What’s on across the Gold Coast this weekend
From beach days to weekend escapes, there’s plenty to see and do from October 23-25. Here’s your guide to what’s on across the Gold Coast this weekend.
2026 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
Ready your engines because the 2026 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 is hitting Surfers Paradise this weekend, bringing three days of Supercars, all-star action and entertainment. Taking over MacIntosh Island inside the circuit, Sound Track will bring performance from a blockbuster lineup of live acts including Bag Raiders, Havana Brown, Guy Contact and more, while 200,000 fans are expected to turn out to see their favourites racers take on the coast. Find more information here.
Friday October 23 to Sunday October 25
Sip and Sing Australia at Miami Marketta
The ultimate girls’ night out is coming to Miami Marketta this weekend with Sip and Sing Australia, the women-only, high-energy sing-along party celebrating throwback anthems. Heading to the Gold Coast for the very first time, the event brings wall-to-wall bangers, inflatable mics and insta-worthy chaos. Tickets are limited so grab them here while you can.
Saturday October 24 | 6:00 pm
Conrad Sewell’s Acoustic Tour at Kings Beach Tavern
Taking on his most stripped-back tour yet, Conrad Sewell is heading to Kings Beach Tavern this weekend to take his songs back to where they all started – some of the most intimate venues around Australia. No big production or massive stages, just great songs, honest musicianship and a chance to connect to an artist in a new way. Tickets are available here.
Saturday October 24 | 7:00 pm
Thirst Trap’s ‘Your Eyes Only’ Tour at Coolangatta Hotel
Northern River’s five-piece indie-rock reggae band Thirst Trap is returning home this weekend to wrap up its biggest Australian headline tour to date on the Balcony at Coolangatta Hotel. With special guests still to be announced and proudly supported by Fireball Whiskey and American Apparel, join the boys in giving the tour the send off it deserves. Tickets are available here.
Saturday October 24 | 7:00 pm
HOTA Ideas: Alchemy Curator Floor Talk with Julie McLaren
HOTA’s forum for leading artists, thinkers and cultural practitioners HOTA Ideas will host its senior curator Julie McLaren for the opening day of HOTA Collects: Alchemy for a roaming floor talk this weekend. Julie will share insights into her curatorial approach to developing the exhibition, revealing stories behind key works in the collection.
Saturday October 24 | 11:00 am
Electric Pandas ‘Electric Safari’ at Vinnies Dive
Electric Pandas are gearing up to play songs from forthcoming album A Love Electric, with a stop at Vinnies Dive in Southport this weekend. Melody and voltage collide in a set that merges new tracks with classic anthems, plus support from full-blown EDM fever dream Big Girls. Expect beautiful noise, bright lights and a display of the freedom of live music. Tickets are available here.
Friday October 23 | 7:30 pm
Collage for Calm with Michelle Le Plastrier at Helensvale Library
Everybody Now! has invited multidisciplinary artist Michelle Le Plastrier to host its October Creative & Connected series, with a bright and bold collage workshop suitable for all ages and abilities. Taking place in Upper Coomera Library, this workshop is guranteed to boost mood through colour, encourage creative confidence and provide a grounding mental reset through the time-honoured tradition of art. Find more information here.
Saturday October 24 | 10:00am–12:00 pm
Drunken Kong at elsewhere bar
Drunken Kong is the musical project of D. Singh and DJ Kyoko, who have been making dance techno music together since 2010. Known for their energetic, melodic techno sound, the duo has performed at venues across the world – this weekend Drunken Kong is heading to elsewhere bar in Surfers Paradise for one long night devoted to their groove-oriented, hypnotic and melodic techno styles. Grab your tickets here.
Saturday October 24 | 9:00 pm to late
AFLW Round 11: Gold Coast SUNS v Richmond Tigers
The Gold Coast SUNS will play their final home game of the AFLW home-and-away season this weekend as they face Richmond. For a sunny Saturday afternoon of sports, community and AFLW spirit, head to People First Stadium this weekend. Tickets are available here.
Saturday October 24 | 4:05 pm
People As Flowers Issue Clover Launch Party at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse
In celebration of the very first People As Flowers magazine issue, Mo’s Desert Clubhouse will host a launch party this weekend complete with live music, a blossoming creative community, dancing and local art. Showing up on the entertainment front is emerging Brisbane disco band MOON BOOTS, indie-pop-rocker Julia Lockhart and folk trio Nomads. There’ll be raffles, prizes, merch and a visit from special guest from handmade jewellery brand Soulesnt Jewels. Tickets are available here.
Friday October 23 | 6:00–11:00 pm
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