What's on in Main Beach for free?
8 upcoming events
We've rounded up 8 upcoming events in Main Beach for free — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Main Beach for free
Fri9
Friday 9 October
Later
Sat 17 · 6:30 AMFree
🏃Running🤝Volunteering
Vision Connect 5k walk and run
Doug Jennings Park
Tue 12 Jan · 9:30 AMFree
A&H Hidden gems nature exploration Main Beach
Doug Jennings Park
Sat 13 Feb · 7 PMA$0
Movies Under the Stars: The Legend of Ochi, Main Beach - Free
Macintosh Island Park (just north of the pavilion, lower end of the park)
Sat 6 Mar · 7 AMFree
NaturallyGC Marine Life of the Broadwater Boat Tour
Main Beach (MAP is an indication of SUBURB ONLY, location details within confirmation email)
Sat 10 Apr · 8 AMFree
NaturallyGC: Federation Walk - Tree Planting
Main Beach (MAP is an indication of SUBURB ONLY, location details within confirmation email)
Sat 8 May · 7 AMFree
NaturallyGC Bird Life of the Broadwater Boat Tour
Main Beach (MAP is an indication of SUBURB ONLY, location details within confirmation email)
Sat 26 Jun · 8 AMFree
NaturallyGC: Federation Walk - Tree Planting
Main Beach (MAP is an indication of SUBURB ONLY, location details within confirmation email)
See also in Main Beach for free
Sat 10 · 7 PMA$40
🌐World music🪕Folk / Acoustic
Balkan Night
Skyline rooftop, Surfers Paradise
Fri 23 · 9 PM
💿DJ set🎫Concert
Liva K
Elsewhere, Surfers Paradise
Fri 9 · 8:30 PM
✨Pop🎤R&B
FONOTI BAND
CSi Club Southport
Fri 16
☀️Open air🌳Outdoors
Groundwater Country Music Festival 2026
69 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach Queensland
Fri 16 · 5:30 PMA$89
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute - DINNER & SHOW 2026
Southport Yacht Club, Main Beach
Sat 17 · 6 PMA$20–45
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Brisbane Chamber Choir: Tides of Ocean - Southport
St Peter's Anglican Church, Southport
At 7:35 PMA$5–1554.4(73)
🎉Club
Alcotraz: Gold Coast's First Prison-Themed Cocktail Bar
Alcotraz Gold Coast: Cell Block Two-Nine
Fri 9 · 5:30 PMA$55
🎪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
Sun 11 · 9 PMA$17.19
🎉Club💿DJ set
Psychology Presents: Miss Jade (elsewhere)
elsewhere, Brisbane
Wed 21 · 7 PMA$63.79
🎉Parties
Midweek Speed Dating in Surfers Paradise | Cityswoon | Ages 39-54
Steampunk Surfers Paradise
Sat 24 · 12 PM
🎪Street party
TSS Friends of Football Race Day
Gold Coast Turf Club - Emporium, Surfers Paradise
Thu 29 · 7 PMA$46.81–58.23
🎉Parties
GOLD COAST Singles Mixer For Ages 22-44 by Cheeky Events Australia
Lulu Rooftop & Bar, GOLD COAST
Sat 31 · 6 PMA$189–1,700
🎪Street party
FlyPink Charity Gala 2026
Q1 Gold Coast - Resort And Spa, Surfers Paradise
Sat 31 · 10 PMA$16.93–33.63
🎉Club🎤Hip-Hop
Brazos Halloween ✞ A maldição do Flamingo
Mamacita Nightclub, Surfers Paradise
Tue 3 · 9:30 AM
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
MELBOURNE CUP GARDEN PARTY
Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club
Tue 3 · 12 PMA$85.17–128.37
🎉Parties
Melbourne Cup at Waxys
3206 Surfers Paradise Blvd
At 7 PMA$8–15
🌀Ecstatic dance☀️Open air
Dancing in the Dark Broadbeach
Broadbeach Cultural Centre (within Broadbeach Cultural Precinct), Gold Coast
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
Fri 16 · 7 PMA$21.60–1,229
🎉Club🎤R&B
R&B Nights | Gold Coast
60 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach
Sat 17 · 6 PMA$10–20
🎊Village dance
Forró Praiero 12th Edition • Brazilian Forró Night
KDV SPORT, Carrara
Fri 23 · 8 PMA$22.49–43.66
💿DJ set🎉Club
Platinum Nights Presents John Course
Nineteen at The Star, Broadbeach
Sat 31 · 7 PMA$38.37–48.96
👑Drag show
Halloween Hotel - Drag Show Fundraiser
Gold Coast Tavern, Bundall
Fri 9 · 7 PMA$27.46
🎤Stand-up
Comedy at Madocke Beer Brewing Co (with Based Comedy)
Madocke Beer Brewing Co., Ashmore
Fri 16 · 7:30 PMA$59–89
🌊Contemporary🎓Classes
Centre Stage - ICONIC
Broadbeach Cultural Centre (within Broadbeach Cultural Precinct), Gold Coast
Sat 24 · 12:30 PM
🎭Stage
Annual Gala Performance 2026
Broadbeach Cultural Centre (within Broadbeach Cultural Precinct), Gold Coast
Wed 14 · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk
HR ROUNDTABLE GOLD COAST: Psychological & Cognitive Capacity
Greendays Restaurant and Bar, Bundall
Wed 21 · 6:30 PMA$0
🗣️Talk🧘Wellness
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life: A Monk’s Perspective with Keshava Swami
40 Commercial Dr, Ashmore
Sun 25 · 7 PMA$0
🎬Cinema🌳Outdoors
Flicks & Fireworks, Surfers Paradise - Free
Surfers Paradise Sign
Tue 27 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk🏛️Politics & Economy
Property Unpacked - Expert Insights for Life's Next Move
Paradiso Place, Surfers Paradise
Wed 28 · 2 PMA$99–776
🗣️Talk
High Tea & Business Bubbles 2026 - Women of Influence, Gold Coast
RACV Royal Pines Resort — Royal Benowa Ballroom, Benowa QLD
Thu 29 · 8:30 AM
🗣️Talk♿Disability
Disability Community Network (DCN)
KDV Sport, Carrara
Tomorrow · 2 PMFree
🗣️Talk🗣️Language café
English Language Conversation
Gold Coast Student Hub, Southport
Sat 10 · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Приглашаем вас на живую встречу HH Realty на Gold Coast
Смит стрит Моторуэй, Southport
Sun 11 · 12 PMFree
🏛️Architecture🗺️Guided tour
Tour of The Lake House
Exact address provided with tour ticket, Southport
Wed 14 · 6:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Meet an Author: Garth Nix
Broadbeach Library, Mermaid Waters
Thu 15 · 5:30 PMA$169
🍽️Food
Progressive Dining Experience
The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach
Sat 17 · 4 PMFree
🗣️Talk🏛️Politics & Economy
Приглашаем вас на живую встречу HH Realty на Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Wed 21 · 12 PMA$160.14
🍽️Food
Mano's Supercars Lunch Wednesdays 21st October 2026
Mano's Tedder Ave, Main Beach
Thu 22 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Gold Coast Community Aged Care Expo
SOPO, Southport
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Venues in Main Beach for free
60 Seaworld Dr
11 events
Southport Yacht Club
5 events
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
4 events
Pelican Beach Park
2 events
Mano's Tedder Ave
1 event
Sea World Convention Centre
3 events
Macintosh Island Park (just north of the pavilion, lower end of the park)
1 event
Main Beach (MAP is an indication of SUBURB ONLY, location details within confirmation email)
5 events
1 Muriel Henchman Dr
1 event
Southport Surf Lifesaving Club
1 event
Seaworld Drive
1 event
Doug Jennings Park
2 events