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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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31 Oct 2026
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
⭐ Candlelightconcerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Gold Coast. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by Halloween at The Imperial Hotel under the gentle glow of candlelight. 🎃🚨Spooky season is almost here! Halloween special concerts are selling fast. Get yours before they are fully SOLD OUT!🚨🎃General Info 📍 Venue: The Imperial Hotel 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 65 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible. Please see our FAQs linked below regarding wheelchair seating. ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Gold Coast 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click hereProgrammeToccata in D minor - BachDance Macabre - Camille Saint-SaënsNight on Bald Mountain - Modest MussorgskyPsycho (Opening & Driving Scenes)Scary Movie Medley (The Shining-Candyman-Halloween)The Exocist (Tubular Bells)The Nightmare Before Christmas - This is HalloweenBeetlejuice (Theme) - Danny ElfmanThe Addams Family (Theme) - Vic MizzyGhostbusters (Theme) - Ray Parker Jr.Paint it Black (Wednesday)Thriller - Michael Jackson*Program subject to changePerformersString quartet - Paradiso StringsSeating Map
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31 Oct 2026
Dracula's Halloween Party
Let's be honest. Halloween and Dracula's is a match made in hell.Where else can you ride a ghost train, sip cocktails, feast on a three-course dinner, and lose yourself in killer entertainment all under one roof? There's really no excuse to party anywhere else.Dress Code: Killer looks encouraged.Dracula's is an adult's playground. Interact with the residents of this multi-level mansion. Ride the ghost train into the nightclub-style bar. Dine on a seasonal three-course meal, carefully sourced from local Australian produce. Sip cocktails from blood bags as you settle down for the main event; the world-renowned three-part live variety show. Featuring aerial acrobatics, live musicians and Dracula's signature blacklight puppets, their latest production is guaranteed to get your blood pumping.So, what is Dracula's? It's a BLOODY good night out on the Gold Coast.
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31 Oct 2026
Disco Isn't Dead Halloween Paint and Sip Evening Session by Paint Juicy in Biggera Waters
Paint Juicy hosts a Halloween disco singalong paint and sip session in Biggera Waters on the Gold Coast. Guests gather for an evening of guided painting set to disco 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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31 Oct 2026
Disco Isn't Dead Halloween Paint and Sip Afternoon Session by Paint Juicy in Biggera Waters
Paint Juicy hosts a Halloween disco singalong paint and sip session in Biggera Waters on the Gold Coast. Guests gather for an afternoon of guided painting set to disco 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 day 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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31 Oct 2026
Bingo Loco at The Star Gold Coast
Strap yourselves in because the greatest bingo show on Earth is coming back to The Star Gold Coast!Gear up for a night of bingo complete with bass rumbling rave rounds, petrifying lip-sync battles, dance-offs, confetti cannons and spine-chilling special effects, comedian MCs, dancers, crazy theatrics, and of course thrilling prizes; shenanigans are mandatory!Previous prizes have included a holiday to Bali, a bathtub, a car, a 3m teddy bear, a bag of rubbish, a lawnmower, and even a boat!For more information please visit: www.bingoloco.com.auPlease note: This show contains content, entertainment and humour that some guests may find offensive, and therefore may not be suitable for all audiences.Follow along on IG @thestargoldcoastT&CsSubject to availability, change and cancellation. Must be 18 years or over to attend. *Price includes Eventbrite booking fees. Full payment will be processed at time of booking. Not available in conjunction with any other offers or discounts. No further discounts apply. The Star Club Member discounts do not apply. No refunds will be provided for booking cancellations or no-shows. Please note once booking payments are made, we are unable to offer any refunds. If a person under your booking is unable to attend the event, you can allocate the ticket to another person.By attending this event you consent to potentially being in the background of content on social media.If The Star postpones the event for any reason, all tickets will be credited to future events. If you are unable to attend the new date, a full refund will be honoured. The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol.
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31 Oct 2026
2026 Rugby League World Cup Round 3 - Gold Coast Triple Header
RLWC 2026 heads to the Gold Coast in an extraordinary triple-header at CBUS Stadium. Fiji faces France in Game 1, followed by an epic match-up between New Zealand and Fiji in Game 2. The triple-header closes with the Kiwi Ferns versus the PNG Orchids.Game 1: Saturday 31 October 2026, 1:00pm local time (2:00pm AEDT)Game 2: Saturday 31 October 2026, 3:00pm local time (4:00pm AEDT)Game 3: Saturday 31 October 2026, 5:00pm local time (6:00pm AEDT)
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31 Oct 2026
2026 Rugby League World Cup Round 3 - Triple Header
RLWC 2026 heads to the Gold Coast in an extraordinary triple-header at CBUS Stadium. Fiji faces France in Game 1, followed by an epic match-up between New Zealand and Fiji in Game 2. The triple-header closes with the Kiwi Ferns versus the PNG Orchids.Game 1: Saturday 31 October 2026, 1:00pm local time (2:00pm AEDT)Game 2: Saturday 31 October 2026, 3:00pm local time (4:00pm AEDT)Game 3: Saturday 31 October 2026, 5:00pm local time (6:00pm AEDT)
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31 Oct 2026
RLWC26 - M: New Zealand v Fiji | W:Fiji v France & New Zealand v PNG
Junior: Children aged 4-15 as at the day of the match are eligible to purchase a child ticket. 3 and under free on the knee Concession: Patrons holding one of the following cards are eligible to purchase a ticket at the concession rate: -Department of Veterans' Affairs card, TPI or Department of Veterans' Affairs issued Pensioner Concession Card* -Commonwealth Senior Health Care Card -Pensioner Concession Card (PCC)* -Health Care Card (HCC)* -Full time secondary or tertiary student cards -*Note: Cardholders only (not their dependants listed on the card) are entitled to the concession price for a ticket. Family: 2 adults & 2 juniors or 1 adult & 3 juniors
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31 Oct 2026
Gold Coast Suns Derby Day Presented By Austworld
Embrace the iconic black and white dress code and experience one of spring racing's most stylish race days.Join in for Derby Day, proudly presented by the Gold Coast Suns.A true highlight of the Gold Coast Spring Racing Carnival, Derby Day is renowned for its timeless black and white fashion, premium hospitality and outstanding racing. Enjoy a day of live local racing, plus all the Group 1 action from Flemington broadcast live on the big screens.Whether you're joining us for a long lunch, a day with friends or simply to soak up the atmosphere, Derby Day offers an unforgettable blend of style, racing and entertainment.Dress Code: Black & White.
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31 Oct 2026
Derby Day Lunch at Garden Kitchen & Bar
Step into sophistication this Derby Day with a Black & White themed celebration at Garden Kitchen & Bar.
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01 Nov 2026
2026 Red Hot Summer Tour - AUSTRALIAN CRAWL
Approximate Running Times: Fast Pass Gates Open - 12:00pm General Public Gates Open - 12:30pm Ella Hooper - 1:10pm Boom Crash Opera - 2:05pm Vika & Linda - 3:10pm Eskimo Joe - 4:15pm Birds of Tokyo - 5:25pm Men at Work - 6:45pm Australian Crawl - 8:15pm
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03 Nov 2026
Melbourne Cup at Cucina Vivo, The Star Gold Coast
INCLUSIONSThree-course set menu lunchThree-hour beverage packageLive entertainmentFashions off the FieldMC Amanda AbateWHEN12pm - 3pmPRICE$199pp*Includes Eventbrite booking feesPlease note that our high-top tables are shared seating.Terms & conditionsSubject to availability, change or cancellation. Dietary options will be available on prior request, however additional dietaries will not be able to be accommodated on the day without prior notice. Beverage selection subject to availability and may change without notice. The Star Club Member discounts do not apply. Casino Dollars cannot be used for this event. Booking cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to the event (by 12.00pm on Tuesday, 27th October 2026). No refund will be provided to no-shows or cancellations made within 7 days prior to the event. Booking cancellations made after the event is sold out will not be refunded. The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol.MENUENTREE (TO SHARE)FOCACCIAWood fired with confit garlic oil and aged balsamic—ANTIPASTI PLATTER TO SHARESan Daniele prosciutto, marinated vegetables and buffalo mozzarella—SEAFOOD PLATTER TO SHAREPacific oysters, Mooloolaba king prawns, seafood sauce, lemonMAIN (ALTERNATIVE SERVE)PAN-ROASTED SALMON FILLETWith saffron polenta, caponata and herb saladORSLOW-ROASTED BEEF FILLETWith rosemary crushed potato, creamy Marsala mushroom sauce, and dressed leavesDESSERTTIRAMISUItalian savoiardi, mascarpone diplomat crème, Montenegro liqueur, coffeeTHREE HOUR BEVERAGE PACKAGESPARKLINGMoet & Chandon Brut Impérial Champagne NV | Épernay, FranceWHITE WINEDe Bortoli ‘Vivo’ Sauvignon Blanc | Riverina, NSWAquilani Pinot Grigio | Friuli-Venezia, ItalyRED WINECloud St Pinot Noir | Yarra Valley, VICDe Bortoli ‘Vivo’ Shiraz | Riverina, NSWBEERSStone and Wood Pacific AlePeroni nastro AzzurroJames Boags Premium LightNON-ALCOHOLICHeineken ZeroAssorted soft drinks and juices
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03 Nov 2026
Melbourne Cup at Sports Bar (Booths), The Star Gold Coast
Level up your race day experience by booking a private booth at Sports Bar, granting a front-seat view of the megascreen.INCLUSIONSPrivate booth for up to 10 guests (min 5 guests)Three-hour booth hire$700 food & beverage tabBranded merchFriendly wait service for the duration of your booth hireLive & loud, surround soundState of the art TAB facilitiesPlease note: This is an 18+ event and this venue is located on our Main Gaming Floor.WHENTuesday, 3 November 2026Booth from 12:00pm - 3:00pmWHERESports Bar | Casino Level, The Star Gold CoastPRICE$1,200.00 per booth (fits up to 10 guests)Includes Eventbrite booking feesTerms & conditionsSubject to availability, change or cancellation. Dietary options will be available on prior request, however additional dietaries will not be able to be accommodated on the day without prior notice. Beverage selection subject to availability and may change without notice. The Star Club Member discounts do not apply. Casino Dollars cannot be used for this event. Booking cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to the event (by 12.00pm on Tuesday, 27th October 2026). No refund will be provided to no-shows or cancellations made within 7 days prior to the event. Booking cancellations made after the event is sold out will not be refunded. The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol.
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03 Nov 2026
Melbourne Cup at the Imperial Hotel
Celebrate Melbourne Cup at Imperial Hotel with live racing, Fashion on the Field, raffles, sweeps and live music.Celebrate the race that stops the nation in five-star style at Imperial Hotel Gold Coast. Enjoy an unforgettable Melbourne Cup experience with your choice of a luxurious three-course luncheon in Il Barocco or a Melbourne Cup-themed High Tea in Le Jardin.Watch every moment of the live race action, dress to impress for Fashion on the Field, and join in the excitement with raffles and sweeps—all while supporting the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation.The celebrations continue after the race with live music in Le Jardin Bar.
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03 Nov 2026
Melbourne Cup at Harvest Buffet, The Star Gold Coast
Harvest Buffet is back for Melbourne Cup! Ideal for large groups or soiree seekers searching casual dining overlooking the pristine pool, we invite you to join us at Harvest Buffet.INCLUSIONSPremium three-hour seafood buffet including indulgent chocolate fountainThree-hour beer and wine beverage packageLive & loud racing screensFashions off the FieldLive entertainmentMC Moyra MajorPlease note: This is an 18+ event.WHENTuesday, 3 November 2026From 12:15pm - 3:15pmWHEREHarvest Buffet | Casino Level, The Star Gold CoastPRICE$140 per personIncludes Eventbrite booking feesTerms & conditionsSubject to availability, change or cancellation. Dietary options will be available on prior request, however additional dietaries will not be able to be accommodated on the day without prior notice. Beverage selection subject to availability and may change without notice. The Star Club Member discounts do not apply. Casino Dollars cannot be used for this event. Booking cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to the event (by 12.00pm on Tuesday, 27th October 2026). No refund will be provided to no-shows or cancellations made within 7 days prior to the event. Booking cancellations made after the event is sold out will not be refunded. The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol.FULL SEAFOOD BUFFET LUNCHSAMPLE MENU*SeafoodAustralian prawns (A)Marinated mussels (I)Seafood salad (I)Freshly grilled Humpty Doo Barramundi (A)Sydney Rock oysters (A)Soups and SaladsSeasonal Soup SelectionGarden saladPotato saladPasta saladCaesar saladColeslawGreek saladRoasted, Grilled or FriedRoast pork loin with cracklingGrilled Australian meatsSouthern fried chickenRoasted seasonal vegetablesRoasted garlic butter potatoesSteamed green vegetablesServed with a delicious range of chutneys, relishes and saucesAsian DishesHoney soy chickenStir fried noodle dishesAuthentic fried ricePork dumplingsMalaysian and Indian curriesMediterraneanRoman inspired pizzas with classic flavour combinationsFreshly made pasta dishes and pasta bakesBaked rustic meat dishesFragrant garlic breadCheese, Meats and BreadsA selection of imported and Australian cheeses with dried fruits and crispbreadsFreshly baked breads and rollsSliced meats with marinated vegetables and dipsSeasonal fruit selectionSeafood: (A) Australian, (I) Imported, (M) Mixed*This is a sample menu and items are subject to change.THREE HOUR BEVERAGE PACKAGESPARKLINGTalking Point Sparkling | SAWHITE WINETalking Point Chardonnay | SATalking Point Semillon Sauvignon Blanc | SARED WINETalking Point Shiraz Cabernet | SA—BEERXXXX GoldStone & Wood Pacific Pale AleHahn Super DryNON-ALCOHOLICAssorted soft drinks and juices
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03 Nov 2026
Melbourne Cup 2026 at Nineteen at The Star Bar
Step into Nineteen at The Star for the biggest race day of the year and be enchanted with impeccable rooftop fashions, whilst being entertained with all of the Melbourne Cup action.The iconic rooftop bar will be turning into a cocktail party, with Fashions on the Rooftop, live racing screens, live entertainment, and a luxurious canapes and beverage package.INCLUSIONSGlass of Veuve Clicquot on arrivalPremium three-hour canapés packageFour-hour beer & wine beverage packageRoaming oyster shuckerFashions on the RooftopLive racing screensSpecial guest MCLive entertainmentVeuve Clicquot beverage upgrade availablePlease note: This is an 18+ event only. There is no reserved seating for this event.WHENTuesday, 3rd November 2026From 11:00am - 3:00pmWHERENineteen at The Star Bar | Level 19, The DarlingPRICEGeneral Admission: $195 per personAdmission + Veuve Upgrade: $245 per personIncludes Eventbrite booking feesTerms & conditionsSubject to availability, change or cancellation. This is an 18+ event. Dietary options will be available on prior request, however additional dietaries will not be able to be accommodated on the day without prior notice. Beverage selection subject to availability and may change without notice. The Star Club Member discounts do not apply. Casino Dollars cannot be used for this event. Booking cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to the event (by 11.00am on Tuesday, 28th October 2025). No refund will be provided to no-shows or cancellations made within 7 days prior to the event. Booking cancellations made after the event is sold out will not be refunded. The Star practices the responsible service of alcohol.CANAPE MENUFROM THE GARDEN • Roasted Shallot, Hot Honey & Smoked Goats Cheese Tartlet • Crispy Spinach & Cheese Baked Filo • Vegetarian Lasagna Fritters • Truffled Mushroom & Gruyère Cheese Arancini with Herb Aioli FROM THE SEA • Chilled Rock Oysters with Champagne Mignonette • Crispy Salt & Peppered Squid with Lemon & Aioli • Chilled Prawn Roll, Lettuce, Cocktail SauceFROM THE PADDOCK • Beef Tartare, Truffle Mustard, Yolk Sauce on Potato Pave • Wagyu Brisket Slider with Cheese, Pickles, & Special Sauce • Chicken & Mushroom Pie, creamed leeksBEVERAGE PACKAGE4 Hour Beverage PackageGlass of Veuve on arrivalSparkling WineWhite WineRed WineBeersAssorted soft drinks and juiceVeuve Upgrade – include Veuve for the length of your beverage package
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