Spring Events on the Gold Coast

With an impressive lineup of major events coming to the Gold Coast over September, October and November, Spring isn’t the only thing in the air. You might also hear the strains of live country music from Groundwater Country Music Festival, the revving of engines at the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 or the sound of glasses clinking together at Crafted Beer Festival.

Read on to find out about some of the great Gold Coast events happening in Spring 2025. 

Groundwater Country Music Festival: Oct 17 -19

Groundwater Country Music Festival is rolling into the Broadbeach this October. If three days of FREE country music and jam-packed festival fun sounds like your kinda vibe,  then giddy up and get amongst it!

With some of the best country music stars on the lineup including Troy Cassar-Daley, Jackson Dean, Brad Cox, Casey Barnes, Nikki Lane and Amy Sheppard, this free festival combines country music and city vibes and with stages throughout the streets, parks, restaurants and pubs of Broadbeach. 

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the country music scene, this is the perfect excuse to gather your crew, dust off those boots, and experience the ultimate coastal-country mashup. Groundwater is an accessible festival and all abilities can join in the contagious party atmosphere.

Location: Central Broadbeach.

2025 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500: Oct 24 - 26

If the sound of engines revving gives you goosebumps and trackside is your happy place, then welcome to the best race weekend on the calendar. Our main motorsports event, the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, will see the famous Surfers Paradise Street Circuit come alive again with colour, action, and plenty of off-track fun.

The lively festival event makes this one a favourite, with plenty of accommodation options on the circuit, world-class music acts and family-friendly entertainment across three thrilling days. Drivers complete 100 laps of the course so no matter where you are along the track, you’ll see non-stop action from the biggest names in motorsport. Be there for this epic celebration of one of Australia’s biggest sports. (Side note - unless you’re attending, best to steer clear of the race precinct for this weekend.)

Location: Surfers Paradise

SWELL Sculpture Festival: Sept 12 - 21

Currumbin Beach is a magical spot to swim, splash and surf but during SWELL Sculpture Festival, it’s transformed into an expansive outdoor art gallery. This year, over 80 large-scale sculptures by local, national and international artists  will be on show along the Currumbin coastline. For an extra special experience, visit at dawn to see sculptures backlit by the rising sun.

Dig a little deeper into the creative arts with a program of cultural experiences including kids creative workshops, artist talks, guided sculpture walks, sunrise yoga and pilates sessions, a silent disco under the stars and another one at sunrise! Visitors can also soak up the atmosphere at cafes along Pacific Parade or with a drink and food truck feed at the Fringe Bar.  By inviting the audience to engage in an interactive experience with creativity, SWELL makes art accessible, enjoyable, inclusive and inspiring.

Location: Pacific Pde, Currumbin
 

Crafter Beer Festival: September 14

Some people say beer tastes better in the sunshine and you can put the theory to the test at Crafted Beer Festival. This froth-filled celebration of craft brews, live tunes and good times is held in the shady beachside park precinct of Kurrawa Park in Broadbeach. 

Over 50 of the best craft breweries from around the country will be serving over 400 different kinds of beer (all the other beverages like spirits, seltzers and vino are on offer too) alongside food truck feasting and live entertainment. On the music stage, coastal punk rockers Beddy Rays are headlining this supported by local bands and DJ sets. 

All of Gold Coast’s favourite breweries will be there including Burleigh Brewing, Balter,  Madocke, Hard Fizz , Precinct Brewing Co and Sobah will be there. Get involved in beer-illiant activities like beer pong, basketball shootouts, beer yoga (yes, it’s a thing) and ping pong competitions. 

Location: Kurruwa Park, Broadbeach 

T20 Cricket - Australia vs India: November 6

Cricket fans will be cheering in the stands at People First Stadium on Novermber 6, 2025. Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as Australia takes on India in a thrilling T20 Men’s International match on the Gold Coast. This is more than just a game - it’s a celebration of cricket, culture, and community. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love the electric atmosphere of world class sport, this is an event you don't want to miss!

Location: People First Stadium, Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara

Ken Done - No Rules: September 13 - February 15

Step into a world of colour and creativity at Ken Done: No Rules showing exclusively at showing at HOTA. Celebrated as one of Australia’s most recognisable artists, Done’s exuberant works capture everything from the intimate beauty of his home and garden to the sweeping grandeur of the nation’s reefs, beaches and coastlines. Spanning pieces from the 1980s to today, many drawn from his personal collection, the exhibition offers an uplifting journey through his optimistic, vibrant style. 
Visitors can also experience an exclusive animation that brings some of his most iconic paintings to life, along with a striking display of fashion from Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales of Romance Was Born, featuring designs from their 2023 collaboration Done Zone. (Image: Luisa Brimble)

Location: HOTA, 165 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise

Nitro Circus: November 1

Witness jaw-dropping stunts and high-speed thrills when Nitro Circus brings their electrifying show to People First Stadium on November 1. Audiences will be enthralled with non-stop action from every seat. With a 15m Giganta ramp and cutting edge freestyle motocross combined with lighting, pyrotechnics and special effects, this spectacle will get the adrenaline pumping!

Location: People First Stadium, Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara

Alongside all of these incredible events there's plenty more to do on the Gold Coast during Springtime.