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 craft beer festivals to food festivals to eco-tours and charity events. Add more fun and flavour to your time in Surfers Paradise.
Need more info? Need to get tickets? Don't know how to get there? No problem. Get in touch with your voco host and we'll sort it out.
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30 March - 4 August, 2024
Italian Renaissance Alive
Experience the beauty and brilliance of the Italian masters in Italian Renaissance Alive, an immersive journey celebrating Europe's cultural rebirth.
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5-27 July, 2024
Christmas in July
Join us at Waves Buffet throughout July, for an indulgent Christmas themed feast with all the trimmings, guaranteed to get you in the yuletide spirit.
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1-11 August 2024
Bleach Festival
BLEACH* is the Gold Coast’s annual contemporary arts festival. The festival is proudly local, celebrating the city’s incredible landscape and using it as the backdrop to stage world-class artworks created by some of Australia’s finest artists.
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16-18 August 2024
Pacific Airshow
Building on the phenomenal success of last year, Pacific Airshow Gold Coast is set to return to Surfers Paradise from 16-18 August 2024.
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20 August - 8 September, 2024
Life Saving World Championships
Come and see the beauty of the Gold Coast with one of the biggest competitions in surf lifesaving sport worldwide, the Lifesaving World Championships (LWC) is almost here.
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Sunday, 1 September 2024
Father's Day
Spoil your Dad this Father's Day, at Clifford’s Grill and Lounge, where laid-back charm meets culinary excellence.
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6-15 September 2024
SWELL Sculpture Festival
Come face to face with awe-inspiring sculptures by local, national and international artists at the 22nd SWELL Sculpture Festival 6 – 15 September 2024.
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4-6 October 2024
Promiseland Festival 2024
This multi-genre music festival is set to light up the Gold Coast from the 4-6th of October. This three-day festival celebrates music with live performances across Afrobeats, Amapiano, Reggae and R&B, and an unforgettable celebration of the rich cultures that come with them.
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