Gold Coast events for the month ahead July

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Here is a list of upcoming events for July/August on the greater Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise. Enjoy!

    Gold Coast Events

  • 2018-07-29 – 2018-07-29 – NaturallyGC National Tree Day – Play a part and join the City of Gold Coast along the Coomera River planting 3000 trees. The event is family friendly and suitable for all ages.
  • 2018-07-29 – 2018-07-29 – Bonogin Fire Brigade open day – A free community open day at the fire station in Bonogin.
  • 2018-07-28 – 2018-07-28 – Taoist Tai Chi – Open House – Would you like to find out more and try a free introductory class? We invite you to come along to our Open House.
  • 2018-07-28 – 2018-07-29 – Carrara Cat Carnival – The Carrara Cat Carnival is a free event, held inside the Events Arena at Carrara Markets. It’s a purrfect day out for the family.
  • 2018-07-27 – 2018-07-29 – Groundwater Country Music Festival – Broadbeach – Broadbeach Country Music Festival is going international for its fifth annual festival with the band ‘America’ headlining this free event .
  • 2018-07-27 – 2018-08-18 – NOT THE MESSIAH (He’s a Very Naughty Boy) – Prepare for NOT THE MESSIAH (He’s a Very Naughty Boy), the comedic masterpiece that combines all of the unforgettable humour of the Python’s most celebrated film with the overblown grandeur of operatic soloists, full symphony orchestra and chorus.
  • 2018-07-27 – 2018-07-29 – Gold Coast Expo – Gold Coast’s largest Home, Caravan & Camping Expo! Find caravans, camper trailers, boating, 4x4s, vehicles and everything for home and outdoor living!
  • 2018-07-22 – 2018-07-22 – Frees trees – Winterfest – Collect your free tree from City of Gold Coast officers at community events throughout the Gold Coast.
  • 2018-07-21 – 2018-07-21 – NaturallyGC Grow Me Instead Native Gardening Workshop – At this workshop, we will talk about how we can select the best native plants for use in our garden.
  • 2018-07-20 – 2018-07-20 – Bhajans – The Gold Coast Hindu Cultural Association (GCHCA) holds monthly bhajans (satsangs) followed by a meal on the third Friday of every month at Helensvale Community Centre.
  • 2018-07-20 – 2018-07-21 – Quota International Tweed Heads/Coolangatta Craft Fair – Join us at our Craft Fair where we will be displaying and selling very creative local and interstate arts and crafts.
  • 2018-07-19 – 2018-07-19 – Gold Coast Seniors Health and Life Style Expo (Tweed Heads) – Check out retirement living options, in home care, seniors travel, seniors insurance, financial planners, investment advice, free hearing and eyesight checks, and mobility aids.
  • 2018-07-19 – 2018-07-19 – Why Me? What Did I Do to Deserve This? – Radha Krishna das offers a beautifully clear and practical understanding of the profound wisdom of yoga.
  • 2018-07-18 – 2018-07-18 – Meet the entrepreneur: James Gilmour – Hear James share his journey from a child-hood fascination with space to signing a Space Act Agreement with NASA to collaborate on various research and technology development initiatives.
  • 2018-07-18 – 2018-07-18 – NaturallyGC Little Nature Lovers – Have fun exploring nature at the beautiful Botanic Gardens and learn what makes our Gold Coast environment so special.
  • 2018-07-17 – 2018-07-17 – In the name of Confucius – Since its first screening in 2016, In the name of Confucius has won ten international awards and nominations around the world.
  • 2018-07-15 – 2018-07-15 – Band launch – Surfers Paradise Brass Band is proud to announce the launch of the No. 2 Development and Junior Band for beginning players, late starters and established players who just want to play more.
  • 2018-07-14 – 2018-07-14 – The Bastille Day Dinner and Show – Come and celebrate the best of French culture for the French National Day Party.
  • 2018-07-14 – 2018-07-14 – Roots, Boots and Blues Festival 2018 – Roots, Boots and Blues Fest 2018 is an opportunity for the Gold Coast community to celebrate local musical/artistic talent, food/beverages and cultural diversity.
  • 2018-07-14 – 2018-07-15 – Gold Coast Pet & Animal Expo – The Gold Coast Pet and Animal Expo returns in 2018 to provide animal lovers with a great opportunity to celebrate all our furry, scaled and feathered friends!
  • 2018-07-14 – 2018-07-15 – Gold Coast Pet & Animal Expo – The Gold Coast Pet & amp Animal Expo returns in 2018 to provide animal lovers with a great opportunity to celebrate all our furry, scaled and feathered friends.
  • 2018-07-13 – 2018-07-27 – Candlelight Kirtan at The Mantra Room – Friday nights flow with beautiful sacred chanting that will calm your mind and bring happiness to your heart. Also enjoy an offering of warm herbal tea, and a delicious dessert.
  • 2018-07-13 – 2018-07-13 – Coastal Bike Challenge (Northern GC) – Get on your bike (or on the back of one) and join us on our coastal treasure hunt. Solve puzzles and riddles on the way for prizes.
  • 2018-07-12 – 2018-07-12 – Gold Coast Community Profile: free training session – Local groups are invited to attend a free introductory training session on the City of Gold Coast’s online community profiling tools: profile.id and social atlas.id.
  • 2018-07-12 – 2018-07-15 – Gold Coast Invitational 2018 – Hillcrest Christian College would like to invite you to attend the Gold Coast Invitational Basketball Tournament, which will take place on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia from Thursday 12 July to Sunday 15 July, 2018.
  • 2018-07-11 – 2018-07-11 – Coastal Bike Challenge (Southern GC) – Get on your bike (or on the back of one) and join us on our coastal treasure hunt. Solve puzzles and riddles on the way for prizes.
  • 2018-07-11 – 2018-07-11 – Luminary lecture: Superbugs and Superdrugs – Dr Milton Kiefel will describe how drug-resistant bacteria have become such a problem, and will present some of the current areas of research that are being investigated in an attempt to overcome drug-resistant bacteria.
  • 2018-07-05 – 2018-08-05 – Gold Coast Country Music Club Social – Gold Coast Country Music Club, Social day with walk up Country Music artists, performing with The Gold Coast Country Music Club Band.
  • 2018-07-04 – 2018-07-14 – Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime – Jack is a lovable village boy living a normal life with his quirky mother. One cow and magical bag of beans later, Jack must deal with a princess, money and an angry giant!
  • 2018-07-01 – 2018-07-29 – Seaside Sounds – Bring your family and friends, grab a chair or picnic blanket and enjoy the live music, food trucks, sausage sizzle, picture perfect views and the local vibe.
  • 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 – 2019-01-20 – 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+ incredible boutique market stalls in fashion, vintage, art and lifestyle, as well as street food, live tunes and a monthly pre-love
  • 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
  • 2017-12-01 – 2018-11-24 – 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 & Hounds they have four murder themes in 2018. Games of Crowns – Medieval Murder at the Grand Gatsby – 1920’s Factions – Vampires, Sorcerers and Werewolves Witches – too many spoil the brew 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 socie
  • 2017-10-04 – 2018-09-26 – Wednesday Night Comedy at Nobbys Arc – 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 Nobbys 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,
  • 2017-09-25 – 2018-09-24 – 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 – 2018-10-31 – 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
  • 2017-08-15 – 2018-07-17 – Comedy at Mano’s Tedder Ave – Comedy at Mano’s | Tuesday August 15 | 7.30pm Once a month at Mano’s Tedder Ave, resident MC Lindsay Webb hosts a hilarious night of comedy on Tedder Ave, 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. Join them, August 15 at Mano’s on Tedder Avenue at 7.30pm!
  • 2017-08-06 – 2018-08-03 – 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
  • 2017-07-28 – 2018-07-20 – Based Comedy at Oxenford Tavern – Every Friday night at Oxenford Tavern, Based Comedy is bringing the very best comedians from around Australia and around the world to entertain you – all for free! Shows start at 7:30pm with top headliners and hilarious support acts! Get into it!
  • 2017-07-21 – 2018-07-14 – NightQuarter – A festival every weekend. NightQuarter, located on the Gold Coast, is an eclectic night market transforming what once was an empty block opposite the Helensvale train station. Enter beneath the shipping container archway and be transported to another world of market stalls, street food, live music and shipping container boutiques. With string lights above, vibrant storefronts, hawkers selling exotic street food, buskers and street performers, t
  • 2017-07-17 – 2018-08-06 – Groove Therapy Dance Classes Gold Coast – They are most well know for their beginner adult dance classes that have no mirrors, dim lights and loud pumping bass beats. They offer hip hop and street dance classes to the person who has always wanted to try a dance class but perhaps feels too intimidated/old/uncoordinated/curvy to step into a studio. This is a dim lights, no mirror and judgement-free space for adults that equips you with practical and legit skills for your next dance floor
  • 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
  • 2016-11-05 – 2018-09-01 – Chinatown Street Markets – Come and enjoy an authentic Asian food experience with your family and friends at the Chinatown Street Markets. Gold Coast Chinatown – in the heart of Gold Coast Central Business District – will come alive with Asian culture, children’s activities and entertainment. The Markets will offer a blend of cuisines from across Asia, or why not try one of the many restaurants in Gold Coast Chinatown and enjoy the atmosphere. Operating from 5pm to 9pm,

    • Surfers Paradise Events

  • NA – Live Music – Live Music
  • NA – Police and Community Charity Ball – Police and Community Charity Ball
  • Sunday 5 August 2018 – Gold Coast Ramble for Charity – Gold Coast Ramble for Charity
  • 14 – 15 July 2018 – Tradie Profit – Transforming Your Trade Business – Tradie Profit – Transforming Your Trade Business
  • 13 – 22 July 2018 – VIVA Surfers Paradise – Ten days of FREE classic entertainment at VIVA Surfers Paradise!
  • 2 July – 13 July – The Smurfs at Paradise Centre – The Smurfs at Paradise Centre
  • 24 June 2018 – Laurie Anderson in conversation: All the things I lost in the flood – Using her recent book “All the Things I Lost in the Flood” as a jumping off place, Laurie Anderson engages in a conversation about stories and language with local writers and artists.
  • Sunday 17 June 2018 – Hearts, Arts & Beats – Hearts, Arts & Beats
  • 16 June 2018 – From Jaws to Jurassic Park: The music of John Williams – Join Queensland Symphony Orchestra at HOTA for a night of exceptional music by five times Academy and 23 times Grammy Award Winner, John Williams.
  • 14, 20, 21 JUNE 2018 – Cocktail Rock – Cocktail Rock
  • Sunday 5 August 2018 – Surfers Paradise Variety Waiters Challenge – Surfers Paradise Variety Waiters Challenge
  • 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.
  • 8 – 24 February 2019 – Sand Safari Arts Festival – Surfers Paradise transforms into a precinct of art inspired by sand and sea.
  • Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday – SkyPoint Weekends – SkyPoint Weekends
  • 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 Wednesday – The Avenue Comedy Night – The Avenue Comedy Night
  • Every Wednesday – Weekly Walk – Weekly Walk
  • Every Friday & Saturday – Wyndham Cruises – Wyndham Cruises
  • NA – Busking in Surfers Paradise – Busking in Surfers Paradise
  • Every Sunday – Sunday Loving at Bazaar – Sunday Loving at Bazaar