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CBD Twilight Markets are back!

Free entry, great tunes, live art and great food - it’s the perfect way to spend your Friday night.

Enjoy our swimming enclosures safely

Swim, relax and stay safe this summer at our 8 swimming enclosures across the city.

Gold Coast Events

Architecture Showcase: Good design shapes our city

27 October 2026

Hear from award-winning architects how good design shapes our city

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

28 October 2026

A free, family-friendly outdoor shopping experience by the beachside, every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 9pm.

Artist Toolkit: Gold Coast History as Creative Inspiration

28 October 2026

Join us for a special workshop in Gold Coast Libraries’ Local Studies collection.

Asia Pacific Screen Awards and Forum

28 October 2026

A world-class celebration of Asia Pacific cinema, bringing together filmmakers, industry leaders and award-winning storytelling to the Gold Coast.

Basketball QLD – CBSQ Sophomore Tournament

29 October 2026

The premier school basketball tournament in Queensland will showcase the boys and girls sophomore category.

Gold Coast Seniors Health & Lifestyle Expo – Broadbeach Waters

29 October 2026

Free information and education for seniors about health and lifestyle.

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Recent News

City of Gold Coast strengthens SES fleet

Published on 23 October 2026

The City of Gold Coast has reinforced its commitment to supporting local emergency response efforts with the addition of three fully equipped vehicles to the Gold Coast State Emergency Service (SES) Unit.

Mayor's Christmas Carols celebrate 15 years of festive fun

Published on 23 October 2026

The Mayor's Christmas Carols returns for its 15th year with two free shows, star-studded entertainment and, for the first time, a Ferris wheel for little and big elves alike.

Path clear for Oceanway as community backs completion

Published on 21 October 2026

The City's consultation on completing the Oceanway has shown strong community support, with a large majority backing a continuous 36-kilometre coastal pathway from Coolangatta to The Spit.

Gold Coast beaches boosted after dredging operations

Published on 08 October 2026

The City’s offshore dredging operations are nearly complete for 2026 with the Trud R vessel set to leave the Gold Coast this week.

Get ‘Queensland Ready’ before severe weather strikes

Published on 06 October 2026

The City is reminding Gold Coast residents why it’s important to get prepared ahead of severe weather season, as disasters can happen at any time and with little warning.

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.

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