How great is this autumn weather? Make sure you get out and about to soak it up this weekend – don't worry, there's plenty to keep you occupied! From beer-themed puppy parties to 90s nights, fashion markets and the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, here's what's on across the Gold Coast this weekend. Enjoy, friends! more
Beer (and cider) swillers, throw your hands in the air – the team behind Crafted Beer & Cider Festival has announced it's returning to the Gold Coast in 2019! This year, the popular beachside beer festival has been moved forward a few months (hurrah!) with organisers this week revealing that event will be held on Saturday September 7. You'll have about eight hours to taste around 200 beers and ciders ... don't actually do that, okay? We just wanted to show you how big this event is. Anyway, here's what's in store. 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
Fresh beer, food trucks and live music – is there a better combination? We think not. If you're keen to get stuck into all three, then make sure you've got Saturday June 8 in your diary – because Byron Bay's Festival of the Stone is back and you need to be there! The wildly popular festival, put on by craft-beer wizards Stone & Wood, is set to be bigger and better in 2019, with the sell-out event to be held for the first time at the newly opened Stone & Wood brewery in Byron Bay. more
A line-up of more than 60 international and Australian musicians will descend on the Gold Coast for the annual Blues on Broadbeach festival from May 16–19. The wildly popular festival will see the mammoth program of acts roll out across the precinct for four days of live-music goodness. The best part? It's free! more
Bleach* Festival is back again with a thrilling site-specific contemporary arts and culture program, featuring everything from incredible art installations to breathtaking live productions and goosebump-worthy music performances. From April 17–28, the Gold Coast will be fully immersed in all-things Bleach*, and while the entire festival program is worthy of the spotlight, we’ve picked out our top five events not to miss. From huge choral ensembles through to live theatre performances witnessed from the comfort of your own car, take a look below to see our favourites for this year’s festival. more
Surfers Paradise is pulling out all the stops for the long weekend, with knife jugglers, outrageous acrobatics and energetic dance performances set to fill the precinct from April 19–22 for the Australian Street Entertainment Carnival. Surfers as you know it will be transformed into a festival of performance, laughter and entertainment sure to put a smile on everyone’s dial. more
While the temperature gauges may be starting to back off slightly, things are really heating up on the Gold Coast this April. It's Easter, yes, but adding to the buzz is Bleach* Festival and all of its goodness. This year, Bleach* is pouring into Burleigh to bring us the ultimate seaside sipping venue – a pop-up beach bar called the Burleigh Bleach* Club. It's a festival first that is sure to quench your thirst ... here's what you need to know. more
The coast first got a taste of The Spiegeltent when saucy stage show Blanc de Blanc graced us with (two) unforgettable, decadent and totally debaucherous seasons. Now, the world-renowned travelling entertainment venue is back – and it's bringing with it an intimate program of events unlike anything we've seen before. From April 17 to May 12, The Spiegeltent Gold Coast will host some of Australia's best music, comedy, theatre and cabaret acts – and while the entire line-up belongs firmly in the spotlight, we've hand-picked five of our favourites to stir some excitement for what's to come. more
Pack the tents and round up your crew – Splendour season has officially commenced! There’s been plenty of speculating and wishing the last couple of months, but now we can confirm the huge line-up for the 2019 event is finally here. more
Film buffs, your favourite time of year is almost upon us! The 17th annual Gold Coast Film Festival is gearing up to kick off 12 days of pure cinematic goodness, shining the light on the Australian film industry with a stellar program of movie premieres, workshops, gala ceremonies, panels, family-friendly events and so much more. more
From April 17 to May 12, the city will be graced with the presence of The Spiegeltent Gold Coast – a spectacular entertainment venue that will be erected in the heart of Broadbeach, playing host to a star-studded program of performances. Renowned production house Strut & Fret (the insanely talented team who brought us Blanc de Blanc) has just dropped the line-up of acts, featuring some of the biggest names in music, cabaret, comedy and theatre. Here's what you need to know. 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
Calling all hot-chilli fiends and lovers of tasty food! Gather the crew and take a road trip south of the border on Saturday March 2 – it's time to celebrate flavour and fire at the annual Chinderah Chilli Festival. 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
Running from February 20 to 25, the 2019 Byron Bay Surf Festival takes over our favourite beachside town for five days of surfing fun, chock full of sustainability, music, art, surf and culture. The much-loved surf festival (now in its ninth year!) offers an awesome range of free and ticketed events for you to duck dive into. Who's ready for a road trip? more
Get set for lion dancers, red lanterns and Peking duck – Lunar New Year is upon us! The vibrant festivities celebrate the turn of the lunar calendar, and this time around it's the Year of the Pig. There are plenty of events happening across the Gold Coast throughout the month of February, so if you're keen to get in on the Lunar New Year action, here are a few top picks. more
Gold Coast, get set – a brand-new music festival is coming to our shores this March and you won't want to miss it. From the creators of Future Music Festival and Summafieldayze comes the all-new Circus Paradise Music Festival, which is being held on Sunday March 10. more
We're only a few weeks in and already 2019 is looking mighty fine – so it's time to fill up your social calendar with goodness. From iconic rock concerts to ice-cream festivals, there's plenty happening across the Gold Coast this January. We've picked out five of the best that need to be on your radar. more
Living the solo life ain't that bad. Think about it – no kids, no significant other, no worries. Look, instead of focusing on what you don't have, let's shine the light on what you do have – time. Being time rich is truly the pinnacle, but there's an art to nailing the hours you've got spare. That's where we come in. In the spirit of maximising your independence, we've teamed up with the fun folk at Smith Collective, the coast's innovative new rental community and retail hub, to give you some ideas on how to really nail the single life on the Gold Coast this summer. more
