Local Events

The Gold Coast is always buzzing — and you’re right in the heart of it.

From beachfront festivals to world-class sporting events, live music, and food markets, staying at Trilogy Surfers Paradise puts you just moments from the action.

2026 / AUGUST

22 August
22 August

Whisky Live

At Whisky Live, you’re not just tasting whisky – you are stepping into a guided journey through flavour, craft and history.

From iconic distilleries to new discoveries, Whisky Live is the premier tasting event. Whisky enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike come together to indulge in fine whiskies from around the world.

2026 / SEPTEMBER

11 - 20 SEPTEMBER
11 - 20 SEPTEMBER

Swell Sculpture Festival

Experience pop up exhibitions across the Gold Coast, as well as SWELL Smalls Gallery at it’s beachside venue and cultural programming at SWELL Fringe in Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin. Come face to face with awe-inspiring sculptures by local, national and international artists.

12 SEPTEMBER
12 SEPTEMBER

Crafted Beer Festival

Crafted Beer Festival is the Gold Coast’s premier craft beer festival, held annually beachside in Broadbeach. Get up close and personal with brewers and try some of the 400 plus new and exciting brews on offer, including festival exclusives that have been batched specifically for the festival and many of the seasonal small-batch releases. 

25 - 27 SEPTEMBER
25 - 27 SEPTEMBER

DAF Cup

The DAF Cup is the Gold Coast’s newest powerhouse sports tournament — a high-energy, cash-prize tag event built for athletes who want competition, atmosphere, and a professional stage to perform on.

2026 / OCTOBER

1 - 11 OCTOBER
1 - 11 OCTOBER

BLEACH Arts Festival

BLEACH* Arts Festival is back for 2026 and for the first time, will take place in October to embrace the Gold Coast’s vibrant spring energy.

The much-loved arts and culture festival also welcomes a new Artistic Director, Felix Preval, who promises to deliver a fresh take to the long running festival.

16 - 18 OCTOBER
16 - 18 OCTOBER

Groundwater Country Music Festival

The 2026 dates have been confirmed – keep an eye out for more details.

23 - 25 OCTOBER
23 - 25 OCTOBER

Gold Coast 500

Supercars are back for the sun, surf and sand at the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500.

2026 / NOVEMBER

6 - 15 NOVEMBER
6 - 15 NOVEMBER

Pan Pacific Masters Games 2026

The Pan Pacific Masters Games returns to the Gold Coast in November 2026. Keep an eye out for more details as they become available. 

2027 / JANUARY

6 - 18 JANUARY
6 - 18 JANUARY

Magic Millions Carnival 2027

Magic Millions Carnival is a spectacular fortnight-long celebration of all things equine, held on the iconic Gold Coast and featuring world-class racing, elite thoroughbred sales, entertainment, fashion, and premium hospitality.

2027 / MARCH

20 - 21 MARCH
20 - 21 MARCH

Gold Coast T100 Triathlon

Race the Australian dream of sun, surf, and sand as you swim, bike, and run throughout Queensland’s iconic Gold Coast. Beginning at Broadwater Parklands and finishing in the heart of Surfers Paradise, the course is known for its flat terrain, making it ideal for those chasing a personal best or taking their first step into triathlon.

2027 / APRIL

18 APRIL
18 APRIL

Gold Coast Running Festival

The Gold Coast Running Festival on 18 April 2027 is an iconic GC running event on a fast, safe, closed road circuit with a distance for everyone.

Choose from a 3/4 marathon, 21.1km half marathon, and 10km, 5km, 2.5km and 1km fun run/walks.

2027 / JULY

3 - 4 JULY
3 - 4 JULY

ASICS Gold Coast Marathon

Celebrate the 47th edition of the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon and run in paradise on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.

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