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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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05 Mar 2026
Group A - Iran Republic vs Australia - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia. Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney, this is Asia's biggest celebration of women's football. Be there when history is made at the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
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05 Mar 2026
Group A - Philippines vs Korea Republic - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia. Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney, this is Asia's biggest celebration of women's football. Be there when history is made at the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
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05 Mar 2026
Group A match (A3 v Australia) - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia from March 1-21. Football powerhouses China, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts Australia will be joined by 8 qualifiers (confirmed July 2025). Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney.
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05 Mar 2026
Group A match (A4 v A2) - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia from March 1-21. Football powerhouses China, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts Australia will be joined by 8 qualifiers (confirmed July 2025). Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney.
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05 Mar 2026
AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 - IR Iran v Australia
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06 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026
Gold Coast Volleyslam
Held on the traditional lands of the Kombumerri People of the Yugambeh Language Region, the Gold Coast Volleyslam Beach Volleyball Festival is an iconic beach volleyball event set on the Gold Coasts stunning Coolangatta Beach. A celebration of the very best beach volleyball activities bringing together the full range of competition from Schools to state representation, the Australian Championships and international beach volleyball.
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21 Mar 2026 - 08 Mar 2026
Australian Boardriders Battle - Grand Final
Welcome to the 13th edition of the Australian Boardriders Battle! Australia's biggest grassroots boardriders event which involves over 80 Australian Boardrider Clubs qualifying across the nation to attend the grand final. Taking place across 8 x state Qualifying Rounds, only 42 clubs will come together at the Grand Final to battle it out to become the best boardrider club in Australia.
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08 Mar 2026
Group A - IR Iran vs Philippines - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia. Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney, this is Asia's biggest celebration of women's football. Be there when history is made at the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
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08 Mar 2026
Group A match (A3 v A4) - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia from March 1-21. Football powerhouses China, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts Australia will be joined by 8 qualifiers (confirmed July 2025). Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney.
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19 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026
Australian WPGA Championship
The 2026 Australian WPGA Championship is back and will be one of the major highlights of this year's summer of golf. The tournament will take place at Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club in Queensland and will see a stellar field of Australian and International female golfers compete for the Karrie Webb Cup. The tournament will headline the Gold Coast Festival of Golf, which will take place throughout the tournament week and feature an array of exciting events.
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19 Mar 2026
Play Off 1 - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia. Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney, this is Asia's biggest celebration of women's football. FIFA World Cup 2027 qualification is on the line for the winning team of Play Off 1. After 19 days of competition this match is vitally important to both teams involved. Be there when history is made at the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
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19 Mar 2026
Play Off 2 - AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 brings together the top 12 teams in Asia. Hosted across 5 world class stadiums in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney, this is Asia's biggest celebration of women's football. FIFA World Cup 2027 qualification is on the line for the winning team of Play Off 2. After 19 days of competition this match is vitally important to both teams involved. Be there when history is made at the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
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21 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026
2026 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, colloquially known as The Aussies, is the pinnacle Surf Life Saving event and largest event of its kind. The Aussies not only represents high-performance sport and major event status but also plays a crucial role in developing the practical skills of surf lifesavers. The physical and mental demands of competition build fitter, faster, and stronger lifesavers who patrol our beaches nationwide. Every competitor at The Aussies 2026 is a qualified and proficient surf lifesaver. Surf Life Saving Australia is proud to host the iconic Australian Titles, supporting all participants as they train and refine their rescue-ready capabilities — for both sport and real-life rescue situations.
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21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026
Gold Coast T100 Triathlon
Race the Australian dream of sun, surf and sand as you swim, bike, run throughout Queensland's iconic Gold Coast. Known for its flat terrain, this course will be ideal for those seeking their personal best or taking their first step into a triathlon. Choose your distance from the pinnacle 100km triathlon to shorter distance triathlons or a run event.
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28 Mar 2026
Freestyle Kings Live World Tour in Gold Coast
The ultimate adrenaline-fueled family event is here - Freestyle Kings Live! Australia, you're on the map. The 2026 Freestyle Kings World Tour is tearing across the country with the world's best in FMX and BMX - led by the legendary Robbie Maddison, his sons Kruz and Jagger, FMX World Champions Clinton Moore and Pat Bowden, X Games Gold Medalist Robbie Adelberg, plus New Zealand superstar Ellie Chew and triple backflip madman Harley Allen. This isn't some slick little arena show. This is two solid hours of chaos, courage, and "did-you-just-see-that?!" moments you'll be talking about all year. Think jaw-dropping double backflips, front flips, and never-before-seen tricks, with fireballs lighting up the night, music that rattles your ribcage, and a family-friendly atmosphere that keeps everyone on the edge of their seat. From Hobart to the Gold Coast and everywhere in between, the Freestyle Kings are delivering the biggest freestyle spectacle on the planet - Guinness World Record breakers, X Games legends, and riders born to defy gravity. VIP Meet & Greet + Track Walk: Limited to 150 spots! Get 45 minutes up close with the stars of the show before they bend the laws of physics. So round up your mates, bring the family, and get ready to feel your jaw hit the floor. The Kings are here.
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From now until 01 Apr 2026
Somerset Storyfest Writers' Festival
Book lovers and storytellers, get ready for an exciting celebration! The annual Somerset Storyfest Writers' Festival is returning to the Gold Coast. This highly anticipated event will bring together over 30 of the country's most renowned authors, illustrators, and artists, aiming to inspire both aspiring writers and passionate readers. Throughout the festival, attendees can enjoy daily interactive sessions with talented authors, as well as book signings at the Book Shop. But the excitement doesn't stop there – a series of exclusive public events is also designed to captivate and entertain. Our standout events include the annual Prologue Party, Literary Lunch and Long Table Dinner. Whether you're looking to meet your favourite author, engage in thought-provoking discussions, or simply soak up the festive atmosphere, Somerset Storyfest offers something for everyone!
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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.