29 Oct 2026 Asia Pacific Screen Awards and Forum A world-class celebration of Asia Pacific cinema, bringing together filmmakers, industry leaders and award-winning storytelling to the Gold Coast. Arts & cultureBusinessMajor eventsTalks & workshops Broadbeach
31 Oct 2026 Rugby League World Cup Round 3 – Triple Header RLWC 2026 heads to the Gold Coast in an extraordinary triple-header at CBUS Stadium. Major eventsSports Robina
01 Nov 2026 Red Hot Summer Tour RED HOT SUMMER TOUR will create history in 2026 and are thrilled to announce for the first time in 40 years, Australian Crawl... Exhibitions & festivalsMajor eventsMusic Coolangatta
06 Nov 2026 9 more dates Pan Pacific Masters Game Join the 13th Pan Pacific Masters Games on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Major eventsSports Broadbeach
07 Nov 2026 Grand Diwali at Sea World – Festival of Lights Get ready to light up the night with Fireworks, music, and fun vibes at the ultimate Diwali bash by the sea! Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyFood & drinkMajor events Main Beach
24 Nov 2026 Men's T20 Series vs England T20 international cricket is back on the Gold Coast, This will be England's first time playing on the Goldy, and you need to see it!... Major eventsSports Carrara
28 Nov 2026 1 more date Mayor’s Christmas Carols The festive season is set to sparkle as City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols returns to HOTA, Home of the Arts, for its 15th year! Community events & fundraisersFamily friendlyFood & drinkMajor eventsMusic Surfers Paradise
29 Nov 2026 Basketball Australia – Footlocker Australian School Championships Basketball Australia's pinnacle event for school basketball returns to the Gold Coast, the Footlocker Australian School Championships! Major eventsSportsYouth
04 Dec 2026 Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival Summer Dance Festival arrives with three stages and an extended festival footprint that stretches through the parklands and lake precinct at HOTA. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFood & drinkMajor eventsMusic Surfers Paradise