Heres our list of events on the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise for the month of December. Merry Christmas to all and best wishes!
Gold Coast Events
- 2018-12-09 – 2018-12-09 – Christmas with a twist – Come and sing along with us, and enjoy some contemporary takes on traditional carols and songs.
- 2018-12-09 – 2018-12-09 – Let there be AC/DC at BBQ Bazaar – A Queensland based AC/DC show that delivers as close to the real AC/DC experience as possible.
- 2018-12-08 – 2019-02-17 – Live and Local: Gold Coast Music Photography – Live and local is a showcase of artistic talent on the Gold Coast, where music and photography fuse seamlessly, and we, the audience, look on and listen in awe.
- 2018-12-08 – 2018-12-08 – ArtLab: Holy Shirt – Design and modify a t-shirt by learning how to make fabric designs, cuts and alterations without a sewing machine or fancy dyes.
- 2018-12-08 – 2018-12-08 – Free Family Fun Day – Come along to our free Family Fun Day at Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Nerang on 8 December to help celebrate our brand new centre opening.
- 2018-12-08 – 2018-12-08 – Opening: Let There Be Rock! – We’ll be celebrating the opening of the exhibition with live music and a pop-up beer garden – join us for a cold one and a trip down memory lane.
- 2018-12-08 – 2018-12-08 – Hope Island Marketplace Grand Opening – The new heart of Hope Island, the shopping precinct you’ve been waiting for, will open its doors on Wednesday 5 December ahead of our glamorous grand opening on Saturday 8 December.
- 2018-12-08 – 2018-12-22 – Let there be rock! – An exhibition celebrating the heyday of the Gold Coast live rock scene, from 8 December 2018 to 17 February 2019.
- 2018-12-08 – 2018-12-08 – Arundel Christmas Carnival & Carols – Come along to enjoy carnival games, inflatables, selfie challenge, petting zoo, face painting, sausage sizzle and much more!
- 2018-12-08 – 2018-12-08 – Broadbeach Christmas Carols – Get your Santa hats ready and join us for the annual Broadbeach Christmas Carols event on Saturday 8 December from 3pm in Pratten Park, Broadbeach.
- 2018-12-08 – 2018-12-08 – Christmas at Capri – On Saturday, 8 December at 9am, Santa will arrive by boat at Capri on Via Roma.
- 2018-12-08 – 2018-12-08 – Carols by the Lake – Get the family into the festive spirit and sing along to your favourite Christmas carols with live on-stage entertainment at the 2018 Carols by the Lake in beautiful Varsity Lakes.
- 2018-12-08 – 2018-12-08 – Volunteer with BeachCare – Runaway Bay – Come along and care for your local beach with BeachCare.
- 2018-12-07 – 2018-12-07 – Friends of the Gardens Nursery Sale – Friends of Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens’ nursery is open on the first Friday of the month for sales.
- 2018-12-07 – 2018-12-07 – Guided Native Bee Walk in the Botanic Gardens – Find out more about these Australian stingless native bees and how you can have them in your garden by joining our guided walk.
- 2018-12-07 – 2018-12-07 – Christmas Markets at the Sanctuary – This festive season enjoy dinner on the Village green, Lorikeet feeding and shopping at the arts and crafts gift market, with carolers at every corner and festive fun for the kids.
- 2018-12-07 – 2018-12-08 – Night Markets at NightQuarter – Unlock the flavours of the Gold Coast bite by bite at the Gold Coast’s most iconic food destination.
- 2018-12-07 – 2018-12-07 – Movies under the Stars – Rise of the Guardians – Movies Under the Stars presents Rise of the Guardians
- 2018-12-07 – 2018-12-07 – Flaskas Live at NightQuarter – Catch Flaskas live at NightQuarter this December!
- 2018-12-07 – 2018-12-08 – Night Markets at NightQuarter – Unlock the flavours of the Gold Coast bite by bite at the Gold Coast’s most iconic food destination.
- 2018-12-07 – 2018-12-07 – The Mouldy Lovers at NightQuarter – Enjoy this band who burst onto the scene nearly eight years ago in a dog day parade of sweat, swagger, muck and brass – Brisbane’s ramshackle tryst ‘The Mouldy Lovers’.
- 2018-12-07 – 2018-12-07 – Kayso Grande Live at NightQuarter – The shape-shifting, earth-quaking band that makes you and your friends want to holler and shout.
- 2018-12-07 – 2018-12-07 – Ministry of Sound: Orchestrated – HOTA, Home of the Arts kicks off summer with an outdoor concert celebration of the most loved dance tracks of the past 25 years.
- 2018-12-07 – 2018-12-07 – NightQuarter Spectacular Live in The Paddock – A mesmerising stage show set to surprise and delight.
- 2018-12-03 – 2018-12-03 – International Day of People With Disabilities – Come and celebrate with us. International Day of People With Disabilities celebrates the achievements of people living with disabilities.
- 2018-12-02 – 2018-12-02 – Christmas Variety Concert – Voice Weavers present all your favourite Christmas Carols in the comfort of the Tweed Heads Civic Centre Auditorium in an afternoon matinee performance.
- 2018-12-02 – 2018-12-02 – Christmas Carols at Oxenford Watersports Centre – Southport Yacht Club invites you, your family and friends to Christmas Carols at Oxenford Watersports Centre.
- 2018-12-01 – 2018-12-15 – Summer Reading Club – Be in it to win tickets to our amazing Libraries Day at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – just by reading through the summer school holidays!
- 2018-11-29 – 2018-12-02 – Australian PGA Championship – The Australian PGA Championship is back at RACV Royal Pines Resort, on the Gold Coast in Queensland from 29 November to 2 December.
- 2018-10-26 – 2018-12-07 – Summertime Sessions in the village – Enjoy free live music on Friday nights at the Summertime Sessions 2018-19 series – every Friday night from 26 October to 7 December.
- 2018-08-30 – 2018-12-27 – Weekly Gin and Jazz – Free weekly jazz by the Tonic quartet featuring Gary Mulholland on saxes, Ben Gilgen on keys/vocals, Philip Jack on string/electric bass and Cvitan Barac on drum kit. Fantastic food, refreshing drinks and awesome music!
- 2018-08-22 – 2019-08-21 – 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
- 2018-08-04 – 2018-12-08 – The Mummy Tree Market – The Mummy Tree Market at Sanctuary Cove on the northern Gold Coast can be found amongst the designer range of boutiques and cafes at the beautiful waterfront marine village. It’s a perfect location to spend an enjoyable morning browsing through their many boutique stalls searching for unique and handmade products for yourself, your child or a special gift. They have a variety of stalls at the market. Children can enjoy the Jumping Castle, face p
- 2018-08-04 – 2018-12-29 – Gallery Restaurant – Gold Coast Turf Club – The prestigious Gallery Restaurant is where you can enjoy a first class Seasonal Buffet with breathtaking views of the racecourse and the Gold Coast skyline. With tables presented on tiered levels, all guests will be perfectly positioned to enjoy a winning day at the races.
- 2018-07-12 – 2018-12-13 – Life Drawing at HOTA – Held on the second Thursday of every month (July to December), Life Drawing at HOTA combines live music with life drawing; giving you the ultimate artistic experience. Surrender to your auditory and visual surroundings as live music and rhythm inspire your creativity in this two and a half hour session. Hosted by talented local artist Rebecca Cunningham, Life Drawing at HOTA is an opportunity to draw the human figure in a fun, relaxed and frien
- 2018-06-02 – 2019-05-25 – 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
- 2018-05-22 – 2019-05-14 – 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.
- 2018-05-07 – 2018-12-03 – Tapas and Dinner Party Bites Cooking Masterclass – Every month Bistro Chico provides a Masterclass to motivate our intrepid foodies and cooking enthusiasts. Starting Monday March 26, Daran will be inspiring participants to create their own tapas and dinner party bites. Take a load off and enjoy a glass of wine while you watch or participate in the demonstration with one-on-one instruction and recipe cards and then get to try the fruits of your labours. Ask a question or two and then impress at
- 2018-04-27 – 2019-04-26 – 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.
- 2018-04-18 – 2019-09-25 – 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
- 2018-04-17 – 2019-06-25 – 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.
- 2018-04-15 – 2019-06-23 – 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.
- 2018-04-12 – 2019-04-18 – 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.
- 2018-02-04 – 2019-12-15 – 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-
- 2018-02-01 – 2018-12-20 – Meditation Night – Mantras On Tahiti – Yoga Meditation Fans, this is truly a night not to be missed. Let’s get together for a couple hours, meet up, make new friends, eat healthy foods in an uplifting environment and of course learn how to meditate. Experience an ancient form of meditation to music. Yoga meditation is practised by focusing your mind on the sound vibration of different mantras. It is a simple yet effective form of meditation that takes your cares and worries away. Yo
- 2018-01-19 – 2018-12-14 – The Dynamics – Live music is free at Nerang Bowls Club every Friday and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon with an array of local talented musicians on show.
- 2018-01-15 – 2018-12-17 – Yoga Classes – Come join them and enjoy the many benefits of yoga from their experienced teacher. These classes are suitable for beginners to intermediate. Contact Shane on the phone number provided for further details and class location. For their full timetable, check the website or official Facebook page. Yoga poses have been shown to be beneficial for health and general well-being. Studies indicate that asanas may assist in reducing heart rate and blood
- 2017-09-25 – 2019-03-25 – Karaoke at The Avenue – The Avenue hosts the Gold Coast most popular Karaoke show every Monday night from 8.30pm. Featuring the amazing Karin from Red Hot Entertainment. Come and join the fun, where everyone becomes a star.
- 2017-09-13 – 2019-03-27 – Avenue Comedy Night Every Wednesday Night – Every Wednesday night, The Avenue welcomes local and international comedians to the stage for a hilarious night of entertainment. With free entry, electric atmosphere, talented guests and a delicious menu, make Wednesday night at The Avenue your new weekly ritual. Wednesday Night Comedy at The Avenue, every week from 7.30pm – the biggest night of laughs in Surfers with huge lineups and some of the best comedians from around the country and abr
- 2017-06-26 – 2019-01-07 – Team Trivia Night – The Trivia Night is free to play and family friendly. There will be prizes for first, second and third. There will be music throughout the show and dinner specials available. There is a weekly accumulative jackpot. The evening will be fully licensed. Come out and see them for a fun night of general knowledge, question and answer, team trivia. No minimum or maximum for team sizes. Registration is at 6,30pm. Get a group together and join them for
Surfers Paradise Events
- NA – New Years Eve Events – New Years Eve Events
- 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
- 1-2 February 2019 – Ocean6 – Ocean6
- 8 January 2019 – The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Barrier Draw – The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Barrier Draw
- NA – Busking in Surfers Paradise – Busking in Surfers Paradise
- 23 December 2018 – Carols on the Beach – It’s the Gold Coast’s biggest Christmas Carols event, held under the stars on the beautiful Surfers Paradise Beach.
- 13 – 24 December 2018 – Christmas in Surfers Paradise – Gather family and friends to enjoy the spectacle and fun of balmy Christmas nights in Surfers Paradise.
- 17th November – 3rd December – Schoolies Week – Schoolies Week
- Every Tuesday 7pm – Magic in Paradise at The Avenue – Magic in Paradise at The Avenue
- Every Friday – Yamagen Friday Lunch at QT Gold Coast – Yamagen Friday Lunch at QT Gold Coast
- NA – Live Music – Live Music
- 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.
- NA – Christmas Events – Christmas Events
- Every Wednesday – Weekly Walk – Weekly Walk
- 27 December 2018 – 1 January 2019 – New Year’s Carnival 2018 – Bring a crowd and count down the New Year beneath the fireworks in Surfers Paradise!
- Every Wednesday – The Avenue Comedy Night – The Avenue Comedy Night
- Every Friday & Saturday – Wyndham Cruises – Wyndham Cruises
- Every Sunday – Sunday Loving at Bazaar – Sunday Loving at Bazaar