From Seaside Sounds and The Stafford Brothers to The Village Markets and unmissable fire-relief fundraisers, there's plenty to keep you off the couch and away from Netflix this weekend. Here's a handy rundown of what's on across all corners of the Gold Coast. Enjoy, folks! more
If you thought summer finished at the end of February, think again, because things are set to get hotter at HOTA as OUT LOUD Festival rolls out from March 6–15. The massive ten-day event combines big ideas with cutting-edge technology, family sing-a-longs and huge Brazilian beats, so go ahead and clear your calendar because you won't want to miss a minute. more
The current Australian bushfire crisis is undoubtedly one of the most catastrophic disasters to strike our country in recent memory. As the fires continue to ravage communities and natural resources, the nation has responded with a heartening outpouring of support, donating generously to organisations combating the fires directly, nurturing our wildlife and lending assistance to those displaced. The Weekend Edition is keen to do its part, so we’ve teamed up with our friends at The Triffid and a cadre of Australia’s best musical acts to host a fundraising event on Sunday January 19, the proceeds of which will be donated in full to fire-relief charities. more
While we always give you a thorough rundown of things to do on the Gold Coast each weekend, sometimes it's nice to look a little further ahead so you can round up the crew and really make a real day (or night) of it. So, without any further ado, here are five must-do events happening on the Gold Coast in January. more
We’ve reached the time of year when shopping destinations around the globe transform into feats of festive glory. With white Christmases and same-day shipping, it’s our friends in the Northern Hemisphere who get to enjoy most of the fanfare. There’s Skansen’s famous Christmas Market in Stockholm, where locals enjoy warm cider, snow-capped market stalls and reindeer spotting. Or Berlin’s famous Gendarmenmarkt with its mulled wine, live carols and artisan pop-ups. Now, before you book an impulse flight to Scandinavia for your present shopping, we thought we’d introduce you a destination closer to home – The Marine Village at Sanctuary Cove. Throughout December, the Gold Coast waterfront spot will be the place to eat, drink, shop and be merry in Southeast Queensland. more
If your phone is often reaching its storage limit because it's jammed with thousands upon thousands of photos of your dog (or other people's dogs), then be sure to make some room on your devices before November 29. Pet Stars – an Insta museum for pets – is arriving on the Gold Coast for a limited time, featuring 20 different pet-friendly scenes, backdrops and installations for the ultimate photo fest with your pet. more
Ready for a little black magic? We’ve been brewing up something special just for you … think spooktacular treats, ghoulish tricks and a heck of a hunt! We know how much you love it, so we’ve just launched our biggest giveaway ever … again! That’s right witches, our annual Trick or Treat scavenger hunt is back, and this year there are some seriously wicked treats to find! more
When summer rolls around, an air of excitement always hits. There's a little extra spring in your step and the cheer stretches from ear to ear – and it's all in anticipation of the year's end and being able to spend time with family and friends. From December 1–15, HOTA is capturing the thrill of spending summer 'at home' on the Gold Coast by hosting one of the biggest event series' the arts and culture precinct has ever seen. Staying put this summer? You'll be glad you did. 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
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
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
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
Gold Coast, prepare yourselves for a sensory overload – GLOW is back! Over three wondrous nights – Thursday August 1 to Saturday August 3 – the free community festival will light up the skies at HOTA with interactive artworks, wild installations and all-ages performances that will intrigue, enlighten and engage all of the senses. more
Gold Coast, your July is about to get a whole lot sweeter! Sugar Republic, the famous pop-up Insta-museum concept that has taken Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane by storm, is landing on the Gold Coast from June 30 to July 28. Prepare your News Feed for a sweets-inspired kaleidoscope of candy-licious colour! more
With these cooler days and nights, it's mighty tempting to snuggle up in a blanket cocoon and go on a Netflix binge – but the coast’s event calendar has other plans in store for you. There’s plenty going on throughout June, from 90s masquerade-ball rock shows to bottomless brunches and puppy-themed plant markets. So, we've hand picked five of the best events happening on the Gold Coast this June. Diaries at the ready! more
Australia's only international fireworks competition will illuminate the iconic Surfers Paradise skyline on with a rainbow of neon explosions on Friday May 31 and Saturday June 1, as five of the world’s top pyrotechnic teams battle it out for the title in the annual SeaFire extravaganza. With over 130,000 visitors expected to hit the beach to get a glimpse of the coast’s largest public spectacle, attendees can expect to not only see world-class fireworks at this year’s event, but so much more. more
Calling all doggo lovers, craft-beer sippers, food-truck fiends, and those that go out of their way to pat other people's dogs (that should cover all of you), the second annual Tails & Ales fundraising event is back at Seagulls Club in Tweed Heads on Saturday May 25 and you and your pooch need to be there. more
One of the coast's most popular surfing events, the Burleigh Pro, is back again this year, but this time it's got a new identity – it's now known as the Gold Coast Open. The event will roll into Burleigh Heads from May 7–12, with six action-packed days filled with everything from surfing (well, that's a given) to music, entertainment, workshops, beachfront yoga and more. more
Giving us something truly awesome to look forward to, the crew behind Bleach* Festival have unveiled a 2019 program that promises to be the premier arts and cultural event’s most captivating yet. The eighth annual festival runs from April 17–28 and celebrates the Gold Coast's unique culture with a schedule that spans large-scale opera, award-winning dance, eye-popping cabaret, free live music, a thought provoking political swimming carnival and a thrilling drive-in with a difference – and it doesn't stop there! more
Kings and queens of the castle, get diggin' – the annual Sand Safari Arts Festival returns to Surfers Paradise this weekend to celebrate all things sand, sea and sport, transforming the iconic foreshore into a family-friendly fantasy sandscape from February 9 to 24. more
