Until 31 DecFree
HOTA Gallery — City Collection
Wander one of Australia's largest regional galleries, with more than 2,000 works in the City Collection and free entry to permanent exhibitions.
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What's On in Gold Coast
From shows and exhibitions at HOTA in Surfers Paradise to the Miami Marketta, events in the Broadwater Parklands, days at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and a Titans or Suns home game, here's what's worth getting out for on the Gold Coast. Curated each week by Morning Post.
Updated 28 October 2026 · events curated by Morning Post
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Every Saturday 7am-12pmFree
Burleigh Farmers Market
Organic produce, artisan foods, fresh flowers and local crafts make this a relaxed Saturday morning stroll with free entry.
Find out more →Every Sunday from 6am
HOTA Farmers & Artisan Markets
Lakeside Sunday markets with seasonal produce, artisan foods, fresh coffee and handmade goods, easily paired with a gallery visit.
Find out more →Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 4pm-9pm
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
Around 100 beachfront stalls of handmade crafts and local produce, perfect for a late-afternoon stroll by the ocean.
Find out more →Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 5pmFree
Miami Marketta — Live Music Weekends
Wander the street food laneway with a bite in hand while live bands play, with free entry most nights.
Find out more →Until 31 Dec
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Feed the lorikeets, meet koalas and catch the free-flight bird show at this much-loved National Trust wildlife park.
Find out more →Every Saturday 7amFree
parkrun Gold Coast
A friendly, free 5km run or walk beside the water, with all paces welcome and a cheerful coffee-and-chat crowd afterwards.
Find out more →30 Oct
Gold Coast Wine Club Luncheon
A Friday luncheon at Royal Pines Resort, pairing good wine with good company in a refined, unhurried setting.
Sun 1 Nov, 12:30
2026 Red Hot Summer Tour - AUSTRALIAN CRAWL
A Sunday beachside afternoon of Aussie favourites, with Boom Crash Opera, Vika & Linda, Eskimo Joe and Birds of Tokyo.
Find out more →1 Nov
A&H Cricket and Volleyball Paradise Point
A relaxed session of cricket and volleyball at Paradise Point, a fun way to get active and meet people.
Find out more →1 Nov
Professional Pickleball Coaching
Pick up pickleball basics or sharpen your game with a qualified coach in a sociable, low-impact session.
Find out more →4 Nov
Creative Gathering
A relaxed, sociable creative session on a Wednesday, ideal for meeting like-minded people and enjoying making art together.
Find out more →6 Nov
Hand Painted Ceramics – Gold Coast | Relaxed Creative Workshop
Paint your own ceramic piece in an unhurried Friday workshop, with a keepsake to take home or give as a gift.
Find out more →6 Nov
Mickey Wilson - How Ya Goin? | Gold Coast Stand Up Comedy Show
A stand-up comedy show on the Gold Coast, with plenty of easygoing Aussie humour for a Friday night out.
Find out more →6 Nov
Simon Taylor | Rambunctious
A Friday evening of live stand-up from comedian Simon Taylor, a relaxed night out for anyone who enjoys a good laugh.
Find out more →7 Nov
Waterbug Sampling - Currumbin
Join a hands-on citizen science session sampling creek life to learn how local waterways are faring, with friendly guidance for beginners.
Find out more →7 Nov
Jet - Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
A Saturday night at Miami Marketta, where street food stalls and live music make for a relaxed evening out.
Find out more →8 Nov
A&H Cricket and Volleyball Coolangatta
A relaxed, social day of beach cricket and volleyball at Coolangatta, good for spectators and players of mixed ages.
Find out more →8 Nov
Eternal MMA 112
A major mixed martial arts fight card for those who enjoy a big night of live combat sport.
Find out more →8 Nov
Training Wheels to Two Wheels (Varsity Lakes) - Session 2
A patient, supportive bike-riding session that helps grandkids ditch the training wheels, with plenty of cheering from the sidelines.
Find out more →8 Nov
Ultimate Sports Lunch
A sociable lunch for sport lovers, with good food and plenty of yarns about the games people love.
Find out more →8 Nov
Takashi Wakasugi | Stand Up Comedy Live
Live stand-up comedy from Takashi Wakasugi on a Sunday, offering a fresh and lively perspective on everyday life.
Find out more →8 Nov
Potluck picnic
A relaxed Sunday shared picnic in Surfers Paradise, bring a plate and enjoy easy conversation with fellow locals.
10 Nov
Contact Improv Weekly Class + Jam
A welcoming weekly movement class and jam for exploring gentle partnered improvisation, no dance experience needed.
Find out more →10 Nov
Creative Club with Kate Lardner | The Living Tapestry Term 4 Taster Series
Join a friendly creative club with a taster series exploring tapestry-inspired making, guided by artist Kate Lardner.
Find out more →13 Nov
Itha Mari Yapara: This way in the right direction home retreat
A reflective home retreat on 13 November, offering a gentle, creative way to slow down and reconnect.
Find out more →13 Nov
GC Comedy Showcase
A showcase of Gold Coast comedy talent, offering a variety of acts and styles in a single outing.
Find out more →14 Nov
Lets Paint Cherished Acrylic on Canvas Remembrance Day Art Workshop
A guided acrylic painting workshop with a Remembrance Day theme, perfect for beginners wanting to create a heartfelt canvas.
Find out more →14 Nov
Tatiana Filipa ART - Series 4.0 — The Drop - Sweet & Sour
The latest art series release from Tatiana Filipa, a chance to see fresh contemporary work and meet the artist.
Find out more →14 Nov
Family day | Cardboard sculptures with Andy Siong
Grandparents and grandkids can build imaginative cardboard sculptures together in a creative session led by artist Andy Siong.
Find out more →14 Nov
Hand-carved Block Printing on PAPER or FABRIC
Carve your own printing block and press designs onto paper or fabric in a relaxed Saturday hands-on workshop.
Find out more →14 Nov
Grapes of Mirth at Tamborine Mountain
A hinterland day out on Tamborine Mountain with wine, laughs and scenic surrounds at Cauldron Distillery.
14 Nov
AC/DC vs INXS by Candlelight | Coolangatta, QLD
Two Aussie rock catalogues reimagined in a candlelit setting, a atmospheric night for fans of classic hits.
Find out more →14 Nov
Next Stop Comedy at The Kooralbyn Valley Resort! - Kooralbyn, QLD
A comedy night at the scenic Kooralbyn Valley Resort in the hinterland, ideal for a getaway evening with friends.
Find out more →19 Nov
Gold Coast ToadTrack - Community Toad Bust 1.
Pitch in with fellow locals to help track and tackle invasive cane toads, a practical community conservation effort on the Gold Coast.
Find out more →20 Nov
Ocean Oasis - Large Art Mixed Media Multi Session Art Workshop Worongary
A multi-session mixed media workshop in Worongary, creating a large ocean-inspired artwork in a friendly, guided setting.
Find out more →20 Nov
Budjerah in Gold Coast
Soulful young singer-songwriter Budjerah performs in the relaxed, open-air setting of Miami Marketta.
Find out more →21 Nov
Recreational Breathing Seminar
Learn simple breathing techniques for relaxation and wellbeing in a relaxed Saturday seminar at Burleigh Heads.
Find out more →Sat 21 Nov, 19:15
World Supercross Australian GP
World-class riders launch off huge jumps in a Saturday night spectacle, with a fan zone opening in the afternoon.
Find out more →21 Nov
100% Scottish Comedy
A night of Scottish-flavoured stand-up with a lineup of comedians sharing their wry, witty take on life.
Find out more →22 Nov
Exploring Abstract Photography
A hands-on Saturday session exploring abstract photography, great for camera lovers keen to see everyday scenes in new ways.
Find out more →24 Nov
Australia v England T20I 2026
Watch Australia take on England in fast-paced T20 international cricket at People First Stadium on the Gold Coast.
Find out more →26 Nov
Art & well-being | The traces we carry
A gentle, reflective art session exploring wellbeing through creativity, suited to anyone wanting a calm and thoughtful afternoon.
Find out more →29 Nov
Four Hour Portrait Long Pose Afternoon - Broadbeach RQAS
A relaxed afternoon of life drawing with a long-pose portrait model, ideal for anyone keen to sketch alongside fellow artists.
Find out more →29 Nov
Mr PP's Comedy Club - November - Hosted by Steve Allison
Host Steve Allison leads a club-style comedy showcase on 29 November, with a lineup of stand-up performers.
Find out more →6 Dec
Fold & Weave: Mindfully Create a Little Christmas Joy
Fold and weave handmade festive decorations in a mindful, unhurried workshop that gets you into the Christmas spirit.
Find out more →12 Dec
TROY KINNE & MONTY FRANKLIN: LIVE - GOLD COAST
A live Gold Coast show with Troy Kinne and Monty Franklin, a December outing worth booking ahead.
Find out more →Sun 13 Dec, 11:30
Spilt Milk Gold Coast | 2026
A big Sunday daytime festival at Carrara, an easy outing for those who enjoy a sunny open-air music atmosphere.
Find out more →Sat 6 Feb 2027, 12:00
2027 Red Hot Summer Tour - JIMMY BARNES
Jimmy Barnes headlines a Saturday on the Broadwater lawns with Baby Animals, Chocolate Starfish and Eskimo Joe.
Find out more →Sun 21 Mar 2027, 14:00
LOOKOUT 2027 - LIVE, Stone Temple Pilots + more
Nineties rock favourites including LIVE, 4 Non Blondes and Stone Temple Pilots, set in Broadbeach's Kurrawa Park.
Find out more →Sat 29 May 2027, 14:00
Gold Coast Rodeo
Bucking broncos and bull riding come to Main Beach on a Saturday afternoon, a spectacle the grandkids will talk about for weeks.
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