Heres a list of upcoming events on the Gold Coast and in Surfers Paradise for May (2019) and beyond
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
- 28/02/2019 – 27/02/2020 – Dragalicious at The Avenue – Drag Queens take over The Avenue for an electric night of glam and glitter! Step into the glamorous world of Drag right here in Surfers Paradise with Dragalicious. Starring the “Three Legged Beauty”, Natasha St James and “Scarlett Fever” who will be serving up a blend of cheeky risque comedy numbers, captivating costumes and high energy performances that will illuminate and delight their audiences. Come and take a journey into the fun and col
- 27/04/2018 – 27/03/2020 – 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.
- 24/02/2019 – 24/05/2019 – GANGgajang Live at Soundlounge – Fashions come and go in the world of music. A song may be a hit for a few weeks but then it’s gone and the band is never heard of again. Occasionally, an enduring sub-culture will adopt a band, and their music becomes the soundtrack of their life. They pass on their love of the music to the next generation, the bands become legends and their music never dies. GANGgajang is such a band. Renown for the perennial Sounds Of Then (This Is Australia),
- 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.
- 18/05/2019 – 18/05/2019 – Fat Albert @ BBQ Bazaar – Driving along in now it’s 16th year of heart pumping, foot stomping, sweat dripping rock ‘n’ roll, the Fat Albert machine is stronger than ever!
- 18/05/2019 – 18/05/2019 – Water quality monitoring – The program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on waterways health, trends and impacts.
- 18/05/2019 – 18/05/2019 – Volunteer with BeachCare – Tallebudgera – Come along and join in on some free community coast care activities with BeachCare and help preserve our coastal environment.
- 18/05/2019 – 18/05/2019 – NaturallyGC Walk on the Wildside – Bound along and discover what the kangaroos, koalas and other wildlife get up to at Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area on a guided walk with a natural areas officer.
- 18/05/2019 – 18/05/2019 – Australian Web Awards – Each year, the Australian Web Industry Association holds awards that recognise technical excellence in web design as well as the all-important creative component.
- 18/05/2019 – 18/05/2019 – Better Bike Maintenance (Biggera Waters) – Learn valuable tips and be shown how to clean your bicycle, repair punctures, adjust your brakes and maintain the chain.
- 18/05/2019 – 18/05/2019 – NaturallyGC Bush tucker – Learn to grow, cook and eat a local variety of native Yugambeh country flavours in this inspiring one-hour bush tucker workshop.
- 18/05/2019 – 18/05/2019 – 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.
- 18/05/2019 – 18/05/2019 – Djuki Mala – Djuki Mala wow audiences with a spectacular fusion of traditional dance, pop-culture and storytelling that is a marvel of timing, comedy and clowning with a hefty dose of heart and soul!
- 18/05/2019 – 18/05/2019 – NaturallyGC Nature Journaling for Gardeners – This workshop is intended to take place in a garden and includes journaling activities that can be applied to people who like gardening or gardens.
- 18/05/2019 – 18/05/2019 – The High Tea Party Gold Coast – Gather your girlfriends and join us for a beautiful high tea – but not your typical high tea!
- 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
- 17/05/2019 – 08/06/2019 – Catch Me If You Can – Based on the hit film and incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is a splashy musical comedy about the high-flying adventures of a globetrotting con artist.
- 17/05/2019 – 17/05/2019 – Mason Rack Band – Mason Rack is returning to BBQ Bazaar again for another live performance.
- 17/05/2019 – 17/05/2019 – Innovate for Impact – During this interactive workshop, you will experience what it actually feels like to take your beliefs, values and visions and translate them into real business decisions and actions to create the new business models, products and services of the future.
- 17/05/2019 – 17/05/2019 – Gold Coast Seagrass – Please note: This event has been cancelled.
- 17/05/2019 – 17/05/2019 – Edge of The Web – A workshop presented by George Pappas – Director of Web & Social at G Squared and Miles Burke – Managing Director of Bam Creative.
- 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.
- 16/05/2019 – 16/05/2019 – Online Powertec IoT myInsight Webinar – This highly educational online webinar will benefit anyone wishing to expand their business into IoT, M2M, wireless connectivity and services.
- 16/05/2019 – 19/05/2019 – Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival – The free festival takes place from May 16-19, 2019 in Broadbeach, the idyllic beachside entertainment hub on the Gold Coast.
- 16/05/2019 – 16/05/2019 – Monthly ladies singing group – Thursday mornings – Have fun, meet new friends and sing, sing, sing! Laugh, feel good, improve your breathing, make a noise! Gain confidence, stretch, develop and grow through music.
- 15/05/2019 – 15/05/2019 – Guided walk looking at regional plants through their plant names – A 90-minute walk that will start with some basic taxonomy, then a chance to discover plants and the people, places and features whose names they commemorate.
- 15/05/2019 – 15/05/2019 – NaturallyGC Little Nature Lovers – Have fun exploring nature at the beautiful Botanic Gardens and learn what makes our Gold Coast environment so special.
- 15/05/2019 – 15/05/2019 – Getting the most from Google Ads in 2019 – A presentation about how to get the most from Google ads in 2019 with Australia’s first Google Premier Partner.
- 14/05/2019 – 14/05/2019 – Tango classes – Social Argentine Tango – Looking for active, healthy, relaxing, connected social dance? Join classic, social Argentine Tango classes commencing Tuesday 14 May.
- 13/05/2019 – 13/05/2019 – Sustainability Symposium – The Sustainability Symposium is an event for students, teachers, parents and any interested community members.
- 13/05/2019 – 27/05/2019 – Tech Savvy Seniors – The Tech Savvy Seniors program provides fun, small group, technology training just for seniors. Whether you want to learn how to get online, use a tablet or send an email, our Tech Savvy Seniors courses can help you, or a senior you know get started.
- 12/05/2019 – 12/05/2019 – NaturallyGC Kids Native Stingless Bees – In these workshops Dr Toby Smith will introduce us to the amazing world of Australian native bees.
- 12/05/2019 – 12/05/2019 – Rock Climbing Wall – The challenge is to get to the top. A straight rock wall providing great entertainment for children aged four years and above.
- 12/05/2019 – 26/05/2019 – Sunday Sounds winter series – Sunday Sounds in back! You’re invited to the Paradise Point Parklands for our Sunday Sounds winter series – a five-week series starting on Mother’s Day, with a new time to reflect the season of 1pm to 4pm.
- 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.
- 11/05/2019 – 25/05/2019 – Dean Cogle – Beyond Nostalgia exhibition – Celebrating forty years of works by local artist Dean Cogle, including paintings, designs and illustrations that capture the Gold Coast’s iconic lifestyle.
- 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
- 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
- 10/01/2019 – 13/06/2019 – Life Drawing at HOTA – Life drawing at HOTA combines a muse, music and magnificent art. The two-and-a-half-hour session combines live music and drawing to inspire creativity and allow participants to surrender to their surroundings. Hosted by talented local artist Rebecca Cunningham, Life Drawing at HOTA is an opportunity to draw the human figure in a fun, relaxed and supportive environment. The workshops are held on the second Thursday of every month in The Basemen
- 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.
- 07/05/2019 – 12/05/2019 – Seijaku Exhibition – An exhibition by Bree Dalgliesh, Olivia Gyene and Kiana Larkins. This exhibition brings together three young Gold Coast artists on their journey of creativity and joy.
- 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-
- 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
Surfers Paradise Events
- Every Wednesday – The Avenue Comedy Night – The Avenue Comedy Night
- 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
- 12 – 21 July 2019 – VIVA Surfers Paradise – Ten days of FREE classic entertainment at VIVA Surfers Paradise!
- June 5 – Jazz at the Movies – Jazz at the Movies
- NA – Mother’s Day in Surfers Paradise – Mother’s Day in Surfers Paradise
- 31 May – 1 June 2019 – SeaFire – SeaFire promises its audience an awe-inspiring aerial fireworks display on a world-class beach
- 17 May 10am – 12pm – Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa Morning Tea – Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa Morning Tea
- Every Thursday from 6pm – $10 Thursdays at White Rhino – $10 Thursdays at White Rhino
- EVERY SUNDAY FROM 3PM – Live Music at Melbas – Live Music at Melbas
- Every Friday – Yamagen Friday Lunch at QT Gold Coast – Yamagen Friday Lunch at QT Gold Coast
- NA – Busking in Surfers Paradise – Busking in Surfers Paradise
- 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 – Live Music – Live Music
- Every Wednesday – Weekly Walk – Weekly Walk
- NA – The Gathering Live at Lansdowne Road Irish Tavern – The Gathering Live at Lansdowne Road Irish Tavern
- Every Friday & Saturday – Sea World Cruises – Sea World Cruises
- 10 – 13 April 2020 – Australian Street Entertainment Carnival – Surfers Paradise will once again transform into carnival of laughter and entertainment with the return of the ASEC.
- Every Sunday – Sunday Loving at Bazaar – Sunday Loving at Bazaar