What's on in Carrara for free?
15 upcoming events
We've rounded up 15 upcoming events in Carrara for free — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Carrara for free
Mon28
Monday 28 September
Tue29
Tuesday 29 September
Wed30
Wednesday 30 September
Thu1
Thursday 1 October
Thu 1 · 10 AMFree
🛶Kayak & rowing🌳Outdoors
Thursday Pickleball Social
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
Thu 1 · 10 AMFree
🌳Outdoors🤾Sports & fitness
Thursday Morning Pickleball
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
Thu 1 · 10 AMFree
🌳Outdoors🏋️Fitness
Thursday Morning Pickleball 17/09/2026
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
Thu 1 · 10 AMFree
🎾Racket sports🌳Outdoors
Thursday Morning Pickleball
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
Thu 1 · 11 AMA$0
🧾Drop-in services🌳Outdoors
ETC Families & Community Connect - Gold Coast
Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium
Later
Fri 9 · 9:30 AMFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
The Local Brand Network
KDV SPORT
Tue 13 · 9:30 AMFree
💼Career
Cuppa & Cover Morning Tea
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
Sat 17 · 8 AMFree
🌱Ecology🤝Volunteering
NaturallyGC: Carrara Landcare Tree Planting
Carrara (Map is an indication of SUBURB only, location details within confirmation email)
Sun 18 · 10 AMFree
🌳Outdoors💛Inclusivity
Every Body Moves - Gold Coast
Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre
Fri 6 Nov · 6 PMA$0–50
Stranger Climbs 8 - Enter the Spiderverse
Core Climbing
Sat 28 Nov · 6 PMFree
🎪Street party
Gold Coast - Knanaya Christmas Gathering
Carrara Community Centre
See also in Carrara for free
Sat 10 · 7 PMA$40
🌐World music🪕Folk / Acoustic
Balkan Night
Skyline rooftop, Surfers Paradise
Fri 2 · 8:30 PM
🌴Reggae🎤R&B
MISTA BIG STUFF
CSi Club Southport
Fri 16 · 5:30 PMA$89
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute - DINNER & SHOW 2026
Southport Yacht Club, Main Beach
Sat 3 · 8:30 PM
💜Soul / Funk🎤R&B
SEX & CHOCOLATE
CSi Club Southport
Fri 9 · 8:30 PM
✨Pop🎤R&B
FONOTI BAND
CSi Club Southport
Sat 10 · 8:30 PM
🎸Rock✨Pop
RED ROCK BAND
CSi Club Southport
Thu 1 · 6:30 PMA$29–39
🎤Stand-up🎉Club
GOLD COAST COMEDY CLUB
Illusions Magic Theatre, GOLD COAST
TodayA$5–1554.5(66)
🎉Club
Alcotraz: Gold Coast's First Prison-Themed Cocktail Bar
Alcotraz Gold Coast: Cell Block Two-Nine
Sat 3 · 11:30 AMA$0
🎊Village dance🪕Country
the HOWDY HOEDOWN
Madocke Beer Brewing Co., Ashmore
Sat 3 · 4 PMA$20–32
☀️Open air💿DJ set
A POCA LUZ ON BOARD / SUNSET RITUAL
Oceanup Boat, Surfers Paradise
Fri 9 · 5:30 PMA$55–90
🎪Street party
GCJCC Pub Crawl - 2026
The Island Rooftop, Surfers Paradise
Sat 10 · 6:30 PMA$0
🌳Outdoors
Movies Under the Stars: Madagascar , Surfers Paradise - Free
Chevron Island Park, Surfers Paradise
Sat 24 · 12 PM
🎪Street party
TSS Friends of Football Race Day
Gold Coast Turf Club - Emporium, Surfers Paradise
At 7 PMA$0
🌳Outdoors
Flicks & Fireworks, Surfers Paradise - Free
Surfers Paradise Sign
Sun 4 · 9 PMA$21.10–617.05
🎉Club💿DJ set
AJ WAVY: CEO OF ILLEGAL SOUNDS - (Bollywood Night - Gold Coast)
Pump Night Club, Surfers Paradise
Sun 4 · 9 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
RSquared (UK/Defetced), Gold Coast
elsewhere, Brisbane
Sat 10 · 1 PMA$18–149.90
🎉Parties
Oktoberfest in the Gardens - Gold Coast 2026
Broadwater Parklands (South Lawn), Southport, Gold Coast
Sat 10 · 2 PMA$28
💿DJ set🎉Club
Girlhood Social: Homecoming
Flavr Studios, Southport
Tue 6 · 5 PM
🏛️Politics & Economy
Meet Our Mayor with Mayor Tom Tate
Gold Coast Tavern, Bundall
Thu 15 · 10 AMA$0
♀️Feminism🤝Volunteering
Deadly Women yarning circle
Benowa Children’s Centres
Wed 30 · 5 PMA$0
🏳️🌈LGBTQ+
The Lavender Corner Youth Group - FREE
Southport Uniting Church
Thu 1 · 6:30 AMA$70–2,200
🤝Volunteering🕊️Human rights
Start By Believing Community Breakfast 2026
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, Surfers Paradise
Thu 1 · 5:30 PM
🏛️Politics & Economy
Politics in the Club with Senator the Hon. Matt Canavan
Southport Surf Club, Main Beach
Thu 15 · 12 PMFree
🤝Volunteering
Cultural Connect Day
5 Hicks St, Southport
Tue 29 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Finn McCool's Surfers Paradise
Finn McCool's Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
TodayA$14.90–120
🔐Escape game
Prison Island Gold Coast
Prison Island Gold Coast, 4217
Tomorrow · 6:30 PM
❓Quiz🌳Outdoors
Trivia at Waxy's Irish Pub
Waxy's Irish Pub, Surfers Paradise
Wed 30 · 6:30 PM
❓Quiz
Trivia at Southport Surf Lifesaving Club
Southport Surf Lifesaving Club, Main Beach
Sat 10 · 5 PMA$22.49
❓Quiz🔢Bingo
WEIRD, WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS - TRIVIA AND GAMES NIGHT
Gold Coast Rugby Union Football Club, Southport
Thu 1 · 6:30 PMA$0
❓Quiz
Trivia @ Madocke (by Questionable Company)
Madocke Beer Brewing Co., Ashmore
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Venues in Carrara for free
Emmanuel College
5 events
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
9 events
Carrara (Map is an indication of SUBURB only, location details within confirmation email)
1 event
Carrara Community Centre
3 events
Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium
1 event
Alabaster Sports Complex
1 event
Carrara Indoor Stadium
1 event
Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre
5 events
Mercure Gold Coast Resort
2 events
KDV SPORT
3 events
122 Eastlake St
1 event
Enzo's Cucina Carrara
3 events