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Seniors
On now · until 23 Jan 2027 · Gallery Hours
HOTA Gallery · Surfers Paradise
Arts & Theatre
Annual exhibition showcasing the exceptional creative talents of senior secondary students on the Gold Coast.

HOTA Farmers and Artisan Market

Free
On now · until 6 Feb 2028 · Sundays, 6am-11.30am
HOTA precinct · Bundall
Markets
Fresh farm produce, artisan foods, boutique fashion, and live music set against the backdrop of Evendale Lake.

Comedy Underground

From $37
On now · until 1 Jan 2028 · Every Saturday night
The Basement, HOTA · Bundall
Comedy
A weekly showcase featuring hand-picked comedy talent from Australia and around the world. 90 minutes of laughs every Saturday.

Prison Island

From $33.90
On now · until 29 Nov 2026 · 60 to 120 minutes
Prison Island Gold Coast · Surfers Paradise
Other
An interactive team adventure with 39 unique themed cells involving mental puzzles, physical challenges and coordination.

UNLEASHED+ artisan exhibition

On now · until 8 Nov 2026 · Gallery hours
HOTA Gallery · Bundall
Arts & Theatre
Queensland’s premier platform for emerging craft and design practitioners, showcasing innovation in metal, timber, clay and more.

Gold Coast T100 Triathlon & 10km Run

On now · until 21 Mar 2027 · Various times
Gold Coast Foreshore · Benowa
Sports
Swim, bike, and run through the iconic Gold Coast. Features a 100km triathlon, shorter distances, and a 10km run event suitable for all leve

Gold Coast Running Festival

From $25
On now · until 18 Apr 2027 · Morning
Gold Coast Circuit · Benowa
Sports
The 15th anniversary of this running festival features a fast, closed road circuit with distances for all walking and running abilities.

UNLEASHED+

On now · until 8 Nov 2026 · Gallery Hours
HOTA Gallery · Surfers Paradise
Arts & Theatre
Queensland's premier platform for emerging craft and design practitioners. Compelling approaches to metal, timber, clay, glass and textiles.

UNLEASHED+

Free
On now · until 8 Nov 2026 · Gallery Hours
HOTA Gallery · Surfers Paradise
Arts & Theatre
Queensland's premier platform for emerging craft and design. Features innovation in metal, timber, clay, glass, and textiles from regional m

Energies 26

FreeSeniors
On now · until 23 Jan 2027 · Gallery Hours
HOTA Gallery · Surfers Paradise
Arts & Theatre
Annual exhibition showcasing exceptional creative talents of senior secondary students on the Gold Coast.

Energies 26

FreeSeniors
On now · until 23 Jan 2027 · Gallery Hours
HOTA Gallery · Surfers Paradise
Arts & Theatre
An annual exhibition showcasing the exceptional creative talents of senior secondary students on the Gold Coast.

UNLEASHED+

Free
On now · until 8 Nov 2026 · Gallery Hours
HOTA Gallery · Surfers Paradise
Arts & Theatre
Queensland's premier platform for launching emerging craft and design practitioners. Features compelling approaches to metal, timber, clay,

Prison Island

From $33.90
On now · until 29 Nov 2026 · Various Times
Prison Island · Surfers Paradise
Other
Interactive adventure where teams take on 39 thrilling challenge cells. A mix of mental puzzles, physical challenges, and team coordination.

Gold Coast Eisteddfod

On now · until 22 Apr 2027 · July to September annually
Various venues across the Gold Coast · Benowa
Arts & Theatre
The largest youth festival of performing arts in Australia. Features all genres of Music, Dance & Drama including Dance Solos, Choral, Bands

Men Matter Cox Plate Day

On now · Annual
Gold Coast Turf Club · Bundall
Sports
A race day dedicated to raising awareness and funds for men's health. Features thrilling racing, hospitality, and an electric atmosphere.

Digger

On now · until 28 Oct 2026 · Various times
Gold Coast · Benowa
Arts & Theatre
A powerful man embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's saviour before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.

Spooky Nights at Sea World

On now · until 31 Oct 2026 · Nightly events
Sea World · Main Beach
Family & Kids
Halloween magic with seven immersive precincts, character meet-and-greets, and rides under the stars.

Prison Island

From $33.90
On now · until 29 Nov 2026 · 60 to 120 minutes
Prison Island Gold Coast · Surfers Paradise
Family & Kids
An interactive adventure with 39 themed challenge cells. Teams of 2 to 5 tackle mental puzzles and physical challenges to collect points.

2026 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500

On now · until 25 Oct 2026 · Various times
Surfers Paradise Street Circuit · Surfers Paradise
Sports
Round 12 launches the Repco Supercars Finals. High-speed racing and beachside energy in Surfers Paradise. Kids 12 and under free with a payi

Comedy Underground

From $37
24 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2028 · Every Saturday night
The Basement, HOTA · Surfers Paradise
Comedy
A weekly showcase of hand-picked talent from Australia and around the world. Big name acts and up-and-coming crushers deliver 90 minutes of

The Shamanic Shield - Generational Curses: Healing the Wounds of Your Lineage

24 Oct 2026
3171 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4217 · Surfers Paradise
Other

Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 - 3 Day Pass

24 Oct 2026
Surfers Paradise Beach · Surfers Paradise
Other

Drunken Kong (Drumcode/Japan) - Gold Coast, elsewhere

24 Oct 2026
elsewhere · Surfers Paradise
Sports

Flicks & Fireworks, Surfers Paradise - Free

25 Oct 2026
Surfers Paradise Sign · Surfers Paradise
Other

Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 - Sunday

25 Oct 2026
Surfers Paradise Beach · Surfers Paradise
Other

Black and White Architecture in Photography

25 Oct 2026
Broadbeach – Jewel Towers Area · Surfers Paradise
Other

A Night of Luxury Travel, Bubbly & a Little Popcorn

27 Oct 2026
Home of the Arts · Surfers Paradise
Other

Tuesday Pool Tournament – House Rules

27 Oct 2026
Level 1, 40 Hanlan Street, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4217 · Surfers Paradise
Other

Movie Review Club

Free
28 Oct 2026 · 10:30am
Lakeside Terrace · Bundall
Community
Discuss selected films with a forum of academics on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Interactive discussion for film lovers.

Movie Review Club: Sense And Sensibility

Free
28 Oct 2026 · 10:30am
HOTA Cinema · Bundall
Arts & Theatre
Meet like-minded people and discuss Jane Austen’s iconic story with a forum of academics. Discussion is free to join.

Movie Review Club

Free
28 Oct 2026 · 10:30am
HOTA Cinema · Surfers Paradise
Community
Discuss the film 'Sense And Sensibility' with a forum of academics. An interactive discussion for film lovers on the fourth Wednesday of eac

All Abilities Monthly Indoor Skydiving Event

29 Oct 2026
3084 Surfers Paradise BLVD, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia 4217 · Surfers Paradise
Other

Women's Song Circle at The Gap - with Kate B

29 Oct 2026
The Gap - (private residence) · Surfers Paradise
Other

Los días de los muertos

30 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
La Casita in Surfers · Surfers Paradise
Other

Gay Halloween

30 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Lulu Rooftop & Bar · Surfers Paradise
Other

GCDLA'S 2026 Meet the Judiciary Breakfast

From $75
30 Oct 2026
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa · Surfers Paradise
Other

2026 Cardiac Thoracic Vascular and Perfusion (CTVP) SIG meeting

30 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Hilton Hotel, Surfers Paradise · Surfers Paradise
Other

Brazos Halloween ✞ A maldição do Flamingo

From $16.93
31 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026
Mamacita Nightclub · Surfers Paradise
Other

halloween massacre-ade 2026

31 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026
elsewhere · Surfers Paradise
Other

HALLOWEEN EDITION - A Conversation With Spirit with Rhys T. O’Leary

31 Oct 2026
3171 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4217 · Surfers Paradise
Other

🌕 The Circle: Fortnightly Spiritual Gathering

31 Oct 2026
3171 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4217 · Surfers Paradise
Other

Halloween Kid's Face Painting

31 Oct 2026
Cnr Cavill & Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4217 · Surfers Paradise
Other

Gold Coast Greek Festival

31 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026
135 Bundall Road, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4217 · Surfers Paradise
Festivals

Snap Fitness Pimpama

31 Oct 2026
Snap Fitness Pimpama · Surfers Paradise
Other

Feel The Magic: Magic Men Live - Gold Coast | Gold Coast

1 Nov 2026
Platinum Nightclub, 15 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise// 4217 · Surfers Paradise
Other

Biggest Subway® Picnic on the Gold Coast

1 Nov 2026
Broadwater Parklands Marine Parade · Surfers Paradise
Other

Melbourne Cup at Waxys

From $85.17
3 Nov 2026
3206 Surfers Paradise Blvd · Surfers Paradise
Other

Melbourne Cup, The Island Gold Coast

From $124.40
3 Nov 2026
The Island Gold Coast · Surfers Paradise
Other
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