Things are getting a little bit wild at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre this January. If you noticed a few growling noises and rumbles in the jungle during your shopping adventures, it's not your stomach (it's really not) – it's a fun new concept called Run Wild that is bringing the centre to life by day and night. more
Ever wanted to spend the night in the middle of a festival? On the top of Mount Coot-tha? Inside a shopping centre? With The Weekend Edition's Pop-Up Hotel, you can! The Weekend Edition’s Pop-Up Hotel allows guests to win a night in unique places and spaces in the cities you love – where no others have previously rested their heads. more
Surfers Paradise will ignite into a beachside Christmas wonderland with a magical 12-day festival kicking off on Tuesday December 13. Nothing says Christmas on the Gold Coast like singing carols with sand between your toes, right? more
Have you ever been on a mobile 3D augmented reality art experience? Well you're about to be exposed to the wild world of digital art with UnSeenGC kicking off on Friday November 25. It involves you, your smart phone or tablet and the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct. Intrigued? more
If you're on Facebook, you'll know who David Wolfe is – and chances are you've seen or shared his posts countless times. After all, you're one of more than 8 million people worldwide that follow him on the social network. The self-proclaimed Indiana Jones of superfoods and longevity has announced he is coming to our shores early next year with a series of events planned across the Gold Coast and Byron Bay. more
Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural Glitter Festival in 2015 – it’s back, baby! This year it’s even bigger and better with four incredible days of theatre, cabaret, comedy, dance, film and visual arts from October 6–9 at The Arts Centre Gold Coast. The popular festival embraces diversity, encourages freedom of expression and celebrates the unique personality of the Gold Coast – so, in the spirit of glitter, here are our top five must-see events. more
The Marine Village at Sanctuary Cove will roll out the welcome mat on Sunday October 2 for the second annual Sanctuary Cove Festival. The free event celebrates the finer things in life with luxury vehicles, vessels and fabulous entertainment. more
This month, The Arts Centre Gold Coast is dishing up a smorgasbord of entertainment, from comedy through to cultural festivals and fabulous celebrations. Here are our top five picks of must-see shows. more
The Gold Coast Turf club will be overrun with farm animals of all kinds as the Gold Coast Show rolls into town from Friday August 26 through to Sunday August 28. more
Meander your way around magnificent Chinese dragons, enormous dinosaurs and exquisite Chinese opera figures at the Gold Coast Festival of Lights. The dazzling event will light up Broadwater Parklands from Friday August 26 to Monday October 3. more
This Saturday July 30, Varsity Lakes will come alive with bustling markets, street food and music for Varsity Winterfest. The free, family-friendly event is designed to showcase local talent and bring the community together. more
Prepare yourself to be all shook up for Viva Surfers Paradise 2016! The retro festival runs from Friday July 8 through to Sunday July 17 and will transport you back in time to when Elvis Presley was considered a king among men. more
While winter in Australia is a time to hibernate, in Brazil, it’s a time to party. Festa Junina, or June festival, is an annual month-long (sometimes two-month) celebration of the country harvest and the rural lifestyle. more
With so many amazing things to see and do, it was impossible to cram it all into one little event news piece so here it is, Cooly Rocks On 2016 week two highlights. more
To commemorate the birth of this mighty fine state we call home, Queensland Week is an annual state-wide celebration that runs from June 4 to 12. The Gold Coast is getting in on the fun with Diversity GC. more
Gold Coast charity Havafeed and Blackboard Coffee are teaming up to host an auction on Sunday May 29 to help raise money for those in our community that are currently experiencing homelessness, domestic violence or depression. more
From May 28 to June 5, the Gold Coast will shine a spotlight on the green behind the gold for Gold Coast Green Week. Show your support by heading along to one of the many community events in your area. more
The Yugambeh Mobo Festival, the Gold Coast's biggest celebration of Aboriginal bush foods, stories, music, language, art and culture, is back again this Sunday May 29 at Somerset College in Mudgeeraba. more
While a 50-foot yacht may not be a realistic life goal for everyone, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is your chance to step aboard and dream about what it might be like to own one of those magnificent vessels. more
If you can’t resist the thrill of rummaging through vintage and pre-loved goods to unearth some treasure, Suitcase Rummage is hosting a mini pop-up rummage and crafternoon in Burleigh on Sunday May 22. more
