Things to do
Things to do in Gold Coast
From SkyPoint and Gold Coast beaches, there is always something on in Gold Coast. This is our live guide to the best things to do in Gold Coast: today's events, what is on this weekend, and the markets, live music, exhibitions, food and family days out worth your time. Every listing is checked against its source and refreshed through the day, so you are seeing what is actually on rather than a stale calendar.
Explore by neighbourhood, from Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Southport, or head a little further out to Tweed Heads and Robina. Below you will find upcoming events grouped by category, plus quick links to this weekend's plans, the best of Gold Coast, and our in-depth local guides from The Daily Gold Coast.
Event
Registrar Rounds - Networking Night
In 60 Minuten zur ersten KI-Kampagne – vom Briefing zum fertigen Bildset
Outlook Rounds 2026: Round 4
Mindfulness and Meditation
Is This Normal? Common Pelvic Health Concerns Explained
Professorial Lecture Series
Wesley LifeForce Half Day Suicide Prevention Workshop - Redland, QLD
VAC Skills Day GCUH
Junior Ranger – Plant Pioneers
1,000 Dreams Fund 2026 Student Leadership Summit
NaturallyGC: Currumbin Creek Tree Planting
2026 Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge
Gold Coast Hinterland Social Cruise
Clinical Insights into General Medicine and Surgery
Gold Coast Masters
Proactive Sportsfield Management Workshop Ormeau
Claude & CPG 101: Understanding & Getting Started with AI Ops
Professional Learning Gold Coast Teacher Engagement
Community
Music
Sports
Things to do in Gold Coast: your questions
What are the best things to do in Gold Coast?
- Start with Gold Coast's signature places, such as landmarks like SkyPoint, Gold Coast beaches and Burleigh Head National Park, then work through what is on right now. The guide below groups every upcoming event by category, so you can jump straight to live music, arts and exhibitions, food and markets, or family and community days out. For curated picks, see our best of Gold Coast lists and local guides.
What is on in Gold Coast this weekend?
- Our This Weekend guide pulls together the events running Friday to Sunday in Gold Coast, from gigs and markets to exhibitions and family activities. It updates daily as new events are confirmed, so check back through the week as the weekend fills out.
What are some free things to do in Gold Coast?
- Plenty of what is on in Gold Coast costs nothing to attend. Look for events tagged free in the listings below, and remember that many of the city's parks, markets, galleries and public spaces are free to enjoy any day of the week.
What can you do in Gold Coast when it is raining?
- Rainy days are made for the indoors. Galleries, museums, indoor markets, cinemas and long lunches all work when the weather turns. Browse the arts and food sections in the guide below to find something on under cover.
What are the best things to do in Gold Coast with kids?
- Look to the family and community categories below for kid-friendly events, along with markets, school-holiday programs and outdoor spaces. Most are low cost or free, and we flag booking details where a ticket is needed.
How often is this Gold Coast events guide updated?
- Every day. New events are ingested and verified against their source continuously, and past events drop off automatically, so the guide always reflects what is genuinely coming up in Gold Coast.