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✦The Symposium (Philosophy Discussion Group)
A recurring discussion group offering a platform for engaging with philosophical questions and different perspectives in a respectful, community-oriented environment. Attracts curious and intellectually engaged individuals.
✦SURFACE Festival 2026
An annual festival celebrating street art, music, live events, workshops, and murals across Miami, Burleigh Heads, and Nobby's Beach. Expect a vibrant atmosphere with a focus on local creativity and community engagement.
✦Is surviving rejection the key to success? (Discussion)
A meetup event inviting participants to explore and discuss the question of whether surviving rejection is fundamental to achieving success, likely fostering intellectual engagement and sharing of perspectives on human behavior.
✦SURFACE Street Art Festival - Fenceline Exhibition
Experience an open-air gallery with public street art, live murals, and exhibitions transforming the Gold Coast. This Fenceline Exhibition runs as part of a two-week festival celebrating creativity.
✦Flora: Nature's Gift - a BASA Exhibition
An exhibition of botanical art presented by the Botanical Art Society of Australia, showcasing nature's beauty through detailed artistic expression. Explore the intersection of science and art.
✦Mt Barney Base Camp Bigriggen
A multi-day base camp event to explore the scenic Mt Barney area and its surrounds with the Gold Coast Bushwalkers Club. Offers an adventurous and social camping experience.
✦OT M T4/T5 F4 The Caves Route of Mt Maroon
An off-track walk exploring The Caves Route on the southern side of Mt Maroon, led by the Gold Coast Bushwalkers Club. A more challenging and adventurous hiking experience.
✦The Kokoda Challenge
A challenging team endurance event offering 30km, 48km, or 96km courses through rugged terrain in the Gold Coast Hinterland. A true adventure-oriented social event testing physical and mental resilience.
✦SURFACE Festival 2026 – Street Art, Music & Workshops
A city-wide street art and music festival transforming laneways and walls with over 50 murals, live painting, pop-up gigs, and creative workshops across Miami, Burleigh Heads, and Nobby Beach. Explore on foot or bike during its final week.
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Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Experience a classical music concert featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons in an intimate, candlelit setting. An event offering strong artistic value and atmosphere.
Hope Island Jazz presents The Josh Linnett Quartet
An afternoon performance by The Josh Linnett Quartet, offering an intimate jazz experience at Hope Island's dedicated jazz and cabaret venue.
Mindfulness and Meditation
A free session focused on mindfulness and meditation techniques, offering a grounded and community-oriented approach to wellness.
Draw Yourself!
A creative workshop focused on self-portraiture or drawing techniques, likely suitable for beginners and providing hands-on artistic experience.
This Moment: Highlights from the White Rabbit Collection
An exhibition showcasing significant contemporary Chinese art from the renowned White Rabbit Collection, offering insights into modern Chinese culture and artistic trends.
HOTA Collects: Metamorphosis
An exhibition from HOTA's own collection exploring themes of transformation and change, offering diverse artistic perspectives.
Drawing for Life
A drawing workshop, potentially focusing on figure drawing or expressive art, providing hands-on creative development for participants.
Onstage Dating
An experimental theatre performance exploring modern relationships and dating in a unique, potentially interactive, theatrical format.
Sundown
A vibrant street party transforming Nerang Street with live bands, DJs, street art by SURFACE Festival creatives, diverse street eats, and cold drinks. An all-ages event with a lively, creative atmosphere.
RunNation Film Tour 2026
A curated film screening showcasing inspiring stories of running, endurance, and human spirit from around the world. Explores adventure, human behavior, and overcoming challenges through cinematic art.
Seabastion Toast - Feature Artist Exhibition
Discover the unique works of feature artist Seabastion Toast in this exhibition at Anthea Polson Art. Explore contemporary artistic expressions in a gallery setting.
DW M F4 T3 Numinbah to Springbrook Fitness walk
An organized fitness walk from Numinbah to Springbrook with the Gold Coast Bushwalkers Club. Enjoy a challenging outdoor adventure in nature with a social group.
DW S T2F3 Pirate Park pontoon walk Currumbin
A guided pontoon walk in Currumbin with the Gold Coast Bushwalkers Club. Explore the natural beauty of the area on a social and active outdoor excursion.
Lower Portals T3F3
Join the Gold Coast Bushwalkers Club for a walk to Lower Portals, offering a scenic outdoor experience. A social opportunity to connect with nature and fellow walkers.
KARAWATHA FOREST CIRCUIT, Logan
A circuit hike through the 900-hectare Karawatha Forest, including Poet's Rock, organised by the Brisbane/Goldcoast Hiking Meetup. Enjoy a nature excursion and socialise with a mixed-age group.
Sacred Rest: Yin Yoga for Letting Go
A grounded Yin Yoga class focused on deep relaxation and the practice of letting go. Offers a wellness-oriented experience in a supportive, authentic community setting.
Chess Get Together at Elanora
Join players young and old for a game of chess in a welcoming library environment, fostering intellectual engagement and community connection. All skill levels are welcome to participate.
Knitting Ladies
A friendly get-together for craft enthusiasts to knit, chat, and share creative projects in a relaxed community setting. Perfect for those seeking creative and social interaction.
Explore Gold Coast Adventure Race
An outdoor adventure race event combining navigation and endurance activities around the Gold Coast, starting from Surfers Paradise. This is a participatory event for adventurous individuals.
Flora Nature’s Gift – National Botanical Art Exhibition
A national-level botanical art exhibition titled 'Flora Nature’s Gift', showcasing detailed botanical artworks and illustration at a Broadbeach venue. Experience the beauty of nature through art.
Speak Easy Surfers Paradise
A social language exchange event designed for people to practice different languages, meet international friends, and engage in cross-cultural conversation in a relaxed setting.
Gold Coast Social and Language Exchange
A weekly social and language exchange meetup designed to help attendees make new friends and practice languages in a welcoming and engaging group setting.
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Enjoy a tribute to Fleetwood Mac performed live in an intimate, candlelit atmosphere. An experience combining artistic value with a beloved musical repertoire.
Thundamentals Live
A live music performance by Thundamentals, offering an energetic experience at the Burleigh Town Hotel. Expect indie/hip-hop sounds.
Noah Robertson Debut Album Launch - 'Compass'
Celebrate the debut album launch of artist Noah Robertson, 'Compass,' with a live performance at Mo's Desert Clubhouse. An opportunity to experience new music from a local artist.
Chess Get Together
A casual community meetup for chess enthusiasts of all skill levels to play games and socialise at the local library.
Astra Lumina
An immersive, illuminated night walk through the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, featuring light, sound, and scenography to create a magical atmosphere.
This Moment Exhibition Tour & Lunch at Palette
A guided tour of the "This Moment" exhibition, followed by a gourmet lunch experience at HOTA's Palette Restaurant.
This Moment Exhibition Tour & Lunch at The Exhibitionist Bar
A guided tour of the "This Moment" exhibition, followed by a casual lunch experience at HOTA's Exhibitionist Bar.
Glamour II: Dance Poem • Great Harmony
A dance performance exploring themes of harmony through movement and artistic expression on HOTA's outdoor stage.
Dumpling Masterclass
A hands-on cooking workshop where participants learn the art of making dumplings from scratch, exploring culinary techniques and flavours.
Jazz & Gin Thursdays
An evening of live jazz music in a relaxed setting, perfect for enjoying good tunes and a social atmosphere.
Comedy Club Sundays
A night of stand-up comedy featuring various acts, providing entertainment and a lively social experience.
BK Monday Morning Bike Ride
Join the Gold Coast Bushwalkers Club for a regular social bike ride suitable for all types of bikes and e-bikes. A great way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Very Short Film Festival – Gold Coast Screening
The Gold Coast stop of the Very Short Film Festival, presenting curated short films by emerging filmmakers in a relaxed community cinema environment at HOTA.
Sundown – Pop-up Music Event
A pop-up music and art event series transforming Southport CBD streets with build-up activations and potential small performances. This listing highlights the lead-up to the main 2026 edition.
Wednesday Night Quizzame Trivia
A weekly Quizzame trivia night hosted by TRIBE Social, offering a chance to test your knowledge and meet new people in a relaxed pub setting.
Saturday Board Games Night
A regular board games social evening hosted by the Gold Coast Board Games Club, inviting participants to play a variety of games and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Oceanway Social Ride (Burleigh Heads)
A social group bike ride along the Gold Coast Oceanway, starting from Burleigh Heads. An opportunity for outdoor activity and social connection.
Jean ValJean (Film Screening)
A screening of the film "Jean ValJean" at HOTA's cinema, offering a cinematic experience for movie enthusiasts.
Disclosure Day (Film Screening)
A screening of the film "Disclosure Day" at HOTA's cinema, offering a cinematic experience for movie enthusiasts.
GLENROTHAN (Film Screening)
Multiple screenings of the film "GLENROTHAN" at HOTA's cinemas, providing opportunities to catch this cinematic offering.
Trivia Tuesdays
A weekly trivia night offering a fun, competitive, and social environment to test knowledge across various categories.
Koi Sunset Sessions
A regular sunset music program featuring DJs or live acts at Koi Dining & Lounge Bar, offering chilled beats and drinks overlooking Broadbeach. Part of a recurring winter series.
ROGUE TRADERS – The Anthems 21st Anniversary Tour
Part of Rogue Traders’ 21st Anniversary 'The Anthems' national tour, featuring their dance-rock hits in a high-energy live show format. Check local venue schedules for specific performance nights and times during this Gold Coast season.
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
A long-running series of twilight beachfront markets featuring artisan stalls, food vendors, and local makers along the Surfers Paradise esplanade. A vibrant community event for browsing and discovery.
Dreamworld Night Market
A recurring evening food-truck and entertainment market located at Dreamworld, featuring live music, street food, and a family-friendly atmosphere. A lively social outing for all ages.
Sunday Sessions at The Loose Moose
A weekly Sunday session featuring live music, food, and drinks at The Loose Moose, creating a busy and social local atmosphere in Broadbeach.
Live Music Sunday – Southport
A family-friendly Sunday live music session in Southport, featuring local acts and offering food and drinks. Part of a recurring community-oriented listing on the local What's On guide.
Wednesday Coffee & Chat at The Yacht Club
A regular morning coffee and chat meetup hosted by Coffee and Chat QLD, offering a casual opportunity to socialise and connect with others at The Yacht Club.
FREE - Coffee and connections
A free, casual social meetup for coffee and conversations, hosted by the Rainbow Social Gold Coast group at the Botanic Garden cafe.
Live Music at The Grand Hotel
Enjoy a live music performance at The Grand Hotel, offering an afternoon of entertainment in a classic venue setting.
Line Dancing
A social line dancing session for all skill levels, offering a fun way to engage in movement and meet new people in a community setting.