A very long Italian lunch, rock concerts and street feasts – what’s on across the Gold Coast this weekend
‘Tis the season for long weekends – and we’re here for it. From a very long Italian lunch to live concerts and family-friendly street feasts, take your pick from this list of what’s on across the Gold Coast this weekend.
Concerts, markets and food events on the Gold Coast this weekend
Get ready to feast and sip – Cucina Vivo’s popular Italian Long Lunch is back this Saturday. Tickets are still available to this mouth-watering affair, which promises to transport diners to Southern Italy with a delicious share-style menu of authentic Italian eats. The long-lunch experience is paired with a free-flowing selection of Squealing Pig wines, with the likes of prosecco, pinot noir and lemon spritz on pour for your sipping pleasure across the afternoon.
Rock out to INXS’ great hits at Miami Marketta this Friday night. The electrifying Live Baby Live concert experience kicks off at 7:00 pm – it’s set to be a banger, with all of the stadium anthems to be performed live and loud.
The Coomera Street Feast returns this Friday for a night of food truck eats, indulgent desserts, shopping and music for the whole family. The pop-up food festival will take over Damian Leeding Memorial Park from 4:00 pm this Anzac Day evening.
Get (very) sweaty dancing to Lime Cordiale at Miami Marketta on Sunday. The high-energy duo is rolling around on a one-off tour to “remind everybody who they are”. Doors open at 3:30 pm on Sunday – you can score final tickets here.
Cruise into nostalgia at the Country Paradise Night Markets, held on the last Saturday of every month from 4:00–8:00 pm at Country Paradise Parklands. Enjoy classic cars, vintage bikes, live music, food trucks, market stalls and a pop-up outdoor bar. It’s the perfect evening for friends and family – and best of all, entry is free.
Gear up for a solid afternoon of punk, metal and raw energy at Spill the T at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse this Sunday. Five electrifying bands are heading this all-ages event – Defiant Ground, Tomohung, Tawny Hawk, Thank U Please and Twisted Lullaby – each bringing their own high-octane sound and unforgettable stage presence. Expect blistering riffs and explosive vocals in a celebration of underground music. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the scene, this is one gig you can’t miss! The fun starts from midday.
Keen to get out and support your local on Anzac Day? Here’s a handy list of the cafes, bars and restaurants open for trading of Friday April 25.
Live shows and exhibitions on the Gold Coast this weekend
Explore literary treasures at HOTA’s blockbuster exhibition Writers Revealed: Treasures from the British Library and National Portrait Gallery, London. The one-of-a-kind exhibition experience brings together over 100 rare manuscripts and portraits from literary legends like William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, William Blake, Virginia Woolf, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Lewis Carroll, Sir Kazuo Ishiguro and Zadie Smith – many of which have never been seen outside the UK. Structured in five thematic sections, the exhibition spans 500 years of authorship, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of iconic English-language writers through their original works and portraits.
Marvel at illuminated night walk Astra Lumina at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The cosmic after-dark journey will take you on a curated trail through Currumbin’s 27 hectares of pristine bushland by night, with immersive projections, incredible lighting and otherworldly soundscapes. It’s a must! Grab your tickets here.
Celebrate local creativity at the Gold Coast Triennial. The Gold Coast Triennial at HOTA Gallery showcases 43 local artists through diverse works, including installations, video art, sculpture and 2D pieces. The dynamic exhibition has transformed seven interconnected spaces, highlighting the region’s artistic diversity. Spanning generations and personal histories, it celebrates emerging talent and seasoned professionals alike. With free entry, the Triennial is a must-see cultural event on the Gold Coast.