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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.
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03 Oct 2026 - 01 Oct 2026
THAW
THAWHigh above, suspended by a crane, a figure isolated on three tonnes of melting ice struggles for balance. As sunset approaches what will be left? Created by Joshua Thomson, with an original score by Alaska’s Matthew Burtner, THAW is a potent metaphor for our time and an inspirational act of endurance, supported by unprecedented achievements in design and engineering. “It’s reflective of the real world, what’s happening now. We have glaciers melting.” - audience member, Sydney An urgent call to act on climate together, from leading Australian physical theatre company Legs On The Wall, THAW reaches across languages and circumstances to reflect humanity’s shared contemporary truth: There’s no time to waste.Thu 1 Oct, 5:00am - Surfers Paradise Beach Sat 3 Oct, 12:00pm - HOTA Lake Precinct
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01 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026
BEACON
BEACONA bright and bold BEACON of belonging this epic, large-scale installation becomes a landmark for joy across the 11-days of BLEACH Festival taking over the HOTA Lakeside Precinct. Led by Award-winning Gold Coast Arts Organisation Everybody NOW!, BEACON is a new commission designed by Internationally acclaimed Artist Morag Myerscough (UK), in collaboration with hundreds of Gold Coasters who participated in creative workshops. Impossible to miss, BEACON calls you in with vibrant colours, hand-painted patterned entrances and adorned gateways. Step inside to discover a welcoming space for all people, of all ages to explore, connect and create. Become mesmerized as the natural world interacts with the artwork; light dances through space, shapes move with the wind, and poetic text by best-selling author and ABC TV presenter Holly Ringland signal messages from people and place. Across the festival, as dusk falls BEACON sends out a siren of song with local community singers performing a special musical arrangement of Holly Ringland’s poem, before neon light transforms the artwork into a glowing nighttime festival hub. Be sure not to miss the festival choir signing the artwork to life at the BEACON Opening Night on Thursday 1 October as part of BLEACH 2026! BEACON is supported by the EGC Arts Fund.
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01 Oct 2026
Shannon Noll - The Road In Front Of Me Tour
Join one of Australia's most loved live performers, Shannon Noll, as he hits the road for The Road In Front Of Me Tour. Celebrating the release of his first new album in eight years, The Road In Front Of Me (out 25 September), Shannon will perform brand-new songs alongside the iconic hits that have become the soundtrack to a generation.Fans will be among the first to hear exciting new tracks including "What Ya Made Of", "The Future" and "Beautiful Mess", together with classic favourites such as "What About Me", "Lift" and "Drive".Backed by his powerhouse live band, audiences can expect an unforgettable night of singalong anthems, heartfelt stories and the raw energy that has made Shannon one of Australia's most enduring entertainers. This is a show that celebrates where Shannon has been—and the exciting road still ahead.Don't miss the chance to experience Shannon Noll live as he brings his biggest hits and his highly anticipated new album to stages across Australia. Venue opens at 11:30am Tickets needed after 6pm Show starts at 7pm
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02 Oct 2026
Overtone Festival 2026
Date: 2 October 2026 Venue: Musgrave Park, Gold Coast Opening Time: 3pm Tickets on sale nowNestled in the heart of Musgrave Park on the Gold Coast, Overtone Festival spans three outdoor stages and brings together the finest international and Australian artists for a full day of dancing and discovering. Expect premium sound, creative stage design, and a carefully curated programme, all set against the backdrop of the park's lush greenery. Nestled in the heart of Musgrave Park on the Gold Coast, Overtone Festival spans three outdoor stages and brings together the finest international and Australian artists for a full day of dancing and discovering.Expect premium sound, creative stage design, and a carefully curated programme, all set against the backdrop of the park's lush greenery.2026 LINEUP(A-Z)6 SenseAvalon EmersonBarry Can't Swim (DJ)Bella ClaxtonBen UFOEva CharleyFreddy K B2B D. DanInterplanetary CriminalLIZAMall GrabMemphis LKMikalah WategoNed BennettNgaaruRichie HawtinSHIMMYSWIMTori PepperTwo ShellPrivate chartered buses to/from Overtone are available via this link. Buses run from Brisbane, Coomera, Currumbin, Palm Beach, and Broadbeach.
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02 Oct 2026
80s and 90s Singalong Paint and Sip by Paint Juicy in Robina
Paint Juicy hosts a 1980s and 1990s singalong paint and sip session in Robina on the Gold Coast. Guests gather for an evening of guided painting set to 1980s and 1990s music, with a host artist leading the group through a step by step canvas while a curated playlist runs through the room. Painters sing along to the bangers, paint at their own pace and leave with a finished canvas worth keeping.No painting experience is needed. All materials including canvas, paints, easel, brushes and aprons are supplied. Natural breaks between layers give everyone time to grab a drink, take photos and catch their breath before the next singalong moment. The format suits adults after a more memorable night out than a standard dinner or drinks, and it is a popular pick for hens nights, birthdays and work groups.Paint Juicy is a fully mobile paint and sip experience travelling across Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The brand has hosted more than forty two thousand guests and has won the Best of Queensland Experience award every year since 2022. Hosts are warm and entertaining, the soundtrack is properly curated and the focus is on real entertainment rather than silent painting.
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02 Oct 2026
Lady Blackbird & Electric Fields
Lady Blackbird & Electric FieldsBLEACH Festival 2026 kicks off its opening Outdoor Stage Concert Series with a double bill of Australian and International soul with Lady Blackbird and Electric Fields – and best of all, it’s free! Heralding from the United Kingdom by way of the USA, is the internationally acclaimed “Grace Jones of Jazz”, Lady Blackbird. Featuring a powerhouse of soul, jazz and storytelling that collide in a voice that stops you in your tracks. Every Lady Blackbird song is an unmistakable sound of freedom. Harnessing a mighty voice that effortlessly embodies power, yearning and balladry, her powerful sound can evoke joy in one moment and then heartbreak in the next. Opening the night will be Electric Fields, the multi-award-winning duo who will bring their breathtaking beauty and power to the stage in a merge of traditional culture and electronic music. Featuring the rare and beautiful voice of Zaachariaha Fielding (who often sings in the traditional language of the Anangu People) and the brilliance of Producer Michael Ross to deliver soulful pop sounds of epic proportions to intensely intimate story-songs. This special music event is a celebration of song, soul and storytelling from two very powerful voices. Lady Blackbird and Electric Fields play HOTA’s Outdoor Stage, free for the opening weekend of BLEACH Festival 2026. Gates open: 6pm
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03 Oct 2026
ACA Gold Coast Chapter - October 2026
AboutThe ACA Gold Coast Chapter meets on the first Saturday of each month. Agenda: TBCDateSaturday 3 October 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC+10)Robina Community Centre, Multipurpose Room 1 San Antonio Court, Robina QLD 4226Cost: $15.00
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03 Oct 2026
SIX60
SIX60It has been 7 years since SIX60 have graced HOTA’s Outdoor Stage with their collision of roots, soul, pop and dubstep; Now they return to Gold Coast audiences as part of BLEACH Festival 2026 for a pure celebration of New Zealand born music alongside powerhouse SUB-TRIBE. SIX60’s ability to infuse their music with deep kiwi roots and rich cultural heritage has generated them a devoted fan base, numerous accolades and sold-out performances all over the world. Their live performances are widely praised for being high-energy, anthemic, and genuinely engaging leaving audiences hyped and truly euphoric. Supporting SIX60 is SUB-TRIBE, delivering their tropical party of roots, reggae and hip-hop with deep base and solid grooves. They have been festival favourites at WOMAD, Good Love and Island Vibes, bringing the high energy feel-good vibes that have crowds skanking for more. Gates open: 6pm
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03 Oct 2026
ACA Gold Coast Chapter - October 2026
AboutThe ACA Gold Coast Chapter meets on the first Saturday of each month. Agenda: TBCDateSaturday 3 October 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC+10)Robina Community Centre, Multipurpose Room 1 San Antonio Court, Robina QLD 4226
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08 Oct 2026
70s and 80s Singalong Paint and Sip by Paint Juicy in Currumbin
Paint Juicy hosts a 1970s and 1980s singalong paint and sip session in Currumbin on the southern Gold Coast. Guests gather for an evening of guided painting set to 1970s and 1980s music, with a host artist leading the group through a step by step canvas while a curated playlist runs through the room. Painters sing along to the bangers, paint at their own pace and leave with a finished canvas worth keeping.No painting experience is needed. All materials including canvas, paints, easel, brushes and aprons are supplied. Natural breaks between layers give everyone time to grab a drink, take photos and catch their breath before the next singalong moment. The format suits adults after a more memorable night out than a standard dinner or drinks, and it is a popular pick for hens nights, birthdays and work groups.Paint Juicy is a fully mobile paint and sip experience travelling across Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The brand has hosted more than forty two thousand guests and has won the Best of Queensland Experience award every year since 2022. Hosts are warm and entertaining, the soundtrack is properly curated and the focus is on real entertainment rather than silent painting.
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08 Oct 2026
ONEFOUR - BACK OUTSIDE TOUR
Australia's most exciting drill rap groups, ONEFOUR, announces their Back Outside Tour. They’ll be heading across regional Australia for the very first time, giving fans in these areas the chance to experience their debut album live alongside the drill anthems that shifted the sound of Australian hip hop and put Western Sydney on the map. Presented by triple j, the tour will kick off in Newcastle on Friday 11th September at Bar on The Hill, before visiting 12 regional stops across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, winding up at Gilligans in Cairns on Saturday 17 October. Tickets will be available for presale from 9am AEST on Wednesday 22 July, before general on-sale commences at 9am AEST on Friday 24 July. The news arrives off the back of ONEFOUR’s 2025 debut record Look At Me Now, an unflinching statement of pride in where they're from, a voice for the marginalized and a raw look at the hand they were dealt. The album saw the group entering a mix of pop with their classic drill sound with pop, brought to life with world-class collaborations from Headie One, The Kid Laroi and Mabel to name a few. More recently, the group took that energy to the global stage, performing alongside 50 Cent for the Malaysian Cup football final. Now, they're heading further than ever before, straight into the heart of regional Australia. Since bursting onto the scene in 2017, ONEFOUR have never played it safe. The group staunchly announced themselves in early 2019 with a combo of singles, "Spot The Difference" and "The Message," which spread like wildfire, sparking a wave of reaction videos across the US and UK. The heat was undeniable, landing the group a link-up with A$AP Mob’s own A$AP Ferg on "Say It Again". Just months later, they joined forces with some of the UK's finest, AJ Tracey, Headie One and Stormzy on the remix of "Ain't It Different" before capping off the year with a hometown link-up with The Kid Laroi for "My City". That track landed on ONEFOUR's 2020 debut EP, Against All Odds, earning a 4-star review from NME and love from GQ, triple j and beyond. Fast forward to 2023, and their story hit the big screen with a Netflix documentary sharing the EP's name. Directed by Sydney filmmaker Gabriel Gasparinatos and premiered at SXSW Sydney, the film pulls no punches, laying bare how deeply the Western Sydney rap group's career has been entangled with the NSW Police. Since then, ONEFOUR have gone from strength to strength - sharing arena stages with Central Cee, supporting DAVE and selling out their first national tour with 10+ shows. Few artists have stayed in people's mouths and on people's stereos quite like ONEFOUR, and this September, members Celly, J Emz, Lekks and Spenny are finally giving regional fans what they've been waiting for.
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08 Oct 2026
Adventure Reels Film Tour 2026 Gold Coast
The Adventure Reels Tour is Australia's only homegrown adventure film tour — bringing the planet's most electrifying action sport films to the big screen. Every heart-pounding short film has been carefully selected to keep you locked in from first frame to last, pushing you further, wilder, higher and harder alongside the world's elite skiers, climbers, kayakers and mountain bikers.Fair warning — the Adventure Reels Tour isn't built for the timid. This year's line-up packs two-and-a-half hours of jaw-dropping, gut-churning action. Explosive rides, endless ski lines, fearless jumps and breathtaking stunts — these films pay tribute to the grit, spirit and sheer audacity of the athletes who refuse to play it safe.As Australia's only tour of its kind, the Adventure Reels Tour is a full-throttle return to the soul of action sport cinema — a night of films guaranteed to leave you breathless, buzzing and ready to take on the world.
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10 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026
NO ONE GETS OUT OF HERE ALIVE
NO ONE GETS OUT OF HERE ALIVECreated by The Farm, No One Gets Out of Here Alive confronts mortality in a culture where Death is a taboo subject — where we draw velvet curtains over coffins and paint dead bodies with makeup so they look alive.But this isn’t only about the big D, it's also about the little d's: the death of our dreams, of past selves, of quiet everyday endings. Weaving dance, voice, and music with humour and pathos this visceral, cathartic work is an invitation to explore the endings that shape us, and the surprising lightness of letting go.With a cast spanning five decades, including dancers, singers and actors, No One Gets Out of Here Alive is as cheeky as it is confronting, helping us see death not as something to fear but a necessary aspect of our lives. No One Gets Out of Here Alive is inclusive, communal and celebratory, and showcases The Farm’s unique ability to deal with serious topics in an accessible and light-hearted manner. It’s a work for all those who will die, but it doesn’t need to be a funeral.By connecting with death, we remember that we are alive, extraordinary beings experiencing unbelievable moments of transcendence, possibility and interconnectedness. No One Gets Out of Here Alive brings audiences to the theatre in order to grieve, mourn and lament, but also ultimately celebrate the incredible and fragile truth of our existence on this planet.No One Gets Out Of Here Alive is supported by the EGC Arts Fund.
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10 Oct 2026
Grand Gatsby 1920s Public Murder Mystery
Step back to the gangster era dressed in your finest flapper and mobster costume for a night of murder, welcome drink and 3 course dinner included, you will be given a character to play along.
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10 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026
fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival
Welcome to the fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival! Experience an unforgettable weekend of running, entertainment and celebration on the stunning Southern Gold Coast.The fisiocrem GC50 is more than just a run - it's a weekend festival of health and fitness by the ocean, featuring pop-up yoga sessions, live entertainment, and a vibrant atmosphere for runners and supporters alike.With scenic, flat courses that showcase sweeping ocean views, there's a race for everyone - from our flagship 50km Ultra and Half Marathon, to the 10km, 5km, and Kids Dash.Whether you're racing, spectating or soaking up the coastal vibes, the fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival is the perfect way to celebrate running on the Southern Gold Coast.
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10 Oct 2026
Oktoberfest in the Gardens - Gold Coast 2026
Nokturnl Events presentsOktoberfest in the Gardens, Gold Coast 20261:00pm, Sat 10 October, 2026 Broadwater Parklands (South Lawn), QLD View all 2026 Oktoberfest in the Gardens locations HERE. Web: oktoberfestinthegardens.com.auInstagram: @oktoberfestau Facebook: @OktoberfestInTheGardens TikTok: @oktoberfestau AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST OKTOBERFEST IS BACK!The garden party you've been waiting for!Oktoberfest in the Gardens is Australia’s biggest and best Oktoberfest celebration for a reason - because we bring more festivities, fun, and frothies to you each & every year! Inspired by a deep love of the traditional Bavarian festival and great bier, Oktoberfest in the Gardens hits the Gold Coast with a massive big top bier hall, authentic German food stalls, DJs, roving performers, sideshow alley, silent disco, and an eclectic mix of entertainment and on stage competitions across multiple stages throughout the afternoon and evening. Take your tastebuds on the ultimate Euro trip with a mouth-watering selection of imported German bier, spirits, cider, wine, and a range of other bevies! BIER HALL | FOOD STALLS | DJs | ROVING PERFORMERS | SILENT DISCO | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | MULTIPLE STAGES + MOREGrab your tickets ASAP to spend an unforgettable day partying Bavarian-style! GOLD COAST | Sat 10 Oct | Broadwater Parklands (South Lawn), QLD VIP TICKETS Serious about celebrating? Then level up your Oktoberfest with our exclusive VIP Access Pass! The hottest ticket in town and strictly limited - grab yours early to avoid missing out!VIP tickets are only $149.90, and include:• Priority entry to the event • Access to the VIP garden, with undercover areas • A commemorative acrylic stein! • 2 drink vouchers to use on any beverages • Buffet lunch including all your German faves! (Served from 1.30pm – 4.00pm) • Private toilets and barImportant Ticketing InformationMoshtix is the only official online ticketing outlet. We urge you to double check you are purchasing from Moshtix only, and not a third-party ticketing website. We cannot confirm the legitimacy of any tickets purchased via a third-party ticketing outlet and don't want to see you be scammed out of your hard-earned money.Ensure you already have a Moshtix account (and you know your username and password!) and if not, then don't forget to sign up for an account in the next few days.Oktoberfest in the Gardens acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and all their Elders, past, present and emerging. Oktoberfest in the Gardens also acknowledges the many First Nations people from other regions as well as Torres Strait and South Sea Islander people who now live in the local area and make an important cultural contribution to our community.Oktoberfest in the Gardens is a proudly inclusive organisation and an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and the movement toward equality.For event entry terms and conditions, please visit oktoberfestinthegardens.com.au.
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Experience 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.