Broadbeach Beats
Saturday 08 August 2026 | 11:00 AM
Broadbeach
Now in its third year, Broadbeach Beats returns to Broadbeach Mall for a free, family-friendly celebration of the Gold Coast's creative community.
There's a particular kind of energy that fills a place when a whole community turns out to celebrate its own. At Broadbeach Beats, that energy is the whole point. For one day, Victoria Avenue transforms into a living, breathing creative village, where the sound of live music drifts between market stalls, artists work in the open, and every corner of the mall offers something new to discover.
Emerging musicians and community performance groups take to the stage throughout the day, sharing the kind of raw, homegrown talent that makes the Gold Coast's music scene so worth listening to. Around them, a curated market of local makers spreads out along the avenue, filled with handmade ceramics, jewellery, textiles, prints, candles, and slow-made fashion. Painters and illustrators work live. Photographers share their prints. Boutique labels and independent designers tell the stories behind what they make, and record labels, zine sellers, and instrument makers set up shop beside them.
This is a day built around discovery. Every stall, every set, and every conversation is a chance to find something, or someone, new. A band you'll follow home. A brand you'll love. An artist whose work you'll want on your wall. Visitors leave feeling like they've stumbled onto something special, because they have.
There's plenty for the youngest visitors too, with free kids' activities to keep the little ones happy while the rest of the family wanders, listens, and takes it all in. Grab a bite, find a spot in the sun, and settle in for an afternoon that feels less like an event and more like a community coming together.
Set in the heart of Broadbeach at the Broadbeach Mall stage, just steps from the ocean, Broadbeach Beats is the perfect way to connect with family, friends, and the local community.
With the support of Division 10 and our partners, Broadbeach Beats is growing into a must-attend annual arts showcase, one that celebrates the region's creative heartbeat and shines a spotlight on the emerging talent that defines the Gold Coast's cultural identity.
Come for the music. Stay for the makers. Leave having discovered your new favourite band, brand, or artist.
Broadbeach Beats is a celebration of community, creativity, and connection, and is proudly supported by City of Gold Coast Division 10, Councillor Darren Taylor.
Stay tuned for the full line-up, coming soon.
Getting there
Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.
Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.
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