28 Oct 2026 Asia Pacific Screen Awards and Forum A world-class celebration of Asia Pacific cinema, bringing together filmmakers, industry leaders and award-winning storytelling to the Gold Coast. Broadbeach Arts & cultureBusinessMajor eventsTalks & workshops
31 Oct 2026 Rugby League World Cup Round 3 – Triple Header RLWC 2026 heads to the Gold Coast in an extraordinary triple-header at CBUS Stadium. Robina Major eventsSports
01 Nov 2026 Red Hot Summer Tour RED HOT SUMMER TOUR will create history in 2026 and are thrilled to announce for the first time in 40 years, Australian Crawl... Coolangatta Exhibitions & festivalsMajor eventsMusic
06 Nov 2026 9 more dates Pan Pacific Masters Game Join the 13th Pan Pacific Masters Games on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Broadbeach Major eventsSports
07 Nov 2026 Grand Diwali at Sea World – Festival of Lights Get ready to light up the night with Fireworks, music, and fun vibes at the ultimate Diwali bash by the sea! Main Beach Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFamily friendlyFood & drinkMajor events
24 Nov 2026 Men's T20 Series vs England T20 international cricket is back on the Gold Coast, This will be England's first time playing on the Goldy, and you need to see it!... Carrara Major eventsSports
28 Nov 2026 1 more date Mayor’s Christmas Carols The festive season is set to sparkle as City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols returns to HOTA, Home of the Arts, for its 15th year! Surfers Paradise Community events & fundraisersFamily friendlyFood & drinkMajor eventsMusic
29 Nov 2026 Basketball Australia – Footlocker Australian School Championships Basketball Australia's pinnacle event for school basketball returns to the Gold Coast, the Footlocker Australian School Championships! Major eventsSportsYouth
04 Dec 2026 Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival Summer Dance Festival arrives with three stages and an extended festival footprint that stretches through the parklands and lake precinct at HOTA. Surfers Paradise Arts & cultureExhibitions & festivalsFood & drinkMajor eventsMusic
06 Dec 2026 Australian Volleyball Schools Cup Volleyball Australia is bringing the the largest school-based sporting event in the Southern Hemisphere to the Gold Coast. Family friendlyMajor eventsSports
13 Dec 2026 Spilt Milk Spilt Milk is one of Australia's most in-demand and fastest-selling music, food and art festivals, taking place at three locations across the country. Carrara Exhibitions & festivalsMajor eventsMusic
12 Feb 2027 2 more dates World Club Championship The 2026 World Club Championship hits Snapper Rocks, uniting 32 of the world's best boardriders clubs for three epic days of surfing. Coolangatta Family friendlyMajor eventsSports