13 May 2026 2 more dates Flotsam Festival Flotsam surf film and photography festival will ignite spaces across the southern Gold Coast in early May. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivals Burleigh Heads
13 May 2026 4 more dates May Salon Group Art Exhibition This is going to be an art exhibition absolutely full of colour and texture by a diverse range of local artists from Gold Coast and Brisbane. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendly Currumbin Waters
13 May 2026 50 more dates Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets A free, family-friendly outdoor shopping experience by the beachside, every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 9pm. Family friendlyMarkets Surfers Paradise
14 May 2026 1 more date Australian Interschools Surfing Championships The Australian Interschools Surfing Championships is open to all secondary schools, including government, catholic and independent schools across Australia. SportsYouth Miami
14 May 2026 3 more dates Blues on Broadbeach Held throughout the beautiful Broadbeach precinct across four days, the festival is a celebration of live rhythm and blues music. Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMajor eventsMusic Broadbeach
14 May 2026 Bystander training for community and sporting groups Learn about supporting a culture of gender equality, inclusion and respect, and a bystanders role in preventing domestic and family violence Talks & workshops Palm Beach
14 May 2026 Hope Island Jazz and Cabaret presents Sweet Thunder Sweet Thunder is a 13 piece jazz orchestra based on the Gold Coast. Music Hope Island
14 May 2026 Pass Around the Smile – Live Tour Join Cleo Massey on her Australian tour! A 90-minute immersive experience designed to reconnect you with yourself, your dreams, and your power. Talks & workshops Surfers Paradise
14 May 2026 6 more dates Come From Away – The Musical Based on the story of what took place at Gander International Airport when many planes were diverted there after the September 11 attack on the USA. Arts & cultureMusic Benowa