01 May 2025 10 more dates Gold Coast Film Festival The Gold Coast Film Festival is a celebration of film and filmmaking hosted in Queensland’s most dynamic screen destination, the Gold Coast. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsMajor eventsTalks & workshops Surfers Paradise
01 May 2025 13 more dates Flotsam Festival Flotsam surf film and photography festival will ignite spaces across the southern Gold Coast in early May. Exhibitions & festivals Coolangatta
03 May 2025 Miss Cook Islands of Queensland An event that is more than just a beauty pageant – it's a vibrant celebration of Cook Islands culture, talent, and community. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyFood & drink Southport
03 May 2025 Queensland Arts & Fashion Festival – Next Gen The first fashion runway of QAFF 2025, showcasing emerging local designers. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivals Robina
07 May 2025 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival Presented by World Expeditions, the 2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a three-hour celebration of the mountain and adventure sports world. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivals Surfers Paradise
08 May 2025 Gold Coast Seniors Health & Lifestyle Expo – Runaway Bay Free information and education for seniors about health and lifestyle. Exhibitions & festivalsSeniors Runaway Bay
10 May 2025 Gold Coast Water Lantern Festival The Gold Coast Water Lantern Festival is bringing people together for a celebration of light and community! Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendly Surfers Paradise
10 May 2025 Queensland Arts & Fashion Festival – The Flower Show The second fashion runway event of QAFF, paying tribute to the mothers in our lives. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivals Robina
14 May 2025 1 more date Gold Coast Careers Festival Gold Coast Careers Festival is the perfect chance for high school students to discover the many career pathways and opportunities available to them. Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyYouth Carrara