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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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15 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025
Surfing State of Origin
Surfing State of Origin event is set to take place at Burleigh Heads. The event promises to showcase some of the best surfers from Queensland and New South Wales, as they go head-to-head for state pride and bragging rights.
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15 Nov 2025
Carly Electric at Burleigh Town Hotel
Carly Electric unpacks her inbox to reveal the bizarre, taboo and often hilarious requests she receives. Following a stellar Adelaide Fringe debut in which she sold out shows, adding a fifth to meet demand – Carly takes her wild, true show on the road! But don't get too comfortable, after this show you might think twice about sliding into a hot girl's DMs. Prepare to have your perceptions shattered and boundaries tested.
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19 Nov 2025
LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS
Join us for a curated evening of Life Drawing with Live Music in Studio 56 at the Miami Marketta. At Life Drawing Sessions our focus is not on the outcome of your drawing, rather it is about the process of giving into the act of creating with music and muse. This event embraces people of all drawing levels from novice to maestro. All materials are included in your ticket just book in and turn up. Bookings Essential. Life Drawing Sessions is held at the Miami Marketta on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month. Doors open at 6:00 pm, session runs 6:30-9:00 pm Please arrive before 6:30 pm so we can start on time. MATERIALS PROVIDED (However you’re welcome to bring your own): Butchers paper, A3 & A4 Drawing Cartridge Paper 2B & 4B Pencils Oil Pastels Fine liner pens Charcoal Textas We kindly ask that you switch your phone on silent and do not use it during the session out of respect and for the privacy of our life models. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE ** TICKET T&CS - Tickets are able to be exchanged or refunded up to 24 hours before the session. Anything after that is up to the ticket holder to either resell, gift or forfeit their ticket. Refunds will not be issued for late-comers and/or last minute cancellations. + At our life drawing sessions we take some photos and videos to use as promotional material. By booking into one of our sessions you are giving your consent for us to use these images that you may be included in. We completely respect everyone's right to choose privacy, so please let us know before the session if you don’t wish to be included in any photos. Thank you! 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami QLD 4220
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19 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025
Combined Myobrace® Certified Educator & Comprehensive Implementation
Combined Myobrace® Certified Educator and Comprehensive Implementation of The Myobrace® System courses.MYOBRACE® CERTIFIED EDUCATOR (November 19-20, 2025)Provide Myobrace® treatment at the highest level of effectiveness, efficiency and profitability by certifying your Myobrace® educators.This course teaches advanced topics in being an effective educator, including all of the ‘Introduction to Myobrace® Educator’ course topics, as well as troubleshooting advanced cases. It also teaches the full Myobrace® Activities program and provides more information about using the Myobrace® Activities. Upon completion, participants will be certified as a Myobrace® educators by MRC. Read more about this event here.COMPREHENSIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MYOBRACE® SYSTEM (November 21-22, 2025)Expand your treatment scope to treat a wider range of patients with increasing complexity using The Myobrace® System.This is an advanced course designed by MRC to teach practitioners how to expand their treatment scope using The Myobrace® System. This course explores how to treat patients with more complex issues and combine the system with auxiliary arch development techniques, as well as when to consider using other systems to assist the Myobrace®. We will also discuss how you can manage your patients so that you can provide Myobrace® treatment in the most efficient and profitable manner. Read more about this event here.KEY PRESENTERSDr Madeeha Khan - B ORAL H (DENT SCI.), GRAD DIP DENT. (GRIFFITH)Dr Khan is a general dentist who works at MRC's Myobrace® Pre-Orthodontic Center and serves as the Lead Presenter at MRC. She completed her studies in dentistry at Griffith University in 2016, achieving awards for academic excellence for three consecutive years. She has been working at the Myobrace® Center since completing her studies and is passionate about improving the overall health of children.Beth Hildebrand - Senior Myobrace® EducatorMiss Hildebrand serves as the Senior Educator at MRC’s flagship Myobrace® Centre and has been with the company since 2019. With a diverse background in dentistry, Beth actively contributes to shaping educational programs for dental professionals. Collaborating alongside leading dentists who are reshaping the world of orthodontics, including the founder of Myobrace®, Dr. Chris Farrell, Beth leverages her experience to contribute to advancements in the field. Her commitment extends to promoting a more patient-centred and family orientated approach to oral health within the dental community.Jessica Maidman - Senior Myobrace® EducatorJessica Maidman is the senior educator for Myobrace®, offering support, education and training to Myobrace® members and assisting practitioners to implement The Myobrace® System. Jessica is also a part of the MRC lecturing team and is passionate about sharing the Myobrace® treatment philosophy.PRICINGNon-members - $2500 AUDDISCOUNTSStandard Discounts (Non-Early Bird)10% off when purchasing 2 tickets20% off when purchasing 3 or more ticketsEarly Bird Discounts:20% off for 1 ticket30% off for 2 tickets40% off for 3+ tickets*Contact the MRC support team to receive a promo code to claim your discount if any of the above pricing options apply to you: +61 7 5573 5999For information on other events by Myofunctional Research Co., visit the in-house training section of our website, myoresearch.comCOST: $1,600 – $2,000
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21 Nov 2025
The Nutcracker - Gold Coast
Ballet's most iconic story, The Nutcracker is returning this November! Journey to the Land of Sweets this Christmas and indulge in the spirit of Christmas tradition After a sell-out 2024 season, BIG Live returns to Gold Coast, performing at The Star! Witness BIG Live's world-class dancers from around the globe perform ballet's greatest Christmas show. Be mesmerised by the breathtaking snowflakes and the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy as they perform with dazzling costumes and exquisite sets. Every moment will captivate you and your family's imagination. Fill your hearts with the Christmas spirit this November with BIG Live's iconic production of The Nutcracker!
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22 Nov 2025
DONAVON FRANKENREITER and his band
LOVE POLICE PRESENTS DONAVON FRANKENREITER and his band Plus Hendrix Frankenreiter Australian Tour 2025 Much loved songwriter, surfer and soul-soothing storyteller Donavon Frankenreiter and his band are returning to Australia for a string of laid-back, feel-good shows along the East Coast this summer. With his unmistakable blend of sun-drenched folk, roots, and vintage rock, Frankenreiter brings a show that’s equal parts beach party and intimate jam session. Whether you’ve been following him since his early days with Jack Johnson or just discovering his timeless tunes, these shows promise good vibes, great music, and all the mellow magic fans have come to love. Joining Donavon on this East Coast journey is his son, Hendrix Frankenreiter who, like his father, combines flavours of sound, story and surf into his catchy summertime acoustic dreamscapes. Get ready to ride the wave of good times with Donavon Frankenreiter and his band plus Hendrix Frankenreiter supporting as we ease into the Australian summer this November and December.
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22 Nov 2025
Christmas Party @ Greendays
Join us for a festive Christmas Party at Greendays for a night of music, dancing, and holiday cheer!Christmas Party @ GreendaysCome join us for a festive Christmas Party at Greendays Restaurant and Bar! Get ready to jingle and mingle with colleagues, friends and family in our unique garden setting. Enjoy 3 course grazing menu and great music while spreading holiday cheer.We have private spaces available for "semi private" party OR you can contact us to enquire about your own private function.Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with us!COST: $106.14
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26 Nov 2025
Drag Queen Bingo | 26 November
This ain't no nanna bingo! Grab your friends and get ready for an exciting evening of Drag Queen Bingo, games and fun hosted by Ivyy Monroe & Lulu Lemans! You won't want to the epic tunes from DJ VICES! Enjoy dinner & drinks from the yummy food vendors at Miami Marketta, and get ready for an unforgettable evening! This is a MA15+ event and a safe and accepting space! No children or babies - no exceptions.
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29 Nov 2025
St Andrews Day Pipe Celebration Dinner
Remember the tunes of Amazing Grace or The Bluebells of Scotland? Some of these amazing classics and more will be featured during the evening. On arrival be welcomed by the entire Brisbane Pipe Band. As the evening progresses so does the entertainment with fantastic not to be forgotten performances right up close and personal. If you're a passionate Scot or just love the pipes then this is an event not to be missed. There will be a three course dinner served with optional Haggis or not as a main course. Entree: Peppercorn pate. Main: Haggis or, Vegetarian nut roast, Roast Beef or Pork, Chicken Leek and Bacon Pie, lemon pepper cod Dessert: Apple & Cinnamon Bread Pudding.
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30 Nov 2025
GOLD: The Ultimate ABBA Show - Mudgeeraba
You can dance! You can jive! Gold – The Ultimate ABBA Show are back to celebrate 50 years of Mamma Mia! ABBA first burst onto the scene with their triumphant 1974 Eurovision hit "Waterloo" and haven't left the charts since! With two Greatest Hits albums, A smash hit musical and record breaking live shows, the ABBA lives on! Celebrating 50 years since ABBA's self-titled masterpiece which birthed smash hits "Mamma Mia" "SOS" and "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do", this brand new concert features all of ABBA chart topping hits from "Waterloo", and "Dancing Queen" right through to iconic fan favourites like "Does Your Mother Know" and "Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Man After Midnight)", Gold – The Ultimate ABBA show recreate "ABBA" in their prime! GOLD - The Ultimate ABBA Show first landed in Australia for their "New Arrival Tour" in 2014 and since then, have performed to over 30,000 people across 80 shows, playing to all four corners of the country including packed houses at Sydney's State Theatre and Melbourne's famed Palms at Crown, earning a reputation as a band "that's an inspiration to Abba itself" (Review – WeekendNotes.com). Unleash your inner dancing queen in this special two-hour concert production with Gold - The Ultimate ABBA Show!
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05 Dec 2025
The Imperfects
The ImperfectsWe’re all imperfect. On this podcast, founder of The Resilience Project Hugh van Cuylenburg, his good friend Ryan Shelton, and only one of their brothers, Josh van Cuylenburg, talk to a variety of interesting people who vulnerably share their own struggles and imperfections, or expertly pass on their wisdom on the subject of imperfection. Whether it’s in The Vulnerabilitea House, The Academy of Imperfection, or with our very own psychologist, Dr Emily, The Imperfects are here to find some valuable takeaways we can all apply to our own imperfect lives.
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05 Dec 2025
Very Merry Long Lunch, The Island Gold Coast
Your Office Family Christmas - Very Merry Long Lunch at The Island Gold Coast.Gather your office family for a Very Merry Long Lunch that takes all the stress out of planning your Christmas Party. This year, we’re making it easy—just get your numbers together and turn up!Our Christmas Long Lunch comes with all the trimmings. Enjoy a festive feast with our Family Style share menu, packed with all your holiday favourites. For those looking to raise a glass (or two), we’ve got an optional three-hour drinks package featuring cocktail carafes, premium wines, beers, and bubbles. Prefer to keep it simple? No worries—guests opting for just the food menu can purchase drinks from the bar on the day.We’ll have live tunes to keep the vibes merry and a photo moment to capture the memories. Plus, every booking gets their own festive-themed table, so you can celebrate in style.What: Very Merry Long LunchWhen: Friday, 5th December, 12pm – 3pmWhere: The Island GlasshouseTickets: $95 p/person for the Family-Style Share Menu, or$134 p/person with the three-hour beverage package featuring cocktail carafes, premium wines, beers, and bubbles.It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year with your work crew—just show up and enjoy. The Island Rooftop is open after the event concludes.Minimum of four guests per table. All guests at the one table must be on the same ticket option.Tickets$95 p/person for the Family-Style Share Menu, or$134 p/person if you’d like to add the three-hour beverage package.Minimum of four guests per table. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year with your work crew—just show up and enjoy!-----Family-Style MenuOn the tableArtisan bread rolls with butter and smoked saltTo StartPoached Mooloolaba prawns, compressed apple, fennel, radish, finger lime dressing (df, gf)Chicken and leek terrine, sourdough crumb, truffle oil, tarragon mayonnaise (gfo)MainsRosemary and garlic slow cooked lamb shoulder, seeded mustard jus (df, gf)Herb roasted chicken, pan jus, roasted onions (gf)SidesRoasted heirloom carrots with goats cheese and macadamia (gf, v)Rosemary and garlic roasted potatoes, smoked salt (df, gf, ve, v)To FinishPassion fruit tart, blackberries, sorghumPavlova, mango, raspberries, kiwifruit*menu subject to change.COST: A$98.65 – A$138.68
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07 Dec 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
Australian Volleyball Schools Cup
The Australian Volleyball Schools Cup is the largest school-based sporting event in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting teams from across Australia, plus international teams. This event has seen tremendous growth since its inception and in 2024 saw 516 teams from 159 schools from across Australia and New Zealand and will continue to see the next generation of national, international and potentially Olympic athletes. Schools Cup is the marquee junior participation event in the national events portfolio, bringing together hundreds of secondary school teams annually in December, enjoying an introduction to volleyball, camaraderie and enthusiastic competition amongst the nation's school community.
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13 Dec 2025
Deck the Halls
Get ready to dust off your disco shoes for the annual 'Deck the Halls' event at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Australia. This beloved festive celebration promises an evening brimming with entertainment, a delightful four-course meal, and a generous 4.5-hour beverage package featuring free-flowing drinks. Attendees can ... Read More enhance their experience by opting for a Premium Beverage Package that includes Chandon sparkling wine, a curated selection of premium wines, and a variety of pre-mixed spirits.The night kicks off with the high-energy Hymack Girls, setting the stage for an electrifying experience with surprise performers that will leave guests in awe. The dance floor will truly come alive with a vibrant choreographed show, culminating in a seven-piece band that will perform Studio 54-style funk, complete with horns and stunning vocals. This event guarantees glitter, groove, and non-stop festive vibes, making it a highlight of the holiday season. As the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre reflects on the magic of past Christmas celebrations, guests are invited to relive the sparkle and joy that has characterized this event year after year. The organizers acknowledge the land and traditional families of the Yugambeh region of south-east Queensland, paying respect to their elders past and present.
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14 Dec 2025
Spilt Milk Gold Coast
Australia's most in-demand festival, Spilt Milk, returns in 2025 with a lineup overflowing with some of the most talked about local and global artists from recent times. With bill-toppers Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Sara Landry, Dominic Fike and ScHoolboy Q, alongside the likes of d4vd, Nessa Barrett, Sofia Isella, Skin On Skin, sombr, Club Angel, The Rions, South Summit and more. The acclaimed festival tour re-enters mightier than ever, this December returning to their beloved stops of Ballarat/Wadawurrung, Perth/Whadjuk, Canberra/Ngunnawal and Gold Coast/Kombumerri. Visit the website for the full lineup and tickets.
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23 Dec 2025
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of IrelandDirect from Off-Broadway, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
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.