EVENTS
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Gold Coast Events Guide
If the Gold Coast is on your holiday wish list, then it makes sense to plan your stay around some of the incredible annual events that bring this city to life. Whether you're a lover of live music, a cultural connoisseur, or a passionate sports fan, you’ll find something on the Gold Coast&rsqu...
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Summer Events on the Gold Coast
With 2023 underway and summer in full swing, it's the perfect time of year to get amongst all that's happening on the Gold Coast. Pop these events on your social calendar and get the year off to a cracking start. Catch some sizzling turf and surf sports action, join the crowd at a waterfront music f...
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Festive Fun For Your Christmas Calendar in 2022
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…and with all the fun and festivity that comes with the season, there’s even more sparkle being added to the Gold Coast. So if you want to know about all things festive happening around town, from Christmas themed mini-golf to merry Chris...
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Celebrate New Year's Eve 2022 on the Gold Coast
Say goodbye to the year that was and bring in 2023 in ultimate Gold Coast style, with an epic array of New Year’s events to choose from. From glamorous rooftop soirées to bespoke beachfront gatherings and long table feasts, there’s something to tempt everybody’s taste and bu...
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Frightfully Fun! Halloween at Gold Coast Theme Parks
Halloween is creeping up (pun intended) already and what better way to celebrate this spooky fun-filled occasion than at Gold Coast theme park? Here are some of the best Gold Coast Halloween events for amping up the scare factor during the day or after dark… Fright Nights at Warner Bros. Movi...
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Wrap Up 2022 With These Epic Gold Coast Events
The Gold Coast's event scene is absolutely firing for the remainder of 2022. Over the next few months, it's going to be a cracking good time for old and young, ready to have some fun. It's on in the fields, under the stars, at theme parks, music festivals, in the streets, stadiums and on the sand. S...
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Local Love - More Ways to Play For Gold Coasters
How good is living on the Gold Coast? Not only do locals enjoy endless options for entertainment, nature-based activities, fine dining and some of the world's best beaches, but there are always new and exciting experiences popping up for us to explore. This month, there are plenty more ways for loca...
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Culture Packed Program For Bleach* Festival 2022
Bleach* Festival 2022 program has landed and its jam packed with an eclectic mix of storytellers, place makers, performers, street artists and musicians who are bringing some out-of-the-box experiences to eager Gold Coast audiences. The Gold Coast plays host to the popular 11-day fringe festival in ...
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25 Things To Do For Under $25 On The Gold Coast
No need to break the bank during a visit to the Gold Coast. You can have the time of your life for under $25. In fact, there are plenty of amazing experiences that don’t cost a single cent. Here are some savvy ideas on how to get the most out of the Gold Coast even if you’re on a budget. 1. What’s ...
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Get Ready To Rock ‘n’ Roll At Cooly Rocks On, 2022
Australia’s largest rock ‘n roll and nostalgia festival, Cooly Rocks On, will hit the beachside suburb of Coolangatta for five action-packed days from Thursday, June 8th to Sunday June 12th, 2022. The all-encompassing festival celebrates music, motors and lifestyle of the 40s, 50s and 60...
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Come From Away: The Gold Coast’s First Broadway Production
Start spreading the news… The Gold Coast is getting its first major Broadway production! In a highly exciting development for our arts and culture scene, worldwide smash hit, Come From Away, will be showing at Home of The Arts for a three week season in July. THE PRODUCTION Set to inspire Gold Coast...
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Unmissable Gold Coast Events To Kick Off 2022
Want to know what makes Gold Coast events that little bit extra? Well, due to our incredible climate (300 days of sunshine a year, anyone?) we specialise in outdoor events where fresh air and sunshine always feature on the line up. Between the months of January and April, there are some epic events ...
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2021 At These Epic Events
It’s hard to believe it but 2022 is nearly upon us so it’s time to make plans to ensure you celebrate New Year’s Eve in style. Not sure what to do? We’ve rounded up the best parties, dinners and ticketed events on the Gold Coast so you can ring in 2022 the best way possible. ...
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Christmas Day Dining On The Gold Coast
Tis’ the season to eat, drink and be merry and Christmas Day is the pinnacle of feasting festivities. Whether you’re planning on having a big family gathering or keen to keep celebrations small and simple there’s plenty of Gold Coast venues to choose from for breakfast, lunch or dinner. No need to b...
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Gold Coast Guide To School Holidays
Summer has arrived on the Gold Coast! That means there’s six weeks of school holidays ahead and luckily there’s plenty on offer to keep the kids entertained this Christmas break. Whether you’ve got yourself a wildlife warrior or a budding crafter, there’s a tempting array of ...
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Where To Watch Gold Coast Family Fireworks On NYE 2021
Any parent / grandparent / carer will know that dragging the kids out after dark can be daunting (because #bedtime), but when it comes to New Year’s Eve celebrations on the Gold Coast, there’s no shortage of early options the whole family can enjoy. So as we prepare to say SEE YA to 2021...
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
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.