Upcoming events and festivals in Surfers Paradise

Chinese New Year 2025

Shaw & Partners Shannon Eckstein Ironman Classic Surfers Paradise. Mark your calendars for February 2026.

Carols on the Beach in Surfers Paradise, An upbeat family Christmas event to remember.

Celebrate 2025 New Year’s Eve in Surfers Paradise!

Shaw & Partners Shannon Eckstein Ironman Classic Surfers Paradise, one of the most prestigious events in surf lifesaving history.

Schoolies is a gathering of school leavers marking the end of high school by heading to popular destinations like Surfers Paradise.

The Water Lantern Festival returns on Saturday, January 17th 2026

The Gold Coast T100 Triathlon is set to make its debut in 2026, bringing a world-class triathlon event to Queensland's iconic coastline.

UPDATES: SeaFire 2025 international fireworks competition, now in three locations.

The very first Water Lantern Festival on Saturday, 10 May 2025

Gather your friends, bring a picnic rug, and immerse yourself in a magical night under the stars at the HOTA Outdoor Stage for the much-loved SIPFEST.

The Gold Coast Film Festival 2024 in Surfers Paradise, a week long celebration of film and filmmaking.

The 2025 Pacific Airshow is bak in Surfers Paradise August 14–16, 2026

Thomas drive comes alive. Street party celebrating the lively culture and businesses of Chevron Island.

The 2025 Pacific Airshow cancelled due to Cyclone Alfred.

Kidchella Returns to Surfers Paradise

A weekend of free live music in the heart of Surfers Paradise

The Gold Coast Marathon – one of the world’s most spectacular courses.

Car enthusiasts and families alike are in for a treat with Collecting Cars' inaugural Coffee Run in Queensland.

A free Family Fun Day in the Park, filled with community, connection and purpose in support of perinatal and early parenthood mental health.

World-class pilots, blistering machines, golden sandy beach. The 2024 Pacific Airshow is an aerobatic spectacle not to be missed.

Street party free public event celebrated the lively culture and businesses of Chevron Island.

Kidchella is the free family festival for kids set on Surfers Paradise Beach. This iconic festival is held in July each year and offers free entertainment.

SeaFire 2024 international fireworks competition on Surfers Paradise beach

Along the beach, through the towers, over the island and down the main drag – GC 500 racing the streets of Surfers Paradise

SkyPoint Sea to Sky Stair Challenge. Climb 77 floors—1,331 steps—to reach the SkyPoint Observation Deck

Schoolies is a massive gathering of school leavers marking the end of high school by heading to popular destinations like Surfers Paradise.

The 2024 Gold Coast 500 once again proved why it’s one of the most exciting stops of the Supercar Championship – racing on the streets of Surfers Paradise

Springtime Festival 2023 A Celebration of music, art and skate culture

Springtime Festival 2023 A Celebration of music, art and skate culture