Gold Coast Events Of The World

Gold Coast events schedule has something for everyone, from auto races to golf competitions to tennis matches to musicals to surfing and lawn bowls. These are some of the most popular events on the Gold Coast each year. You may check out upcoming events on the Gold Coast's calendar or read about some of the most significant ones that take place there each year in the sections below.

1. Quiksilver Pro Surfing Titles

Due to its proximity to some of the world's best waves (although from a sandy vantage point), the Gold Coast is an obvious choice to host the first Quiksilver Pro, the most prestigious event on the ASP World Tour.

The Gold Coast has long been home to world-class professional surfing, but Foster's ASP Men's World Tour duty has only lately been assigned to the legendary pointbreaks. A six-star WQS ASP venue, Snapper played host to the first Quiksilver Pro ASP World Tour stop in 2002. Since then, there have been a series of events that have broken down barriers.

2. Blues on Broadbeach

Blues on Broadbeach has drawn over 450,000 visitors since its inception, making it one of the largest free festivals in the world. Broadbeach's annual Blues on Broadbeach festival is a free, non-ticketed event that brings people from all walks of life together.

A variety of outdoor stages and venues in Broadbeach and the Events Gold Coast host performances by artists worldwide, fostering local talent while also giving international acts a step. For free, it's one of the best music experiences on the planet.

3. The Gold Coast Airport Marathon

Thousands of people of all ages and abilities participate in an event in one of the world's most desirable vacation destinations, the Gold Coast, which inspires participants and spectators alike. Every year, the Gold Coast Airport Marathon attracts runners of all ages and abilities to compete in various distances, from the Junior Dash to the 42.196km marathon.

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon attracts runners from all over the world each year to the city's beautiful beaches. Running a marathon on the Gold Coast is a dream come true thanks to the mild weather, low humidity, low wind, and low temperatures.

4. Schoolies Week

Australian high school seniors often have Schoolies Week at the forefront of their thoughts. A rite of passage before moving on to college or the workforce signifies the end of schoolwork and the beginning of more independent living. To ensure a place at Schoolies, it's common for students to begin their preparations well in advance.

Thousands of Australian school leavers have travelled to the Gold Coast Events every year since the 1970s for a week of beach partying with old and new friends, a tradition that continues today.