador Josue Lopez, and a diverse drink selection, including over 20 wines, craft beer, and hard ciders. With live music and local flavours, all set in Witches Falls picturesque vineyard, it's the perfect day out on Tamborine Mountain!
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02 Jun 2024
Longest Lunch at O'Reilly's
O’Reilly’s long running Longest Lunch is back! Enjoy live music as you discover a sumptuous menu crafted by their executive chef, featuring a starter, two share platter courses and dessert along with a three hour bottomless drinks package – with all fresh produce and ingredients sourced locally from the Scenic Rim. This event is deliciously presented as part of the 2024 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
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02 Jun 2024
High Tea in the Fields
Step into a world of whimsy and wonder at Beechmont Estate. Experience the magic of the hinterland’s rolling hills and charming green fields at High Tea in the Fields. Feast on a selection of carefully curated sweet and savoury local flavours at this afternoon of culinary delights, live music and lawn games.High Tea in the Fields is deliciously presented as part of the 2024 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month. To view the full program of Eat Local Month events visit eatlocalmonth.com.au Cost$100 AUD
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02 Jun 2024
North Stores Eat Local Market, Growers and Makers Day
Join this celebration of Tamborine Mountain’s freshest, local and seasonal produce. Visitors can experience a vibrant day filled with local growers, food artisans, stalls and live music by Grace Lily Lamour. Bring your picnic blankets, empty eskies and indulge in a day of community spirit and culinary delights. Market stallholders and activity includes: Picnic Real Food Bar – with their legendary sweets – chocolate brownies, cheesecake and cookies plus you can enjoy a delicious local produce driven brekkie or lunch! North Stores Kitchen Garden – with their famous tex mex sauce, cherry tomato jam, caramelised beetroot and onion relish, rhubarb, apple and rose jam – all jarred and made with local produce Forgotten Sound Farm – fresh from the farm organic veggies and flowers Franquette Bakery Tamborine Mountain Cheese Farm fresh produce from local Tamborine Mountain farmers including avocados, kiwi fruit and veggies Embers Wood Fired Dining – market style eats showcasing local produce. You won’t be able to resist Ember’s spiced Towri lamb kofta cooked over the coals, with fermented cucumber and chilli salsa, smoked egg emulsion, pickled scallions, and fresh garden greens and flowers coming from Forgotten Sound Farm; or their toasted Franquette baguette warmed over the fire with melted Towri Sheep Cheese, local onion, garlic and 4real milk hung yoghurt. The Loborn Tasting Bar will be open – this distillery combines age-old Italian traditions with native botanicals to create a distinctive Aussie aperitif! Scenic Rim Food Ambassador and Chef Brenda Fawdon will be on-hand to chat and sign her Eat Local Vol 2 cookbook Check back soon for the full list of stallholders and activities! This event is presented as part of Scenic Rim Eat Local Month. Cost: Free
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From now until 29 Dec 2024
Live Music Bottomless Sunday Sessions
Live Music Bottomless Sunday Sessions! Unleash your inner sommelier with your choice of bottomless rosé, white, or sparkling wine, or opt for a session beer tower that flows freely for 2 hours. It's the perfect way to elevate your afternoon! Satisfy your cravings with a tantalising selection of culinary delights. Select from an array of options including delectable charcuterie boards, mouthwatering individual pizzas, or juicy, gourmet burgers that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether it's a leisurely weekend outing or a midweek treat, the Bottomless Lunch at Den Devine is the ultimate way to unwind and savour the finest flavours of the Gold Coast, all while being serenaded by incredible live music. Join them for a memorable afternoon and evening filled with great food, delightful drinks, and sensational tunes that will make your day extraordinary!
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From now until 23 Jun 2024
Rooftop Sundays
Your golden ticket to a whole new level of fun in the sun. Soak up the great outdoors and sea breeze while escaping the hustle and bustle of Surfers, your life admin and to do list. Rooftop Sundays are your welcome refuge, with all the ingredients for a killer Sunday sesh that takes you from am to pm. Kicking off with a Bottomless Brunch, you and yours will spend the day feasting on delicious share-style eats from the all-day menu and the kind of vibes that make you forget about the chaos that is life. With resident DJs as your guide and delectable drinks like our Sunshine Spritz or a Martini, your only dilemma will be what to try next. Sunday Bottomless Brunch - 2 hour all-inclusive package served share-style to the group.
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From now until 28 Dec 2025
HOTA Farmers and Artisan Market
The HOTA Markets are one of the Gold Coast's most vibrant community markets, held every Sunday morning, in the iconic HOTA precinct. Like the Gold Coast itself, we're a celebration of independence and lifestyle! They are passionate about local farmers, makers, bakers and growers, we like knowing where our goods come from, and we love supporting new and emerging small businesses. The markets are part of the fabric of the Gold Coast, they're proud to support and foster local artists and live music, as well as supporting social causes representing the local community. From 6 am to 11:30 am each Sunday HOTA comes alive with in-season farm-fresh produce, delicious artisan foods, boutique fashion and handcrafted wears. All nestled against the backdrop of Evendale Lake and the stunning HOTA landscape.
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From now until 17 Nov 2024
Desert Digs Vintage Fashion & Art Market
Desert Digs Markets is Burleigh Heads favourite vintage, seconds and art market. Held at Mo's Desert Clubhouse, enjoy their Southern American food truck, and cocktail bar while you rummage through over 25 clothing & art stalls Every 6th Sunday, 12-3PM. Have a label, or just too many clothes in your wardrobe? Book your stall via the Mo's Desert Clubhouse website.
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From now until 23 Dec 2024
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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03 Jun 2024
ArtKeeper | 2024 Artists Panel Talk
ArtKeeper artists in conversation with Wesley Enoch AMJoin acclaimed artistic director and playwright, and our Artist Provocateur for our ArtKeeper program, in conversation with our 2024 ArtKeeper artists-in-residence Loki, Lisa, Sam and Tal, along with our Storyteller-in-residence, Lachlan. Wesley and the artists will be reflecting back on the past six months of their ArtKeeper journeys and sharing snippets of the works they’ve been creating. Light refreshments provided, so please register to attend. Presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts.
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Tuesday (Weekly)
Locals & Hospo Open Mic Night - Den Devine Broadbeach
Come and join them every Tuesday for Open Mic night, hosted by a rotation of talented individuals including Strictly Acoustic, Joseph Brown, Alanah Stone, and Big Fella Linc. With a variety of hosts, each week brings a unique flavor to the event. Not only will you be treated to amazing performances, but they also have fantastic deals for you. Enjoy pizzas and drink specials throughout the entire night. The kitchen stays open until 10:30pm, making it the only late-night option in Broadbeach. Registration for performers starts at 6:30pm, so be sure to reserve your spot early. You can reach out through direct message, messaging apps, or by giving them a call. The performances kick off at 7pm, so come prepared to be entertained by local talents. They guarantee good times and great vibes for everyone who attends. Whether you're a performer or an audience member, the goal is to provide an enjoyable experience for all. Come and indulge in live music at the home of great performances. Eat, drink, and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere they have created for music lovers like you. You are warmly welcomed to join them and make Tuesday nights unforgettable.
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From now until 04 Dec 2024
Sunroom
SunroomSUNROOM is about providing a safe creative space for art making creative play and exploration for adults who identify with disability. We believe in the social model of disability - that is, disability is the result of the interaction between people living with impairments and an environment filled with physical, attitudinal, communication and social barriers. (Sourced from PWD) No prior art making experience is necessary, only a willingness to engage your imagination, curiosity and sense of play.
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05 Jun 2024 - 09 Jun 2024
Cooly Rocks On
Cooly Rocks On returns to Coolangatta on the Gold Coast to celebrate the motors, music and lifestyle of yesteryear. Featuring one of Australia’s best Show ‘N’ Shine displays, the festival showcases an impressive collection of hot rods, kustom vehicles, lowbrow art and more, with more than 900 vehicles lining the streets of Coolangatta. As for the music, some of the best rock ‘n’ roll, swing, rockabilly and tribute artists from around Australia and beyond will take to the stage throughout the festival, including international Elvis Tribute Artists Dwight Icenhower (USA), Louis Brown (UK) and Che Orton (NZ). Cooly Rocks On is also one of two festivals held in Australia to host an official preliminary round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, with the winner heading straight to Elvis Week in Memphis, USA. The annual Cooly Rocks Pin-up Pageant is another festival favourite and if you’re in need of some retro goods and memorabilia, make sure to check out the Nostalgia Markets on the Coolangatta beachfront. With many free and ticketed entertainment options across the action-packed five-day festival, we can’t wait to turn back the clock on Coolangatta!
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05 Jun 2024 - 17 Jul 2024
State of Origin at Goldie’s
State of Origin at Goldie’s! Dive into the action and watch all three big games as our mighty Maroons clash with the Blues once again for footy supremacy. Enjoy every thrilling moment live and loud on their stadium screen in the TAB and the wall of screens in Goldie’s. They’ll be serving up delicious eats, frosty beers, frozen cocktails, and more! Plus, you could win a Maroons home game experience with two seats to Game 3, thanks to XXXX Gold. Simply buy a XXXX Gold pint from Goldie’s during the promotional period, swipe your Goldie’s Local Love card, and you’ll automatically go into the draw. If you’re not yet a Goldie’s Local Love Member, no worries, you can join for free and receive your card instantly at Goldie’s. Book your table online. Same day walk-ins welcome.
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06 Jun 2024
Boom Crash Opera
These here are crazy times. But Boom Crash Opera are one band you can rely upon. The producer of their debut album told them: “The most important thing a group can do is stay together. Keep it together and you can do anything you want.” Boom Crash Opera took those words to heart, proudly becoming one of Australia’s most-loved bands, with 13 Top 50 singles and five Top 50 albums. As founding member Peter Farnan says, “We sounded like our name.” It’s an intoxicating mix of indie pop and stadium rock, with unforgettable hits such as ‘Great Wall’, ‘Hands Up In The Air’, ‘City Flat’, ‘Onion Skin’ ‘Get Out Of The House’, ‘The Best Thing’ and ‘Dancing In The Storm’. Nearly 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!
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06 Jun 2024
The Unfair Advantage
The Unfair AdvantageWatch closely... are you paying attention? Prepare to be amazed as Australia's leading sleight of hand specialists leads you on a journey of deception, into a world that very few have experienced and even fewer talk about. Part performance, part tutorial, The Unfair Advantage is an intimate, unique and unprecedented hour-long theatrical event that is different to anything you've seen. Already a highly lauded magician, Harry Milas is taking another step to reveal the secrets behind the skill that saw him embroiled in the underworld and ultimately become a security weapon for the world's top casinos; catching out gambling con rings from Vegas to the Middle East. Before participating in this experience, you'll be asked to sign a legal contract of confidentiality. Please bear this in mind when electing to take part.
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Destination 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.