Gold Coast Show
Friday 28 August 2026
Southport
The 119th Gold Coast Show is set to transform the Broadwater Parklands into the Gold Coast's biggest celebration of family fun, entertainment and community!
This year's Gold Coast Show promises its biggest and most exciting program yet, with new attractions, expanded entertainment and more reasons than ever for families to spend the entire day and night at the Show.
For the first time ever, visitors will be treated to the spectacular Gold Coast Show Fireworks every single night, with the skies above the Broadwater lighting up at 6:45pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Show will also welcome an exciting new attraction to the Broadwater Parklands, with the hugely entertaining Melville's Duck Racing making its Gold Coast Show debut. Taking place across Saturday and Sunday in the popular Farmland precinct, families can cheer on hundreds of racing ducks as they waddle their way to victory in one of Australia's most talked-about and laugh-out-loud attractions.
Returning by popular demand is the largest Side Show Alley ever assembled at the Gold Coast Show, offering thrilling rides, carnival games and all the excitement Show-goers have come to love. The enormous Showbag Lawn, incredible show food, Dagwood Dogs and sweet treats will once again ensure there's something to tempt every visitor.
The Dock Dogs are back, with four adrenaline-fuelled shows daily as Australia's top canine athletes launch into spectacular long jumps and high jumps, while the ever-popular Snake and Reptile Show returns to entertain and educate audiences of all ages.
Families will once again flock to Farmland, where children can enjoy pony rides, cuddle adorable baby farm animals, experience camel rides on the beach, and discover a range of hands-on rural experiences that have become a favourite part of the Show.
The Arts Pavilion and Homecrafts Marquee will showcase the incredible talents of local artists, makers and craftspeople, while the Woodchop Competition expands to two full days for the first time at Broadwater Parklands, delivering an action-packed program across Saturday and Sunday as Australia's best axemen and women compete in one of the Show's most iconic traditions.
Animal lovers won't want to miss the ever-popular Show Dog Competition, returning on Sunday, where hundreds of beautiful dogs will compete across a range of prestigious classes.
The Gold Coast Show's Equestrian Program also returns with an exciting showcase of show jumping, hacks, breed classes, ranch riding, harness events highlighting the remarkable partnership between horse and rider, and this year we once again welcome the riding with a disability classes.
As Australia's only major agricultural show staged on the waterfront, the Gold Coast Show proudly supports more than 300 exhibitors and stallholders, over 100 specialist contractors, and hundreds of casual staff and volunteers, making a significant contribution to the local economy while delivering one of the city's most treasured annual events.
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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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