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Gold Coast Events

Due to current COVID restrictions some events may be cancelled. Please check directly with the event provider for details.

Down to Earth Photography Exhibition

04 December 2021

A spectacular collection of aerial images by photographer Wayne Sorensen, showcasing unique art forms in nature.

Palm Beach Farmers' Market brings together the community and visitors to the Gold Coast with local farmers and fine food producers every Saturday morning. Enjoy the great atmosphere, amazing food, live entertainment and community spirit.

Our Beaches Community Tugun

04 December 2021

Meet like-minded people while planting, collecting litter and learning about the plants and animals that call our coastal dunes home.

Whiskey Throttle Collective Show & Shine

04 December 2021

Whiskey Throttle Collective are hosting their inaugural motorbike Show and Shine event. If you love bikes, wicked merchandise, live music, food and drinks then this is the event for you.

Tuff Nutterz! Australia's largest inflatable obstacle course

04 December 2021

Australia's biggest inflatable obstacle course located at Westfield Coomera.

Axe Anxiety – a workshop for women | Southport

04 December 2021

An interactive fun session that leaves you in control of your anxiety.

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Recent News

Wheelchair beach mats roll out at new locations

Published on 02 December 2021

Mermaid Beach is the newest location to roll out the welcome mat for beachgoers with mobility issues, in time for International Day of People with Disability.

2018 Commonwealth Games legacy lives on

Published on 25 November 2021

The success of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will be immortalised at one of the Coast’s key sporting venues when a legacy exhibition opens to the public later this month.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION - City of Gold Coast

Published on 25 November 2021

City of Gold Coast did NOT issue a Watch and Act Emergency Alert this morning. Despite recent rain, there are no current flood warnings for the Gold Coast.

We do ask people to remain vigilant, as more heavy rainfall is predicted in coming days.

We are investigating the source of the message.