03 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. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMusicSchool holidays
03 Oct 2026 8 more dates BLEACH Festival BLEACH Festival is back like you've never seen it before. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyMajor events
03 Oct 2026 Aurum Health Orchestra Presents: Playing it Forward Concert Enjoy classical favourites, movie themes, ensembles and soloists, performed by our volunteer musicians. Mermaid Waters Arts & cultureCommunity events & fundraisersFamily friendlyMusic
03 Oct 2026 1 more date Quiet Hour at BEACON Vist BEACON during our Quiet Hour for a relaxed and calm environment for anyone who prefers a quieter visitor experience. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureFamily friendlySchool holidays
03 Oct 2026 8 more dates PERSPECTA II – 7 Artists exploring LAND, SEA, RIVER and HOME PERSPECTA II invites visitors to step into a continuing dialogue between artists and the environments that surround, shape and inspire us. Currumbin Waters Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendly
03 Oct 2026 Artist Talk with Morag Myerscough, Claudio Kirac & Naina Sen Join us for an illuminating conversation and rare insight into creative practice from artist’s Morag Myerscough, (BEACON), Claudio Kirac, (Kaleidoscope Skies) and Naina Sen, (Shundori). Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsTalks & workshops
03 Oct 2026 Learn & Create: Conversations on Freedom of Artistic Expression Artistic freedom through creativity, turning everyday scraps into art inspired by artists who create despite restrictions on their freedom of expression. Southport Arts & cultureCommunity events & fundraisersFamily friendlyTalks & workshops
03 Oct 2026 Gods & Monsters: The Heroic Figure Exhibition Launch Gods and monsters, remixed: David Smouha reimagines classical statues as pop-art superheroes in a bold new show blending ancient myth with comic-book flair. Mermaid Beach Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivals
03 Oct 2026 Abstract Assembly with Michelle Le Plastrier Explore colour, pattern and shape by creating a three-dimensional paper sculpture, inspired by Morag Myerscough’s joyful BEACON installation. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureFamily friendlySchool holidaysTalks & workshops
03 Oct 2026 2 more dates WANTED – A Cirque Heist: An Interactive Wild West Circus The heist has happened. The suspects are wanted. Everyone under the big top is on the case, including your children. Mount Nathan Arts & cultureFamily friendlySchool holidays
04 Oct 2026 Deaf-led Guided Tour of BEACON Join Deaf Artist and performer James Kerwin for a special Deaf-led guided tour of BEACON, delivered in Auslan. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureFamily friendlySchool holidaysTalks & workshops
04 Oct 2026 Movie Sense Short Film Festival Enjoy inspirational short films, live music, kids activities, food and drinks, industry networking, cash prizes, and family entertainment. Coolangatta Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyFood & drink
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