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Christmas in Broadbeach

Broadbeach Mall is transforming into a magical village. Free kids workshops and Santa each evening.

Cooly Carols

The iconic Cooly Carols will once again be oceanside at Queen Elizabeth Park on Sunday 10 December!

Carols in Coomera

On Saturday 16 December be prepared to sing your heart out at the Carols in Coomera!

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Gold Coast Events

Christmas in Broadbeach

09 December 2023

See Santa, do festive activities and make memories in the magical gingerbread village!

Carols by the Lake

09 December 2023

Have some free family fun this Christmas with traditional carols, exciting live entertainment, delicious food, glow sticks, fireworks and lots more!

Varsity Carols by the Lake

09 December 2023

Celebrate Christmas with carols, Santa, fireworks and more!

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

09 December 2023

A free, family-friendly outdoor shopping experience by the beachside, every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 9pm.

Christmas in Highland Reserve

09 December 2023

A great community gathering to bring the whole family to and celebrate Christmas.

Movies Under the Stars – Elf

09 December 2023

What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a free movie under the stars?

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Recent News

Hundreds of ways to stay busy these school holidays

Published on 08 December 2023

With the summer holidays underway, the City is encouraging residents to get out and about to enjoy the hundreds of free and low-cost activities happening around the coast.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year on the Gold Coast

Published on 08 December 2023

Wherever you are on the Gold Coast this Christmas, there will be no shortage of festive season celebrations. Christmas Carols will be spread out across the city with preparations underway for four FREE City-run community events in Coomera, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Coolangatta.