20 Jun 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
21 Jun 2026 50 more dates HOTA Farmers and Artisan Market The HOTA Markets are one of the Gold Coast's most vibrant community markets, held every Sunday morning, in the iconic HOTA precinct. Family friendlyFood & drinkMarkets Surfers Paradise
21 Aug 2026 Little ArtLab – Blocked and Loaded Stack, shift, and assemble wooden cubes into simple sculptural objects, then bring them to life with a palette of eye-popping colour combinations. Family friendlyTalks & workshops Surfers Paradise
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
22 Aug 2026 Art Write Now: Write This Moment Take part in thought-provoking discussion in a safe space to fuel your creative writing dreams and get your words onto the page! Talks & workshops Surfers Paradise
22 Aug 2026 Luminous in the Regions Returning to the Gold Coast in 2026, bringing communities together for a vibrant evening with lanterns, music and performances. Arts & cultureCommunity events & fundraisersFamily friendly Surfers Paradise
23 Aug 2026 SkyPoint Sea to Sky Stair Challenge The Sea to Sky Stair Challenge is back — and it's your time to rise!... Sports Surfers Paradise
23 Aug 2026 Art in the Park – Messy Queer Pride edition A crafty picnic to celebrate the Messy Queer Pride exhibition. Bring a craft project, try an art activity on offer, or check out the exhibition and markets. Community events & fundraisers Surfers Paradise
26 Aug 2026 Sunroom – Bold and Beautiful We will consider the varying surfaces and haphazard, repeated shapes crafted by jeweller Gabi Harris. Talks & workshops Surfers Paradise