Gather your friends and neighbours for It’s On Chevron Street Party on Sunday July 28. Located between Surfers Paradise and HOTA, this free event invites all to enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment, market stalls, delicious food, and a kids’ zone on Thomas Drive. The party kicks off from 10:00 am and will run until 4:00 pm. Dipcro is even extending its hours and will be open until 4:00 pm for all your pastry pleasure!
Muster your family for a fun day out at the Tamborine Mammoth Country Markets. With live music, kids’ entertainment, food trucks, cocktail bars, and over 100 market stalls, you won’t want to miss this family friendly market at the Bearded Dragon Hotel on Sunday, July 28. Did we mention there will be adorable animals to cuddle too?
See world-class surfers hang ten at the Kirra Longboard Klassic. This weekend event showcases longboarding talents from around the globe in our picturesque coastal home. Enjoy live music, local artisans, and food stalls, creating a vibrant community atmosphere for the event. Whether you’re a surfing enthusiast or a curious onlooker, this event promises a weekend full of surf, sun, and fun.
Step into the supernatural at Spotlight Theatre’s GHOST the Musical. Based on the iconic 1990 film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg, this Queensland premiere promises an unforgettable theatrical experience. Featuring spectacular special effects, innovative technology, and powerful performances, this heart-wrenching story will captivate audiences.
Savour the season with toasty treats at Aviary Après in Southport. From 5:00–6:00 pm every evening in winter from July 18, Aviary Après in The Nest is a cosy retreat with fire pits, plush throw rugs, live music on Fridays and Saturdays, and a special menu featuring s’mores, Baileys-spiked hot chocolate, and mulled wine.
Forget Cochella. Kidchella takes over the Gold Coast this weekend. This free festival offers glittering entertainment, including techno nursery rhymes by Lenny Pearce, rock music from Bunny Racket, a Ferris wheel, a glam bar and skate workshops. Activities run from 4:00–9:00 pm on Friday and 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. It is guaranteed to be fun for the whole family!
Elevate your high tea with a cheesy twist at Pearls Bar. This winter, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast’s Pearls Bar invites you to indulge in the gooey, decadent world of Nimbin Valley Dairy cheeses, presenting the perfect answer to all your fromage-filled dreams. Starting from July 1 and served daily from 2:00–6:00 pm, cosy up and savour an irresistible tiered ensemble of artisanal cheese creations, paired with your favourite savoury delights and sweet indulgences.
Experience the magic of George Michael’s music with the international production The Life and Music of George Michael. This concert-style show celebrates his legacy, featuring hits like ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’, ‘Freedom’, ‘Faith’, ‘Careless Whisper’ and ‘Father Figure’. Join the celebration at Twin Towns in Coolangatta on July 25 from 8:00–10:00 pm.
Enjoy a culinary trip to Europe at La Dolce Vita High Tea. This culinary journey offers a delectable array of sweet and savoury delights, each meticulously crafted to transport you to the sun-drenched terraces of Europe. Delight in exquisite treats like passionfruit meringue tart, glazed Italian lemon, and pistachio financier. The experience is perfectly complemented by a refreshing limoncello spritz, evoking the breezy Italian coast. Available daily between 12:00–4:00 pm.
Spend An Evening with Taittinger at The Langham Gold Coast’s T’ang Court this Thursday July 25. Featuring a five-course Cantonese dinner paired with Champagne Taittinger, menu highlights include lobster’s three-shallot texture with Taittinger Prélude Grand Cru and steamed Glacier 51 toothfish with 2012 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne.
Celebrate National Tequila Week at El Camino Cantina. Enjoy tequila specials all weekend like classic margaritas, Patrón shots, Patrón margarita floaters and enjoy the new, limited-edition Prickly Pear margarita, crafted for the first time for National Tequila Week. This blend of iconic Mexican prickly pear and El Camino’s signature marg mix is a must-try! There will be plenty of food specials too.
Heat things up with Bruns Does Winter Burlesque at Brunswick Picture House. Relish in a dazzling all-burlesque show featuring top Australian talent, including Miss Burlesque Australia and Diesel Darling. Hosted by comedy legend Bob Downe, the evening promises to be a sexy and sassy night out. Catch the final shows this weekend.
Watch gravity-defying dance performance Wayfinder by Dancenorth at HOTA. Blending dance, music, and visual art, this production on Friday July 26 features collaborations with Grammy-nominated Hiatus Kaiyote and artist Hiromi Tango. Directed by Amber Haines and Kyle Page, Wayfinder offers a kaleidoscopic performance celebrating connection and summoning of collective awe and wonder.
Be transported to the Italian coast for Cucina Vivo’s Prosecco Long Lunch. Indulge in a three-course Italian feast paired with Dal Zotto prosecco this Saturday July 27. Dive into antipasti, 30-hour ragu casarecce bolognese, wood-fired pizza and panna cotta, all while listening to live acoustic tunes by Kent Tonscheck that will keep the good vibes flowing.
Rally your friends for Dusty Rummage at M|Arts Precinct. Grab a bargain when you head south to Murwillumbah for this pre-loved clothing rummage on July 27 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This vibrant event features numerous stalls, live music by Amy John Roberts, and a lively atmosphere as you rummage through original and vintage threads.
Plan your whole wedding this Sunday when InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort partners with Vera Wang Australia and Calleija for a Wedding Showcase. The event from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm includes a luxury wedding giveaway featuring a $10,000 Vera Wang dress and prizes from Calleija, InterContinental Hayman Island Resort, and Wedded Wonderland, worth $33,700. Entry is free, offering inspiration from 35 top-tier wedding professionals, including photographers, celebrants, stylists, and entertainment providers.
Share a festive meal with your loved ones at Harvest Buffet’s Christmas in July. During the chilly months, Harvest Buffet is adding to its all-you-can-eat smorgasbord by serving up a sublime spread stacked with honey-glazed ham, cranberry stuffing, turkey breast and roasted parsnips, followed by delectable desserts including mince pies, Christmas pudding and sherry trifle. Also for the month of July, you can take $20 off the full-price adult buffet pricing for both lunch and dinner.
Plant a tree at Planet Ark’s National Tree Day celebrations on July 28. Come and help plant more than 700 trees in Banora Point to help with ongoing regeneration. Adjacent to urban environments and stormwater canals, trees will help to reduce weeds, provide habitat for local wildlife and shade for walking and active travel. Holes will be pre-dug, with participants asked to plant and mulch trees. Join in the fun with a sausage sizzle and family activities on the day.
Delight in Japanese and ice-cream at Roco Ramen restaurant takeover in Brunswick Heads. Roco Ramen is hosting a two-week residency featuring Chef Daisuke Shibata from Tombo and Chef Wally from Bush Icecreamery from July 24 to August 3. This unique collaboration will offer a menu combining traditional Japanese flavours with innovative twists. Expect dishes like sashimi, charcoal-grilled plates and hand-made udon alongside delightful desserts.
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