Local Events

Pan Pacific Masters Games

The Pan Pacific Masters Games returns to the Gold Coast in November 2026. Keep an eye out for more details as they become available. 

Magic Millions Carnival 2027

Magic Millions Carnival is a spectacular fortnight-long celebration of all things equine, held on the iconic Gold Coast and featuring world-class racing, elite thoroughbred sales, entertainment, fashion, and premium hospitality.

Across 14 unforgettable days, the carnival brings together racing enthusiasts, industry leaders, and visitors from around the world to experience the perfect mix of sporting excitement and vibrant coastal lifestyle.

Shaw & Partners Shannon Eckstein Ironman Classic

The event will see the world’s best surf sports stars do battle for their shot at over 300,000! With event activations including live music from world renown artists, skydiving and air shows, activations and the world best surf sports stars racing on the sports biggest arena this weekend is not to be missed!

NRMA Insurance Australian Boardriders Battle – Grand Final

Australia’s biggest grassroots boardriders event, which involves over 80 Australian Boardrider Clubs qualifying across the nation to attend the grand final.

Gold Coast T100 Triathlon

Race the Australian dream of sun, surf, and sand as you swim, bike, and run throughout Queensland’s iconic Gold Coast. Beginning at Broadwater Parklands and finishing in the heart of Surfers Paradise, the course is known for its flat terrain, making it ideal for those chasing a personal best or taking their first step into triathlon.

Gold Coast Running Festival

The Gold Coast Running Festival on 18 April 2027 is an iconic GC running event on a fast, safe, closed road circuit with a distance for everyone.

Choose from a 3/4 marathon, 21.1km half marathon, and 10km, 5km, 2.5km and 1km fun run/walks.

Cooly Rocks On

Australia’s largest nostalgia festival, Cooly Rocks On, will return to Coolangatta, Queensland, from Wednesday, June 9 to Sunday, June 13, 2027. The five-day event celebrates rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly, swing, and classic cars, featuring a massive Show ‘N’ Shine car display spanning nearly two kilometres along the beachfront.

Swell Sculpture Festival

Main exhibition held along Currumbin, Gold Coast, Queensland

Experience pop up exhibitions across the Gold Coast, as well as SWELL Smalls Gallery at it’s beachside venue and cultural programming at SWELL Fringe in Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin.

Come face to face with awe-inspiring sculptures by local, national and international artists at the 24th SWELL Sculpture Festival.