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Gold Coast Open House 10-11 Oct

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Gold Coast Events

BEACON

06 October 2026

A bright and bold BEACON of belonging this epic, large-scale installation becomes a landmark for joy across the 10 days of BLEACH Festival.

BLEACH Festival

06 October 2026

BLEACH Festival is back like you've never seen it before.

Hockey Australia Men's Masters Championships

06 October 2026

The 2026 Hockey Australia Men's Masters Championships will be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland.

PERSPECTA II – 7 Artists exploring LAND, SEA, RIVER and HOME

06 October 2026

PERSPECTA II invites visitors to step into a continuing dialogue between artists and the environments that surround, shape and inspire us.

Shannon Marshall & The Souls Almighty

06 October 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz with the Shannon Marshall and The Souls Almighty.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools

07 October 2026

The Gold Coast Titans All Schools (GCTAS) is the world's largest touch football tournament, held annually each October at the Gold Coast Performance Centre...

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Recent News

Exercise tests City's readiness for severe weather season

Published on 23 September 2026

The City is putting its disaster response capabilities to the test over the next two days, with more than 150 participants from 10 organisations joining Exercise Provenance in preparation for severe weather season.

Disco fever: Free show for Gold Coast seniors

Published on 18 September 2026

Gold Coast seniors can step back into the disco era at the Mayor's annual Seniors Concert on 13 October at HOTA, Home of the Arts, featuring live music, cirque acrobatics and dazzling costumes.

Kidchella returns, transforming Surfers into a kids' paradise

Published on 11 September 2026

The City's popular free two-day festival for little humans is back at the Surfers Paradise Esplanade for its third year, featuring an extended Saturday program packed with beats, glitter and good vibes.

Leave accessible parking spaces for people that need them

Published on 09 September 2026

The City is reminding residents and visitors that parking in an accessible parking space without a valid permit is illegal and may result in a $690 fine.