19 Jul 2026 SURFACE Street Art Festival Experience creativity in action as local and international artists bring walls to life across Miami, Nobby Beach and Burleigh Heads. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMajor eventsSchool holidays
19 Jul 2026 Gold Coast Festival of Skateboarding Australia’s largest multi‑day celebration of skateboarding, youth culture and action sports. Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlySchool holidaysSportsYouth
19 Jul 2026 Art Exhibition: The Little Pink House and The Golden Garden A vibrant co-exhibition by Australian artists Claire Bear and Sarah Gee, exploring themes of memory, identity and place. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivals Currumbin Waters
28 Jul 2026 27 more dates 4 ASD Kids Art Exhibition and Auction A unique charity exhibition and online auction showcasing work by many of Australia’s most successful children’s book illustrators. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendly Southport
01 Aug 2026 4 more dates Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race The Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race is a natural transitional race for competitors from around Australia heading north to compete at Airlie Beach Race Week. Exhibitions & festivalsSports Main Beach
01 Aug 2026 Botanical Bazaar The Botanical Bazaar is the Gold Coast's premier Gardening and Sustainability Festival. Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMarketsNature Nerang
06 Aug 2026 Floodland documentary screening + discussion A special screening of ‘Floodland’, which explores the Lismore floods. Followed by a discussion on the impacts of consecutive disasters on the community. Exhibitions & festivals Burleigh Waters
13 Aug 2026 Celebrating YOUth Through Art Youth art exhibition with live music, creative experiences and a silent auction at Dust Temple. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsYouth Currumbin Waters
22 Aug 2026 1 more date Whisky Live Whisky Live is back for another exciting year. Not just tasting whisky, stepping into a guided journey through flavour, craft and history. Exhibitions & festivalsFood & drink Surfers Paradise