What’s On

A VIBRANT PLAYGROUND FOR ALL AGES, THE GOLD COAST PLAYS HOST TO PREMIER MUSIC, SPORTING, ARTS, CULTURAL, FOODIE AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS AND FESTIVALS.

3 June

SEAFIRE

The skies over Surfers Paradise will explode with light and colour for this epic fireworks competition between some of the world’s best pyrotechnic regions. You’ll also catch live entertainment from Brazilian drummers, capoeira performances, samba dancing and cool tunes by local DJs. goldcoast.qld.gov.au

1 July

SCENIC RIM WINTER

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Head to the hinterland to celebrate the food and wine of the Scenic Rim. Meet the producers, watch cooking demos and eat your way through tasting plates, wine and the fresh produce the region is known for. Oh, and don’t miss the tractor pulling competition. destinationgoldcoast.com

2-16 July

Surface Festival

DID YOU KNOW?

Even after the festival is over, the art will live on in the streets of Miami. Walk, ride, roll and stroll along the festival trail to discover amazing art.

Visual artists hit Miami for this colourful festival that showcases the surfaces of the suburb with art on footpaths, fence lines, laneways and walls. Expect live music laneway concerts, live murals, outdoor exhibitions, school holiday events and loads more. surfacefestival.com.au

1 July

The 2023 Billabong Occy’s Grom Comp

This comp will showcase young local and international surfing talent at its best. Come see the best groms in the world –and the possible future World Champions – shred in this prestigious comp held at beautiful Coolangatta. wearegoldcoast.com.au

20-22 October

Groundwater Country Music Festival

Dust off your hats and slip on your boots as country fever sweeps the surf city. Held in Broadbeach over three days and nights, this free festival, now in its 10th year, has attracted some of Australia’s best country artists such as Beccy Cole, The McClymonts and Adam Brand. Yee-haw! groundwatercmf.com

DON’T

1-3 September

Gold Coast Show

There’s nothing better than a countrystyle show for some old-school good times. Celebrating 116 years, the Gold Coast Show delivers all the crowd pleasers such as side-show alley, wood chopping, showbags, baby farm animals, live tunes and food galore – fairy floss, anyone? – for a feel-food family day out. goldcoastshow.com.au

1-3 September

Springtime

Live music is always a great idea, and even better when it’s free. This three-day, all-ages music festival on the beaches at Surfers Paradise features the best Australian alternative, electronic and hip-hop artists. Last year, surf-garage rock trio Skegss, electronic hip-hop duo Hermitude, and Alex the Astronaut delivered the good times and this year’s line-up is set to be just as big. springtimegc.com.au

IT’S A GREAT MONTH TO...

JUNE

Whale-watching season is here! View these majestic creatures on their annual migration up and down the Queensland coastline.

JULY

Take a drive to the Mountview Alpaca Farm at Canungra Valley Vineyards. Bring a picnic to pair with a bottle of local vino.

AUGUST

Enjoy the best of beach and bush on the Burleigh Heads National Park Oceanview walk, an easy but oh-so scenic 2.3km hike around the headland.

SEPTEMBER

Celebrate spring at the boutique breweries and distilleries in the Miami/ Burleigh neighbourhood such as Black Hops, Lost Palms and Granddad Jacks.

OCTOBER

Rev up your weekend at motorsport mecca

Boost Gold Coast 500, for three days of supercar racing, sun, music and parties.

NOVEMBER

Take advantage of the calm before the pre-Christmas crowds and hit up some of the Gold Coast’s mostloved attractions.

DECEMBER

Summer is officially here! Spend a day at one of the Coast’s white sand beaches followed by an alfresco dinner of fish and chips. Perfection!