11 December 2025
THE ULTIMATE JET-POWERED CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE GOLD COAST
New additions include a premium Garden Bar on the sand, while crowd favourites such as Private Cabanas, Chalets and the Beach Club also return. Families can enjoy an enhanced Kids Zone and the new NXTGN STEM Lab designed to inspire young aviation enthusiasts.
The comeback of this blockbuster event will put the Gold Coast on the global stage once again with three massive days of jaw-dropping aerobatics and thunderous jet displays expected to deliver an economic boost exceeding $32 million to the city.
FROM BEACH TO RACETRACK: MAGIC MILLIONS CARNIVAL IS BACK IN 2026
The 2026 TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival will once again showcase Queensland’s premier racing event, combining world-class thoroughbred competition with the glitz and glamour across thirteen magical days.
The Carnival continues to grow as a truly global spectacle, elevating the Gold Coast’s international profile. The full ambassador line-up returns, including Zara and Mike Tindall, polo duo Nacho Figueras and Delfina Blaquier, Billy and Nicole Slater and Hamish McLachlan, showcasing world-class equestrian passion and celebrity appeal.
The program spans sport, entertainment and commerce, while strongly championing women in the industry. Highlights include the Magic Millions Racing Women Achievement Awards on 9 January, Magic Millions Gold Twilight Meeting under lights on 10 January with $7.3 million in prize money, Pacific Fair Polo & Showjumping on 11 January, and the iconic beachside TAB Barrier Draw at Broadbeach on 13 January. The Carnival culminates with a $13.25 million TAB Magic Millions Raceday on 17 January, cementing the Gold Coast’s global reputation for glamour, horsepower and elite competition.
GIVE THE GIFT OF FOOTBALL THIS CHRISTMAS WITH AFC WOMEN’S ASIAN CUP
Make this holiday season unforgettable with tickets to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 ™. For a limited time, kids go free with every adult ticket purchased, offering the perfect opportunity to experience world-class football together.
The tournament takes place from 1–21 March 2026, including games right here on the Gold Coast, with four Group Stage matches to be played at Gold Coast Stadium, Robina - including the highly anticipated Matildas’ clash with Iran.
To redeem, simply select an ‘Adult with Free Junior’ ticket type and add a ‘Free Junior 4-16 years’ option before you check out. This exclusive offer is only available from 2–16 December, so book early and secure your seats. Treat your loved ones to the ultimate football experience and create memories that will last long after the final whistle blows.
BLUES ON BROADBEACH 2026 SUNDAY TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Blues on Broadbeach returns 14-17 May 2026, celebrating 25 years with four unforgettable days of world-class music, open stages and that unmistakable rhythm and blues magic!
ARIA Award winners The Teskey Brothers are set to bring their signature soul sound to festival’s Sunday Ticket, alongside blues legends Judith Hill and Ash Grunwald – a powerhouse lineup that promises an unforgettable live music experience, right in the heart of Broadbeach.
Celebrate Blues on Broadbeach’s 25 anniversary and secure your Sunday Ticket before they’re gone.
REGIONAL EVENTS INDUSTRY INSIGHT SURVEY
The Australian Centre for Regional Events is seeking input from event organisers nationwide to help shape a new suite of AI-powered planning tools and resources. Fresh off their win at the NBN Innovate Awards, they’re inviting regional voices to share what would genuinely make event delivery easier, faster and less stressful.
Don't miss this opportunity to have your say and help create a future with smoother planning and more enjoyable events across regional Australia!
VIEW THE 27 NOV 2025 EVENTS UPDATE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.