What’s on across the Gold Coast this weekend
From beach days to weekend escapes, there’s plenty to see and do from July 24-26. Here’s your guide to what’s on across the Gold Coast this weekend.
2026 Thermos Australian Longboard Titles – Tweed Coast
Kicking off this Friday, the Tweed Coast will become the centre of Australian surfing as the 2026 Thermos Australian Longboard Titles returns for its third consecutive year. As Australia’s longest-running surf title event, more than 200 athletes from all six surfing states will descend on the region for six competition days.
Friday July 24 to Thursday July 30
422 HOEDOWN – Padre Brewing Co
This Saturday, Gold Coast’s favourite brewery is kicking up some dust with a little southern hospitality. On Saturday afternoon, Padre Brewing Co host a Hoedown and get a country-style makeover, complete with live country music from Matt Armitage and Gilly’s Line Dancing. There will also be limited release beer, country inspired food specials, giveaways and prizes – book a table here.
Saturday July 25 | 3:00 pm to late
Yacht Rock Revival – Wallaby Hotel
Australia’s premier tribute to the golden era of smooth soft rock returns this Saturday for a full-scale immersive experience transporting audiences back to the sun-soaked decks of the yacht rock era. The 8-piece supergroup Yacht Rock Revival will faithfully recreate the slick sounds and velvet grooves with precision musicianship, rich harmonies, and a world-class horn section while dressed to impress in era-perfect attire and oozing in charm. Grab your tickets here.
Saturday July 25 | 7:30 pm
The Poems, Prayers and Promises of John Denver – HOTA
This Saturday evening, multi-award winning performer Darren Coggan will return to his country roots to deliver a passionately authentic show honouring the work of voice of a generation John Denver. Hosted in HOTA’s Theatre 1, Coggan’s fresh and powerful voice and musical story-telling will celebrate one of the most inspiring and prolific singers of our time. Grab your tickets here.
Saturday July 25 | 7:30 to 9:00 pm
Hola Marketta! Winter Festival – Miami Marketta
Hola Marketta! returns this weekend for another unforgettable winter celebration of Latin culture with live music, delicious food, dancing, art and plenty of surprises. The event will performances from salsa, merengue and bachata band Colombiataka, South American electronic act La Verde and the high-energy dance floor-filling beats from DJ Dabito, as well a special theatre performance from Unsettled and a one-woman show from Agustina. There will also be dance lessons, an artist village and vendors serving up Latin American flavours all day and night. Tickets can be found here.
Sunday July 26 | 2:00 to 10:00 pm
HOLYSTONE Accepting Omega Album Launch – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse
Brisbane’s stoner doom 3-piece HOLYSTONE are heading to Mo’s Desert Clubhouse this Friday night to launch their second album Accepting Omega. Playing a massive night of heavy psych, HOLYSTONE will be joined by Sydney’s riff-heavy Robot God, local heavy hitters Twisted Lullaby, Zenith and Johnny & The C-Sections – expect full volume and heavy grooves. Grab your tickets here.
Friday July 24 | 6:30 to 11:10 pm
TILT Series 4 – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse
Mo’s Desert Clubhouse will host the fourth edition of TILT this Saturday, the venue’s new youth-focused music series helping the careers of emerging Australian artists through paid all-ages performances. This weekend’s lineup features indie-rock 7-piece Kurilpa Reach, fem-led hard rockers Temperate, Tamborine Mountain’s surf rock band Blind Corners and alt-grunge punk band Vandalism Angel. Grab your tickets here. (Image: Kurilpa Reach).
Saturday July 25 | 12:00 to 4:00 pm
The Australian Bee Gees Show – The Star Theatre
This Friday July 24, the Australian Bee Gees Show is returning to Australia for their 30th anniversary tour. After 15 years and over 4500 shows on the Las Vegas Strip, the tribute act are playing on home ground at The Star. AGBS was recently voted ‘Best Tribute Show in Las Vegas’ by the Las Vegas Review Journal. Purchase your tickets here.
Friday July 24 | Doors open 7:00 pm for an 8:00 pm start
Christmas in July – Burleigh Leagues Club
Burleigh Leagues Club will be decking the new Laurie Oar Event Centre in tinsel for a massive day of food, live entertainment and holiday cheer this Saturday. The event will include a glass of bubbles on arrival, followed by a three-course lunch, a festive rendition of A Very Vegas Christmas by George Harvey and Laura Doolan, holiday-themed giveaways and a prize for the best Christmas jumper. Book your spot here.
Saturday July 25
Jakkob – elsewhere bar
elsewhere bar is hosting Jakkob this Friday, a UK producer and DJ who has built a substantial following from high energy, groove-infused sets over 10 years of club experience. Sets from local DJ’s and Jakkob himself run from 9:00 pm til late. Tickets are available here.
Friday July 24 | 9:00 pm to 3:30 am
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