05 Jul 2026 25 more dates Flora Nature's Gift National Botanical Art Exhibition A first time national event on the Gold Coast featuring outstanding paintings from across Australia Broadbeach Arts & culture
05 Jul 2026 9 more dates Ashton's Great Australian Circus Roll up, roll up: Ashton's Great Australian Circus is coming to the Gold Coast this school holidays with a spectacular new show. Fun for the whole family! Southport Arts & cultureFamily friendlySchool holidays
05 Jul 2026 NIFFA Gold Coast Edition The National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) is Australia’s only national film festival dedicated to Indian cinema. Southport Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendly
05 Jul 2026 French Connection An enchanting journey through the sensual beauty and shimmering energy of French and French-inspired music, featuring Saint-Saëns, Mascagni, Ravel and more. Robina Arts & cultureMusic
06 Jul 2026 NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony Kalwun's Flag Raising Ceremony will mark the beginning of NAIDOC Week on the Gold Coast. Join us in celebrating culture, connection and community. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureCommunity events & fundraisersFamily friendly
06 Jul 2026 10 more dates Sleeping Beauty – The Pantomime. Step into a world of whimsy and wonder with a traditional Pantomime with lots of audience participation. An unforgettable adventure for the whole family. Benowa Arts & cultureFamily friendlySchool holidaysYouth
08 Jul 2026 NAIDOC Community Day Join us in celebrating culture and community spirit at our NAIDOC Community Day! Carrara Arts & cultureCommunity events & fundraisersFamily friendlyFood & drinkMusic
10 Jul 2026 NAIDOC Celebration March Walk in unity with us at Kalwun's NAIDOC Celebration March. Coolangatta Arts & cultureCommunity events & fundraisersFamily friendlyMajor events
10 Jul 2026 Tom Gleeson – Out of Touch Tom Gleeson is completely out of touch. Come along to the show and take him down a peg. Surfers Paradise Arts & culture
11 Jul 2026 ArtLab – Sustainable Textile Art with Aka Sorbie Join us during NAIDOC week for a special HOTA ArtLab led by artist Lisa Sorbie Martin. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureSchool holidaysTalks & workshops
11 Jul 2026 1 more date Storytime with Aka Sorbie! Join us for a special story time reading with artist Lisa Sorbie Martin. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureFamily friendly
11 Jul 2026 Matariki Celebration Join us for a vibrant, unforgettable celebration of Matariki, the Māori New Year. Southport Arts & cultureCommunity events & fundraisersFamily friendlyMusic