18 Apr 2026 This Moment: In Conversation with Guo Jian Australia-based Chinese expatriate artist Guo Jian in conversation with HOTA Gallery Senior Curator Julie McLaren on the opening day of the This Moment exhibit. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsTalks & workshops Surfers Paradise
18 Apr 2026 Gold Coast Harmony Festival “Everyone belongs!” Enjoy dance, music, food, family activities and information from the multicultural communities of the Gold Coast. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyFood & drinkMusicSchool holidays Southport
18 Apr 2026 1 more date DinoFest Gold Coast The ultimate outdoor prehistoric experience, with more than 30 life-size, walking and interactive dinosaurs, life-like animatronics and dino-themed activities. Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlySchool holidays Nerang
22 Apr 2026 11 more dates Gold Coast Film Festival The Gold Coast Film Festival is a celebration of film and filmmaking hosted in Queensland’s most dynamic screen destination, the Gold Coast. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsMajor eventsTalks & workshops Surfers Paradise
26 Apr 2026 Clay Collective This unique showcase highlights ceramic artists from all over the Gold Coast, celebrating diversity and connection within the ceramic arts. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivals Currumbin Waters
30 Apr 2026 Gold Coast Seniors Health & Lifestyle Expo – Runaway Bay Free information and education for seniors about health and lifestyle. Exhibitions & festivalsSeniors Runaway Bay
01 May 2026 14 more dates Flotsam Festival Flotsam surf film and photography festival will ignite spaces across the southern Gold Coast in early May. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivals Burleigh Heads
03 May 2026 Soul Topia Festival Soul Topia is a spiritual and wellness festival celebrating connection and creativity. Exhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyFood & drinkTalks & workshops Robina
07 May 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival Presented by World Expeditions, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour delivers a thrilling 3-hour adventure through the world of extreme mountain sports. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivals Surfers Paradise