With an endless coastline comes endless possibilities
See what's on during your stay. There's always something to see and do on the Gold Coast from Sporting Events to Music Festivals and plenty more. Add more fun and flavour to your time in Surfers Paradise.
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voco™ EventSaturday Afternoons
Social Sessions
Join us for Social Sessions every Saturday afternoon, from 5pm to 8pm at Social House Bar and Lounge. Enjoy live music from local artists, $15 Tapas plates, and $18 cocktail specials.
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5 & 19 March 2026
AFC Women's Asian Cup
The Women’s Asian Cup comes to Australia, showcasing the best female football talent from across Asia. Fans can expect thrilling matches, fierce competition, and a celebration of skill, teamwork, and sporting excellence on Australian soil.
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21-22 March 2026
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.
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21-29 March 2026
2026 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, known as The Aussies, is the premier Surf Life Saving event, combining elite competition with the development of essential rescue skills. Every competitor is a qualified surf lifesaver, showcasing fitness, readiness, and commitment to keeping Australia’s beaches safe.
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26 March - 19 April 2026
La Clique at HOTA 2026
Following an extraordinary sold-out season at HOTA, Home of the Arts in 2025, the internationally acclaimed cabaret sensation La Clique will return to the precinct in 2026 for an encore season of high-octane circus, comedy, music, and jaw-dropping spectacle.
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28 April 2026
Guy Sebastian 2026 tour
ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian, is set to embark on his biggest national Tour in April & May 2026 in celebration of his brand-new album, 100 Times Around The Sun, set for release on Friday 8 August 2025.
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9 May 2026
Jimmy Carr laughs funny
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.
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4-5 July 2026
ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
Celebrate the 46th edition of the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon, a world-class event held on Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast, attracting runners of all ages and abilities across nine race categories. Renowned for its flat, fast and scenic course along iconic surf beaches and the Broadwater, this prestigious World Athletics Label Road Race offers ideal winter conditions that help over 60% of participants achieve personal bests each year.
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27 July 2026
Urzila Carlson - Fatty On A Yacht
Ever felt like you don’t belong? Like everyone else got the memo – and you turned up in the wrong outfit, on the wrong day, on the wrong yacht? Urzila Carlson’s new show is for anyone who’s ever tried to squeeze into a space – physical or social – and thought...
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