Here’s what’s happening in April 2019 on the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast Events
- 29/09/2018 – 25/01/2020 – Latin Dancing Under the Sails – Social Latin dancing with the best Latin music DJs on the Gold Coast playing a variety of Latin music to get everyone dancing. Open air, outdoors, beautiful venue outside the Oasis shopping centre and surrounded by many restaurants. Open to everyone and it’s free. This event is held once a month, usually the last Saturday of the month but this is subject to change. They look forward to seeing you.
- 28/11/2018 – 11/09/2019 – Pizza Making With a Spin – Chef run pizza making classes for any level of cook. Start your night right off with a complimentary champagne, wine or beer and get ready to roll, throw and toss your very own handmade pizza into the oven. With Brisbane and Gold Coast locations, the two-hour private sessions are a perfect holiday event for family, friends or a work function this summer season. Pizza acrobatics are a must and challenges set by your personal chef will award the
- 27/04/2018 – 26/04/2019 – Cuban Carnival Party – Get swept away to a world of tropicana showgirls and amazing Latin American fare every Friday night at The Cuban Bar and Lounge. The glamorous showgirls will be dazzling guests with eye catching costumes and hypnotising moves at “The Cuban Carnival Party”. The perfect spot to kick start the weekend with your closest amigos. Cocktails, delicious share plates and fancy show girls, what’s not to love? Carnival festivities start at 7pm every Friday.
- 23/09/2018 – 15/09/2019 – SkyPoint Sunday Sundowns – On Sunday after dark, SkyPoint Bistro + Bar transforms itself into the Gold Coast’s highest altitude lounge bar with an electric atmosphere, exquisite cocktails, extensive wine menu and craft beer and ciders, along with live entertainment from locally sourced musicians and entertainers. Experience a relaxing afternoon with 360′ views of the Gold Coast as you’re mesmerised by SkyPoint’s Sunday Sundowns. Purchase your entry into SkyPoint Observat
- 22/08/2018 – 21/08/2019 – Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets – The iconic Beachfront Markets have been adorning the foreshore of the popular tourist precinct of Surfers Paradise since 1995, catering year-round to holiday-makers and locals alike. Each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening, from 4pm to 9pm, thousands of visitors make their way to the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets to enjoy some relaxed retail therapy by the world-famous beach. One of the largest markets on the Gold Coast, the Surfers Pa
- 22/05/2018 – 14/05/2019 – Jammin with Who – Tuesday nights is Jam Night at The Avenue hosted by Katie Who. Hailing from Australia’s east coast are atmospheric indie pop act Katie Who. Delivering tantalising hooks, uplifting beats and soaring vocal melodies that are impossible to forget. Talented artist from a far travel to perform with this very talented musician for a night of very memorable moments.
- 22/03/2019 – 05/04/2019 – Wild Worlds Art Exhibit with Graeme Base – Join one of the world’s leading creators of picture books, author and illustrator Graeme Base, as he leads us on a journey through the Wild Worlds’ exhibit featuring artworks from his most loved books.
- 18/04/2018 – 25/09/2019 – Stand Up Comedy – Every Wednesday night they’re taking over The Avenue’s Back Room to bring you the biggest laughs in Surfers Paradise. The Avenue will be hosting some of the best comedians in the country and from around the world every week. They’ve got acts from all around the country and all around the world to keep you in stitches week in, week out! Minimum spend includes two drinks on arrival. Get into The Avenue for a night of laughs every Wednesday. Call a
- 17/11/2018 – 15/02/2020 – Murder Mystery Dinner Gold Coast – Ever wanted to be involved in a murder and solve the case yourself, or even be a murderer? At the Fox and Hounds they have four murder themes. Games of Crowns – Medieval Murder at the Grand Gatsby – 1920s Factions – Vampires, Sorcerers and Werewolves others include Harry Potter Choose a theme, they will send you your unique character and that becomes you for the evening. You will find how to dress and how you fitted into society. Then jus
- 17/04/2018 – 25/06/2019 – Tuesday Night Comedy With Based Comedy – Join them every Tuesday night as some of the best stand up comedians from around the country take to the stage to entertain you. Hosted by Based Comedy with some of the best amateur and professional comedians in Australia. Reserve your table for Tuesday Night Comedy at the Cecil Hotel now.
- 16/12/2018 – 27/12/2020 – Sunday Swing with Ashleigh Denning – “Amazing, Sensational, Ashleigh is incredible!” Sunday sessions are coming to Ladybird. Every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. Enjoy the spectacular voice of Miss Ashleigh Denning as you wine and dine at Ladybird Local. Don’t miss out! Call them to book your table now.
- 16/10/2018 – 17/12/2019 – Comedy at Mano’s Tedder Ave – Comedy at Mano’s Tedder Avenue on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. Once a month at Mano’s Tedder Ave, resident MC Lindsay Webb hosts a hilarious night of comedy on Tedder Avenue, Main Beach! Every third Tuesday they’ll be bringing you some of the best comedians from around the country – all for free! Shows start at 7.30pm.
- 15/04/2018 – 23/06/2019 – Sunday Night Comedy With Based Comedy – Free entry! Join them every Sunday night in The Palm Beach Hotel restaurant as some of the best stand up comedians from around the country take to the stage to entertain you. Hosted by Based Comedy with some of the best amateur and professional comedians in Australia. Reserve your table for this week’s show.
- 12/04/2018 – 18/04/2019 – Thursday Night Comedy With Based Comedy – Stand up comedians from around Australia take the stage to entertain you. Join Based Comedy for a night with some of the best amateur and professional comedians in the Australia. Get in early and reserve your table for a great Thursday Night Show at the Dog and Parrot Tavern.
- 11/10/2018 – 19/12/2019 – Based Comedy at the Dog and Parrot Tavern – Free entry! Every Thursday night in the public bar from 7.30pm. Stand up comedians from around Australia take the stage to entertain you. Join Based Comedy for a night with some of the best amateur and professional comedians in the Australia.
- 10/10/2018 – 26/06/2019 – Stand Up Comedy at The Avenue – Every Wednesday night they’re taking over The Avenue’s Back Room to bring you the biggest laughs in Surfers Paradise from 7:30pm. The Avenue will be hosting some of the best comedians in the country and from around the world every week – they might not all be names you’ve heard of, but they guarantee they’ll leave you in stitches. Get into The Avenue from 7:30pm for a night of laughs every Wednesday. Call ahead and book your table now – they wil
- 10/10/2018 – 18/12/2019 – Wednesday Night Comedy at The Arc at Nobbys – Join them Wednesday nights from 7.30pm, with resident MC Dusty Rich (SA) for a night of laughter featuring the best comedians from around Queensland, Australia and the world! Based Comedy is bringing the most hilarious acts to The Arc every single week and, the best bit? It’s all free! You can laugh your face off without spending a cent – so grab your friends and check out the best thing that’s happened to Nobbys Beach in ages! Dusty Rich, you
- 09/10/2018 – 22/12/2020 – Based Comedy at the Cecil Hotel – Free entry! Join them at 7.30pm every Tuesday night as some of the best stand up comedians from around the country take to the stage to entertain you. Hosted by Based Comedy with some of the best amateur and professional comedians in Australia. You must be over 18 years of age to attend this event.
- 07/10/2018 – 22/12/2019 – Based Comedy at The Palm Beach Hotel – Free entry! Join them every Sunday night in The Palm Beach Hotel restaurant as some of the best stand up comedians from around the country and around the world take to the stage to entertain you. Hosted by Based Comedy with some of the best amateur and professional comedians in Australia. 18+ event.
- 07/04/2019 – 07/04/2019 – ArtLab: Red Dog | Making Workshop – After our special screening of Red Dog, chill out with your family in the ArtLab making space with some fun craft activities.
- 06/04/2019 – 06/04/2019 – NaturallyGC Connect to Your Creek Tree Planting – Connect to your local creek and join our City of Gold Coast natural areas team for a community tree planting.
- 06/04/2019 – 06/04/2019 – Movies Under the Stars – Incredibles 2 – Labrador – Bob Parr (Mr Incredible) is left to care for the kids while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world.
- 06/04/2019 – 06/04/2019 – Polymer jewellery making with Melissa Spratt – Come along and make beads, earrings, pendants or other small objects using polymer clay. In this workshop you will get to explore the potential of this flexible material.
- 06/04/2019 – 06/04/2019 – Creating in Company @ Level Up – Calling all arty folk, creatives and makers to let your hair down and enjoy an afternoon with fellow creatives while you work on your project.
- 06/04/2019 – 06/04/2019 – Platypus Watch – PlatypusWatch is a community-based program and involves members of the community undertaking platypus surveys, promoting and recording platypus sightings and assessing platypus habitats.
- 06/04/2019 – 06/04/2019 – Shout Out Fest – We’re celebrating the boundless, ‘unlimited’ energy 12 to 25s bring to our community.
- 06/04/2019 – 06/04/2019 – Natural Therapies Academy information day – Join us at an information day to explore our government accredited education.
- 06/04/2019 – 06/04/2019 – NaturallyGC Decades of Experience Indigenous Workshop – Learn Indigenous skills and experience the Indigenous culture through ochre painting with real ochre, an emu story, fire making, a story with fire sticks, emu feather hair decorations and boomerang and spear throwing with a woomera.
- 06/04/2019 – 06/04/2019 – NaturallyGC Creatures of the Dark – Turn on your night vision and join WildCall for a night time adventure on a light, one-hour walk spotting some of Australia’s most iconic animals.
- 06/04/2019 – 07/04/2019 – Festival of Film, Music and Dance – Festival of Film, Music and Dance celebrates the ever-growing film industry on the Gold Coast in a unique and intimate portrayal of music and dance as represented in film.
- 06/04/2019 – 06/04/2019 – NaturallyGC Bugs in Our Creeks – Come meet and greet some of the amazing bugs that live in our waterways.
- 06/04/2019 – 06/04/2019 – Chinatown Street Markets – Come and enjoy an authentic Asian food experience with your family and friends at the Chinatown Street Markets.
- 06/04/2019 – 07/04/2019 – Festival of Film, Music and Dance – The Festival of Film, Music and Dance (FOFMAD) is a celebration of the evolving film industry on the Gold Coast. It is both a showcase of talented local filmmakers and a festival of music and dance that honours the greatest films of all time.
- 05/04/2019 – 05/04/2019 – Movies Under the Stars – Sing – Broadbeach – In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theatre impresario’s attempt to save his theatre with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists find that their lives will never be the same.
- 05/04/2019 – 05/04/2019 – Guided Stingless Native Bee Walk in the Botanic Gardens – Find out more about Australian stingless native bees and how you can have them in your garden by joining our guided walk.
- 05/04/2019 – 05/04/2019 – Friends of the Gold Coast Botanic Gardens Nursery Sale – Friends of Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens’ nursery is open on the first Friday of the month for sales.
- 05/04/2019 – 05/04/2019 – Seniors Safety Session (Southport) – Gold Coast seniors are invited to come along and learn strategies to help keep you safer at home and in the community.
- 04/04/2019 – 12/05/2019 – ‘Seijaku’ Group Exhibition @ Level Up – Level Up Studio + Gallery at The Strand at Coolangatta will showcase the works of local artists at the upcoming group exhibition, Seijaku: tranquility in the midst of activity.
- 04/02/2018 – 19/04/2020 – The Village Markets – The Village Markets (established in 2008) trades every month, on the first and third Sunday at Burleigh Heads State School 8.30am to 1pm. This creative hub for emerging entrepreneurs (the likes of Peony Swimwear, F+H Jewellery, Grace Bijoux, Children of the Tribe and Kivari have all traded there) plays host to 100 plus incredible boutique market stalls in fashion, vintage, art and lifestyle, as well as street food, live tunes and a monthly pre-
- 03/04/2019 – 14/04/2019 – Gold Coast Film Festival – As the City’s flagship film event, the Gold Coast Film Festival brings film to life in a distinctly Gold Coast way.
- 03/04/2019 – 14/04/2019 – Gold Coast Youth Week – Gold Coast Youth Week will be held from Wednesday 3 April through to Sunday 14 April 2019.
- 03/04/2019 – 03/04/2019 – Advance Care Planning Awareness Day – Please join us to discuss and explore planning ahead for future events, planned or unplanned.
- 03/04/2019 – 03/04/2019 – Respect, A Natural Woman – A Tribute to Aretha Franklin – A show featuring the music of the “Queen Of Soul” Aretha Franklin
- 02/06/2018 – 25/05/2019 – The Rock Face: Gold Coast Recreation Centre – Want to experience the thrill of climbing an artificial vertical rock face over nine and a half metres high? The Rock Face is open to the public at the Gold Coast Recreation Centre. The walls each offer over 10 different climbs of varying degrees of difficulty, including crack only climbs for more experienced climbers. Their state-of-the-art automatic belay system means that you don’t need a partner to climb. Suitable for anyone aged five year
- 02/04/2019 – 02/04/2019 – Guided Butterfly Walk in the Botanic Gardens – Join our butterfly expert at the Friends Centre to discover the butterflies that live in our Botanic Gardens.
- 02/04/2019 – 03/04/2019 – Easter Arts 2019 – Bring the whole family to enjoy King’s vibrant interactive showcase. Featuring 100+ artworks from local and interstate artists.
- 01/04/2019 – 01/04/2019 – Show me the money – Arts funding workshop – In this interactive and hands-on workshop with professional music grant writer, Deb Suckling, you’ll explore creating viable budgets, what makes convincing support material, evidence gathering to demonstrate your project fulfils the selection criteria.
- 01/04/2019 – 01/04/2020 – Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary launching The Gruffalo Trail – Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is launching The Gruffalo Trail this April! Take a journey through the deep dark wood and meet your favourite characters along the way with the new augmented reality app.
Surfers Paradise Events
- 19 – 22 April 2019 – Australian Street Entertainment Carnival – Surfers Paradise will once again transform into carnival of laughter and entertainment with the return of the ASEC.
- 31 May – 1 June 2019 – SeaFire – SeaFire promises its audience an awe-inspiring aerial fireworks display on a world-class beach
- Every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday – Beachfront Markets – Each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night treasure hunters, shoppers and after-dinner walkers make their way to the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
- Every Thursday – Dragalicious every Thursday – Surfers Paradise venue, The Avenue is setting the stage for an electric night of Glam and Glitter with its new addition, DRAGALICIOUS.