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.
All Events
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06 Jul 2024 - 07 Jul 2024
Gold Coast Marathon - Powered by Chery
This world-class event, Australia's favourite holiday marathon is staged annually on Queensland's Gold Coast. This internationally famous event features a fast and flat course that follows the magnificent Gold Coast Broadwater, the golden beaches of the Gold Coast from Main Beach to Burleigh Heads. It starts and finishes in the iconic Southport Broadwater Parklands. Featuring eight races over two days, this event has appeal for runners of all abilities, including two kilometres and four kilometres junior dash events, the five-kilometre Fun Run, and the ten kilometre Run, the Half Marathon (21.1kilometres) and the Gold Coast Marathon (42.195 kilometres). Seasoned runners can combine events and complete one race on Saturday and another on Sunday.
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From now until 07 Jul 2024
Gold Coast Marathon
Celebrate the 44th edition of the Gold Coast Marathon powered by Chery and run for the good times on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. The world class international marathon will attract participants of all ages and abilities from around the world across eight races including the Gold Coast Marathon, CPL Wheelchair Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon, Southern Cross University 10km Run, CPL Wheelchair 10km, Gold Coast Airport 5km, 4km Junior Dash, 4km Wheelchair and 2km Junior Dash. The Gold Coast Marathon, a World Athletics Label Road Race, is the pinnacle of road running events in Australia and during its history has distinguished itself as one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. Its famous flat, fast and scenic course located alongside the city’s renowned surf beaches and stunning Broadwater plus ideal winter running conditions featuring low humidity, little wind and mild temperatures result in over 60 per cent of participants achieving personal best times each year.
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07 Jul 2024
HOTA Collects: Made in Surfers Paradise
HOTA Collects: Made in Surfers ParadiseThis HOTA Collects exhibition explores the vibrant fashions of Surfers Paradise in the 1950s and 60s. There through a newly commissioned film, we discover the story of six incredible women who brought fashion to the Gold Coast and, in doing so, turned a laid-back seaside town into a cavalcade of golden girls in bikinis, fabulous resort wear and glamorous evening wear fit for poolside cocktail parties.
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12 Jul 2024
From Campfire to Stage Light
From Campfire to Stage LightFrom Campfire to Stage Light is an epic journey toward self-determination and Indigenous pride, as told through the life experience of David Bindi Hudson, well-known and loved cultural leader and global ambassador for Indigenous Australia. David is the ultimate storyteller, singer-songwriter, dancer, visual artist and actor. The performance is brought to life through storytelling, songs, and extraordinary visual design. The stories take us from David’s traditional lands to the international mega stages as David traversed the world musically, educating people about his culture. He co-founded the award-winning dance troupe ‘Tjapukai’, whose achievements include being Australia’s longest-running theatrical production. David has emerged as a strong cultural leader with a significant arts practice. This play, directed by nationally recognised First Nations Director, Isaac Drandic, with music and lyrics by Nereace, Nigel Pegrum and David Bindi Hudson, will take the audience on a culturally rich journey of Far North Queensland and the world. ‘A captivating Indigenous life story told through words and music.’ ArtsHub Recommended ages 6+
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13 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024
2024 Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge
Tackle the Kokoda Challenge on Saturday July 13, and test your physical and mental resilience by walking through the Gold Coast Hinterland over a distance of 30km, 48km, or 96km. The Kokoda Challenge is Australia’s toughest team endurance event and is not for the faint-hearted. With over 4,000 meters of elevation and 39 hours of trekking through the day and night, regardless of weather conditions, you will experience a test of strength and determination. The course includes sharp inclines, gruelling descents, mud, and creeks, and pays tribute to the sacrifices of our Diggers who fought in the 1942 Kokoda Campaign. This is more than a personal challenge – it’s an opportunity to give back to your community. The funds raised support Kokoda Youth Foundation programs to help kids in the local community. The Kokoda Youth Programs are empowering local kids facing disadvantages and disengagement to realise their full potential by instilling the values of the Kokoda Spirit; Courage, Endurance, Mateship, Sacrifice. Past participants have called this event “physically and emotionally exhausting, and yet the most extraordinary and rewarding thing we’ve completed.” Every step is a testament to your inner strength, prove to yourself what you’re truly made of and join us on this epic adventure!
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13 Jul 2024
Gold Coast 6hr Adventure Race
Take on the challenge of an epic 6hr adventure race on the Gold Coast! Run, kayak, mountain bike and navigate your way over a 15km or 30km un-marked, off road course with 6hrs to collect all the check points and get back to the finish line. This team based event is possibly the funnest day out on the trails you can have. It’s a 2 person team based challenge to work together and navigate using a map and compass around a 15 or 30km linear course, collecting check points along the way and get to the finish before the 6hrs cutoff. The winner is the first team over the line that completes the course.
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13 Jul 2024
Joel Creasey: Boom!
Joel Creasey: Boom!After several years break from the festival circuit riding the radio airwaves as part of the countries #1 drive time show, Australia's 'Crown Prince of Comedy' returns to his natural habitat. The stage. Join Joel as he does what he does best, shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his ridiculous, rollercoaster of a life. From family, friends and fame. Nobody is safe. Unless of course you've got a ticket to the show... Joel prefers to talk behind people's back. It's more polite. And funnier. ★★★★1/2 'a genuine master of the art.' Herald Sun 'regular fits of laughter.' NZ Herald ‘Creasey is an unstoppable force and the crown prince of Aussie comedy.’ The Daily Telegraph ★★★★★' He's a rapid-fire storyteller with energy that captivates the audience and leaves no dull moment in his wake.' Beat Presented by Live Nation & Jubilee Street
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13 Jul 2024
Gold Coast Titans vs Parramatta Eels
Prepare to feel the energy as Saturday Footy returns to the Gold Coast for Titans v Eels to Cbus Super Stadium. The Titans are out to settle the score after a narrow one-point defeat in their last clash against the Eels. Witness a powerhouse match-up with some of the NRL’s biggest names going head-to-head, including Titans’ David Fifita, Jayden Campbell, and Eels’ Junior Paulo & Clint Gutherson. Off the field, the Titans are bringing the U.S flavour back for the Titans NFL Round! Be there for a day full of NFL themed giveaways, competitions & more. Get your tickets now and feel the energy! Don’t forget we have dedicated seating bays available for opposition fans, and every ticket includes free public transport on Queensland Rail Trains, G: Link and TransLink bus services.
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From now until 28 Jul 2024
Kirra Longboard Klassic
COST: FreeA fun longboard event designed to bring together like-minded amateur surfers in 2 fun-filled days of surfing. For 2023 the Kirra Longboard Klassic is supported with cultural, entertainment, lifestyle, and environmental activations and high performance surfing with international competitors.
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26 Jul 2024
Wayfinder
Prepare to be swept off your feet when one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies, Dancenorth, brings its explosive and transcendent production, Wayfinder, to the Gold Coast. Dubbed ‘a tonic of the times’, Wayfinder combines physical exuberance, sonic resonance, and collective exhilaration to create an explosive, kaleidoscopic fusion of dance, music, and visual art. Directed by Amber Haines and Kyle Page, Wayfinder sees Dancenorth Australia join forces with three-time Grammy nominated Australian band Hiatus Kaiyote and sound artist Byron J. Scullin to create a soaring composition, evoking pleasure and possibility. An undulating sound sculpture condenses and expands this scintillating score, immersing audiences in a new sonic dimension. Japanese-Australian visual artist Hiromi Tango offers her joyful, heart-expanding artwork to both the stage design and costumes for this sublime new performance, featuring lighting design by Niklas Pajanti. Navigating bigger and more ancient reference points, Wayfinder recognises connection as the central axis of the universe. By the stars, the waves, and the sun, we find our way.
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01 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024
2024 TRL State of Origin & World Cup
State of Origin will take place on July 21 (QLD v NSW). The World Cup will take place between August 1 and 4 . Both Events will house games across Men's, Women's, Mixed, Men's 30s and Mixed 30s.
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From now until 11 Aug 2024
BLEACH* Festival
BLEACH* is one of Australia’s leading and most exciting site-specific contemporary arts programs. Presented by Experience Gold Coast, the festival celebrates the city’s most dynamic and adventurous artists, welcomes renowned Australian and international collaborators and engages a broad audience through a range of events. Utilising the Gold Coast’s world-famous natural landscape as unconventional venues, Bleach* aims to deliver incredible arts and cultural experiences that challenge expectations, change perceptions and provide a unique and authentic sense of place, inspiring both locals and visitors alike. The full re-imagined program with a full line-up of artists and events for the program coming soon!
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01 Aug 2024
Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race 2024
Australia's Newest Ocean Race, the 520 nautical mile Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race allows boats from the Sydney Gold Coast event to keep on racing their way up the tropical coast to the Whitsundays, just in time for both Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island Race Weeks.
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02 Aug 2024
FOURTEEN Teacher Connect Night
FOURTEEN Teacher Connect NightExplore the unique nature of devising and adapting Verbatim Theatre and the process of utilising hybridity and conventions of Contemporary Theatre to create authentic storytelling. Consider the challenges of working with autobiographical texts and their value as springboards for creative writing and reflective practices in the classroom. Join Shake & Stir Team and like-minded educators in discussion about the complexities of the themes within the play and explore practical strategies for trauma-informed pedagogy. Includes PD resources, drinks and light refreshments and discount code to see FOURTEEN after the event. 4.30pm Registrations5pm Teacher Connect Start6.40pm PD conclude and networking commence7.30pm Fourteen Performance. Teaching Standards:Professional Knowledge 1 & 2, Professional Practice 4 and Professional Engagement 6,7.
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02 Aug 2024
FOURTEEN
FOURTEENThe year is 1999 and Shannon has a secret. Shannon Molloy is a year 9 student at an all-boys rugby-mad Catholic school in regional Queensland, with a secret that no one can ever find out. Shannon is gay. Based on the best-selling memoir by award-winning journalist Shannon Molloy, Fourteen is the inspirational true story of growing up gay in central Queensland, transformed into a powerful must-see theatre production by nationally acclaimed Shake & Stir Theatre Co. Set to a nostalgic mixtape of 90s bangers from all your faves, from Shania Twain to The Spice Girls, Fourteen addresses the trials and tribulations of growing up with honesty, humour, and heart. Equal parts uplifting and heart wrenching, we follow Shannon in a year of self-discovery set amidst a backdrop of torment, bullying and betrayal – not just at the hands of his peers, but by the adults who were meant to protect him. This moving coming-of-age memoir about adversity and tragedy is also a story of resilience, hope and hilarity – thanks to the love of a group of close-knit friends, a fiercely protective family, an extraordinary mother and... S Club 7. So press play on your discman, lose yourself in a pumping 90s pop remix and take a technicoloured trip back to your teens. This is Fourteen.. ★ ★★★★ ‘The perfect night at the theatre.’ Broadway World ‘Funny, sad and true, this is a play that will foster conversation, and save lives.’ The Australian AUSLAN INTERPRETATION: The performance at 7.30pm will be Auslan Interpreted, select the Auslan reserved seats when purchasing your tickets. If you require assistant, please contact Box Office on (07) 5588 4000 or email boxoffice@hota.com.au. Join us for a Teacher's Connect Night.
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04 Aug 2024 - 03 Aug 2024
Botanical Bazaar 2024
The Botanical Bazaar is the Gold Coast's premier Gardening and Sustainability Festival. It is an interactive Gardening and Sustainable living event aimed to educate and inspire all nature enthusiasts. Botanical Bazaar is where naturally wild, urban gardeners and nature lovers connect. Educating and inspiring nature enthusiasts of all ages. See around 90 green exhibitors plus celebrity gardener’s talks, demonstrations, botanical art, community groups and kids nature activities. Learn how to grow your own food, urban and small space gardening, and sustainable living concepts. Explore plant nurseries and landscape designs, garden materials and tools, organic beauty products and even botanical homewares. A relaxing weekend at the Parklands with live music by Leopold’s Treat, Joseph Brown and the Satisvibes and buskers with delicious food, kids hub, market stalls and more.
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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.