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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27 Apr 2024
Pandemonium Rocks
A shiny new Australian music festival has just been announced and it’s coming to the Gold Coast this April. Pandemonium Rocks is bringing together legends of music Blondie, Alice Cooper and Placebo to headline this event that celebrates everything rock and roll. Other incredible artists in the line-up include Deep Purple, Wolfmother, Wheatus, Psychedelic Furs, Dead Kennedys, Gang of Four, Palaye Royale, Cosmic Psychos, Gyroscope and Petch. Touring up the east coast, the festival kicks off in Melbourne on April 20, before hitting up Sydney on the ANZAC public holiday. Gold Coast is the second last stop on the tour on April 27 at Doug Jennings Park, and is the final stop for Blondie who unfortunately won’t make it to Bribie Island on April 28. Pre-sale tickets will go on sale from January 22 with general public tickets available from 9:00am on January 30. One way or another you’ll want to nab tickets to this rockstar-studded festival.
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27 Apr 2024 - 04 May 2024
Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM
The Gold Coast Pro presented by GWM returns once again to Snapper Rocks for the season opener of the Challenger Series tour. Watch the world's best surfers in one of the world's best waves battle it out from April 27th - May 4th.
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27 Apr 2024 (Monthly)
Kings of Comedy's Gold Coast Showcase Special
Kings of Comedy's premiere shows were a huge success, now they're back to do it all over again! This time with another completely different lineup. Keeping it fun and fresh. Don't miss this awesome showcase. They’ve now moved to a brand new location. The Moonlight Night Markets at Dreamworld! Join them for a solid night of live entertainment at one of Australia’s best-quality comedy clubs. Showcasing some of Australia's best new talent, supported by celebrity headline acts. Hand-selected quality lineups mean you're assured laughter from the get-go, then closed off with a professional headline act. Previous headliners include; Steve Hughes, Dave O'Neil, Dave Hughes, Lehmo, Jimeoin, Luke Heggie, Denise Scott, Fiona O'Loughlin, Marty Sheargold, Richard Stubbs, Nick Cody and more! This really is the night out you've been needing. Often patrons leave the night with sore jaws and stomachs with a positive vibe that can't be matched. So book a babysitter, send the kids to the Grandparents and head on down for a scrumptious meal and night you won't forget. Call that person you've been meaning to take on a date, now you have a 'good excuse'. Make this that special 'date night' you've been needing. Hurry and book now. Go on... You deserve a good laugh! Two shows. One Family Friendly All Ages and the other Adults Only.
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28 Apr 2024
7News Gold Coast Running Festival
Join in the fun for the 13th anniversary of the 7News Gold Coast Running Festival. Bring your whole crew along or simply come and run in the Gold Coast sunshine and take in the family friendly atmosphere this event is so well known for. Distances available for all running (and walking) abilities. 3/4 Marathon! Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 2.5km & 1km Kids Dash. See you there!
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28 Apr 2024
7 News Gold Coast Running Festival
7 News Gold Coast Running Festival is proudly supported by the Queensland Government. Join in for the 13th anniversary of the 7 News Gold Coast Running Festival. Come and run in the Gold Coast sunshine and enjoy the fast, safe, closed road circuit. With distances available for all running and walking abilities, we have a race for you, your running group and the whole family!
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30 Apr 2024
International Jazz Day Lunch & Show
Celebrate International Jazz Day at Grand Chameleon. Delight in the Kenny James Quartet's performance, featuring Jo Bloomfield, Jose McLaughlin, Peter Uppman, and Kenny James. International Jazz Day, observed annually on April 30th by UNESCO, promotes peace and intercultural understanding through jazz. Indulge in a culinary journey alongside live jazz. Book your spot early due to high demand. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and camaraderie. Reserve your table now for an unforgettable afternoon on April 30th!
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01 May 2024
The 8-Tracks
The 8-Tracks are a Motown and Soul band that will captivate the audience from the moment they step on the stage. Their unique all-female, four piece vocals, together with their talented five piece band, bring audiences a classic act of all your favourite Motown and Soul classics, with some disco, jazz, funk, and sometimes even pop, thrown into the mix. With exquisite vocal harmonies, an energetic rhythm section and the sultry sounds of a saxophone to seal the deal, you’ll be captivated from the moment they begin. The women light up the stage with their soaring voices. Individually they’re outstanding, but together – they’re like nothing you’ve ever heard before. The 8-Tracks are known for their energy, charisma, fun, and most importantly - great music! Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to dance, and sing, your way through an unforgettable and highly entertaining show.
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01 May 2024
Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club: The 8-Tracks
Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club: The 8-TracksThe 8-Tracks are a Motown and Soul band that will captivate the audience from the moment they step on the stage.Their unique all-female, 4-piece vocals, together with their talented 5-piece band, bring audiences a classic act of all your favourite Motown and Soul classics, with some disco, jazz, funk, and sometimes even pop, thrown into the mix. With exquisite vocal harmonies, an energetic rhythm section and the sultry sounds of a saxophone to seal the deal, you’ll be captivated from the moment they begin.The women light up the stage with their soaring voices. Individually they’re outstanding, but together – they’re like nothing you’ve ever heard before.The 8-Tracks are known for their energy, charisma, fun, and most importantly - great music! Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to dance, and sing, your way through an unforgettable and highly entertaining show. Presented by Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club
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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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02 May 2024
Double Dose Tour Feat. CB Ghost and Pinky Ring
A Double Dose of Australian guitar music goodness featuring CB Ghost and Pinky Ring. Two singer songwriters that thrive on riding the edge of audience engaging live performances. On Thursday May 2nd both artists make their Gold Coast debut (CB Ghost promoting the single and videoclip release of ‘Hollywood Hills’) – and where better than Mo’s Desert Clubhouse. With a newly discovered mutual love of ‘cut to the bone’ lyrics, authentic urban and ocean stories and hip swinging beats and melodies this chance to sing, dance, laugh and cry is not one to be missed. Like anything singly worthy; a double dose is even better. This is an 18+ event.
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02 May 2024 - 19 May 2024
Flotsam Festival
Catch the Flotsam Festival as it rolls across the Gold Coast with surf film and photo pop up events spanning beachside towns from Burleigh to Coolangatta. Flotsam's two week pixel party hosts free and ticketed events including photo exhibitions staged indoor and out, beachside surf cinema nights, live music and more. Don't miss the Flotsam Festival party wave – only on the Gold Coast, only in May.
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03 May 2024
The Beatles 50 Years On
THE BEATLES – 50 YEARS ON! “Recreating The Magic Of The Beatles & Beatlemania including The Timeless Hits Of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison & Ringo Starr!" Exclusively come and relive all the Beatles Classic hits in one sensational two-hour concert experience presented by the world’s Premier ‘Beatles’ band, The Sensational Beatle Boys. Direct from sold out concerts in Canada & North America, South Africa and Asia, The Beatle Boys will transport audiences back to those incredible days when the Beatles dominated the music charts with as many as 7 songs in the Top 10 starting at No1. Hear every classic Beatles song that ever made it to No 1 and relive the magic and unique sound that made the Beatles the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band the word has ever known. No less than 35 chart toppers that made the four ‘mop tops’ so much a part of our lives back in those heady days of the 60’s together with the timeless hits of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison & Ringo Starr. You’ll hear and sing along to: Help, A Hard Day’s Night, Can’t Buy Me Love, Yesterday, Love Me Do, She Loves You, Eleanor Rigby, Hey Jude, Let It Be, and many more; brought to Australian audiences with love from us to you. The ‘Sensational’ Beatle Boys are as close and as good as it gets to the original four lads from Liverpool as they run the musical gambit from 1962 to 1969. Audiences will be blown away by the musical and physical similarities to the originals. Internationally recognised rock music guru and Beatles author Glenn A Baker describes The Beatle Boys thus: “The Fabulous Beatle Boys impress with their deft grasp of the Fab Four’s entire span.” COST:From $79.90 *For any ticketing enquiries please email the thestargcbo@ticketek.com.au Important information: Subject to availability, change and cancellation. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian at all times. *A $7.30 service/delivery fee applies to all internet and telephone bookings through Ticketek.
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03 May 2024
Little ArtLab | Secret Spirals
Secret SpiralsThe artist and scientist Leonardo Da Vinci would write in a way that was indecipherable to the untrained eye. In this Little ArtLab we will be creating secret paintings using invisible ink (made with non-toxic materials). Just like Leonardo we will be looking at the natural world around us to draw snails, shells, feathers and animals. Little ArtLabbers will experience the science behind interacting materials as we discover secret images through a revealing colourful wash! Children must be accompanied by an adult or carer and cannot be left unsupervised at any time, thank you for your understanding.
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04 May 2024
Eireborne
ABOUT EIREBORNE'S IRISH DANCE ROCK SPECTACULAR RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA BY POPULAR DEMAND! Critically Acclaimed Show Returns for a 100% Live and Unforgettable Australian Production. After a sensational and sold-out success in 2022, Eireborne the Irish Dance Rock is back in 2024 by popular demand! The wait is finally over for all the fans who have eagerly anticipated its return. Eireborne's unique fusion of live rock music with a live band and the world’s best Irish dance and tap dancers has captivated audiences around the world. This all-Australian production features a talented cast of 20 of the best Irish, tap and ballroom dancers in the world. All dancing completely live with no mimed tap! With the show's 100% live presentation as its defining feature, Eireborne is set to revolutionize Irish dance once again. The electrifying performance, accompanied by a six-piece band featuring renowned singers Reigan Derry and Pete Murphy, will immerse the audience in the anthems of Irish artists such as U2, The Cranberries, Van Morrison, The Corrs, Hozier, The Script, Enya, and more.
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04 May 2024 - 12 May 2024
Queensland Arts & Fashion Festival
Get ready for an electrifying celebration of style and creativity at the Queensland Arts & Fashion Festival (QLDAFF)! Embark on a fashion journey that transcends boundaries, embracing diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability in every glamorous stride. In its spectacular fifth year, QLDAFF has transformed into a pulsating powerhouse, revolutionising the fashion scene in Queensland. Partnering with Indigenous, local, and national creatives, QAFF is not just a festival – it's a movement that redefines the very essence of style. Brought to you by the dynamic trio – Gold Coast Fashion Project, a trailblazing non-profit First Nations-led organisation; The Bella Styling Co; and Rise to the Runway – QLDAFF promises a spectacle that marries tradition with trendsetting innovation. Join us as we weave together a tapestry of fashion that echoes with cultural richness and contemporary flair. Experience the fusion of creativity, community, and couture at QLDAFF, where fashion takes centre stage, and inclusivity is the headline act. Don't miss your chance to be part of this groundbreaking event that is shaping the future of fashion in Queensland!
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04 May 2024
Star Wars Cos Play Murder Mystery Dinner
Come dressed as your favourite star wars character and witness or even commit a murder, canape and drinks on arrival followed by a hearty dinner and dessert. Plenty of fun to be had.
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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.