January:
· Tennis action
· The Big Day Out
· Premier Racing carnival at the Gold Coast Turf Club
· Rodeo and Australia Day entertainment

February:
· Major international women's golf tournament
· St Valentine's Day promotions at many Restaurants

March:
· Australian Surf Life Saving Championships

April:
· Australian ANZAC day commemorations
· Most venues offer something over Easter

May:
· The Prime Minister's Cup at the Gold Coast Turf Club
· Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
· Youth festival at Broadbeach

June:
· Winter Sun Carnival at Coolangatta
· Australia's largest rock 'n' roll festival
· A La Carte in the Park at Southport

July:
· Gold Coast Airport Marathon

August:
· Gold Coast Show at Parklands
· Gold Coast Restaurant and Catering Awards

September:
· A La Carte on the Beach at Coolangatta
· Queensland's largest country show at Beaudesert

October:
· Lexmark Indy 300

November:
· Broadbeach Festival and environmental programs in the rainforest areas
· The Pan Pacific Masters games
· Melbourne Cup day

December:
· Carols In the Park
· The Bethlehem Experience
· Free Entertainment for New Year's Eve including fireworks from major parks.