What's On in Gold Coast

Riffs For A Reason returns bigger and louder! Join us at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse for a full day of live music, community spirit and good vibes, all raising funds for For Kids In Care. Featuring Clay Pigeons, Elestial, Lipline, ALLORA, Speira, The Fem Grems, Dirty Harry, Black Dog Cat Band and solo sets from Alby Damn and more!

Experience the vibrant culture of Brazil at Comunidade do Samba's Gold Coast 2nd Edition! Enjoy live samba music, Brazilian drums, DJs, art, and dance at Miami Marketta. Indulge in Brazilian-inspired street food and drinks. Kids under 12 enter for free!

Celebrate Christmas Day at RACV Royal Pines Resort's Candy Cane Lane! Enjoy a luxurious buffet lunch with fresh seafood, traditional glazed ham, roasted turkey, gourmet hot dishes, salads, and desserts. The experience includes a 3-hour premium beverage package, live music, shared tables, and a visit from Santa. Smart casual/resort casual dress code.

Enjoy a Christmas celebration at Horizon Sky Dining with panoramic city views. Indulge in a sumptuous Christmas feast with traditional roast turkey and vegetarian options. Includes a 3-hour beverage package. Please note that seating requests cannot be guaranteed.

Celebrate Christmas Day with a Parisian-style feast at the Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach. Enjoy a lavish buffet featuring seafood, live-cooked Parmesan wheel pasta, and a carvery. The package includes a three-hour beverage selection of premium wines, beers, and soft drinks. There will be live entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus.

Catch Australian rap icon Chillinit as he brings his All Aussie Adventures Tour to Burleigh Town Hotel on Boxing Day. Expect heat, chaos, and community as Chillinit tears up the stage with an unmissable live show. From underground prodigy to chart-dominating force, Chillinit has redefined Australian rap with raw authenticity and unfiltered lyricism.

Get ready for Half Baked, a brand-new summer sesh hitting Gold Coast and Brisbane this December! Featuring Hockey Dad, Surf Trash, Mid Drift, and Vlads, this event promises loud bands, cold drinks, and absolute carnage. It's the perfect mix of beers, beats, and mates. Lock it in at Burleigh Town Hotel on December 27.