The complete guide to live music in Gold Coast this weekend (Thu 23–Sat 25 Jul 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Gold Coast for live music this weekend, Thu 23 Jul to Sat 25 Jul 2026. 10 shows across the city.
NIRVANNA [USA} - Tribute To Nirvana (GOLD COAST)
When: Thursday 23 July 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Mo's Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads
Price: $$50
Artists: Nirvanna
NIRVANNA (USA) RETURN TO AUSTRALIANevermind Performed in Full for Its 35th Anniversary Plus the Hits, Anthems and Deep Cuts That Changed Music ForeverAustralia has seen them before. It has felt the weight of Kurt Cobain's songs delivered with the kind of raw, unguarded power that makes a room stand …
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Rogue Traders at Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
When: Friday 24 July 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Miami Marketta, Gold Coast, Miami
Price: $$50
Artists: Rogue Traders
The ultimate noughties dance-rock icons, Rogue Traders, are back!Get ready to relive the glory days as the legendary, classic lineup—featuring powerhouse vocalist Natalie Bassingthwaighte, James Ash, Tim Henwood, and Cameron McGlinchey—hits the stage for their explosive 21st Anniversary Tour.This is…
HOLYSTONE ~ Accepting Omega ALBUM LAUNCH
When: Friday 24 July 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Mo's Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads
Price: $$29
Artists: Holystone
Friday July 24th at Mo's Desert Clubhouse — HOLYSTONE headline a massive night of heavy psych, stoner and doom, celebrating their second album 'Accepting Omega' - live and loud.Joining them are Sydney’s riff-heavy Robot God, alongside local heavy hitters Twisted Lullaby, Zenith and Johnny & The C-Se…
SOUTHPORT SHOWDOWN w/ ENTRAPMENT, STENCH PIT, PERPANIC, GLORY DAYS and NUEXIT
When: Friday 24 July 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Vinnies Dive, Southport
Price: $$18
Artists: Glory Days, Entrapment, Stench Pit, Nuexit
Southport and Tweed Heads Hardcore legends: Entrapment and Glory Days share the stage with up and coming youth acts: Stench Pit, Perpanic & NuExit to create the most chaotic and energetic line up yet.
Baby Animals - Keep It Together Tour
When: Friday 24 July 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Burleigh Town Hotel, West Burleigh
Price: $$55
Artists: Baby Animals
Baby Animals - Keep It Together TourBurleigh Town Hotel | Friday 24 July?? Baby Animals are coming Gold Coast!Suze DeMarchi and the band hit Burleigh Town Hotel with their Keep It Together Tour, delivering the raw power, attitude and anthems that made them one of Australia’s most iconic rock acts. E…
Willie J's 6V6S - FREE ENTRY
When: Friday 24 July 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba
Artists: WILLIE J'S 6v6s
The 6V6s at Wallaby HotelFriday 24th July | 8:00pm | FREE ENTRYGeelong, get ready for a huge night of live rock as The 6V6s hit Eureka for a free entry show packed with raw energy, big riffs and explosive stage presence.Led by powerhouse frontman Willie J, The 6V6s are fast becoming one of the most …
YOU AM I
When: Friday 24 July 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta, Gold Coast
Price: $$71
Artists: You Am I
One of Australia’s most beloved live acts,You Am I, Plays The Balcony at Cooly Hotel July 24th! More than two decades on from their first album release, You Am I have not only had one of the longest and most successful recording careers in Australia, but are also without doubt one of our most loved …
NEXUS Friday
When: Friday 24 July 2026 at 10:00pm
Where: Tempo Nightclub, Surfers Paradise
Artists: NEXUS Friday
TILT SERIES 4 with Kurilpa Reach, Temperate, Blind Corners and Vandalism Angel (ALL AGES)
When: Saturday 25 July 2026 at 12:00pm
Where: Mo's Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads
Price: $$13
Artists: Kurilpa Reach, Temperate, Blind Corners, Vandalism Angel
Introducing TILT, a new youth-focused series launching at Mo's Desert Clubhouse in Burleigh Heads, with a view to help develop the careers of emerging and young Australian artists through paid all ages performance opportunities.This 5 part series will nurture the next generation of musicians and mus…
Best Years Of Our Lives - Celebrating 80’s Oz Pub Rock
When: Saturday 25 July 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Beenleigh Artisan Distillery, Eagleby
Price: $$24
Artists: Best Years of our Lives
Step back in time to the vibrant era of Australian pub rock from the early 80’s.Best Years of Our Lives takes you back to the ripper days of 80s Oz pub rock, a golden era of thumping riffs, summery strums, and a unique Australian sound from largely undiscovered global talent.It was a time when cultu…
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.