Burleigh’s wine walk, Peter Andre’s live gig and margs with mum – what’s on this weekend
There’s plenty to do this weekend! The Urban Wine Walk is taking to the streets of Burleigh, the Gold Coast Film Festival is in full swing, and there’s plenty of Mother’s Day events happening around town. Here’s a rundown of what’s on across the Gold Coast this weekend.
Mother’s Day events
Shop, snack and sip at the Distillery Road Market Mother’s Day Soiree this Saturday. Treat Mum to live music, family entertainment, themed photo ops and handmade treasures across vibrant market stalls. Then, explore the delicious dining options in the Food & Entertainment District, from craft beers to Mexican eats and smoked meats. With free entry, loads of parking and a dog-friendly vibe, it’s the perfect day out for the whole family.
Celebrate the fun Mums at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse this Sunday with live music from The Wet Bandits, DJ Zah, mini-golf, face painting, sangria jugs, margaritas for mum and pizzas for all. Mums and kids under 12 are free – only Dad needs a ticket! It all kicks off from midday.
Attention creative mamas! The Craft Parlour is popping up at The Strand at Coolangatta for a series of Mother’s Day workshops. On Saturday and Sunday, mums can book into the Watercolour Painting sessions and unwind with brushstrokes while creating their own unique artwork inspired by botanical themes and native Australian animals. Jump here for all of the info.
Paradise Country’s annual Festival on the Farm is back this Sunday – an ideal Mother’s Day celebration if you’ve got the little ones in tow. There will be live music, tasty food trucks, pony rides, character meet-and-greets, adorable animals and more. Plus, you can add to the experience and enjoy a buffet breakfast or lunch at Farmhouse Restaurant while the marmoset monkeys watch on.
Keen to wine and dine your leading lady this weekend? Our handy list of Mother’s Day dining options and events will point you in the right direction.Concerts, markets and food events on the Gold Coast this weekend
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Markets, concerts and food events this weekend
Sip and stroll on the Urban Wine Walk this Saturday. The ultimate self-guided wine-tasting experience is taking over Burleigh Heads – choose your own adventure as you and your friends move from venue to venue (Hail Mary, Kin, Maman and more!) tasting delicious wines from a diverse line-up of Australian winemakers. Jump here for tickets.
Searching for that spark of inspiration to bring your dream home or interior space life? You won’t want to miss ABI Interiors’ Early Access Showroom Event! For one day only on Saturday May 10, ABI Interiors’ spectacular Gold Coast Showroom – the ultimate destination for renovators, decorators and design lovers alike – will open its doors to give shoppers early access to its huge 20-percent-off sale. You’ll have the rare opportunity to curate your perfect palette with special guest and design queen Shelley Craft, who will be joining the ABI design team at the sampling station from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Throw on your go-go boots and don the pink cowboy hats for CHAPPELL RODEO – a night of pop, ‘cxntry’ fun and a heavy dose of Chapell Roan at Miami Marketta this Saturday. Expect DJs, drag queens and plenty of surprises – grab your tickets here.
Catch all of the surfing action at the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro. The WSL tour lands in Burleigh Heads (relocated from Snapper Rocks) from May 3–13, bringing with it a wave of surfing superstars and plenty of entertainment in and out of the water. On Saturday afternoon, Kirra Beach House is hosting the ultimate post-surf party, headlined by Yolanda Be Cool from 2:00 pm.
Live shows and exhibitions on the Gold Coast this weekend
Catch back-to-back docos and world-premiere film screenings at the first weekend of the Gold Coast Film Festival. The 11-day program is stacked – this weekend you can catch singer Pete Murray’s film debut in Blue Horizon, hold your breath during free-diving film 7 Beats Per Minute and catch the red-carpet world premiere of Jafaican, starring Peter Andre – and he’ll also be giving a live performance on the HOTA stage before the screening! Scope out the full festival program here.
Get inspired at the first weekend of Flotsam Surf Film & Photography Festival. Back for its fourth year, this weekend marks the start of the festival’s two-week celebration of surf, stories and creativity. There’s everything from ocean-inspired pop-up film nights, photography exhibitions, live music, projection art, workshops and more. Jump here to peep the full program of events and get tickets.
Explore literary treasures at HOTA’s blockbuster exhibition Writers Revealed: Treasures from the British Library and National Portrait Gallery, London. The one-of-a-kind exhibition experience brings together over 100 rare manuscripts and portraits from literary legends like William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, William Blake, Virginia Woolf, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Lewis Carroll, Sir Kazuo Ishiguro and Zadie Smith – many of which have never been seen outside the UK. Structured in five thematic sections, the exhibition spans 500 years of authorship, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of iconic English-language writers through their original works and portraits.
Marvel at illuminated night walk Astra Lumina at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The cosmic after-dark journey will take you on a curated trail through Currumbin’s 27 hectares of pristine bushland by night, with immersive projections, incredible lighting and otherworldly soundscapes. It’s a must! Grab your tickets here.
Celebrate local creativity at the Gold Coast Triennial. The Gold Coast Triennial at HOTA Gallery showcases 43 local artists through diverse works, including installations, video art, sculpture and 2D pieces. The dynamic exhibition has transformed seven interconnected spaces, highlighting the region’s artistic diversity. Spanning generations and personal histories, it celebrates emerging talent and seasoned professionals alike. With free entry, the Triennial is a must-see cultural event on the Gold Coast.