Events
What’s On near Currumbin
Events and festivals around Currumbin Beach
From spring arts festivals to a free community Christmas carols night, there’s always something happening a short drive from Currumbin Sands. Palm Beach sits right between Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta, putting you close to markets, live music, world-class sport and family-friendly events right through to Christmas. Here’s what’s on near Currumbin between October and December 2026.
Check each event’s website before you go, as dates and details can change.
Upcoming events near Currumbin
BLEACH* Festival 2026
Thursday 1 to Sunday 11 October 2026
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise
Head to HOTA’s Bundall precinct for BLEACH* Festival 2026, eleven days of art installations, live performances and outdoor experiences across the Home of the Arts. A vibrant spring outing about 20 minutes from Currumbin Sands.
Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold
Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 October 2026
Coolangatta beachfront
Endurance athletes take on the gruelling 25.6km Coolangatta Gold and the shorter 12.5km Coolangatta Sprint on Saturday, along the beachfront just 11 minutes south. Watch the racing from the sand, then head back to relax at Currumbin Sands.
The Coastal Markets, Burleigh Heads
Sunday 25 October and Sunday 29 November 2026, 8am to 2pm
Justins Park, Burleigh Heads
The Coastal Markets bring handmade art and design, fashion, gifts and homewares from local and visiting creators to Justins Park on the last Sunday of the month, just 9 minutes north. A relaxed morning out before heading back to the beach at Currumbin Sands.
Rugby League World Cup 2026 triple-header
Saturday 31 October 2026
Cbus Super Stadium, Robina
Catch international rugby league at Cbus Super Stadium, about 13 minutes away, with a triple-header: Fiji v France (women), New Zealand v Fiji (men) and New Zealand v Papua New Guinea (women). A big day out for league fans staying at Currumbin Sands.
Red Hot Summer Tour 2026
Sunday 1 November 2026 (sold out)
Coolangatta Beach
Australian Crawl and Men At Work headline the Red Hot Summer Tour on the sand at Coolangatta Beach, an easy 11 minute drive south. The Coolangatta show is listed as sold out, so ticket holders can make a weekend of it at Currumbin Sands.
Pan Pacific Masters Games 2026
Friday 6 to Sunday 15 November 2026
Venues across the Gold Coast
More than 16,000 masters athletes head to the Gold Coast for the Pan Pacific Masters Games, with sport at venues across the city by day and live entertainment by night. Ten days of city-wide sporting energy within easy reach of Currumbin Sands.
FIM World Supercross Australian Grand Prix
Saturday 21 November 2026
Cbus Super Stadium, Robina
Supercross returns to Cbus Super Stadium, about 13 minutes from Currumbin Sands, for a night of high-octane motorsport. The World Supercross Championship brings some of the world’s best riders to the Gold Coast, with the main event from 7:15pm.
Currumbin Christmas Carols
Sunday 20 December 2026, 5pm to 7:30pm
Merv Craig Park, Currumbin Waters
Round out the year with Currumbin Christmas Carols, a free family event just 6 minutes from Currumbin Sands. Expect live entertainment, a Santa visit and a laser light show to close out 2026.
Past events
Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2026
Friday 14 – Sunday 16 August 2026
Surfers Paradise beach, opposite Cavill Ave
Three days of world-class aerobatics, military jet displays, and precision formation flying above Surfers Paradise beach. One of the biggest airshows in the Asia-Pacific region.
Stay nearby
Whichever events you plan around, Currumbin Sands is a comfortable, self-contained base on the beachfront at Palm Beach, right between Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta. Book direct for the best rate and settle in before the next event on your list.