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What's on in Gold Coast this weekend

Fri 25 Sep to Sun 27 Sep 2026. 72 things on around Gold Coast, and Keen can tell you which of your mates are free for them.

15 of them are free. Top of the list: Arj Barker – The Classics at Burleigh Town Hotel (Sat 26 Sep 8pm), Dan Rath – Help Me Please at Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise (Sat 26 Sep 5:30pm) and Pornstar Supercar 'Clem Fandango' Band Tour at Vinnies Dive, Southport (Sat 26 Sep 7pm).

Updated Thu 24 Sep 2026 · listings re-checked nightly

Tomorrow, Friday 25 September →

From $159

Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour

Helensvale station · +2 more

Craft beerFood & wineTours
Free

Hockey Australia Men's Masters Championships

Gold Coast Hockey Centre · +3 more

Live sport
Free

The Empty Canvas Community Exhibit

Robina Community Art Gallery · 9am · +2 more

Art & galleriesWorkshops
From $40.90

Prison Island Gold Coast

Prison Island Gold Coast · 10am · +2 more

Escape roomsImmersive experiences
Free

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets · 4pm · +1 more

MarketsOutdoorsLive music
Free

Dreamworld Night Market

Dreamworld Night Market · 5pm · +1 more

MarketsFood & wineLive music
From $30

Rock On Ice – The Variety Ice Skating Show

Planet Chill · 7pm

Theatre
From $11.90

Improv Comedy FriYAY by Blah Blah Blah Improv

Currumbin Hotel · 7pm

ComedyKids & family
From $15

Stand-up Comedy in Palm Beach (Dark & Dirty jokes)

Palm Beach Hotel · 7:45pm

Comedy
From $22.54

POOF DOOF Gold Coast - Friday 25th September

Superbar · 8pm

Dance & clubbingLGBTQIA+
From $1518+

NEXUS Friday

Tempo Nightclub · 10pm

Dance & clubbing

Saturday 26 September →

From $180

Small-Group Gin Masterclass in Gold Coast

486 Scottsdale Dr · +1 more

WorkshopsCocktail bars
Free

Burleigh Market

Burleigh Heads State School · 7am

MarketsFood & wineLive music
Free

Community DE Stash Market

Carrara Community Centre · 9am

MarketsShoppingFashion & design
From $107.19

RUNNING MECHANICS WORKSHOP | Gold Coast

Science of Fitness Burleigh · 9am

Running & fitnessWorkshops
Free

Homeschool Expo

Robina Events Centre · 9am

Expos & conventionsKids & family
Free

Witches Market Gold Coast - Ostara

Mudgeeraba Showground · 10am

MarketsFestivalsLGBTQIA+
Free

The Empty Plate Potluck

Robina Community Art Gallery · 11am

Food & wine
From $17.19

Oktoberfest at Tap That 2026

Tap That Brewery & Keghouse · 12pm

Craft beerFestivals
From $79

Untold Colosseum Edition Round 2

Robina Parkway Park Fenced Dog Park · 1pm

Dance & clubbing

Podcast Royale 3.0

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre · 3pm

Talks & ideasComedy
From $8

MapRun Parks GC Orienteering – School Holidays

4pm

OutdoorsRunning & fitnessKids & family
Free

Movies Under the Stars: The Magic Faraway Tree

Pimpama River Parklands · 4:30pm

FilmKids & family
From $25

Ruby-Rae

Nerang RSL · 4:30pm

Live music

Dan Rath – Help Me Please

Home of the Arts · 5:30pm

Comedy
From $5518+

Feel The Magic: Magic Men Live - Gold Coast

Platinum Nightclub · 6pm

TheatreDance
From $59.54

2hr Spring Equinox Yin Practice - Release + Renew with Laura Humphreys

Boheme + Body Yoga Studios · 6pm

Yoga & wellness
From $22.49

MUDGEERABA, GOLD COAST, FAMILY FUN HYPNOSIS SHOW!

62-64 Railway St · 6:30pm

ComedyKids & family
From $20

Pornstar Supercar 'Clem Fandango' Band Tour

Vinnies Dive · 7pm

Live music

Arj Barker – The Classics

Burleigh Town Hotel · 8pm

Comedy
From $2018+

NEXUS Saturday - FT. PART TIME KILLER

Tempo Nightclub · 10pm

Dance & clubbing
From $11.71

Eu só quero Baile Funk ®

Mamacita Nightclub · 10pm

Dance & clubbing

Sunday 27 September →

Free

HOTA Farmers and Artisan Market

HOTA - Home of the Arts · 6am

MarketsFood & wineLive music
Free

Carrara Markets Car Boot Sale

Carrara Markets · 7am

MarketsShopping
Free

The Coastal Markets – Burleigh Heads

Justins Park · 8am

MarketsShoppingOutdoors
From $90

Upcycled Necklace Making Workshop

Sun House Studio · 9am

Workshops
From $15.08

SHUT UP & DANCE / SAME SAME

SAMESAME SUPPLY · 9am

Dance & clubbingCoffee culture
From $54.26

Spring Equinox Pūrṇatā Practice: Return to Wholeness with Laura Humphreys

Boheme + Body Yoga Studios · 9:30am

Yoga & wellness
From $17.19

Mr PP's Comedy Club - September - Host by Darren Carr, Aus #1 Ventriloquist

Mr P.P.'s Deli and Rooftop · 12pm

Comedy
From $5

September Coast Acoustics unplugged featuring The Swing Beans

Country Paradise Parklands · 12:30pm

Live music

2026 NRLW Telstra Premiership Prelim Final - Titans v Broncos

Cbus Super Stadium · 1:05pm

Live sport
From $25

Runes Duo

Nerang RSL · 3pm

Live music
From $20

Twilight Jazz – Rick Best's Sweet Thunder Jazz Orchestra

Southport Bowls Club · 4pm

Live music
From $15

AFLW Round 7: Gold Coast SUNS v St Kilda

Gate 1-3 · 5pm

AFLLive sport
Free

Flicks & Fireworks

Near the Surfers Paradise sign · 7pm

FilmOutdoors

On all weekend

From $8018+

Alcotraz: Gold Coast's First Prison-Themed Cocktail Bar

Alcotraz Gold Coast: Cell Block Two-Nine · Until Wed 30 Dec

Immersive experiencesCocktail barsTheatre
From $27.90

TRICKD: Illusions, Fun, & More

TRICKD · Until Sat 31 Oct

Immersive experiencesScience
From $165

Gold Coast Boat Hire Self-Drive with No License Required

Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours · Until Mon 22 Mar

Outdoors
From $74

Spirit of Gold Coast Whale Watching

Mariners Cove · Until Sun 1 Nov

OutdoorsTours
From $75

2-Hour Surf Lesson on the Gold Coasts locals Favourite beach (12 years and up)

Get Wet Surf School · Until Thu 31 Dec

Outdoors
From $93.95

Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast

Kurrawa Surf Club, QLD 4218 · Until Wed 25 Nov

WorkshopsOutdoors
From $75

2 Hour Surf Lesson At The Spit, Main Beach ( 13 years and up)

Get Wet Surf School · Until Thu 31 Dec

Outdoors
From $65

2.5-Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure

1509 Gold Coast Hwy · Until Mon 22 Mar

WorkshopsOutdoors
From $8418+

Learn to Surf at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast

Marine Pde at Kirra Beach · Until Thu 4 Mar

WorkshopsOutdoors

Gymnastics Australia National Clubs Carnival

Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre · Until Mon 5 Oct

Live sport
Free

Boccia Queensland State Titles

Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium · Until Sun 27 Sep

Live sport
From $17

Let's Roam Gold Coast Scavenger Hunt: Gold Coast Community Charm!

47 Nerang St · Until Sun 6 Dec

TriviaOutdoors
From $89

Whale Watching by Sea World Cruises

130 Seaworld Dr, · Until Sun 1 Nov

Outdoors
From $139

Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Sea World Whale Watch · Until Mon 22 Mar

Food & wineTours
From $88

Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise

Kokomo Cruises · Until Thu 15 Oct

Outdoors

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