The complete guide to live music in Gold Coast this weekend (Thu 8–Sat 10 Oct 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Gold Coast for live music this weekend, Thu 8 Oct to Sat 10 Oct 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Daryl Aberhart Quartet
When: Thursday 8 October 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Hope Island Jazz and Cabaret, Hope Island
Artists: Daryl Aberhart Quartet
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Cheeky Leash ‘How Much Love Have I Got Left’ Aus & NZ Album Tour
When: Thursday 8 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Mo's Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads
Price: $$29
Artists: Cheeky Leash
CHEEKY LEASH are celebrating the release of their Debut Album ' How Much Love Have I Got Left' by hitting the road across Australia and New Zealand for their biggest headline tour yet.Expect soaring stadium surf rock, huge singalongs and the band's trademark high energy live show as they bring their…
COMPOUND and SCREWJOB live at VINNIES
When: Friday 9 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Vinnies Dive, Southport
Price: $$25
Artists: Compound, Screwjob
Sydney hardcore punks COMPOUND and SCREWJOB make their first trip north this Spring, hitting Brisbane and Gold Coast for the very first time.FRI 9 OCT: Vinnies, Southport (18+) w/ Consequence and Glory DaysCOMPOUND ‘ST’ LP out now on INNERCITY UPRISINGSCREWJOB ‘Demo’ out now on FANTASY REALM RECORDS…
Jake Whittaker
When: Friday 9 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba
Price: $$40
Artists: Jake Whittaker
JAKE WHITTAKERJake Whittaker, an emerging force in the country music scene, has a passion for live performance and songwriting. His music intertwines country influences with a contemporary flair that's uniquely his own.In 2025, Jake took the leap of faith and auditioned for Australian Idol, making i…
NEXUS Friday
When: Friday 9 October 2026 at 10:00pm
Where: Tempo Nightclub, Surfers Paradise
Artists: NEXUS Friday
Cowboys Country
When: Saturday 10 October 2026 at 8:00am
Where: Historic Rivermill, Mount Nathan
Artists: Cowboys Country
LETS GET FUCKEN MENTAL // Charity Show For Mental Health & Depression Awareness // FREE ENTRY
When: Saturday 10 October 2026 at 2:30pm
Where: Vinnies Dive, Southport
Artists: The Disgruntled Taxpayers, The Van Bams, Birds Are Fake
Charity show raising funds for Parrots For Purpose (www.parrotsforpurpose.com.au) featuring Birds Are Fake, The Van Bams, The Disgruntled Taxpayers and Custard Pony.Parrots For Purpose is registered charity that connects companion parrots with people experiencing loneliness, trauma, disability and m…
Feel The Magic: Magic Men Live - Gold Coast
When: Saturday 10 October 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Platinum Nightclub, Surfers Paradise
Price: $From $55.00
Artists: Feel The Magic
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ETHAN MILLER Australian Tour 2026 - GOLD COAST
When: Saturday 10 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba
Artists: Ethan Miller
Ethan Miller is quickly emerging as one of Canada’s most exciting rising stars in country music.With a powerful blend of modern country storytelling and high energy live performances, Miller has built a rapidly growing fanbase across the country.Fresh off an impressive 11 for 11 sold out Canadian he…
The Fabulous Caprettos
When: Saturday 10 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Burleigh Town Hotel, West Burleigh
Price: $$71
Artists: The Fabulous Caprettos
The Fabulous Caprettos, the GOAT’s of Australian MusicAustralia’s favourite supergroup once again presents the best in Australian music – live!Multi Award winner Dave Gleeson (The Screaming Jets/The Angels), Rai Thistlethwayte (Thirsty Merc/Joe Satriani/Sammy Hagar/TOTO), Wendy Matthews (Multi Aria …
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.