Gold Coast Events

Annual Events

Address: Various, Broadbeach 4218 Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: May 28 - May 31, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Established in 2002, this festival initiates a relaxed, laid-back environment to experience live blues and roots music. Beautifully located on Broadbeach, national and international artists will play both on the beach, in the park and on the streets. There are four main stages throughout the precinct, though...

Address: Various, Begins at Southport Category: Sports Event - Running Dates: July 5, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

On the run since 1979, this annual event attracts over 16,000 runners keen to test their mettle on a course known for being fast and flat – and just over 42 kilometers long. There are half-marathons, a 7.5km 'walk', a 'junior dash' and multiple age categories from 5 years to 90 plus. Eighteen is the minimum age for...

Address: Various venues, Robina 4230 Category: Fair / Festival - Film / Video Dates: November 11 - November 15, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This Gold Coast film festival was established in 2001 by the local community to bring culture and strength to the local film industry. The focus has shifted from the original 'fantasy' film genre, specialising in horror, science-fiction, animation and fantasy, to now include sports-themed and media-based interactive...

Address: 28 Ascot Ct, Magic Millions Sales Complex, Bundall 4217 Category: Sports Event - Horse Racing Dates: January 1 - January 17, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Horse racing industry professionals, racing enthusiasts and curious punters flock to the largest thoroughbred auction in the Southern Hemisphere. The event is huge, with three weeks of carnival and society events – parties, fashion shows, breakfasts, lunches and dinners – to attend. The auction was established in...