06 Oct 2026 BEACON A bright and bold BEACON of belonging this epic, large-scale installation becomes a landmark for joy across the 10 days of BLEACH Festival. Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMusicSchool holidays Surfers Paradise
06 Oct 2026 Shannon Marshall & The Souls Almighty Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz with the Shannon Marshall and The Souls Almighty. Arts & cultureMusic Southport
08 Oct 2026 Hope Island Jazz and Cabaret presents The Daryl Aberhart Quartet Do yourself a favour, and come and experience the Australian songbook – all the songs you know by heart. Music Hope Island
10 Oct 2026 Sounds of Brasil with Maria Gadú A once in a lifetime chance to the acclaimed see Maria Gadú. Enjoy the rich diversity of Brazilian music, from bossa nova to forró, samba to MPB. Arts & cultureFamily friendlyMajor eventsMusic Surfers Paradise
10 Oct 2026 Chirn Park Street Festival Enjoy live music, local food, market stalls and more! Community events & fundraisersFamily friendlyFood & drinkMusic Southport
11 Oct 2026 Graeme Townsend Duo Join us for free, live music every weekend! Family friendlyMusic Nerang
11 Oct 2026 Spring Time Eats – Varsity Foreshore Parklands Spring afternoons were made for this! Grab your picnic rug, gather your favourite people and join us for Springtime Eats at Varsity Foreshore Parklands. Community events & fundraisersFamily friendlyFood & drinkMusic Varsity Lakes
16 Oct 2026 2 more dates Groundwater Country Music Festival Get ready for three unforgettable days of country music and coastal vibes as Groundwater Country Music Festival (CMF) returns to Broadbeach!... Exhibitions & festivalsMajor eventsMusic Broadbeach