Dreamworld Night Markets
Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.
Dreamworld Night Markets
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 Nutcracker: Hinterland Dance Academy
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.
North Burleigh Carols by the Sea
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.
Dreamworld Night Markets
Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.
Christmas Music in the Village
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.
Dreamworld Night Markets
Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.
Southport Community Carols
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.
Tugun Lights 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!
Christmas Carols on the Green, Mudgeeraba
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!
Mayor’s Christmas Carols
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.
Gold Coast Potters Christmas Art & Craft Market
Find your handcrafted gifts for Christmas at the Gold Coast Potters Christmas Art & Craft Market, with gift stalls, festive activities and music.
Carols on the 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
Carols on the Creek
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
Jacobs Well Christmas Carols
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.
Alicia Street Christmas Fair
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.
Mayor’s Christmas Carols
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.
Sanctuary Cove Carols on the Lawn
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.
The Greatest Christmas Show
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.
Surfers Paradise Christmas Twilight Market
At this beachfront festive market, the Esplanade will be filled with fairy lights, festive tunes, and beachside cheer with hundreds of artisan stalls.
Dreamworld Night Markets
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 Greatest Christmas Show
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.
Surfers Paradise Christmas Twilight Market
At this beachfront festive market, the Esplanade will be filled with fairy lights, festive tunes, and beachside cheer with hundreds of artisan stalls.
Carols by the Lake
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.
Dreamworld Night Markets
Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.
Palm Beach Christmas Carols
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.
Deck the Halls
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.
Spotlight on Christmas
Sing along to your favourite carols and enjoy fun family entertainment at the Spotlight Theatre’s Carols.
Miami Village Christmas Party
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.
Northern Gold Coast Carols
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.
Cooly Carols
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.
Spotlight on Christmas
Sing along to your favourite carols and enjoy fun family entertainment at the Spotlight Theatre’s Carols.
Christmas Markets GC
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.
Dreamworld Night Markets
Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.
Christmas Actually
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
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.
Broadwater Christmas Twilight Market
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.
Dreamworld Night Markets
Head to the Christmas-themed Dreamworld Night Markets, and shop for unique Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy festive treats and watch the live entertainment.
HOTA Christmas Twilight Markets
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.
Christmas Markets GC
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
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.
Christmas Markets GC
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.
Currumbin Community Christmas Carols
Head to Currumbin for free community carols with live stage entertainment, roving performers, kids entertainment, a visit from Santa and a laser light show.
Gold Coast Santa Beach Photos
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.
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
From $50 - $100
Direct from Off-Broadway, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas.

