Blues on Broadbeach (May). A free four-day music festival filling Broadbeach's streets and venues with blues and roots
Gold Coast Marathon (July). One of Australia's premier flat, fast marathons run along the beachfront
Gold Coast 500 (Supercars) (October/November). A street-circuit V8 Supercars race roaring through Surfers Paradise, a coast institution
Bleach* Festival (Autumn). The city's signature arts and culture festival staged across beaches and public spaces
Surf Life Saving championships & Australian Open of Surfing (Summer/autumn). The beaches host major surf and lifesaving events reflecting the coast's surf culture