Radium Dolls, Gold Coast 500 and Savour The Tweed – what’s on this weekend
From roaring supercars to champagne toasts, this weekend on the Gold Coast is shaping up to be one for the books. Catch high-octane action at the Gold Coast 500, feast your way through the flavours of Savour The Tweed, and toast to World Champagne Day at some of the city’s best restaurants. Live music lovers can take their pick between the electrifying Radium Dolls and the soulful sounds of South American folk artist Felipe Baldomir. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win big with tickets to the Mater Prize Home’s incredible $7 million lifestyle package.
Music and live shows on the Gold Coast this weekend
This Friday, Mo’s Desert Clubhouse will gear up to welcome the bone-rattling rockers Radium Dolls, with the support of Adelaide’s Midwest desert psyche musos Los Palms and Northern Rivers post-punks Royal Ratbags. Tickets are available here.
South American indie-folk singer and songwriter Felipe Baldomir will celebrate his latest EP Strangers, Lovers with a special performance at Miami Marketta this Saturday night. With a passion for regional touring and taking his audience on sonically soulful journeys, the multi-instrumentalist is ready to hit the road in his van and set sights for the Gold Coast. Grab your tickets here.
Five-time ARIA award-winner Katie Noonan will hit the HOTA stage this Saturday for a tribute to Jeff Buckley’s iconic album Grace. Having first performed her unique rendition of Grace in five sold-out performances at Sydney Festival, the Gold Coast now has the exclusive opportunity to hear the blending of two stellar voices. Tickets can be found here.
Lawrence Mooney’s brand-new hit show Dead Set Country is coming to HOTA this Friday following the acclaim of his past three shows Beauty, Embracing Your Limitations and Pigeonhole. Detailing the city boy comedian’s experience taking on Australia’s roughed-up outback, this Mooney at his best. Grab your tickets here.
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The ultimate country party is heading to the Gold Coast this Friday as SURF N TURF takes over Burleigh’s Nightjar for an evening of boot scooting fun. DJs Nicka35, Pia Pressure and Vices will be spinning a mix of western bangers from the likes of Dolly Parton, Morgan Wallen, Shania Twain and more, while line dancing and themed drinks add extra cowboy twang. Tickets are available here.
Markets, festivals and food events this weekend
Regional food festival, Savour The Tweed is heading to Northern New South Wales this weekend for a five-day celebration of food, fire, storytelling and community across 35 events. From the Rum Parlour Dinner Party at Husk Distillery and The Natural Wine Shop & Bar in Burringbar, to Pasture to Plate and Fire & Forage, this food event shines a light on the region’s tastiest offerings. View the full program here.
This Friday is World Champagne Day and QT is teaming up with Perrier-Jouët to offer something iconic and extraordinary to the Gold Coast from Friday to Sunday. Even More Iconic, With Champagne is a celebration of French bubbles taking place at Yamagen Restaurant — book your table here.
The Langham will be hosting its own tribute to World Champagne Day, bringing celebratory elegance to your Friday. The Ayoka Deck will be serving premium French champagne from 11:00 am, including the Louise Morette Grand Reserve Brut NV and the Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Brut NV, which diners can sip while enjoying fresh oysters and the open-air terrace views of the Pacific. Book your spot here.
In celebration of spring, Sheraton’s Pearls will be hosting the Pink Ribbon Spring High Tea in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, running from Wednesday October 1 to Thursday November 20. Five dollars from every booking will be donated to fund life-changing breast-cancer research and community programs. Wear a touch of pink while dining on delicacies like rose and vanilla eclair and lemon-butter-curd tarts. Book your spot here.
If the warmer weather has you craving a boogie, this Kirra Beach House and Aperol Spritz collaboration is just what you need. Apéro Disco is the new weekly sunset session that is launching this Friday – think golden hour, disco tunes and endless Aperol spritz. Complete with a pop-up bar, giveaways and groovy DJ sets, your Fridays are now sorted. Click here more info.
Southport Sharks now have Sundays sorted with the introduction of buffet breakfasts, family-friendly entertainment and special member rates, available every Sunday. Whether you drop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Sundays at Southport Sharks are offering up all-day fun for the whole family.
When the weekend rolls around, the golden coast turns into a lively hub of recurring produce markets and community gatherings. Miami Marketta Night Market, Palm Beach Farmers Market, Helensvale Farmers Market, Carrara Car Boot Markets, HOTA Farmers and Artisan Market, Robina Farmers Market, and Marina Mirage Market will be hitting the Gold Coast this weekend.
Art Exhibitions taking place this weekend
Keen on colour? This weekend, beloved Australian paint slinger, Ken Done, is bringing his iconic pieces to HOTA to showcase his joyful imagination and contagious optimism, in the Ken Done: No Rules exhibition. Check out pieces from the artist’s personal collection, and then stick around to see Ken in conversation to offer insights into his colourful world.
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.
Fun experiences hitting this Gold Coast this weekend
Ready your engines! The 2025 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 kicks off this Friday for a weekend-long celebration of Supercars, all-star action and entertainment. With octane-fuelled on-track action and electric live music performances from Groove Armada and more, this is an unmissable event for race fans. Grab your tickers here before they’re all gone.
Mater Prize Home recently announced its biggest-ever prize draw with a $7 million lifestyle package offering a four-bedroom waterfront residence in Broadbeach Waters. Along with the house, the winner also receives a brand-new Toyota LandCruiser Prado Kakadu, a Sea Ray 210 SPX Outboard Sport Boat with a SeaPen Gate, and a whopping $1 million in gold bullion. With the winner drawn on Christmas Eve, buy your tickets here to receive the ultimate Christmas gift.
Storyfest is celebrating 32 years of writers festivals, events and programs with their annual corporate Charity Golf Day to support the development of children’s literacy programs. Each player receives 18 holes of golf, cart hire, player gift bag, drink vouchers and grazing platters. Register here.
ANCWF Multicultural Festival is heading to Southport this Saturday for a vibrant celebration of culture and diversity. Explore the beauty of the world’s cultures across a range of workshops including Chinese knot making, Filipino dance, Sikh turban wrapping, henna art, Afghan kite making, Ethiopian coffee making and more at this free event at Broadwater Parklands.