31 Jul 2025 First Light | Skywhales Across Australia Experience the kick off event for BLEACH* 2025 with Skywhales across Australia! Launching from RACV Royal Pines Resort and soaring over the Gold Coast. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendly Benowa
31 Jul 2025 10 more dates BLEACH* Arts Festival BLEACH* 2025 returns with 11 unforgettable days of art, music, visual spectacle, opera, drama, storytelling, and feasting — all set across three vibrant festival hubs. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsMajor events Surfers Paradise
31 Jul 2025 10 more dates Ladies Lounge Step inside Ladies Lounge, a pop up installation from the iconic MONA exhibition. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivals Surfers Paradise
01 Aug 2025 Breaking into Heaven: Selve with Australian Session Orchestra This groundbreaking performance will bring the album to life in a high-theatre concert experience, combining cinematic soundscapes with raw rock energy. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsMusic Surfers Paradise
02 Aug 2025 1 more date Botanical Bazaar The Botanical Bazaar is the Gold Coast's premier Gardening and Sustainability Festival. Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMarketsNatureTalks & workshops Nerang
02 Aug 2025 The Iconic Multicultural Sunset Festival Start Multicultural Month with culture, community, and connection! A free evening of celebration for all ages! Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyFood & drinkMarkets Southport
05 Aug 2025 12 more dates An Exhibition of Contemporary Woven Tapestry and Lacemaking A unique exhibition of contemporary woven tapestry and lacemaking. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivals Robina
09 Aug 2025 Top Dog Film Festival Experience the magic of dogs on the big screen at the 2025 Top Dog Film Festival. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivals Surfers Paradise
09 Aug 2025 Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour The 2025 Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour brings you 2.5 hours of heart-pounding action and soul-stirring stories from fearless women around the globe. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivals Surfers Paradise