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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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From now until 29 Nov 2026
Prison Island
Prison Island is an interactive adventure where teams take on 39 thrilling challenge cells. Perfect for all ages and group types including friends, families, or co-workers.The experience offers 60 to 120 minutes of gameplay with 39 unique themed cells and an adrenaline-fueled team challenge. Teams of 2 to 5 can participate, ideal for friends, families and co-workers. A thrilling mix of mental puzzles, physical challenges and team coordination is offered. Teams work to collect as many points as possible before time runs out.Perfect for any occasion including birthday celebrations, team building and bachelor and bachelorette parties.
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11 Nov 2026
You Can See Everything - Eyes Open Preview at Dendy Cinemas Southport
Be the first to see You Can See Everything at the Eyes Open Preview.From boundary-pushing directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim comes notorious Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes thirty four days before she's sent to prison.She invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move. What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic criminal becomes a mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss.
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11 Nov 2026
The Turning River House Art Series Dinner with Bec Talbot
The Turning is an intimate evening in the River House Art Series, celebrating Australian artist Bec Talbot. Guests enjoy a two course dinner in the River House dining room, surrounded by Bec's collection, The Turning, which hangs on the walls. The night includes a drink on arrival and a one on one experience with Bec, offering a rare chance to hear the stories behind the work. Every piece is for sale, and the artist keeps every dollar, with no commission taken. Places are limited and bookings are essential.
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12 Nov 2026
St Hugo Wine Dinner
Step into the world of St Hugo at The Fireplace for an intimate evening of exceptional Australian wine, wood-fired cuisine and stories from one of the country's most respected wine brands.Hosted by St Hugo Brand Ambassador Aaron Brasher, the evening offers a rare opportunity to explore the heritage, precision and craftsmanship behind St Hugo, with each wine thoughtfully paired with the culinary artistry of The Fireplace.
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12 Nov 2026
Momentum
Get ready for MOMENTUM — CAPA’s 2026 Senior Concert! This year’s production celebrates the drive, energy and determination that keeps us moving forward — because at CAPA, the end of one chapter is only the beginning of the next.From powerful performances to unforgettable moments, MOMENTUM showcases the passion, growth and hard work our dancers have built throughout the year. Every class, correction, challenge and achievement has created something unstoppable.The stage is set, the energy is building, and our dancers are ready to show you exactly what they can do.We’ve built the momentum. Now watch us move.
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12 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2026
W.&.N.C.A.
A very adult comedy where the future of a town is decided by people who shouldn’t be trusted with a kettle.Welcome to Jinnawarra, where heritage is sacred, community consultation is compulsory, and absolutely everyone has an opinion.When a controversial proposal threatens the town’s beloved Oak Park, the sub-sub-committee of Wonderful & New Cultural Arts (W.&.N.C.A.) is thrust into a battle that quickly descends into chaos. Egos clash, alliances crumble, secrets emerge and council procedure becomes a weapon as an eccentric collection of local personalities fights to decide the town’s future.Written by James Hall and directed by Jamie Watt, W.&.N.C.A. is a bold new Australian comedy packed with razor-sharp satire, outrageous characters and escalating absurdity. Taking aim at bureaucracy, local politics, community activism and the strange things people will do in the name of “the greater good”, it’s a fast-paced theatrical event where every meeting is a battlefield and every decision has consequences.Because in Jinnawarra, saving the town has never been this hilariously dysfunctional.
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13 Nov 2026
GC Comedy Showcase
Laugh out loud with the funniest local* acts live at GC Comedy Shows – your new favorite night out! (*may include one ring in from Brisbane)GC Comedy ShowsGet ready to laugh your socks off at the GC Comedy Shows! (no replacement socks will be provided, this isn't Bounce) enjoy hilarious performances up close and personal. Hosted by Brad Pearson, stand up comedian and actor who has appeared on Foxtels The Comedy Channel, 10's Star Search, 7's Home and Away, plus many other TV shows, web series, and feature films for the last 20 years.A former Dracula's Cabaret performer and award-winning director he has worked with everyone from Ahn Do to Andrew Denton and Harry Connick Jnr.Whether you're coming with friends or flying solo, expect a night full of fun vibes, great jokes, and reviews written by AI. Don’t miss out on the chance to catch some of the funniest acts around and one guy who is a friend of the MC.
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From now until 27 Mar 2027
Dreamworld Night Market
Experience the Dreamworld Night Market on the Northern Gold Coast, held every Friday and Saturday evening inside Dreamworld. Enjoy a vibrant night out with a rotating lineup of street food vendors, live music, entertainment and family-friendly activities.Sample flavours from around the world, relax with friends and family, and soak up the lively atmosphere. With entertainment changing weekly and plenty of delicious food to discover, Dreamworld Night Market offers a fun and affordable evening for locals and visitors alike.
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13 Nov 2026 (Monthly)
Art Explorers
Art ExplorersJoin us for Art Explorers – HOTA Gallery tours for little people with big imaginations. These playful sessions invite children and their parents/carers to connect with art through movement and storytelling, encouraging curiosity, creativity and fun! This program is recommended for children aged 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult carer and cannot be left unsupervised at any time. Thank you for your understanding.
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From now until 01 Jan 2028
Comedy Underground
Every Saturday night, Based Comedy presents Comedy Underground in The Basement. It's a weekly showcase of hand-picked talent from all over Australia and around the world. Big name acts, up-and-coming crushers and the wild, subversive and unique voices making waves in live comedy.Saturday nights in The Basement are packed with 90 minutes of side-splitting laughs, and fresh new line ups every week. Comedy Underground is the Gold Coast's home of the very best live comedy.
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14 Nov 2026
Grapes of Mirth – Tamborine Mountain
Grapes of Mirth is heading to South East Queensland for the first time. Grapes of Mirth turns the country's best wine regions into a stage for six of Australia's best-known comedians, pairing world-class comedy with local winemakers, great food, a travelling DJ, and a huge sunset dancefloor. It is an outdoor comedy and wine party.To celebrate the first show in Southern Queensland, Grapes of Mirth has assembled one of its biggest lineups ever, featuring proper Australian comedy royalty.Taking to the stage:One of the biggest names in Australian comedy, Tommy Little. Australia's favourite online mum, Mel Buttle. Host of Rupaul's Drag Race, Rhys Nicholson. An icon of Australian comedy, Pete Helliar. The razor-sharp Urvi Majumdar. The party host, personal sommelier and chief idiot, Merrick Watts.Before, between and after the comedy, DJ Pedro Moshman will light up the dancefloor so guests can dance the night away.The format is simple: a comedy gala split across three comedy brackets. In between, there is seriously good local wine to drink, delicious food to smash, a dancefloor to hit, and plenty of sunshine to soak up.
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14 Nov 2026
Takashi Wakasugi: Wabi-Sabi Comedy
Winner Director’s Choice Award 2023 - Melbourne International Comedy FestivalNominee Most Outstanding Show 2024 - Melbourne International Comedy FestivalAs seen on The Gala, Thank God You’re Here, Guy Montgomery’s Guy-Mont Spelling Bee and Taskmaster Australia.Wabi-sabi (侘び寂び) is a Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness. Waka believes the concept of Wabi-sabi is the great way to make people happy. And he also thinks it might connect and adapt to his comedy. In this show you will find laughs and happiness with his Wabi-Sabi Comedy.Arigato! Big bow.
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14 Nov 2026
ICONIC
Kingscliff Performing Arts proudly presents 'ICONIC'. Join us in our Junior Show as we journey through your favourite movies, bringing iconic characters and stories to life through the eyes of our youngest dancers. Then, get ready for our Senior Show, where our incredible senior dancers take the stage and celebrate some of the most iconic songs of all time From favourite films to unforgettable songs, 'ICONIC' brings the characters, stories and music you love to life on stage through our talented performers.It's sure to be ICONIC!
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14 Nov 2026
ArtLab – Cyanotypes: Solar Powered Pictures
ArtLab workshops respond to HOTA Gallery exhibitions, providing kids with the opportunity to explore new ideas, materials and techniques and create unique artworks of their own. HOTA Collects: Alchemy includes work by artists who experiment with natural and technological processes involving light, heat and erosion. In this ArtLab we'll take inspiration from the natural world (trees, leaves, flowers and mountains) to etch a design into coated, clear acrylic. Using cyanotype, a camera-less photographic technique, we'll harness natural light to transform the etching into a print in the characteristic cyanotype blue. Recommended for ages 6-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult or carer and cannot be left unsupervised at any time. Thank you for your understanding.
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Saturday (Weekly)
Comedy Underground Saturday Showcase
A 90 minute showcase of hand-picked talentEvery Saturday night Comedy Underground in the Basement is a showcase of hand-picked talent that runs for 90 minutes. Expect big name acts, up-and-coming crushers and the wild, subversive and unique voices making waves in live comedy.Every now and then Solo acts will join the party, adding an additional show that begins when the Saturday Showcase ends. Tickets to Solo acts aren't included in the Comedy Underground Saturday Showcase ticket and must be purchased in addition. Refer to the accessibility section for minimum ages.
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15 Nov 2026
Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series - Round 3 - Robina
Join in the fun at Australia’s largest triathlon series, the Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series. Welcoming athletes of all ages and abilities, they are lucky enough to host these events at some of Queensland’s most iconic and picturesque locations.What are you waiting for? There has never been a better time to tri!
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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.