Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.

Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.

From $49.90

Featuring a talented cast of young dancers from across the Gold Coast, The Nutcracker is a festive celebration of music, movement, and imagination. It’s a family-friendly performance suitable for all ages.

Presented by Division 12 Councillor Nick Marshall OAM, the free community carols will provide festive family fun with live entertainment and carols beginning at 6pm.

Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.

Pack your picnic rug and settle in for an festive evening of Christmas music from the Hinterland Community Band at Cuddihy Park and the Village Green.

Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.

The SCC Christmas Carols are a free, family-friendly event open to the whole community. Bring along your picnic rug for a festive afternoon of outdoor family fun- no need to RSVP, just turn up.

Dine under the stars at one of the fantastic local cafes or restaurants, check out the local business offers, or visit the Christmas market stalls. Plenty of children’s entertainment on offer throughout the program with Santa making a special appearance!

In the heart of Mudgeeraba Village, enjoy singing along to Christmas Carols in the Village Green from the local Christmas crooner Charlie Mitchell and the Project Swing band. Even Santa will be visiting!

City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols as presented by Village Roadshow is returning to HOTA with live music and family fun. Enjoy live performances from Gold Coast pop star Ricki-Lee, Lenny Pearce, and the Looney Tunes Christmas Show, as well as a visit from Santa and fireworks to close out the evening.

Note: If you miss out on tickets for the Outdoor Stage, you can still enjoy the event via the big screen in the adjacent parklands next to Evandale Lake.

Find your handcrafted gifts for Christmas at the Gold Coast Potters Christmas Art & Craft Market, with gift stalls, festive activities and music.

Come join the festive spirit, while we cruise the canals of Currumbin with Santa and his helpers! Or organise a catch up, and and sit on the banks and watch with family & friends. Boat cruisers meet at the M1 highway bridge at Currumbin Creek or join in along the way!

If you’d like to be involved, have any ideas or would like more information, please contact Libby 0410 088 168

Boat cruisers meet at the M1 highway bridge at Currumbin Creek

Come join the festive spirit, while we cruise the canals of Currumbin with Santa and his helpers! Or organise a catch up, and and sit on the banks and watch with family & friends. Boat cruisers meet at the M1 highway bridge at Currumbin Creek or join in along the way!

If you’d like to be involved, have any ideas or would like more information, please contact Libby 0410 088 168

Presented by the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, these Christmas Carols will feature family entertainment and activities, food vans, market stalls, live carols, a visit from Santa and will finish with a firework display.

Proudly organised by Division 6 Councillor Brooke Patterson, this community Christmas Fair features live music, market stalls, inflatable fun, restaurant specials, kids activities and a Santa visit.

City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols as presented by Village Roadshow is returning to HOTA with live music and family fun. Enjoy live performances from Gold Coast pop star Ricki-Lee, Lenny Pearce, and the Looney Tunes Christmas Show, as well as a visit from Santa and fireworks to close out the evening.

Note: If you miss out on tickets for the Outdoor Stage, you can still enjoy the event via the big screen in the adjacent parklands next to Evandale Lake.

Hosted by the Triple M Gold Coast Breakfast Team and supported by Ray White Sanctuary Cove, the beloved Carols on the Lawn is back for free family fun. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy live performances and a fireworks display.

From $49.90

Led by internationally acclaimed Master Illusionist Anthony Street, this show blends heartwarming moments, spectacular magic, and world-class entertainment into one unforgettable night. A cast of incredible dancers and a jaw-dropping cirque aerial act bring the stage to life.

At this beachfront festive market, the Esplanade will be filled with fairy lights, festive tunes, and beachside cheer with hundreds of artisan stalls.

Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.

From $49.90

Led by internationally acclaimed Master Illusionist Anthony Street, this show blends heartwarming moments, spectacular magic, and world-class entertainment into one unforgettable night. A cast of incredible dancers and a jaw-dropping cirque aerial act bring the stage to life.

At this beachfront festive market, the Esplanade will be filled with fairy lights, festive tunes, and beachside cheer with hundreds of artisan stalls.

This free family event will feature festive stalls, live music with your favourite carols, kids activities, a visit from Santa and a firework display. Bring along your picnic blanket and enjoy some family fun.

Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.

Proudly presented by Division 13 Councillor Josh Martin, this Christmas event brings live entertainment, carols, a Santa visit, food and drink stalls, family activities and fireworks. The kids activities will include face painting, arts stalls, local performances and bubble entertainers.

From $195 (single) to $2050 (table of 10)

Bring your disco dance moves to this beloved Gold Coast Christmas event that brings a choreographed show, a 7-piece band, free beverages and a four-course meal.

Sing along to your favourite carols and enjoy fun family entertainment at the Spotlight Theatre’s Carols.

Head to Miami for a festive family event with free live entertainment, Christmas music and food from local restaurants. Bring your picnic rug to the street style Christmas Party.

On the Northern Gold Coast, bring your picnic rug and enjoy a free, family-friendly event with food trucks opening at 4pm, pre-show entertainment from 6pm, Christmas carols from 7pm, and a fireworks finale to close the night.

Note: Shuttle buses will be running.

Enjoy a variety of festivities at the Coolangatta Carols, with live performances and beloved Christmas carols, a skydiving Santa, sweet and savoury food trucks, and a fireworks display.

Sing along to your favourite carols and enjoy fun family entertainment at the Spotlight Theatre’s Carols.

The big Christmas markets on the Gold Coast are returning to Macintosh Island Park with hundreds of stalls selling artisanal goods, handcrafted gifts, decorations, and gourmet food stalls. Decorated with festive lights through the trees, enjoy live entertainment, kids activities, shopping and a visit from Santa arriving in a helicopter.

Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.

Adults $69, Kids $45

Relive the magic musical moments from beloved holiday movie classic, Love Actually. Christmas Actually will deliver all the hits from your favourite festive soundtrack, wrapped up with a sprig of holly and bucketloads of comedy and charm.

Christmas in Coomera is bringing a full weekend of family fun and festive entertainment. Enjoy DJ dance parties, snow machines, games, face painting, market stalls, Hip Hop Santa performances and a North Pole Putt Putt Course. Children can see Santa on the stage, spot Rudolf and say hi to the Grinch.

Enjoy the waterfront festive night market at Broadwater Parklands, browsing a variety of stalls with food, gifts, fashion and festive decorations. Enjoy carols, live entertainment, a visit from Santa, a petting zoo and jumping castle.

Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.

At Home of the Arts, explore market lanes and browse the region's gourmet street eats, desserts, boutiques, and unique gifts. Enjoy live music, roving entertainment and a visit from Santa.

Note: Parking is limited, but you can visit HOTA from Chevron Island via the Green Bridge.

The big Christmas markets on the Gold Coast are returning to Macintosh Island Park with hundreds of stalls selling artisanal goods, handcrafted gifts, decorations, and gourmet food stalls. Decorated with festive lights through the trees, enjoy live entertainment, kids activities, shopping and a visit from Santa arriving in a helicopter.

Christmas in Coomera is bringing a full weekend of family fun and festive entertainment. Enjoy DJ dance parties, snow machines, games, face painting, market stalls, Hip Hop Santa performances and a North Pole Putt Putt Course. Children can see Santa on the stage, spot Rudolf and say hi to the Grinch.

The big Christmas markets on the Gold Coast are returning to Macintosh Island Park with hundreds of stalls selling artisanal goods, handcrafted gifts, decorations, and gourmet food stalls. Decorated with festive lights through the trees, enjoy live entertainment, kids activities, shopping and a visit from Santa arriving in a helicopter.

Head to Currumbin for free community carols with live stage entertainment, roving performers, kids entertainment, a visit from Santa and a laser light show.

n true Gold Coast style, embrace the Aussie Christmas scene by capturing family photos with Santa on the beach. Gold Coast Santa Photos allows you to choose your sandy location, theme and morning/afternoon session.

Book at https://goldcoastsantaphotos.com.au/

From $50 - $100

Direct from Off-Broadway, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas.