It's the peak of summer and there's plenty to choose from when you're planning your activities this weekend, whether you're feeling like a relaxing stay-cay or a few laughs from some top-notch comedians. From old-school drive-in movies to thrilling racing carnivals, there's something on for pretty much everyone on the Gold Coast this weekend. Here's a snapshot of what's on from Thursday January 14 to Sunday January 17. more
One thing our social calendars didn't get enough of in 2020 was the good old-fashioned festival. Thankfully, for the music and action-sport lovers among us, Inverted Festival is answering our calls for some live music with a brand-new all-ages extravaganza. more
If you think about instant mood-lifters, there are a couple of things that pretty much guarantee a spike in serotonin. The cocktail of a strong theme, an outrageous costume, moving your body, some spicy encouragement and a killer soundtrack is pretty hard to beat. So, what happens when you roll all of these together? An 80s-themed fitness class where dressing up, sweating it out and laughing your ass off is actively encouraged, of course! The team from online fitness empire Virtual Playground is giving us this precious gift on Friday April 24, live-streamed for free directly to your living room. 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
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
How does an afternoon of world-class sport, fabulous fashion and award-winning cuisine at the Gold Coast’s iconic Spit sound? That’s right, McLaren Gold Coast Polo by the Sea is galloping back to Doug Jennings Park in Main Beach on Saturday June 1. Ladies and gents, it’s time to don your finest and hit the waterside polo field for an unforgettable afternoon! 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
It’s that time of year again – the swell is rising and the best pro surfers are in town as the spotlight turns to Coolangatta and Snapper Rocks for the highly anticipated Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast and women's Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast. Get set for plenty of sunshine, salt water, live music and shakas all ‘round. 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
It's that time of year when a lot of us like to hit the refresh button and, you know, look for ways to add a little extra spring to our steps and get ourselves ready to tackle summer head on. How about hitting the local pool? You can cut laps, join a swimming squad or even jump in on an (air-conditioned) fitness class – which, let's be honest, sounds far more appealing than a sweaty jog in the stifling heat. more
If you've already got your event tickets and every single day during April 4–15 planned down to the minute, then go you! For those a little less organised, then don't fret – there are still Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games tickets up for grabs at nail-biting events like swimming, athletics, hockey, boxing, squash and more. We like you guys (a lot) so we took the liberty of pulling together all of this week's Gold Coast-based events that still have tickets available from April 10–15. Go forth and get amongst it, dear readers. more
Keen to take in all of the action from the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games but never actually got around to getting tickets? We have some good, nay great news for you. Southport Sharks has unveiled a seriously swanky pop-up hangout called Fans Corner that is about to become your new home away from home. more
Even though summer is wrapping up, there's no need to go into hibernation just yet! There are still plenty of things to see, eat and do across this fine city of ours and Southport Sharks is giving you plenty of reasons to get out and about this March. From Lepechaun luck and loaded fries to live tunes, here are a few for the calendar. more
When it comes to competitive sports, there are few that us Aussies love as much as swimming. It’s not hard to see why – besides the fact that our nation is surrounded by water, the sport itself is pretty damn thrilling to watch. With the Commonwealth Games fast approaching, you might be wondering which of our homegrown legends will be repping Australia in 2018. Well, why wonder when you could watch our country’s best swimmers go head to head for a spot on the team? Coming to the OPTUS Aquatic Centre from February 28 to March 3, the Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming Trials promise oodles of action, excitement and fun – both in and out of the water. more
It's back, baby! The 2018 Byron Bay Surf Festival is dropping into Byron town from February 22 to 25 so get ready for four glorious days of sun, surf and sensational summer vibes. The much-loved surf festival offers an incredible range of free and ticketed events for you to get your stoke on. more
Driving to work isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sure, it's a nice luxury, but honestly who really enjoys sitting in traffic at snail's pace? All that stopping, starting and stopping again can be pretty damn draining and really kills the mood when you're trying your best to harmonise with Craig David. Instead of always arriving to work in a sweat over how many minutes late you are, why don't you try weaving in a few bike commutes here and there? It's way easier than you think, you don't need a bike (of your own) and you don't even have to wear lycra ... well, you can if you want. more
The world's best surfers are beginning to circle the iconic Burleigh Point in the lead-up to the 2018 Flight Centre Burleigh Pro. This year's event, which runs over four days across the Australia Day long weekend, has been taken to a new level with live music, food trucks, a pop-up bar, an open-air cinema and ticketed double-storey VIP marquee. Avid surfer or not, this is one beachfront festival not to be missed. more
Cycling is the bomb – whether you’re into a bit of recreational two-wheel action or a full-blown lycra lover, the benefits of the sport really speak for themselves. Not only does it do wonders for your general fitness and wellbeing (hello, cardio) but it’s also pretty darn environmentally responsible. One of the wheelie gang’s biggest events is drawing closer – on Sunday October 15, the Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge will see thousands of riders pedalling from concrete to coast in the name of charity and endurance, coming together for one of the cycling community’s most rewarding experiences. more
Gold Coast, it's time to get fancy – Polo by the Sea is back again to light up our shores. The new-age spectator-friendly style of urban polo will be staged at Doug Jennings Park in Main Beach on Saturday May 27. Ladies, don the frocks and get a well-dressed gent on your arm – this is one open-air soiree you do not want to miss. 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
