The complete guide to live music in Gold Coast this weekend (Thu 2–Sat 4 Apr 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Gold Coast for live music this weekend, Thu 2 Apr to Sat 4 Apr 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Bluesfest 2026
When: Thursday 2 April 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Byron Events Farm
Artists: Split Enz, Earth, Wind & Fire, Parkway Drive, Erykah Badu, Sublime, The Black Crowes, The Pogues, Counting Crows, Buddy Guy, The Wailers, Xavier Rudd, The Living End, Mark Seymour and The Undertow, Mental as Anything, Skegss, The Dreggs, CHAIN, South Summit, Marcus King Band, Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew - Remain in Light, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Robert Randolph, The Southern River Band, 19-Twenty, Backsliders, Pierce Brothers, Taj Farrant, DANIEL CHAMPAGNE, Ben Catley, Laid Back Country Picker, STEVE POLTZ, Angelique Francis, Z-Star, Big Star, Mik West, Áine Tyrrell, Roshani, Jovin Webb, Ray Beadle
[Bluesfest Byron Bay 2026] Split Enz performs at Bluesfest Byron Bay 2026 (Apr 2-5, 2026) at Byron Events Farm, Byron Bay. Headliner. Genre: New Wave.
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Byron Bay Bluesfest 2026 — Day 1
When: Thursday 2 April 2026 at 12:00pm
Where: Byron Events Farm
Artists: The Wailers, Sublime, The Black Crowes, Buddy Guy, Counting Crows, The Pogues, Marcus King Band, Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew - Remain in Light, Xavier Rudd, The Living End, Mental as Anything, Birren, Australian Americana Music Honours, Torin Peat, Hussy Hicks, Troy Cassar-Daley, Kyle Brew, Zevon Lee Ft. Clarence Bekker, Local High School Showcase, Future of the Blues Youth Blues Showcase, Sydney Blues Society Challenge Winners
Australia's premier blues and roots festival Featuring: The Wailers
Half Baked ft Rum Jungle, Shag Rock, Lazy Ghost, Seaside + More
When: Thursday 2 April 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Burleigh Town Hotel, West Burleigh
Price: $$45
Artists: Rum Jungle
We’re back for round two… and it’s about to go even harder. After a loose first run, Half Baked returns this April, kicking off the chaos at Burleigh Town Hotel this Good Friday Eve ??Landing on Thursday April 2, this is your official excuse to clock off early, rally the crew and start the Easter lo…
Byron Bay Bluesfest 2026 — Day 2
When: Friday 3 April 2026 at 12:00pm
Where: Byron Events Farm
Artists: Parkway Drive, Erykah Badu, Split Enz, The Wailers, Torin Peat, Kyle Brew, Troy Cassar-Daley, Hussy Hicks
Australia's premier blues and roots festival Featuring: Parkway Drive, Erykah Badu
Byron Bay Bluesfest 2026 — Day 3
When: Saturday 4 April 2026 at 12:00pm
Where: Byron Events Farm
Artists: Split Enz, Sublime, Earth, Wind & Fire, Parkway Drive, The Black Crowes, Zevon Lee Ft. Clarence Bekker, Hussy Hicks, Troy Cassar-Daley
Australia's premier blues and roots festival Featuring: Split Enz, Earth, Wind & Fire
Hops and Harmony
When: Thursday 2 April 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Coomera Creative Campus, Coomera
?? Big hair, bold moves & belting it out — it’s time to go full 80s! ?? ?? Join us at The Coomera Lodge Hotel on Thursday April 2 for Hops & Harmony’s 80s Singalong ? ??ing your heart out to the biggest hits of the decade — from Bon Jovi and Journey to Whitney, The Bangles, Michael Jackson and Madon…
BAD BUNNY BALL
When: Friday 3 April 2026 at 10:00pm
Where: Retro's Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise
Price: $$12
This isn’t your wholesome Good Friday.This is the commitment ceremony of the long weekend.We’re flipping tradition on its head and serving late-m night chaos, pastel drama and dancefloor declarations you won’t forget.Hosted by TV’s favourite groom, Luke from Married at First Sight Australia, and tru…
Helluva Ride IV
When: Saturday 4 April 2026 at 3:00pm
Where: Preston, Preston
HELLUVA RIDE IV — Apr 4 at Bell City Takeaway. Bands, DJs, markets & vendors. Final Daylight Savings party. $35 presale / $40 door.
Harry All The Time. Disco, Occasionally: Harry Styles Club Night - Gold Coast
When: Saturday 4 April 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Miami Marketta, Gold Coast, Miami
Price: $$17
HARRY. IS. BACK.Get ready to SCREAM all your new favourite Harry songs on the dance floor in a room full of Harries!Superficial DJs will be spinning EVERY song from Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. PLUS all your favourite Harry + 1D songs ALL. NIGHT. LONG.Tickets are moving fast - get yours n…
The Ultimate U2 Tribute - ONE
When: Saturday 4 April 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Cavill Hotel, Surfers Paradise
U2 FANS | The Ultimate U2 Tribute show - ONE, is coming to The Cavill Hotel this Easter SaturdayThe Cavill Hotel | Saturday 4th April, 2026Free Tickets available on Oztix or via The Cavill Hotel websiteRegarded as a premier U2 TRIBUTE and acclaimed nationally, The Ultimate U2 Show- ONE is a must-se…
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Gold Coast This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.