9th 2010: Magic Millions Race Carnival Horse Racing and Thoroughbred Sales go hand in hand at Magic Millions. In the second week of January every year the glamorous Gold Coast is the venue for the Magic Millions Yearling Sales and ten days of Carnival and society events surrounding the Magic Millions raceday.
2010: The Big Day Out Music Festival The Big Day Out (BDO) is an annual music festival held in several cities in Australia in late January. It features seven or eight stages accommodating popular contemporary rock music, electronic music, mainstream international acts and local acts.
26th 2010: Australia Day Celebrations Australia Day, also known as Anniversary Day and Foundation Day, is the official national day of Australia, it is celebrated annually on the 26 January and is an official public holiday in every state and territory of Australia.
7th 2010: The Gold Coast Waitangi Day The Gold Coast Waitangi Day and Pacific Island Festival is a family fun day with live on stage entertainment featuring Dragon, local bands, and cultural performances. www.waitangiday.com - Website designed by Sass Design
7th 2010: Travel Expo - Convention centre Experienced travel consultants will be available to help you plan your holiday and maximize your savings. Free informative and entertaining presentations will run throughout the day in key locations. Plus, book on the day and go in the draw to win one of the fantastic prizes on offer.
16th-21st 2010: Australian Surf Life Saving Championships The annual Australian Surf Life Saving Championships are one of the world's most exciting sporting events, with over 8500 competitors from Australia and international lifesaving countries participating each year.
19th 2010: The Australian Motorcycle Expo - Convention centre The Australian Motorcycle Expo will bring the largest motorcycle exhibition ever seen in Queensland including the latest in motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, apparel, accessories and motorcycle-related services.
18th-21st 2010: Australian Ladies Golf Masters The Australian Ladies Masters was introduced to the Australian golfing calendar in 1990, the event is promoted by Tuohy Associates with an on going commitment from ANZ, Queensland Events Corporation, RACV Royal Pines Resort and television partner Network Ten Australia.
20th 2010: The Good Vibrations Festival Good Vibrations accommodated more than 110,000 people with a sellout tour across the country in 2009, and in 2010 it’s set to be just as big.
7th 2010: Wedding Expo - Convention Centre Come along and speak one-on-one with professionals in photography, hair, beauty, entertainment, reception venues, celebrants, designers, stationery, transport, flowers, bombonniere and much more.
12th 2010: Screamworld, Dreamworld Dreamworld is going off with an evening of thrills and live beats with DJ Benny Electric for the ultimate after dark experience! If you’ve conquered Dreamworld’s Big 6 Thrill Rides, try doing it in the dark. The coolest kid’s zone in the world will also come alive for a night of messy mayhem. ($37 per person or 4 for $100)
May 2nd-June 27th 2010: Surfers Paradise Festival, Surfers Paradise Launch It! - May 2nd, Esplanade, Free Lisa Mitchell - May 5th, Surfers Paradise Beer Garden, $30 A La Carte In The Park - May 9th, Lionel Perry Park, Free In The Bin Film Festival - May 12th-15th, Titanium Bar, Free Tame Impala - May 13th, Surfers Paradise Beer Garden, $25 Digiquarium - May 17th-22nd, Circle on Cavill Eat Week - May 31st-June 6th, Surfers Paradise
13th 2010: Gold Coast TAFE Careers Expo, GC Convention Centre The Gold Coast Careers Expo is an annual event which unites 100 local and interstate education & training providers, employers, employment agencies and support agencies to showcase training, careers and employment prospects to the local community.
16th 2010: RSPCA Million Paws Walk Million Paws Walk is a fun day for any animal lover. Whether you’re a pet owner or not, it’s a great day out. The main purpose of the event is raising funds and with over 144,000 animals finding shelter at the RSPCA annually, every dollar counts.
27th-30th 2010: Blues on Broadbeach Transcending the barriers of age, gender and culture Blues on Broadbeach is one of Australia’s iconic Blues Festivals. The Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival is unique as it feeds on the unique village like atmosphere and relaxed ambience that is Broadbeach.
20th-23rd 2010: Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the largest on-water display in the Asia Pacific region. It boosted confidence to the recreational marine industry with positive sales and strong sales leads from around the world.
28th 2010: 50s, 60s, 70s Rock n Roll Festival, Southport RSL The Southport 50s, 60s, 70s Rock n Roll Festival is three days of fabulous 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s Rock n Roll music from some of Queensland's most popular bands. Rock n Roll dancers showcasing their styles and Rock n Roll stall holders selling their music.
May 2nd-June 27th 2010: Surfers Paradise Festival, Surfers Paradise Oneway Project - June 5th, Alison & Appel St Chalk the Walk - June 11th-14th, Cavill Mall Stage, Free Shorts on the Green - June 13th, Circle on Cavill Youth A-Live - June 26th, Cavill Mall Stage, Free Great Aussie BBQ - June 27th, Eileen Peters Park, Free
4th-14th 2010: Wintersun Festival, Coolangatta/Tweed Australia's Leading Rock & Roll Nostalgia Retro Event includes a Street Parade of floats, Live entertainment, Hot Rod, Classic & Custom Car Show in the parks, dancing, movies and competitions.
11th-14th 2010: Band Fest, GC Art Center The Queensland Services Heritage Band Association in conjunction with The Queensland Band Association & The Gold Coast City Council invite all Bands and Musicians to participate in The Gold Coast Band Fest.
12th-15th 2010: Lifeline Bookfest, The Brisbane Convention Centre Lifeline staff work all year round to make the Lifeline Bookfest happen. Dedicated staff and volunteers sort through around 25 000 books each week to prepare stock for the event.The event now offers more affordable earth knowledge than ever before, with over 2 million books for sale across two giant halls.
25th-27th 2010: Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival Welcome to the Scarecrow Festival on Tamborine Mountain, either as a contestant or as a visitor. You will have lots of fun with our hay stuffed friends and with all of our activities. You will love it!
3rd-4th: Gold Coast Marathon, Broadbeach Embrace the next step towards 2010, The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is being held in one of the most desirable holiday destinations in the world. Staged annually on the first weekend in July, it is set to motivate and challenge more than 23,000 people of all ages and abilities.
23rd-25th 2010: Gold Coast Home Show Outdoor Expo, Southport Parklands The Yellow Pages Gold Coast Home Show and Outdoor Adventure Expo is the regions premier Home and Lifestyle Event. Showcasing new release products and services for the home and outdoors, including renovation and restoration ideas, home decor, new homes and finance, gardening supplies, outdoor entertaining, pools and more. (all ages, adults $8, concession $6, children free)
30th-1st August 2010: Splendour in the Grass, Woodford Splendour In the Grass is an annual music, arts and youth culture event which has taken place on the outskirts of Byron Bay each July/August since 2001. Past years have featured a staggering array of the world's leading music talent.
19th-22nd 2010: Jazz and Food Festival, Broadbeach Jazz up your life in Broadbeach this August with the Broadbeach Jazz & Food Festival. Combine world class jazz with award winning cuisine with Celebrity Chefs and food events, special deals and lots more throughout the course of the festival.
27th-29th: Gold Coast Show, Southport Parklands Saturday - Animal Pavilion, Dog Show. Over 3 days - Extreme Sports, FREE Circus,  Gold Coast Muster & Rodeo. Showjumping - Horse Events. Also Homecraft Displays, Homeshow Displays & Trade Exhibits, Goldsteins Fireworks Display, Stockland Main  Ring Entertainment, Sideshows Rides, Showbags, Stage Shows & Roving Entertainment, Vintage Cars, Visual Arts Show, Woodchopping Championships. (all ages, adults $15, concession $8, children $5)
4th-5th 2010: Gold Coast Pet and Animal Expo, Varsity Lakes Sports Arts Centre and Central Park Oval Animal lovers of all ages and their pets will be out to discover the latest products and innovations in pet and animal care. The program features a wide variety of fun activities, exhibitions, lectures and entertainment that focus attention upon these most important members of the family.
10th 2010: Youth Alive, Brisbane Riverstage Youth Alive is a Christian organisation that operates in every state in Australia. Youth Alive Big Events are drug and alcohol free events that take place across Australia at various times during the year. (all ages, $20 entry fee)
10th - 12th 2010: Valley Fiesta, Brisbane The scene to be seen! You're invited to drop in to Valley Fiesta's very own festivalhangout, Club Fiesta. A world created especially for artists, fans and friends of Fiesta!Champagne tastings, DJ's, arts installations, performances and crazy happenings!
4th-25th 2010: Brisbane Festival, Brisbane Brisbane Festival is one of Australia's leading international arts festivals. The Festival is produced by Major Brisbane Festivals, an Australian production company with a world renowned reputation for its ability to create and deliver outstanding cultural programmes.
October 2010: SuperGP V8 Supercars Motorsport Event, Surfers Paradise This October, the Gold Coast will play host to Australia’s most exciting motorsport event when the Nitro SuperGP roars into town. Combining the pure Aussie thunder of the V8 Supercars Championship Series with the fast action of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport Powered by Ferrari.
6th-14th 2010: Pan Pacific Masters Games, GC Convention Centre An anticipated 10,000 participants from all over the world will compete in the multi-sport event which has stamped itself on the calendar at the beginning of November every two years.
20th November - 12th December 2010: Schoolies Week Schoolies Week is a three week graduation festival celebrated by Year 12 school leavers from all around Australia. It takes place after the Year 12 Leaving Certificate between mid-November and mid-December.
31st 2010: Cavill Mall New Years Eve Celebrations, Surfers Paradise The New Year is an event that happens when a culture celebrates the end of one year and the beginning of the next year, and what better place to celebrate it than surfer paradise, where all the excitement happens