Events and festivals in Gold Coast
9 places in Gold Coast, with the official website of each.
Places
Blues on Broadbeach
Broadbeach
Music festival in May. The 2027 edition runs from 13 to 16 May. Almost all stages are free to enter; only the Kurrawa Park stage on Sunday is paid.
SWELL Sculpture Festival
From Currumbin to Tugun
Outdoor sculptures between Currumbin beach and Flat Rock, in Tugun, in September. The 2026 edition was from 11 to 20 September, with a free transfer. The 2027 date was not published.
BLEACH* Festival
HOTA, Surfers Paradise
Arts festival with free and paid events. The 2026 edition was from 1 to 11 October, with prices from A$0 to A$89 per person. The 2027 date was not published.
Gold Coast Show
Southport
Fair at Broadwater Parklands in August, with dates announced as 27 to 29 August 2027. Its website still mixes text from previous years.
Pacific Airshow Australia
Surfers Paradise
Air show over the beach in August. The 2026 edition was from 14 to 16 August. The 2027 date was not published.
SeaFire
Surfers Paradise
Free fireworks competition on the beach. The 2026 edition was on 20 June. The 2027 date was not published.
Magic Millions Gold Raceday
Gold Coast Turf Club
January horse racing day. In 2027 it is on Saturday 16 January.
Spilt Milk
Carrara
Music festival in December. The council calendar announces it for 13 December 2026 in Carrara. The domain spiltmilk.com.au is for sale and no other website is confirmed.
ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
Gold Coast
Annual marathon in July. Only a third party confirms it, a guide from the Dorsett chain; we could not check the event's website.
More in Gold Coast
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