Keen to get out and about this weekend? From The Green Marquee Twilight Markets to the arrival of SWELL Sculpture Festival, there are plenty of ways to enjoy these glorious spring days. Here’s a handy list of what’s on across the Gold Coast this weekend. Enjoy! more
This Thursday September 12, a pop-up exhibition called Collective Minds will be revealed to the public with one clear vision in mind – to shine a light on mental health by using photography as the catalyst for conversation. The exhibition is a collaboration between Gold Coast charity LIVIN and Robina Town Centre, and will feature courageous works by some of the Gold Coast's best emerging and celebrated photographers. more
The pristine shores of Currumbin Beach will again transform into an open-air art gallery when this year’s SWELL Sculpture Festival kicks off on Friday September 13. The ten-day festival is now in its 17th year, and will create a spectacle on the beachfront with a jam-packed line-up of seaside installations, events, art workshops and live music. more
Some of the world's biggest music makers are set to descend on the coast this October for a massive two-night concert series as part of the Vodafone Gold Coast 600. While the iconic annual motorsport festival is very much about nail-biting racing, burning rubber and fast, loud Supercars, you'll certainly want to ditch the protective ear muffs after sundown when names like British DJ Carl Cox and festival superstars Hot Dub Time Machine hit the trackside stage to send their beats far and wide. more
Listen up, music lovers, this summer is set to be a scorcher with a hot-as-hell new festival to add to the already stellar list of must-see events. New Zealand's One Love Festival is making its way across the ditch for the very first time and landing on our sunny shores in February! more
Generally speaking, pub food doesn't offer a whole lot of options for plant-based eaters. For the vegan crowd that truly miss being able to devour greasy, cheesy and smoky pub classics – we've got good news. On Thursday September 19, Burleigh Pavilion will be hosting a one-off Vegan Feast, recreating a series of moreish dishes using entirely plant-based ingredients. more
Northern New South Wales' ultimate one-day food event, Sample Food Festival, is back on Saturday September 7. This year, it's armed with a stellar line-up of chefs, producers and restaurants who will converge to showcase the richness and diversity of the region's renowned food bowl. more
Planning ahead? Go you! While we always give you a thorough rundown of things to do on the Gold Coast each weekend, it's always a good (nay, great!) idea to act like an actual adult and organise your social commitments in advance. We've hand picked five must-do events happening on the Gold Coast this September. iCalendars at the ready! more
You want to leave a comedy show thinking, "Well, at least I’ve never done that!" ...~ Anne Edmonds more
Renowned chef Alex Munoz Labart, owner of Burleigh Heads dining space Restaurant Labart, has teamed up with the fine folk from Harvest Newrybar for the next instalment of its Wild Harvest Chefs Series to be held on Wednesday September 11. more
With beers bigger than your head, salty snacks that err on the side of massive and more swine than you can poke a pork knuckle at, it's no surprise the annual Oktoberfest event is one of Australia’s favourite borrowed traditions. But this year, Gold Coasters needn't venture abroad, we can get a taste of the festivities with our very own Oktoberfest celebration presented by Weihenstephan, the oldest brewery in Germany. Prost to that, friends. more
For some people, Easter is all about chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. For others, the April long weekend heralds one of our country’s greatest musical gatherings – we’re talking Byron Bay Bluesfest, baby! Good news for those who have been hanging out to see who will be gracing the stage in 2020 – the first announcement for the five-day affair has just dropped, and you’d best believe it’s worth saving the date for. more
The team at Japanese dining icon Etsu are saying sayonara to winter (and konichiwa to the Gold Coast Show long weekend) with an unmissable Whisky and Wagyu event on Thursday August 29. Owners Mitch and Nerissa McCluskey have teamed up with one of Japan's most renowned whisky makers Nikka for a multi-course izakaya feast paired with some of the finest whiskies going around. more
Calling all carnivores! The American-barbecue wizards from JR's Smokehouse are joining forces with popular Mermaid Beach Asian eatery Lucky Bao for an exclusive one-night-only dining event that is set to deliver a delicious collision of American and Asian cuisines. more
Fresh off the back of its Gin Pig Dinner in May, its Brookie's seafood feast in June and its first-birthday bash in July, the team at Burleigh's Restaurant Labart are back with another unmissable event – this time, they have joined forces with the fine folk from Stone & Wood for a one-night-only beer dinner. more
While the coast's market circuit is full of fashion, food and craft, there's one event that always captures our eye at this time of year – Paws at the Park. That's right, puppy lovers – the city's biggest dog market is back on Saturday August 24 for a full day of fun with your furry friends! more
If you’ve been staring longingly at your mud-caked festival boots wondering when you’ll have a chance to whip them out again, the wait is finally over – the first announcement of the Falls Festival 2019 line-up has just been announced. more
Fancy an open-air pilates class followed by brunch in the middle of the dreamy Currumbin Valley? Famed hideaway Eden Health Retreat is opening its gates and rolling out the foam matts on its lush green lawn on Saturday August 24 for an exclusive morning of wellness – and you're invited to join in. more
We all have great plans to get our creative pants on and do things like paint, knit and try macrame – but how often do you actually follow through and do it? If you're yearning to stop, slow down and learn a new craft, then get along to the all-new 'Sunday Crafternoons' at Robina Town Centre, led by the talented folk at Miami's The Craft Parlour. more
Don't be alarmed if you see smoke emerging over the Burleigh Heads beachfront from Saturday August 3 and Sunday August 4, because it's that time again – the Burleigh BBQ Championship is back in town! The mouth-watering aroma of slow-cooked barbecued meats will fill the air as a bunch of Australia's best barbecue teams go head to head in Ed Hardy Park. more
Whether you're a hop head who knows your pale ales from your pilsners, or if you just enjoy blowing the top off a few frothies with your pals, you'd best block out Saturday September 7 in your diary. The Gold Coast's beloved Crafted Beer & Cider Festival is returning to crack the kegs in Kurrawa Park in Broadbeach for its third year, bringing with it more than 200 different beers and ciders from 44 breweries, alongside a healthy dose of street eats, a roof-raising seaside concert, beer yoga, hotdog-eating competitions, live comedy and more. more
