16 May 2026 1 more date Cooly Classic Ocean Swim Festival Swimmers have a rare opportunity to swim a course with some of Australia’s most revered surf breaks as your backdrop. Coolangatta Exhibitions & festivalsSports
16 May 2026 NBL1 North – Round 5 – Gold Coast Rollers v South West Metro Pirates Gold Coast Rollers take on the South West Metro Pirates in Round 5 of the NBL 1 North competition. Carrara Family friendlySports
16 May 2026 NBL1 North – Round 5 – North GC Seahawks v Southern District Spartans The North Gold Coast Seahawks return to Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium for Round 5 of the NBL1 North competition. Runaway Bay Family friendlySports
17 May 2026 fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach The fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach with an event filled with nature, ocean views and good vibes!... Main Beach Family friendlyMajor eventsSports
22 May 2026 Australian Beach Ultimate Championships Featuring mixed-gender teams from across the country competing in a fast-paced, 5-a-side national championship across three days. Coolangatta Major eventsSports
22 May 2026 Silks Under The Stars Race Evening Back under lights, the Gold Coast comes alive at night for Silks Under The Stars Race Evening. Bundall Sports
24 May 2026 Women Only Adventure Race QLD The Women Only Adventure Race is far more than creating an unforgettable event experience shared among girlfriends. Main Beach Family friendlySports
24 May 2026 NBL1 North – Round 6 – North GC Seahawks v Rockhampton The North Gold Coast Seahawks take on Rockhampton at Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium for Round 6 of the NBL1 North conference. Runaway Bay Family friendlySports
28 May 2026 Ampol Women's State of Origin Game III 2026 Ampol Women's State of Origin heads to the Gold Coast for an epic Game III blockbuster.Be there live to witness Australia's greatest sporting... Robina Major eventsSports
29 May 2026 Volleyball Queensland Intermediate Schools Cup Intermediate Schools Cup is an annual volleyball festival targeted at year 9 and 10 high school students. Carrara SportsYouth
05 Jun 2026 14 more dates Australian Open Bowls The Australian Open has become a true festival of bowls, with 14 days of action played across the 14 host clubs on the Gold Coast. Broadbeach Sports
05 Jun 2026 Judo Australia National Championships Judo returns to the Gold Coast to crown our champions across Judo’s key disciplines, Shiai and Kata, in competition at the Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre. Carrara Major eventsSports