17 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
17 Jul 2026 Gold Coast Festival of Skateboarding Australia’s largest multi‑day celebration of skateboarding, youth culture and action sports. Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlySchool holidaysSportsYouth
17 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
17 Jul 2026 Very Short Film Festival Bold short films from emerging Australian filmmakers, with all films under five minutes. A platform and opportunity for talented Australian filmmakers to shine. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendly Surfers Paradise
18 Jul 2026 Sundown Sundown, the ultimate pop-up music event that celebrates our homegrown musos, is returning! Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyFood & drinkMusic Southport
19 Jul 2026 Gold Coast's Annual Wedding Expo Experience a fun filled day of love and wedding planning at Gold Coast Annual Wedding Expo. Exhibitions & festivals Bundall
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