Gold Coast Events

Find Things to Do on the Gold Coast, Australia

There are always plenty of events on the Gold Coast.  See what’s happening now and what’s coming up around you. There’s a mix of free activities and things, so stay up to date and informed with the latest by Mi Gold Coast!

Find events in Suburbs including: Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Southport, Broadwater, Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads and Miami. The Gold Coast is the events capital of Queensland.

We have a broad range of world-class major things that are listed here, along with an abundance of sporting events on the calendar. So next time you are on the Gold Coast, take a look at what else is happening and enjoy.

BLEACH Festival 2026

Published by Team MiGoldCoast On September 21, 2026

BLEACH Festival 2026 – Gold Coast Arts & Culture Festival 1 October – 11 October 2026 Get ready for 11 incredible days of music, theatre, contemporary dance,… Read more »

Kids Take Over Festival 2026 at HOTA

Published by Team MiGoldCoast On August 26, 2026

Kids Take Over Festival 2026 Kids Take Over Festival from 14-26 September 2026 at HOTA.  You’re invited into a world of imagination where things are wonderfully strange and… Read more »

HOTA Hawker Night Markets Saturday 13 June 2026

Published by Team MiGoldCoast On May 8, 2026

HOTA Hawker Night Markets Calling all food lovers, flavour chasers and foodie families… the most anticipated event of the year HOTA Hawker Night Market is back! We’re… Read more »

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show | Gold Coast 21-24 May 2026

Published by Team MiGoldCoast On April 21, 2026

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show | Gold Coast comes alive from 21-24 May 2026 Proudly owned and presented by Mulpha Events, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show… Read more »

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets – Two Night Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Published by Team MiGoldCoast On March 3, 2026

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets – Two Night Easter Egg-Stravaganza this April.  Surfers Paradise turns into an epic Easter celebration by the sea!   The iconic Surfers Paradise Beachfront… Read more »

HOTA Markets are getting HOTTER! – We are growing a brand NEW market area!

Published by Team MiGoldCoast On March 2, 2026

HOTA Markets are getting HOTTER! – We are growing a brand NEW market area! HOTA Markets are getting HOTTER. You already love your Sunday ritual at HOTA… Read more »

HOTA’s Christmas Twilight Market: Saturday 20 December

Published by Team MiGoldCoast On November 13, 2025

HOTA’s Christmas Twilight Market: Saturday 20 December 4pm–9pm The Gold Coast’s most anticipated Christmas event is here. Get ready for a HOTA-mazing Christmas night! Enjoy a sparkling… Read more »

Surfers Paradise Christmas Nights Markets

Published by Team MiGoldCoast On November 12, 2025

Surfers Paradise is turning up the Christmas cheer! TWO magical nights of Christmas Markets are back, Friday 12th AND Saturday 13th Dec! This December, Surfers Paradise is… Read more »

Kids Go Intergalactic at HOTA

Published by Team MiGoldCoast On August 27, 2025

Kids Go Intergalactic at HOTA these School Holidays Kids Go Intergalactic at HOTA from Monday 22 September to Saturday 4 October 2025. Get ready to step into… Read more »

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets Turn 30 — Let’s Fiesta!

Published by Team MiGoldCoast On August 8, 2025

Get ready to party, Gold Coast! The iconic Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets are turning the big 3-0 this September — and they’re throwing the ultimate beachfront bash… Read more »

Kidchella is Back

Published by Team MiGoldCoast On July 9, 2025

Kidchella is Back For the Littlest Festival Goers – Get ready to dance, create, and sparkle – Kidchella is returning to Surfers Paradise on Saturday 19 and Sunday… Read more »

BLEACH FESTIVAL 2025

Published by Team MiGoldCoast On July 8, 2025

BLEACH Festival 2025 returns from 31 July – 10 August, with 11 electrifying days of art, music, visual wonder, opera, theatre, storytelling, and culinary delights — unfolding… Read more »