Royal Palm puts you at the heart of one of Australia’s most event-rich coastal stretches. From world-class surf titles and a spectacular airshow to open-air sculpture trails, free music festivals, and weekly markets, there is always something on near Palm Beach. Use the property as your base and explore the Gold Coast and Tweed Coast at your own pace.
Upcoming events near Palm Beach
Pacific Airshow Gold Coast
14–16 August 2026 | Surfers Paradise Beach
Australia’s largest airshow returns to Surfers Paradise Beach, drawing more than 270,000 spectators across three days. Watch the RAAF F-35 Lightning II, precision aerobatic teams, and historic aircraft perform overhead from the sand with unobstructed views and free live commentary.
Gold Coast Show
28–30 August 2026 | Broadwater Parklands, Southport
Three days of rides, fireworks, agricultural displays, woodchopping, live entertainment, and showbag pavilions at Broadwater Parklands. General admission is free, with rides and showbags extra. One of the Gold Coast’s most loved family events, drawing more than 150,000 visitors each year.
Crafted Beer and Cider Festival
Saturday 12 September 2026 | Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach
More than 400 brews from 50-plus craft breweries gather at Kurrawa Park for a beachside celebration. Live music and gourmet food trucks round out a vibrant day on the Gold Coast.
SWELL Sculpture Festival
11–20 September 2026 | Currumbin Beach
The 24th SWELL Sculpture Festival transforms a 1.5 kilometre stretch of Currumbin Beach with 60-plus large-scale sculptures, digital artworks, and live performance. Free to attend, open all hours, with guided twilight walks, live music, artist talks, and workshops throughout the ten days.
BLEACH* Arts Festival
1–11 October 2026 | HOTA, Surfers Paradise
Eleven days of live performance, visual art, storytelling, and community events centred on the Home of the Arts precinct. BLEACH* brings together local, national, and international artists to celebrate the Gold Coast’s creative spirit.
Groundwater Country Music Festival
16–18 October 2026 | Broadbeach
Three free days of country music spilling through the streets, parks, and venues of Broadbeach. One of Australia’s biggest free music events, drawing artists and fans from across the country.
Miami Marketta
Every Wednesday to Saturday evening | 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami
Live music, laneway dining, cocktail bars, and a revolving roster of food vendors from around the world every Wednesday to Saturday evening. Seating for 500 across an undercover outdoor setting. Free entry, family-friendly, and just minutes from Royal Palm on the Gold Coast.
Stay nearby
Royal Palm is your ideal base for exploring the Gold Coast and Tweed Coast’s packed events calendar. Our beachfront apartments put you within easy reach of the region’s best events, beaches, and experiences. Book direct and start planning your stay around what’s on.
Past events
Thermos Australian Longboard Titles
24–30 July 2026 | Tweed Coast (Duranbah to Hastings Point)
Australia’s longest-running national surfing championship returned to the Tweed Coast for a third consecutive year. More than 200 competitors from junior through to Over-70 masters divisions battled for national titles across Cabarita, Kingscliff, Fingal, and Duranbah beaches.