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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From now until 01 Dec 2024
Queensland State Cup Touch Football Carnival
The Queensland State Cup is the premier affiliate touch football competition in Queensland. The event is held in November on the Gold Coast and provides the platform for senior touch football players to compete to the named the champion affiliate in their age division. The event is open to affiliate teams across Queensland and Australia and allows international teams to also attend and experience the Gold Coast.
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From now until 06 Dec 2024
Basketball Australia - Australian School Championships
The ASC’s is the pinnacle event for school basketball in Australia that sees Secondary Schools from around Australia travel and compete in a weeklong event. In recent years the ASC’s have become so well regarded that they have on many occasions included teams from neighbouring countries participating in the event. The ASC’s offers both 3×3 and 5v5 formats of the sport. The 3×3 format is a participation competition where all schools can enter teams and is typically hosted on the same day as the opening ceremony. The 5v5 format consist of 2 competitions; Championship Competition & Participation Division.
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From now until 01 Dec 2024
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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From now until 01 Dec 2024
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, to be held 22 November – 1 December 2024, 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 through the Queensland Affiliate Conference (27 November), a Sports Performance Conference (25 Nov) for both the touch and sports enthusiast, the Queensland Touch Football Awards Night (25 Nov) and a South East Queensland Schools Gala Day (28 Nov ) to engage and excite local schools in touch football. If that is not enough, based on the picturesque Gold Coast, Touchies can take the opportunity to enjoy a holiday shared with family and friends.
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From now until 24 Nov 2024
fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival
The fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival returns to Coolangatta 23-24 November 2024 for a weekend festival of running and beach-side vibes! With a course that hugs the jaw dropping Gold Coast Coastline we are delighted to offer a challenge for everyone this November, including 50km, 25km, 12km, 5km and Kids Dash events. The beautiful southern Gold Coast town of Coolangatta awaits you and your run crew!
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From now until 12 Oct 2024 (Annual)
Murder Mystery Dinner Gold Coast
Ever wanted to be involved in a murder and solve the case yourself, or even be a murderer? At the Fox and Hounds, they have a unique way for you to celebrate any day with your close friends. Murder at the Grand Gatsby - 1920s. They will send you your unique character and that becomes you for the evening. You will find how to dress and how you fitted into society. Then just turn up on the evening in theme and you are given tasks of which to complete. All of a sudden a murder is committed. If it wasn't you that is dead, now is your chance to unravel the clues, challenge and bribe others to get to the bottom of the story. Can you solve the crime? Call directly to book one of these unique events.
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From now until 06 Jul 2024
Spirit Making Class
Craft your signature spirit! In their Spirit Making Class, you will have the opportunity to craft your personalised unaged bottle of Rum, Gin, Brandy, Vodka, or Schnapps. With an extensive selection of botanicals and ingredients sourced from their apothecary, you’ll have all the tools you need to design a spirit that suits your taste perfectly. Their Head Distiller will be your guide throughout the process. From selecting the ideal botanicals to operating your own distillation equipment, you’ll receive expert guidance every step of the way. This is an interactive class that allows you to roll up your sleeves and create your own unique spirit. At the end of this extraordinary class, you’ll proudly take home a 500ml bottle of your very own handcrafted spirit. It’s not just a bottle; it’s a testament to your creativity and newfound distillation skills. Display it on your home bar or share it as a special gift. What’s Included: Complimentary drink upon your arrival. Guided Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience featuring four samples. Professional distillation guidance provided by our Head Distiller. Exclusive access to their selection of botanicals from the apothecary. A 500ml bottle of your personally crafted spirit. A delightful grazing board to share. 10 percent discount on any liquor purchase made the same day.
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From now until 29 Jun 2024
Illusions Magic Show
Get ready to see some of the world’s most impressive Las Vegas style magic and illusions with three time International Merlin Award winner for ‘Illusionist of the Year’ and ‘Australian Entertainer of the Year’, master illusionist Matt Hollywood. Whether it’s a date night, family night or a fun night out, an unforgettable magical evening awaits you in a brand-new showroom located at Cavill Lane Surfers Paradise. Now open! This amazing performance at the brand-new Surfers Paradise Theatre of Magic features an electrifying fusion of mind-blowing close-up magic, award winning showmanship, amazing grand illusions that will shock, stun, and amaze you, death defying escapes, mesmerising visuals and Matt Hollywood’s very own tone of magic that must be seen to be believed. It’s the perfect night out with friends or family, plus you’ll be in the heart of Surfers Paradise Cavill Lane beneath the Hilton, one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic tourist destinations. Cavill Lane Surfers Paradise dining and entertainment precinct is the new home of Illusions Magic Show and offers a variety of international cuisine, everyday conveniences, and services all within 60 seconds walk from the show. For entry and seating, please visit www.illusionshow.com.au
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Friday (Weekly)
Based Comedy, Fridays at Madocke
Every Friday night Based Comedy are taking over upstairs at Madocke, with a lineup of the best comedians from around Australia and internationally, at one of the Gold Coast's newest and coolest little breweries. Belgian beers, big laughs and the perfect way to knock off for the week with a laugh. Visit the website for more info and to book your tickets.
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From now until 31 Jan 2025
Twilight Tour at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
See Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary like you’ve never seen it before – after dark! Take a very special guided tour through Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary getting up close with our nocturnal residents, such as the cheeky Tasmanian Devils, who are most active when the sun goes down. Learn more about the history of the Gold Coast’s traditional custodians with two unique tours: Biyuhl Tour - Biyuhl meaning hill or mountain. Gunanggay Tour - Gunanggay meaning flat country. Immerse yourself in a spectacular light display, where you will embrace Dreamings and spirit of the Yugambeh people. Go on a spotlight adventure searching for some Aussie native wildlife, and finish off with some traditional bush tea.
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Saturday (Weekly)
Cauldron Distillery Gin Blending Class
Get your creative juices flowing during an informative and interactive Gin Blending Class at Tamborine Mountain’s very own Cauldron Distillery. Do you enjoy creating recipes in the kitchen? How good is your palate at detecting flavours? During this one hour experience, you will learn everything there is to know about gin and then you are set free to create your own gin masterpiece to take home. Set in their world-class distillery and guided by their distilling team, you will select from a multitude of individually distilled botanicals and skilfully blend them together to create a balanced gin that suits your palate and taste. How does a gin with orange, sage, and anise sound to you? Maybe you prefer rose petals, strawberry, and cocoa nibs? Perhaps your preference is lemon myrtle, macadamia nuts and honey? The choice will be yours because your gin blend can be as unique as you are! Here’s what is included in this unique experience: Complementary G and T on arrival from our signature Five-To-Five Range A guided 45-minute gin blending class A 200 ml bottle of your very own gin to take home A G&T made from your very own gin at the completion of the course Free Cauldron Club membership with $10 on us to spend at the tasting room bar or bottle shop.
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From now until 25 Oct 2024
Dreamworld Night Market
The northern Gold Coast’s newest night market is here, and it is all about serving up good food and even better times! The Dreamworld Night Market is Serving up good food & good times from 5:00–9:00 pm every Friday and Saturday. Entry is $2 or FREE for kids under 13 and Passholders. With food trucks, live tunes, Friday markets, family entertainment & ticketed events … We’re serving up the good times the Northern Gold Coast deserves every weekend! Whether you’re heading for after-work drinks or taking the kids out for dinner, there’s something for everyone to enjoy eating, drinking, and listening to at Dreamworld Night Market!
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From now until 28 Dec 2024
Comedy Underground Saturday Showcase
Every Saturday night, Based Comedy presents Comedy Underground in The Basement. It's a weekly showcase of hand-picked talent from all over Australia and around the world. Big name acts, up-and-coming crushers and the wild, subversive and unique voices making waves in live comedy. Saturday nights in The Basement are packed with 90 minutes of side-splitting laughs, and fresh new line ups every week. Comedy Underground is the Gold Coast's home of the very best live comedy.
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From now until 14 Dec 2024
Magic Men Gold Coast
The Magic Men are finally coming to the heart of Gold Coast - Surfers Paradise! Australia’s most anticipated men are heating up the town Magic Men’s “Feel The Magic” showcases its most talented male entertainers in a heart-stopping live performance. Featuring the guys from Magic Men, this one-of-a-kind stage show tears up the stage with hot hunks, smooth moves and lighting spectacle guaranteed to make it a night out to remember. Voted Australia’s Best Male Dance Group, find out what makes this group of guys the talk of the town.
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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 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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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.