Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD
Not long after the excitement of Christmas and New Year's Eve, the Gold Coast will kick off 2020 with one of its biggest annual events: The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival. Held over ten days, Magic Millions Carnival is an unmissable summer racing...
Side by side with summer, Christmas marks the most exciting time to visit the Gold Coast, where both locals and holidaymakers come together to raise the festive level with community carolling, beachfront decorations, bustling markets and annual Christmas...
It's back and not to be missed! The Melbourne Cup returns in November and you can enjoy all of the action live on the Gold Coast with our central Surfers Paradise beach apartments.......
Head to Aquis Park this spring for Pink Ribbon Cup Raceday - a full day at the races with gourmet food and drinks and an incredible atmosphere to enjoy! Fundraising for National Breast Cancer Foundation, Pink Ribbon Cup Raceday is back in 2019 for its twe...
With our central location near Surfers Paradise Beach and Paradise Centre, you can complement your Surfers Paradise holiday with some of the best places to dine on the Gold Coast. Choose from our stunning Ocean View Apartments today and get ready for a wo...
Visit Surfers Paradise this August and make your stay even more memorable with one of these upcoming shows at Home of the Arts Gold Coast - just a stone's throw away from our central Gold Coast beach apartments in Surfers Paradise. The Young King From the...
Each first Sunday of the month, the brand new Outdoor Stage at Home of the Arts comes to life with Dancing on the Green - an unmissable event of live music and dance for all! HOTA Surfers Paradise will kick off July with Dancing on the Green - NAIDOC Cele...
Book your Surfers Paradise family accommodation for this year's Gold Coast Expo - a three-day expo hosting a wide spread of exhibitors in RVs and caravans, camping and fishing, 4x4 and more. Coming to Aquis Park Gold Coast Turf Club this July - located ne...
Wicked is soon returning to Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast and you can make sure not to miss it by booking our Surfers Paradise family accommodation. Coming this June, Wicked brings a fantastic twist to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz based on Wicked: The...
Find your perfect match on the Gold Coast with Single and Ready to Mingle Expo - soon to arrive at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre near our Gold Coast beach apartments. Single and Ready to Mingle Expo is the exciting opportunity to join th...
Surfers Paradise LIVE Once again, Surfers Paradise will come alive with festival activity with the return of the ever-popular Surfers Paradise LIVE. Surfers Paradise LIVE takes over the streets and main areas of Surfers Paradise with an incredible four-da...
Arriving near our Surfers Paradise family accommodation this April, the Festival of Film, Music and Dance is guaranteed to be an exciting event for all the family in sunny Surfers Paradise. Taking place over two days, this unmissable event will celebrate...
Respect, A Natural Woman Pay homage to none other than the great Aretha Franklin in Respect, A Natural Woman - a touching yet exuberant tribute to one of music's most celebrated icons. The powerful voice behind songs such as "Respect", "You Make Me Feel L...
The esteemed Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back for 2019 with an exciting stop on the Queensland Gold Coast. Compiled of some of the most breathtaking short and long films - all filmed in the ocean - this two-hour feature is a must-see for lovers of t...
Start your autumn rolling on the floor with laughter at this year's GC Laughs Festival. Coming to Home of the Arts in Surfers Paradise, this new comedy festival is all set to have the Gold Coast's most iconic venue roaring with laughter for one whole week...
Book our Surfers Paradise beach apartments and be just moments away from Home of the Arts (HOTA), which will be hosting a number of exciting events this February! Let There Be Rock! Relive your early memories on the Aussie rock music scene with Let There...
The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival will return bigger than ever for 2019 with more than a week of nonstop horse racing excitement here on the Gold Coast. Taking place in Surfers Paradise, Magic Millions is one of the most popular annual horse rac...
Presented by Pace Entertainment, A Taste of Irish Christmas is a high-spirited dance performance that's a must-see this festive season. Featuring a mix of World Championship dancers and West End stars, A Taste of Irish Christmas delivers world-class tradi...
Well-known for his appearances on top Australian TV shows Thank God You're Here, Good News Week, Top Gear Australia and more, national treasure AHN DO is back with The Happiest Refugee - Live!, coming soon to the Gold Coast. In this heartfelt yet hilariou...
See the World Premiere of MEERA with Aloha Apartments. Enjoy spectacular new stage production MEERA with its debut performance at Home of the Arts in Surfers Paradise this November....
Get Set for the 2018 Pan Pacific Masters Games! Book our Gold Coast Beach apartments today for the perfect location to dive headfirst into the 2018 Pan Pacific Masters Games....
Sing along to "What a Wonderful World" and more in The Louis Armstrong Legacy, a moving tribute concert to one of the most iconic jazz music artists of all time. Taking centre stage is Herb Armstrong, who embodies Louis Armstrong in effortless style, capt...
This October brings two exciting events to the Gold Coast, which you can enjoy within moments at our Surfers Paradise family accommodation. Book today and start looking forward to the experience of skydiving and whale-watching this spring! 2018 World Para...
Meet authors new and old and near and far at Romancing the Coast this September. If you're a bookworm or an aspiring author, this upcoming event is a must, and will offer the perfect opportunity to meet and greet with well-known authors, get your books si...
2018 Gold Coast Car Show The Gold Coast Car Show is back! This two-day event which features the Rockabilly Retro Car Caravan Show as well as the Inspirations Paint Car Show is must-attend for car lovers as well as families and couples this winter. The Gol...
Ruddigore, or the Witch's Curse One of Gilbert Sullivan's most famous operas comes to the Gold Coast this winter. Ruddigore, or the Witch's Curse is a comic opera featuring witches, ghosts, and a terrible curse struck upon all Baronets of Ruddigore. The e...
Searching for the perfect break this school holiday? Look no further than the Gold Coast, where fantastic family attractions and scenic beaches will provide something the whole family can look back on for years to come. Situated in Surfers Paradise, Aloha...
SeaFire 2018 will return this winter with more fireworks on Surfers Paradise Beach. Be there early to catch the thrilling afternoon show which will include a Navy helicopter and jet-ski display, food vendors, kids' activities, and more. The night will con...
Surfers Paradise LIVE is back for its second event! After a successful 3-day festival in 2017, this award-winning music festival returns this 2018 with another unmissable lineup for festival-goers and live music fans. Surfers Paradise LIVE delivers an ecl...
6 Unmissable Shows to Catch This May at HOTA Musical Fairytales Musical Fairytales is a magical concert for those with a taste for classical. Four fairytale-themed pieces all be performed by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra over 80 minutes, including Tch...
Calling All Film Fanatics! The Gold Coast Film Festival Returns in April The 16th annual Gold Coast Film Festival will return from April 17 to April 29, set to celebrate its 16th annual event! This famous film festival on the Gold Coast attracts a diverse...
12 days of nonstop competitive sport will take over the Gold Coast this April with the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, and set to complement this incredible sporting event is Festival 2018 Gold Coast; bringing a huge program of live citywide entertain...
Adam Eckersley and Brooke McClymont Adam Eckersley and Brooke MyClymont have been on the Australian music scene for a long time. Adam Eckersley is best known as the former vocalist and lead guitarist of award-winning blues band Bluezone, whilst Brooke MyC...
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day the right way this March 17 in Surfers Paradise! Our Surfers Paradise beach apartments are the perfect excuse to make your way to the Gold Coast this March, where the Irish festivities will take over all the venues and bars in...
Within moments from our Surfers Paradise family accommodation you can get in the Christmas spirit with exciting festive shows ready to take over the Arts Centre Gold Coast. There's a few upcoming events set to bring the festive cheer to the Gold Coast thi...
Start Christmas with Dreamworld's Corporate Festive Christmas! On the Gold Coast this December 1, Dreamworld will be hosting its inaugural Festive Corporate Christmas. This brand new event is set to showcase lots of festive food, live entertainment, attra...
The Avenue Comedy Night in Surfers Paradise is the funniest place on the Gold Coast, where some of the best comedians in the country gather to deliver world-class comedy and belly-aching laughs every Wednesday night. For both tourists and holidaymakers it...
All the excitement is happening in Broadbeach this Spring! Book with our beach accommodation Gold Coast resort this October and catch unmissable entertainment taking place at The Star. With Aloha Apartments you can be in the heart of the tourist capital o...
Looking to plan your 2018 holiday to Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast? Check out some of the great annual events lined up for 2018 to help you choose when to visit!...
From Wednesday the 27th of December, Surfers Paradise will be celebrating the arrival of 2017 with a New Year's Eve Carnival! Then on New Years eve, the 31st of December you have three opportunities to catch the fireworks with a family-friendly time of 8p...
The Gold Coast 600 taking place this October has a lineup of races, stunt teams, and live music that is going to provide one of the biggest events to take place in Queensland this year. Be in Surfers Paradise on the weekend of October 20 to October 22 for...
If you're visiting the Gold Coast in December or for Christmas, you might be interested to know about the Christmas events that are happening in and around Surfers Paradise. What could be more perfect than an Aussie Christmas by the beach!...
When: 2nd to 5th of November, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Enjoy the fun of the Bush by the sea this November when Surfers Paradise beach transforms into a bustling stockyard with horses, sheep, dogs, pigs and even a one-tonne bull!...
When: 20th to 22nd of October, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Don't miss the race that takes over the Gold Coast - the Vodafone Gold Coast 600 - when it comes roaring into Surfers Paradise this October. The Gold Coast's biggest party just keeps...
Glorious! is another hilarious production at the Arts Centre Gold Coast, telling the true and heartwarming story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the "world's worst opera singer" who rose to fame in the 1920s for her eccentrically poor singing and flamboyant s...
When: 12-15 October, 2017 Where: Gold Coast Ok Netball players and fans - it's time to get ready for the annual NetFest celebrations! NetFest is a mass participation netball event...
When: first Saturday of every month Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Chinatown is one of the world's first modern Chinatowns and is the perfect place to celebrate diversity through culture, design, people and food....
Surfers Paradise Kids Week 23rd to 29th of September, 2017...
The Gold Coast Multicultural Festival is a FREE family friendly event celebrating our nations cultural diversity while bringing together the community in harmony and understanding. 6th August 2017, Southport, Broadwater Parklands...
Make Father's Day a real treat this coming September 3 at The Star on the Gold Coast, offering a world-class dining experience and great nighttime entertainment just minutes from the glittering beachfront. This revamped entertainment complex in Broadbeach...
Broadbeach Country Music Festival is back for 2017, this Gold Coast event is all FREE with a star studded line-up of artists including America, Kasey Chambers, Troy Cassar-Daley, The Wolfe Brothers and more, 28 -30 July 2017...
See The Adventures of Peter Pan and TinkerBell in Return to Pantoland at The Arts Centre on the Gold Coast this winter, 23rd JUne - 1 July 2017...
Get some ideas of top family friendly activities and events for your next Gold Coast holiday and school holidays...
They've toured all over Australia for over 20 years and now they come back to the Gold Coast to WOW audiences and fans at The Star in Broadbeach. NEW YORK STATE OF MIND are the best Billy Joel tribute band in Australia and probably one of the best tribute...
When: Sunday May the 14th, 2017 Where: Botanic Gardens, Gold Coast Looking for a relaxed Mother's Day outing this weekend? Head along to the Botanic Gardens Food Truck Picnic...
When: 18-21 May, 2017 Where: Broadbeach, Gold Coast FREE EVENT What could be better than 4 days of FREE Blues music!...
When: Saturday 1st April 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Do you love a good fireworks show? Then you absolutely will not want to miss SEAFIRE 2017! A night of amazing pyrotechnics exploding from just behind the surf break of one of Australia's most wel...
Ripley's Believe it or Not! Now offers two great attractions for the price of one! With your admission ticket you'll not only get entry to the unbelievable odditorium of Ripley's Believe it or Not! but now you'll also get access to their newest attraction...
Looking for a show or live music concert to attend during your holiday to the Gold Coast? Jump on the Gold Coast Light Rail and ride a few short stops to Jupiters Casino where you can catch a number of incredible upcoming comedy acts, live music...
When: Thursday the 27th of April, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise (stage at Cavill Mall) Now in their 3rd year the Gold Coast Music Awards are joining forces with Surfers Paradise Live and will be hosting their event here in Surfers Paradise!...
Surfers Paradise will be paying tribute to one of the best genres of music this July 2017 during Viva Surfers Paradise! Listen to the best of Classic Rock 'n' Roll on the Gold Coast's most favourite tourist spot! For 10 days this exciting festival will ta...
When: April 23-24, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Cost: FREE SIPFest is almost here again! The event also known as the 'Shorts in Paradise Festival', is a yearly showcase of the best short films from across Australia. It is also a key event of the Gol...
When: April 28-30, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Cost: FREE 3 days of LIVE Music for FREE? You bet! And it's happening here in Surfers Paradise! Come along and catch top musicians doing what they do best. While the full lineup hasn't been announced y...
When: Friday 14th to Monday 17th April, 2017 Cost: FREE Where: Various locations throughout Surfers Paradise If you're visiting the Gold Coast over the Easter long weekend, why not check out Australian Street Entertainment Championships. A FREE to attend...
When: 21st to 23rd April, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Surfers Paradise is set to sizzle with 'Step Up Surfers Paradise' dance competition! Dancers of all ages have the opportunity to dance it out on the floor in a range of genres including; hip-hop...
Where: Young and Davenport Streets, Southport, Gold Coast...
When: 10-26 February, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Come along to this FREE annual event in Surfers Paradise and enjoy the spectacle of sea-inspired sand sculptures. The theme for SAND SAFARI 2017 is 'Mermaid and Mythical Creatures' tal...
It's not often that you get to watch a movie in a beautiful setting such as on the beach! With the Gold Coast Film Festival coming to Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast this April, tell all your friends or find a date because now is your chance to experie...
When: Friday 3rd, Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th of February, 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach The Summer of Surf is set to wrap up it's season, with Round 6 to be held here in Surfers Paradise. Come along and see athletes from all over the world c...
When: Thursday January 26th, 2017 Where: Broadwater Parklands, Southport Time: 4pm to 8pm Head along to Broadwater Parklands this Australia Day for a fun afternoon of activity including ......
Coming to take over the Gold Coast's streets and beaches this 2017 is Bleach* festival, the Gold Coast's largest arts and culture festival! The cost is free, so why not be here on the Gold Coast for when this exciting festival arrives and takes over! Happ...
When: Saturday the 14th January 2017 Where: Gold Coast Turf Club Enjoy a day out at the races at the Gold Coast Turf Club for the 2017 Jeep Magic Millions Raceday....
When: through to March 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Volleyball Courts, end of Hanlan Street, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. Love watching sport live?...
When: Tuesday 10th January 2017 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Come on down to the beach early on the morning of Tuesday the 10th of January for the Magic Millions Barrier Draw in Surfers Paradise....
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhbition Centre (GCCEC) plays host to many conventions, conferences, exhibitions and expos throughout the year. From sporting events to concerts, there's always something happening at GCCEC....
From beach to bush, there are lots of beautiful scenic walks to explore on the Gold Coast. Here are a selection of our favourite:...
When: Saturday November 5th, 2016 Where: Gold Coast, Queensland Get the key to the city this November when a selection of the city's most achitecturally and historically interesting buildings open their doors to the general public...
The Gold Coast is a great family destination, and the dining options are just as accommodating with many restaurants and cafes offering kids menus and facilities for families. Below we share with you a few of our favourites: 5 Family Friendly Restaurants...
With the new year just a few months away, we thought it would be a good time to let you know about the great events announced for Surfers Paradise in 2017! Major annual events:...
Why not combine the Gold Coast's stunning weather this year with a day at races or Melbourne Cup event! There are loads of Melbourne Cup events happening in Surfers Paradise and on the Gold Coast, here are just a few for your consideration -...
Holidays are the perfect ocassion for a little bit of 'me time', and Surfers Paradise is just the place to find it in. There's a long list of beauty salons, days spas and hairdressers around the precinct, here's just a few you could choose from ......
When: Ends October 03, 2016 Where: Broadwater Parklands, Southport, Gold Coast Don't miss the Gold Coast Festival of Lights! A display of hundreds of beautiful large-scale light installations. You can also enjoy live cultural performances ......
Justine Clarke continues to delight children and their families with her newest show, Justine Clark Sings! She is a best-selling children's singer, children's author, film and television star, seasoned stage actor and a much-loved cast member of Play Scho...
Visit the Gold Coast with the kids these September Spring school holidays and you'll be in for a treat with a wide range of activities and events of offer, for all the family! What's On these school holidays on the Gold Coast? Sunday Ceramics - Gold Coast...
Australia's premier youth literature festival, Somerset's Celebration of Literature Festival is back! It is a writers' festival for the Gold Coast. The festival hosts over fifty schools from south east Queensland and northern New South Wales. Over 8,000 s...
When: 9-18 September 2016 Where: Currumbin Foreshore, Gold Coast If you're planning to be on the Gold Coast around the second week of September, be sure to head down the coast to Currumbin and check out the annual SWELL Sculpture Festival...
Oceanway Ride is excited to bring you a brand new cycling event on the Gold Coast. So Mark your calendars, folks, because it's happening on September 3rd. This new yearly sporting event hopes to see thousands of budding cyclists, families, and buddies to...
When: 8th -17th July, 2016 Where: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Viva Surfers Paradise offers a free and exciting 10 day program of entertainment in celebration of music's biggest legends!...
Pair your favourite OOTD with some sparkling jewellery! Shop for the trendiest accessories on the upcoming Gem Festival, which takes place on Central Queensland's Sapphire Gemfields, from 11th to 14th of August 2016. Catch a broad display of Australia's g...
When: Sunday, 19 June 2016 Where: Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport Gold Coast Queensland Run, Jog or Walk your way into fun and fitness with the Alzheimer's Australia 'Memory Walk' with a choice of 2.5km or 5km events. You will also help to...
The iconic Gold Coast is a remarkable destination among visitors coming from across the world. Some say it's the towering cityscapes, unique attractions, abundant natural wonders, vibrant markets, and award-winning strips of restaurants, that keep them co...
When: June 17-19, 2016 Where: Broadbeach, Gold Coast Don't miss this FREE Country Music Festival on the Gold Coast!...
Are you and your buddies looking to jazz up your August Gold Coast weekend? Let us at Aloha Apartments show you how. First, drive to this side of Queensland and party with thousands of festival goers on the Broadbeach from 20th to 21st of August 2016 for...
From the end of May through until November it's Whale Season on the Gold Coast....
Be good to your soul. Nothing beats the good vibes live music brings to its listeners, and when it comes to live music events, you can never go wrong wiith any festival put up by our friends from Broadbeach Alliance. If you are a fan of country music, the...
Rise with the sun and get ready to run like the wind in the upcoming Gold Coast Airport Marathon from 2nd to 3rd of July 2016. The 38th edition of the marathon is poised welcome over 27,000 participants, with various race categories, such as the Gold Coas...
Head on down to Surfers Paradise beach at sunrise for 'Salute to Paradise', FREE yoga by the beach. All ages and ability levels are welcome from beginner to professional. The sessions are held on the 8th day of each month, with upcoming dates as follows:...
When: Saturday April 9th, 2016 Where: Surfers Paradise Beach Cost: FREE Head on down the Surfers Paradise beach on the night of April 9th and watch as two teams of leading Queensland pyrotechnics go head-to-head in the skies...
It's almost that time of year again! Gold Coast Film Festival, also known as GCFF, is on it's way. Don't miss this ten day festival that celebrates film and film making, here on the Gold Coast. This year is the 14th GCFF!...
We are giving you one great reason to wear your best costumes this season! Drive to Gold Coast this April and get ready to join the Cosplay craze with QPoW on the iconic Broadbeach! Cosplayers of all ages will be roaming around Broadbeach from 8 to 10 Apr...
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