Gold Coast events this weekend & what's on school holidays

Current events

The Wiggles Brisbane Concert

    Dates: Saturday 09 December 2023

  • Address: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, 1 Melaleuca Dr, Boondall QLD 4034
  • Duration: 50 minutes
  • Ages: Toddlers & preschoolers
Whats on for kids in Brisbane (events December 2023): The Wiggles
Whats on for kids in Brisbane (events December 2023): The Wiggles

The Wiggles are in Brisbane for an unforgettable live concert experience the little ones will love!

Join Anthony, Caterina, Evie, John, Lucia, Lachy, Tsehay & Simon as they sing and dance their way through their most beloved Wiggles hits. Expect old favourites like 'Hot Potato', 'Rock-a-Bye Your Bear' and 'Fruit Salad', as well as new favourites like 'Getting Strong', and 'Hey Tsehay!'.

You’ll also get to meet your favourite characters like Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur and Wags the Dog!

The Wiggles Brisbane concert tickets:

  • Tickets start from $45.95
  • Kids under 12 months old - FREE (on the lap of a parent or guardian).

So don't miss out - buy The Wiggles Brisbane Concert tickets now before they sell out like hot potatoes!

Illusions Magic Show - Sanctuary Cove

    Dates: Friday 30 June 2023 - Saturday 30 December 2023

  • Address: The Village Theatre Sanctuary Cove, Masthead Way, Hope Island QLD 4212
  • Ages: 3+ years old
Family events Brisbane / Gold Coast: Illusions Magic Show
Family events Brisbane / Gold Coast: Illusions Magic Show

Get ready to be amazed by Matt Hollywood's Illusions Magic Show! This Las Vegas-style extravaganza is packed with mind-blowing magic, award-winning showmanship, and astonishing illusions.

Suitable all ages (for 3+ years old), this magic show is perfect for a memorable family outing.

Illusions Magic Show tickets

  • Adult: $99 per ticket
  • Child (aged 4 to 15): $69 per ticket

Santa's Putt Putt - Gold Coast

    Dates: Friday 10 November 2023 - Tuesday 02 January 2024

  • Address: Boulder’s and Badlands Mini Golf, 76-122 Napper Road, Parkwood, QLD, 4214
  • Ages: 5+ years old
What's on Gold Coast this weekend for families: Santa's Putt Putt in Parkwood Village
What's on Gold Coast this weekend for families: Santa's Putt Putt in Parkwood Village

Get ready for an unforgettable Christmas adventure at Santa's Putt Putt in Parkwood Village on the Gold Coast!

Step into a Christmas wonderland filled with flashing lights, sparkly decorations, snow, festive tunes and more as you play Christmas-themed mini-golf with your family and friends.

It's the perfect place for the Christmas holiday celebrations!

Plus, you can win fantastic prizes, including a $1,000 food & beverage voucher and festive hampers, by joining the Santa's Putt Putt competition.

Don't miss this unforgettable Christmas experience!

Santa's Putt Putt Tickets:

  • Adults: A$26.72
  • Child (5-12 years): A$20.37
  • Concession: A$22.49
  • Family Pass (2 Adults & 2 Kids): A$80.72 / A$20.18 each

The Wiggles: Wiggle Groove Tour (Brisbane)

    Dates: Saturday 06 April 2024 - Sunday 07 April 2024

  • Address: The Fortitude Music Hall, 312-318 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
  • Ages: Toddlers & preschoolers
What's on for kids in Brisbane / events for toddlers: The Wiggles, Wiggle Groove Tour
What's on for kids in Brisbane / events for toddlers: The Wiggles, Wiggle Groove Tour

Get ready to wiggle and groove with The Wiggles on their exciting Wiggle Groove show in Brisbane!

Join the beloved Wiggles and all their wiggly friends, like Dorothy the Dinosaur and Captain Feathersword, for a musical adventure like no other.

With catchy tunes, dance-along fun, and all your favourite Wiggles songs, this fantastic kids' show promises to be a joyous extravaganza of music and laughter for the whole family.

The Wiggles Brisbane concert tickets:

  • Tickets start from $39.82
  • Children under 12 months old: FREE (on the lap of a parent or guardian).

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Past events

Gold Coast Titans Games

    Dates: Friday 30 June 2023

  • Address: Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium, 296 Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara QLD 4211
  • Ages: All ages
Gold Coast Titans Games @ Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium
Gold Coast Titans Games @ Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium

Get ready to experience the thrill of Netball like never before - theΒ Gold Coast TitansΒ are back and ready to dominate the HART Sapphire Series in 2023.

Led by legendary coach Temepara Bailey and bolstered by the addition of international superstar Cathrine Tuivaiti, Gold Coast Titans are set for big games with Ipswich Jets and Brisbane South Wildcats this June!

Cheer on the Titans Gold Coast players in home matches at Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium!

Titans Gold Coast tickets

  • Tickets start from $15
  • Child (5-12 years old): FREE

Lucky and the Flight of the Sky Puppies

    Dates: Tuesday 04 July 2023 - Thursday 06 July 2023

  • Address: Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, Yagara Country, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD 4005
  • Duration: 55 minutes
  • Ages: All ages
Whats on for kids in Brisbane: Lucky and the Flight of the Sky Puppies show
Whats on for kids in Brisbane: Lucky and the Flight of the Sky Puppies show

Get ready for a hilarious and visually stunning adventure the whole family will love - Lucky and the Flight of the Sky Puppies!

When a cute Sky Puppy named Lucky falls from his tree and finds himself lost outside the Cairns Library, he embarks on an epic journey to find his way back home. Along the way, Lucky teams up with an eccentric Pelican on Parole, an Italian Puppy named Pepe, a self-centred Cassowary named Chad, and a homeless Bin Ibis. Together, they show the humans that they mean business!

Tickets for Lucky and the Flight of the Sky Puppies

  • Tickets are $20 per person
  • Kids under 12 months: FREE (on the knee)

Cirque du Soleil - Brisbane 2023

    Dates: Friday 21 July 2023 - Sunday 23 July 2023

  • Address: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, 1 Melaleuca Dr, Boondall QLD 4034
  • Duration: 125 mins (100-min performance & 25-min intermission)
  • Ages: All ages
Family events Brisbane 2023: Crystal - Cirque du Soleil
Family events Brisbane 2023: Crystal - Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil Crystal will take your breath away! Watch as gymnasts and skaters perform breathtaking acrobatics on the ice and in the air.

This fantastic show features synchronised skating, freestyles figure skating, and extreme skating alongside traditional circus acts such as swinging trapeze and aerial traps.

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see some of the world's best athletes push the limits of human performance.

Crystal by Cirque du Soleil is perfect for the whole family. Please note that there will be some loud noises and dark scenes.

Cirque du Soleil Brisbane tickets

  • Ticket prices start from $76.40.

Monet In Paris Show - Brisbane

    Dates: Wednesday 07 June 2023 - Sunday 27 August 2023

  • Address: Monet In Paris, 97 MacArthur Ave, Hamilton QLD 4007
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Ages: All ages
Things to do in Brisbane with family: Monet In Paris Show - Brisbane
Things to do in Brisbane with family: Monet In Paris Show - Brisbane

Step into the vibrant world of French Impressionism atΒ Monet in ParisΒ - Brisbane Exhibition!

Immerse yourself in breathtaking paintings by Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, and more as their masterpieces come to life. Experience the vibrant streets of 19th-century Paris, explore dreamy fields, dappled ponds, and Monet's Studio in Giverny and savour Parisian delights of Le Bistro.

Monet in Paris Brisbane ticket prices

  • Adult: $44
  • Child (2-15 Years old): $29
  • Concession: $39

Brisbane Broncos Games 2023

    Dates: Thursday 27 July 2023 - Thursday 31 August 2023

  • Address: Suncorp Stadium, 40 Castlemaine St, Milton QLD 4064
  • Ages: All ages
Brisbane things to do 2023: Brisbane Broncos games 2023 @ Suncorp Stadium
Brisbane things to do 2023: Brisbane Broncos games 2023 @ Suncorp Stadium

Get ready for an epic night of unmissable sports entertainment in Brisbane! Brisbane Broncos' world-class stars and emerging talent will take the field in 2023, bringing every bit of mateship to the thrilling gameplay and electrifying atmosphere you and your family can experience with them.

So grab your Brisbane Broncos tickets to get on the action, and don't forget to bring the noise!

Tickets for Brisbane Broncos 2023:

  • Tickets start from $15.

FREE Innovation Workshop in Goondiwindi

    Dates: Saturday 02 September 2023

  • Address: Goondiwindi/Waggamba Community Centre, 26 Russell St, Goondiwindi QLD 4390
  • Duration: 75 mins
  • Ages: All age groups
Free things to do with kids: Innovation Workshops by Questacon in Goondiwindi
Free things to do with kids: Innovation Workshops by Questacon in Goondiwindi

Join Questacon for a FREE STEM workshop for all ages!

Unleash your imagination as you dive into the secrets of aerodynamics, venture into wind tunnels, and put your creative skills to the ultimate test.

Pre-bookings are essential so secure your spot now!

Gold Coast Titans games @ Cbus Super Stadium

    Dates: Sunday 09 July 2023 - Sunday 03 September 2023

  • Address: Cbus Super Stadium, Centreline Place, Centreline Pl, Robina QLD 4226
  • Ages: All ages
What's on for families 2023: Gold Coast Titans - rugby games
What's on for families 2023: Gold Coast Titans - rugby games

Get ready for an adrenaline-fuelled season of National Rugby League with the Gold Coast Titans!

With a massive schedule featuring some of the league's biggest names, every game promises to be an exciting and action-packed experience. From fierce all-QLD clashes to battles with the reigning premiers, the Titans are set to light up the field with their explosive energy and passion.

With Grandstand and Premium Hospitality tickets now available for all home games, you can secure your seats and join the action.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to feel the energy and cheer on your favourite team - grab your Titan Gold Coast tickets today!

Tickets for Gold Coast Titans 2023:

  • Tickets start from $19.

FREE Innovation Workshop in Warwick

    Dates: Saturday 09 September 2023

  • Address: Warwick Town Hall, Town Hall, 72 Palmerin St, Warwick QLD 4370
  • Duration: 75 mins
  • Ages: All age groups
Free things to do with kids: Innovation Workshops by Questacon in Warwick
Free things to do with kids: Innovation Workshops by Questacon in Warwick

Join Questacon for a FREE STEM workshop for all ages!

Unleash your imagination as you dive into the secrets of aerodynamics, venture into wind tunnels, and put your creative skills to the ultimate test.

Pre-bookings are essential so secure your spot now!

Dirty Dancing Concert - Gold Coast

    Dates: Thursday 28 September 2023

  • Address: The Star Gold Coast, 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218
  • Ages: M-rated (15+ years old)
Things to do with teenagers in Gold Coast: Dirty Dancing in Concert
Things to do with teenagers in Gold Coast: Dirty Dancing in Concert

Get ready to have the time of your life with Dirty Dancing in Concert on the Gold Coast!

This is more than just a movie - it's a unique concert experience. Watch the digitally remastered classic on a big screen while a live band and singers perform those iconic songs that marked a generation.

After the film, the band and singers will throw an encore party so you sing and dance to your favourite Dirty Dancing Songs!

Dirty Dancing concert tickets:

  • Tickets start from $80.55

Disney Princess Concert - Gold Coast

    Dates: Saturday 30 September 2023

  • Address: The Star, Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218
  • Duration: 2 hours (with a 20-min intermission)
  • Ages: All ages
Whats on school holidays Brisbane & Gold Coast: Disney Princess Concert in Broadbeach QLD
Whats on school holidays Brisbane & Gold Coast: Disney Princess Concert in Broadbeach QLD

Get ready for an enchanting Disney Princess Concert in the Gold CoastΒ with iconic music from your favourite princess movies during the upcomingΒ September school holidays 2023!

Join this magical stage production featuring screen stars and a talented quartet of Broadway, sing along to all your favourite princess songs, hear exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, and immerse yourselves in Disney magic! And don't forget to dress up!

Tickets for Disney Princess Concert in the Gold Coast

  • Tickets start from $99.90

Lightscape Brisbane - Brisbane Festival 2023

    Dates: Thursday 31 August 2023 - Sunday 08 October 2023

  • Address: City Botanic Gardens, 147 Alice St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
  • Duration: 1.5-2 hours
  • Ages: All ages
What's on Brisbane school holidays: Stunning Lightscape Brisbane at City Botanic Gardens
What's on Brisbane school holidays: Stunning Lightscape Brisbane at City Botanic Gardens

Experience the magic of Lightscape Brisbane! For the first time ever, Lightscape is coming to the City Botanic Gardens as part of the Brisbane Festival 2023, and it's set to amaze visitors of all ages.

You'll be able to journey through light, colour, and sound, immersing yourself in the beauty of the City Botanic Gardens like never before.

This after-dark oasis of botanical brilliance is not to be missed - book your tickets today!

Lightscape Brisbane entry tickets:

  • Adult: from $35
  • Child (under 2 years old): FREE
  • Child (3-12 years old): from $28
  • Family (4 people): $112

Monster Jam Australia 2023: Gold Coast Show

    Dates: Saturday 21 October 2023

  • Address: Cbus Super Stadium, Centreline Pl, Robina QLD 4226
  • Ages: All age groups
Family events Brisbane / Gold Coast: Monster Jam Australia 2023
Family events Brisbane / Gold Coast: Monster Jam Australia 2023

Get ready for a thrilling family event like no other as Monster Jam roars to the Gold Coast this October 2023!

Hold onto your seats as world-class athletes unleash their monster trucks, tearing up the dirt in epic competitions of speed and skill.

Marvel at jaw-dropping stunts, enormous airtime, gravity-defying backflips, and intense battles. And that's not all – brace yourself for a breathtaking freestyle motocross (FMX) display that will leave you in awe!

Monster Jam ticket prices:

  • Tickets start from $24

Trick AND Treat Halloween night at BOUNCE Gold Coast

    Dates: Tuesday 31 October 2023

  • Address: Bounce Gold Coast, 5 Sunlight Drive, Burleigh Waters, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4220
  • Ages: All ages
Halloween events in the Gold Coast: Trick AND Treat Halloween night at BOUNCE Trampoline parks
Halloween events in the Gold Coast: Trick AND Treat Halloween night at BOUNCE Trampoline parks

Get spookay at BOUNCE for a Trick AND Treat Halloween night!

Visit any BOUNCE venue from 4pm onwards on Tuesday 31st October!

Join us for non-stop Halloween fun. There will be games, prizes and many chances to collect some tasty treats. πŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈπŸŽƒ πŸŽ‰

Jump out of your BOUNCE socks for a freestyle experience with a twist.

Book your tickets today!

Monster Thrillmasters Spectacular

    Dates: Saturday 18 November 2023

  • Address: Sunshine Coast Stadium, 31 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina QLD 4575
  • Ages: All age groups
What's on for families in Brisbane: Monster Thrillmasters Spectacular
What's on for families in Brisbane: Monster Thrillmasters Spectacular

Get ready for non-stop excitement and thrills for the whole family with the Monster Thrillmasters Spectacular!

This November, experience the ultimate high-octane, action-packed family event that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Watch in awe as the world's top daredevils perform death-defying stunts, including high-flying motorcycle jumps and jaw-dropping feats.

Don't miss out on this incredible event – grab your tickets now and be part of the action:

  • Tickets start from $35

Please note that prams are not permitted, but feel free to bring a blanket or cushion for added comfort.

Monty Python's Spamalot

    Dates: Friday 17 November 2023 - Sunday 26 November 2023

  • Address: Twelfth Night Theatre, 4 Cintra Rd, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Ages: All age groups
Family events in Brisbane: Monty Python's Spamalota, the musical
Family events in Brisbane: Monty Python's Spamalota, the musical

Get ready for non-stop laughs – Monty Python's Spamalot arrives in Brisbane!

This family show is a hilarious twist on the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, featuring beautiful showgirls and quirky characters like killer rabbits and French people!

Jam-packed with hilarious tunes like "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life", "Brave Sir Robin", and more, this musical guarantees non-stop giggles for the whole family.

Tickets for Monty Python's Spamalot:

  • Adult: $59.90
  • Child Under 12 years old: $39.90
  • Youth 12-18 years old: $49.90
  • Concession: $59.90

BOUNCE After Dark Party - End of QLD School Term Celebration πŸŽ‰

    Dates: Friday 01 December 2023

  • Address: All Bounce locations, Brisbane & Gold Coast
  • Duration: 7pm-10pm (6pm-9pm at Macgregor)
  • Ages: School-aged kids and Teenagers
Events for kids and fun things to do for teenagers: BOUNCE After Dark Party
Events for kids and fun things to do for teenagers: BOUNCE After Dark Party

BOUNCE After Dark is back for the ultimate end-of-school-term party to kick off the December school holidays!

From 7 pm, the lights go down, and the awesome tunes start pumping for 3 hours of uninterrupted freestyle fun.

The live DJ & Hosts will make it a great night for everyone, with nonstop awesome tunes, fun games, and prizes to be won.

Book your friends in for a night of awesomeness and come party at BOUNCE:

  • Choose from a jump-only ticket ($35), or
  • Upgrade to a meal and drink combo for only $10 extra.

The nearest Bounce to you:

Book online to secure your place today - It’s the perfect event for kids and teens to celebrate the end of school term!

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