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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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27 Aug 2026
Golden (AM Concert)
All that glitters is gold in this glistening musical mixtape from the award-winning creators of Christmas Actually and There’s Something About Music. GOLDEN unites superstar vocalists, Luke Kennedy (Swing On This, The Voice Australia) and Irena Lysiuk (Your Song, Are You Lonesome Tonight), with piano virtuoso, Damian Sim, for a musical celebration of contemporary music’s golden hits. Journey with these world-class artists through a treasure trove of Hollywood and Broadway’s most-loved soundtracks and relive iconic music moments from your favourite films and stage shows, including My Fair Lady, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, An Officer and a Gentleman, A Star Is Born, and many more. Promising sparkling original arrangements, powerhouse vocals and a setlist that’s pure gold, The Little Red Company’s GOLDEN will dazzle and delight. This event is part of the Scenic Rim Cultural Programming. Doors open for morning tea one (1) hour prior to the performance (limited seating/availability). Tickets $20; Groups 10+ $16 pp. Photographer: Dylan Evans Buy Tickets from $16.00
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28 Aug 2026
Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared - Gold Coast
After racking up over a million followers online and making audiences across the globe laugh until they cry, Blake Pavey is touring Australia with his brand new hour of stand-up - A Bit Scared.After finding out his terminal illness isn't all that terminal anymore, he's got a lot more time to think of everything he's scared of and the list is long.Get your tickets.
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29 Aug 2026
Nazeem Hussain - I’d Like to Tell You About Some Jokes
Nazeem Hussain - I’d Like to Tell You About Some JokesFresh off his biggest-selling tour ever across Australia, New Zealand and London, Nazeem Hussain returns with a brand-new show, I’d Like to Talk to You About Some Jokes – wild stories, unhinged characters and still no sign of a filter. “A mixture of belly laughs and tension, the Australian comedian…artfully demands more from his audience - and the result is exceptional.” - NZ Herald “Reinventing Australian Comedy” - Herald Sun
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29 Aug 2026
2026 NRL Telstra Premiership GC Titans v Rabbitohs + NRLW v Raiders
*Times are subject to change
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04 Sep 2026
2026 NRL Telstra Premiership Gold Coast Titans v Dolphins (Round 27)
*Times are subject to change
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07 Sep 2026 - 08 Sep 2026
The Scene Project
The Scene ProjectNow in its 12th year, The Scene Project is a statewide participatory project that involves secondary schools (Years 7-12) in the creative process of performance, from rehearsal through to presentation. It acknowledges young people and teachers as artists and encourages the making, presenting, viewing and responding to live performance in a professional space and manner. The Scene Project prioritises collaboration, professional development of teachers and young people, and enhancing existing curriculum or co-curricular activity in schools. Image credit: Jade Ellis
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15 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2026
A Bee Story
A Bee StoryQueen Bee and Worker Bee must work together to rebuild their hive after it’s destroyed by a bushfire, but things never quite go to plan… This enchanting production combines circus, theatre, dance, live music, and acrobatics to bring the story vividly to life. Celebrating collaboration, resilience, and care for the environment, it inspires empathy, creativity, and a deeper connection to the natural world. As an accompaniment to the show, A Bee Story was written by Maria McRae and Elizabeth McRae, with illustrations by Maisie Oatz. To purchase a copy A Bee Story please contact: hotaeducation@experiencegoldcoast.com
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16 Sep 2026
The Box Show
The Box ShowIn the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways. The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. We follow four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard boxes and junk. The contents of an abandoned kitchen and wheelie bins become the greatest drum set in the world; plastic bags are an amazing musical instrument, and the human body becomes a unique sound machine. Tag along for a day in the life o a bunch of musical misfits as they reinvigorate the junk that the world has forgotten. Learn about sustainability with this high energy, imaginative music-in-education performance combining drumming, dance, theatre, and comedy. With a language of gibberish and rhythm, this show is accessible to all ages and audiences.
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19 Sep 2026
Hot Potato Band
Hot Potato BandGet ready for an unforgettable night with Hot Potato Band at HOTA! This Sydney-based brass collective, with three albums and over a decade of touring worldwide, brings explosive energy, infectious rhythms, and vibrant visuals to the stage, transforming the traditional brass band into a modern dance party, with special guest performers adding even more excitement to the show. As the headlining act to kick off the Kids Take Over Festival at HOTA, their high-energy, interactive performance is perfect for all ages and families to attend. HPB’s genre-defying sound promises a lively, inclusive atmosphere where you can dance, cheer, and experience music like never before. Don’t miss this celebration, it’s an experience the whole family will love!
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25 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026
DAF CUP
The DAF Cup is the Gold Coast's newest powerhouse sports tournament — a high-energy, cash-prize tag event built for athletes who want competition, atmosphere, and a professional stage to perform on.Launched by Boston Tagg, the inaugural year exploded with 81 teams, more than 1,000 players, and over 6,000 spectators across the weekend, cementing it as the fastest-growing event of its kind.With premium fields, streamlined operations, elite officials, custom uniforms, and standout media content, the DAF Cup delivers a world-class experience from kick-off to finals. It's not just a tournament — it's a movement, a community, and the place where champions come to get paid. Bigger. Louder. Better. Every year.
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03 Oct 2026
ACA Gold Coast Chapter - October 2026
About The ACA Gold Coast Chapter meets on the first Saturday of each month. Agenda: TBC Date Saturday 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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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.Join the local community and discover why the fisiocrem GC50 is more than just a run - it's a festival weekend 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
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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11 Oct 2026
BLEACH 2026
BLEACH* 2026 BLEACH* Arts Festival is back for 2026 and for the first time, will take place in October, running from 1 – 11 October to embrace the Gold Coast’s vibrant spring energy. The much loved arts and culture festival also welcomes a new Artistic Director; Felix Preval who promises to deliver a fresh take to the long running festival. Felix Preval brings two decades of experience in the performing arts, including holding the role of Artistic Director of Darwin Festival from 2017 – 2022 and Festival Producer at Melbourne Fringe from 2012 – 2016. BLEACH* 2026 will feature a range of local, national and international artists, presenting performances, new installations and community engaged works that celebrate the city’s natural environment and transform the HOTA precinct for the duration of the festival.
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16 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026
Groundwater Country Music Festival
Get ready for a city-meets-country experience like no other! Groundwater Country Music Festival (CMF) returns to Broadbeach, bringing the best of country vibes back to the coast.The 2025 lineup saw country music icon Troy Cassar-Daley alongside Jackson Dean, Brad Cox, Casey Barnes, Shane Smith and The Saints, The Wolfe Brothers, Nikki Lane and many more.Groundwater CMF is set to deliver another unforgettable three days of country music in 2026 back from 16th to the 18th of October, transforming Broadbeach into a true country music haven. Don't miss it!
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23 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026
2026 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
The Title Chase Starts Here. Surfers Paradise becomes a pressure zone as Round 12 launches the Repco Supercars Finals. 10 drivers begin still in contention but after this weekend, only 7 drivers will remain in the title fight.Expect an Unforgettable weekend of high-speed racing, beachside energy, and non-stop entertainment. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the Supercars scene, there's something for everyone.Choose your view - General Admission or Grandstand. Kids 12 and under go free with a paying adult. Want to meet the drivers? A Paddock Pass gets you behind the scenes.This is where only the fast survive.
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