# Festivals in Gold Coast | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Gold Coast. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Gold Coast

- **Event Name**: Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026
  - **Description**: Australia’s premier celebration of boating and luxury lifestyle returns to Sanctuary Cove in 2026 for its 37th year. The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show showcases the best in boating, marine technology, luxury living and waterside enterta
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  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun May 24 2026 at 05:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gold-coast/sanctuary-cove-international-boat-show-2026/80002377802467
  - **Venue**: Sanctuary Cove, Masthead Way, Hope Island Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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  - **Categories**: sports, festivals, trips-adventures, entertainment, shopping, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Banff Mountain Film Festival 2026 - Gold Coast Thurs 7 May 7pm
  - **Description**: Presented by World Expeditions, the 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour delivers a thrilling 3-hour adventure through the world of extreme mountain sports. Experience the most captivating short films from fearless explorers, trail runners, mounta
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  - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu May 07 2026 at 12:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gold-coast/banff-mountain-film-festival-2026-gold-coast-thurs-7-may-7pm/200029728660733
  - **Venue**: HOTA, Home of the Arts
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, trips-adventures, sports, contests

## Trending Events in Gold Coast

- **Event Name**: Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026
  - **Description**: Australia’s premier celebration of boating and luxury lifestyle returns to Sanctuary Cove in 2026 for its 37th year. The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show showcases the best in boating, marine technology, luxury living and waterside enterta
  - **Venue**: Sanctuary Cove, Masthead Way, Hope Island Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Save The Date: 2026 Queensland Music Awards
  - **Description**: The 2026 Queensland Music Awards are coming.

Proudly produced by QMusic, the Queensland Music Awards for the first time will be at the Miami Marketa on Wednesday, April 22 2026.

Off the back of a sold out 2025 event with jaw dropping performances from B
  - **Venue**: Miami Marketa
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- **Event Name**: Banff Mountain Film Festival 2026 - Gold Coast Thurs 7 May 7pm
  - **Description**: Presented by World Expeditions, the 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour delivers a thrilling 3-hour adventure through the world of extreme mountain sports. Experience the most captivating short films from fearless explorers, trail runners, mounta
  - **Venue**: HOTA, Home of the Arts
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- **Event Name**: Psychic & Holistic Fair 2026
  - **Description**: PSYCHIC & HOLISTIC FAIR 
Mother's Day Weekend 2026
Presented by Carrara Markets

One of the Gold Coast's most loved spiritual events is returning in 2026! Held over the Mother's Day Weekend, the two day fair is one of mystery & inspiration with ov
  - **Venue**: Cnr Gooding Drive & Manchester Road, Carrara, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4211
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- **Event Name**: Ross Noble - Cranium Of Curiosities - Surfers Paradise
  - **Description**: Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show.  It’s entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel*.

Should that happen, then just find an incline and start rolling to see the one and only Ro
  - **Venue**: HOTA, Home of the Arts
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- **Event Name**: Lagoon Beach Club
  - **Description**: The Lagoon Beach Club brings luxury, entertainment, and indulgence to the heart of SCIBS. Enjoy all-day grazing by InterContinental Sanctuary Cove, premium beverages, live entertainment, and full Show access. It’s your exclusive social hub at the Boat
  - **Venue**: Sanctuary Cove, Masthead Way, Hope Island QLD, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Music of the Night-Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber  HOTA GOLD COAST Sunday May 17 2026 1.30pm
  - **Description**: Special Mothers Day event!

⭐️𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧⭐️

Australia’s Premier Tribute to the music of 
Andrew Lloyd Webber & the West End Musicals 🎭

⭐️Winners of the 2025 ACE
Production Show of the Year and Performers of the Year! ⭐️

𝗔𝗡 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖
  - **Venue**: HOTA, Home of the Arts
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- **Event Name**: EXPO 4 BARBERS
  - **Description**: EXPO4BARBERS 2026 – THE INDUSTRY’S BIGGEST WEEKEND18-20 APRIL 2026Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition CentreTickets available now at www.expo4barbers.com.auE
  - **Venue**: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach QLD, Australia
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- **Event Name**: TableTopCon 2026
  - **Description**: TableTopCon is the ultimate destination for tabletop gaming enthusiasts on the Gold Coast. Join us on May 23-24 for two days of exciting demonstrations of games in development or just newly released from some of Australia's best game designers, as well a
  - **Venue**: Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Gold Coast?
  - **A:** Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026 (Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 am at Sanctuary Cove, Masthead Way, Hope Island Gold Coast, QLD, Australia), Banff Mountain Film Festival 2026 - Gold Coast Thurs 7 May 7pm (Thu May 07 2026 at 09:00 am at HOTA, Home of the Arts).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Gold Coast?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Gold Coast on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Gold Coast?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Gold Coast?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Gold Coast include Sanctuary Cove, Masthead Way, Hope Island Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, HOTA, Home of the Arts.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Gold Coast?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Gold Coast include Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Banff Mountain Film Festival - Australia.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Gold Coast?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Gold Coast.

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