GOLD COAST EVENTS CALENDAR 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a bumper year of events for the Gold Coast, with the city ready to shine as we welcome sport, culture, arts and entertainment events throughout the year. Kicking off with the action from The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival, attention then turns to the glamour of the prestigious AACTA Awards Ceremony and AACTA Festival taking over HOTA, Home of the Arts from 5 - 9 February 2025. The second year this event has been held on the Gold Coast, locals and visitors alike can enjoy more than 100 events across five days of festivities.
Entertainment continues into March, as Cbus Super Stadium hosts the Queensland exclusive show for global superstars Green Day on their highly anticipated The Saviors Tour, closely followed by the inaugural Australian WPGA Championships and Gold Coast Festival of Golf swinging into Sanctuary Cove. The Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships (aka ‘The Aussies’) returns from 29 March - 6 April as thousands of surf life savers battle it out on our beaches and in the surf, vying to be crowned the Australian champion.
May sees Snapper Rocks take centre stage on the World Surf League’s Championship Tour when the Gold Coast Pro returns to our shores before the iconic Blues on Broadbeach takes over Broadbeach streets and parks to the delight of thousands of fans.
As we approach the halfway point of 2025, Australia's largest nostalgia festival Cooly Rocks On rolls into town 4 - 8 June, inviting attendees to celebrate the motors, music and lifestyle of yesteryear.
The first six months of 2025 are huge, so keep your eye on EGC's socials and this newsletter for all the key updates, announcements and exciting events to come.
THE STAR GOLD COAST MAGIC MILLIONS CARNIVAL
2025 is off and racing, with The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival taking centre stage over the last few weeks with action on the track, beach and across the city.
This Friday 17 January sees the magic continue as seven of Saturday's postponed races - including the $3m 2YO Classic and $3m 3YO Guineas - will take place under lights at the Gold Coast Turf Club.
EGC is proud to partner with Magic Millions on the carnival, to showcase all that our beautiful city has to offer across their national broadcast and global coverage.
BLUES ON BROADBEACH ANNOUNCES FIRST LINEUP FOR 2025
Get ready for four days of soulful rhythm and blues at Blues on Broadbeach 2025 when it returns from 15 - 18 May with an impressive first lineup set to transform Broadbeach into a sun-drenched celebration for music lovers.
This year’s festival will include the unmistakable gritty blues, swamp rock, and hypnotic groove of one of Australia’s most influential alternative acts of the ‘90s, The Cruel Sea, performing alongside Eli Paperboy Reed who returns to Australia with his powerful, soul-drenched live show.
Longtime friends and mentees of Reed, the New York Grammy®-nominated group The Harlem Gospel Travelers will also take the stage at this year’s festival with their dynamic mix of gospel, soul, and funk, alongside long time purveyor of blues and Australian music icon, DIESEL and legends of Australian Blues Bondi Cigars, both returning to the festival’s streets, each bringing their own unique sound to the GC!
SAVE THE DATE: EXPERIENCE GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY LUNCHEON
Mark your calendar for the Experience Gold Coast International Women’s Day Luncheon 2025, proudly presented by The Star Gold Coast, on Friday, 7 March 2025.
Keep an eye on your inbox for more details and special announcements in the weeks ahead!
SANCTUARY COVE TO HOST THE ULTIMATE GOLF WEEKEND
From 6 - 9 March, 2025, Sanctuary Cove will transform into the ultimate golf and lifestyle destination when the Australian WPGA Championship and the Gold Coast Festival of Golf come to town.
Entry to the Gold Coast Festival of Golf is FREE, but exclusive experiences are limited, and Australian WPGA Championship tickets are expected to sell fast - so secure yours now.
TOURISM & EVENTS QUEENSLAND EVENTS PROGRAM FUNDING CLOSING SOON!
Applications for Round 30 of Tourism & Events Queensland’s (TEQ) Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP) are now open until 28 January 2025. Eligible events from September 2025 to September 2026 can apply.
If applying for significant event investment, please note that the expression of interest must be submitted by 5pm Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
QDEP funding supports marketing, strategic planning, specialised personnel and temporary infrastructure to boost tourism and community outcomes.
WELCOME TO HOTA, HOME OF THE ARTS, EVENTS AND CONFERENCING
They say home is where the heart is, we say home is where the art is…
HOTA, Home of the Arts is recognised as a premier cultural precinct that brings together arts, entertainment, and lifestyle. Located on the Gold Coast, HOTA showcases the city’s creative flair. Offering a range of first-class venues with spectacular views ideal for hosting events.
Fuelled with passion, the HOTA events team will help to transform your ideas into memorable event experiences. We care about quality and specialise in originality with an enthusiastic and dedicated approach to all your planning needs.
HOTA Events:
Events at HOTA can come in all shapes and sizes with the option to enjoy the sweeping views across the full precinct and city skyline beyond! Whether you are after a private lunch, a personal celebration, Christmas/ EOFY parties, awards nights or even a breakfast, HOTA has you covered!
HOTA Conferencing:
At HOTA, we take a personalised approach to every event to ensure we meet your needs and objectives. From an auditorium style plenary in Theatre 1 to round table discussions in the Lakeside Room, HOTA offers multiple event spaces for 20 to 1130 guests for your conference. Take your event to the next level with enhanced experiential options available across the precinct.
HOTA Weddings:
Celebrate the union of marriage at HOTA! Say "I do" in the stunning, heritage-listed St Margaret's Chapel, and enjoy a range of exquisite reception venues with breathtaking views that cater to every style and taste. Whether you’re dreaming of a classic celebration or something uniquely your own, HOTA offers the perfect setting!
Capture your love story with photos by the tranquil lake, creating memories that will last a lifetime!
For more information about hosting your next event at HOTA, email our Sales and Events team at events@hota.com.au or visit our website.
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.