Picture this – a Saturday evening watching the sun set heart of the Tweed Valley hinterland, munching on delicious gourmet food truck fare until the stars come out. Sounds like perfection, right? Well, you’d best round up the crew and head just south of the border on Saturday March 25 for the Tweed Valley Street Food Party. more
The countdown is on for the Gold Coast premier of sizzling new circus show Blanc de Blanc, with the city's first ever spiegeltent to land in the heart of Broadbeach for the exclusive series of cabaret shows from March 30 to April 16. more
The two things we love, food trucks and rooftop parties, are coming together again this Friday March 10 for the next instalment of The Design Collective's Food Truck Rooftop Party. More than 20 different food trucks will collaborate for a fun and food-filled night of eats, treats and live beats under the stars. more
Anyone who’s ever been to the iconic Quiksilver Pro (and even those who haven’t) can attest to the fact that the event is the real deal when it comes to celebrating surf culture. Some of the world’s best athletes come out to play, shredding the waves of Cooly Beach like it ain’t no thing. Well, the powers that be have decided that one of the coolest sporting events in the world can actually get cooler – brace yourself for the first-ever Cooly Beachfest, taking over Queen Elizabeth Park on Saturday March 18 with the unbeatable combo of music, surf, sun and sand. more
Foodie friends, if you're well overdue for an adventure, then take yourself on a culinary journey around the Orient and enjoy an authentic Asian-food experience at the Chinatown Street Markets. Held on the first Saturday of each month in Southport's Chinatown, the bustling cultural market is an inspiring celebration of fresh and authentic food, featuring a blend of cuisines, aromas, sights and sounds from across Asia. more
We're avid sippers of cocktails. You too? Well, let's get together on March 19 for the Cabana Bar & Lounge's Cocktails for a Cure event to sip cocktails and munch on delicious tapas to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Friends, this is an incredible cause, so grab the crew for a Sunday session that will truly make a difference. more
The 2017 Gold Coast Film Festival is gearing up for an action-packed 11 days, with a one-night-only open-air floating cinema announced as part of the impressive line-up that is set to feature more than 70 film-related events between April 19–30. Film buffs, get set - this is going to be all-time. more
Byron Bay will come alive this weekend in a celebration of all things surf, art and culture as the Byron Bay Surf Festival rolls into town from Friday February 24 to Sunday February 26. Grab the crew, throw the boards in the car, and head south of the border to soak up the vibe at this iconic festival. more
Ladies, this one is for you. Renowned sexologist Juliet Allen is hosting an exclusive one-off event on the Gold Coast on February 23, designed to explore your potential as a sexually empowered woman (sorry gents, you're not invited). more
The Arts Centre Gold Coast as launched an exciting new street-art exhibition, Signs of The Time, which will extend well beyond the walls of the Gold Coast City Gallery. The imaginative new showcase will be a collaborative presentation of extraordinary local and national artists and forms a thrilling new direction as the Gallery and the Arts Centre prepare for the future Gold Coast Cultural Precinct. more
The look of love is in our eyes and we're looking right at you, dear readers. It's true – we really, truly love you. That's why from February 14 – Valentine's Day, in case you forgot – until Thursday February 16, we're showering you with gifts. Forget the mushy cards and long-stemmed roses, we're giving you the opportunity to take part in another huge giveaway game so you can share the love. Note: if you haven’t yet found all of the candy hearts, we’ve made it easier for you! Keep searching – the more you find, the more chances you have to win. more
Amy Shark, the Gold Coaster with one of the biggest names in Australian music, will headline a free live music event as part of the 2017 Gold Coast Music Awards. The event will be staged under the Surfers Paradise sign on the beachfront on Thursday April 27, with the songstress set to be joined by other Gold Coast favourites Hanlon Brothers, Aquila Young and Yes Sir Noceur. Friends, this is going to be big! more
RAW, a unique event that promotes art and networking by showcasing works by talented local creatives, is gearing up for its first 2017 instalment at Southport Sharks – RAW: CUSP. The events hub will be transformed on Thursday, February 16, into a mind-blowing showcase featuring more than 40 local artists. more
QT Gold Coast is bringing out the big guns to impress diners this Valentines Day, with a series of indulgent feasts for two, Asian delights and romantic getaways to celebrate the most loved-up day of the year. If love ain't your jam, there's even an anti-Valentines party. So whether you're after an intimate dinner, a vibrant feast or prefer to just dance on tables to ‘Love Stinks’, QT has your back. more
Sun, surf and sandy toes – the three quintessential elements of Gold Coast living. This February, Surfers Paradise will showcase all things sea and sand with the 2017 Sand Safari Arts Festival. The much-anticipated annual celebration of sand and sea-inspired art will kick off on Friday February 10 – so, friends, it's time to kick off the shoes and get sandy! more
Over three massive weekends from March 31 to April 16, 2017, the Gold Coast will act as the backdrop for what is touted as one of the country's most prominent contemporary arts events, Bleach* Festival. Way to flex your cultural muscles, Gold Coast! more
Love live beats? Love being by the seaside? Well, folks, you're in luck – the Gold Coast's newest live and local music showcase, Seaside Sounds, is set to be launched on February 4, with a series of events over a seven week period across Kirra and Coolangatta beaches. more
Chinese Lunar New Year officially begins on Saturday January 28, and Jupiters Gold Coast is coming alive with sights, sounds and taste of Asia every night until February 10. With special menus, live entertainment and vibrant styling, there will be plenty of unique and tasty options so you (and your stomach) can celebrate the Year of the Rooster. more
Okay mates, it's that time of year again – Australia Day is upon us. Now, this year it's on a Thursday, which kind of throws us working folk into a mid-week spin, but hey – it's that one day of the year where we can ditch work and really glow with national pride. Some of us like to celebrate with a Milton mango in hand, others dust off the Akubra's and head to the beach. However you roll, we've put together a bloody handy list of events across the Gold Coast where you can celebrate Australia Day in 2017. more
Chinese New Year is always a good vibe. It's the turn of the Chinese lunar calendar, the day where the whole of China (as in 1.4-billion people) go on holiday, and it's also the day that QT Gold Coast is holding its rad new Kung Fu Dumpling Party. If pillow-soft dumplings, Asian-inspired cocktails and dragon dancers sound like your jam, then head into Stingray Lounge on Saturday January 28 and get into the Chinese New Year spirit(s). more
