With just over 6 weeks until Christmas we’ve round up the very best Christmas events being held on the Gold Coast!  Pick your favourite event and enjoy a pre-Christmas summer vacay to beautiful Burleigh!

BURLEIGH Christmas Carols 2019

When: 12th December, 2019
Time: 4:30pm to 6:30pm Memorial Park. 6:30pm to 8:30pm Burleigh Hill

Where: Memorial Park & Burleigh Hill
Cost: Free entry

Pack a picnic blanket and head over the road for a full afternoon of entertainment and Christmas cheer. The event includes 2 hours of interactive entertainment for children and families at Memorial Park, followed by 2 hours of live stage performances on Burleigh Hill.

Other Events Happening Across the gold Coast:

Tugun Lights Up 2018

When: 30th November to 14th December – Christmas light displays
When: 30th November, 2019 from 4:30pm – Celebration night

Where: Tugun Village, Gold Coast
Cost: Free

Now approaching it’s 7th year this Gold Coast event is a community favourite with local businesses coming together with Christmas light displays in their shopfront windows.
Head along on the first night, the 30th of November to enjoy live entertainment, Christmas market stalls, dining under the stars and a visit from Santa.

White Christmas Movie World Gold Coast 

When: Select dates 6th to 22nd December, 2019
Where: Movie World on the Gold Coast
Cost: from $27.00 per person

After the park has closed for the day it re-opens for a magical Christmas celebration that the whole family can enjoy. Special events for the evenings include a White Christmas Parade, rides, face painting, a Christmas Village, Christmas Tree, Santa meet and greet and more.

Mayor’s Christmas Carols 

When: 7th December, 2019
Time: 2pm – family friendly activities start, 5pm – Carols commence

Where: Broadwater Parklands  Southport
Cost: Free entry

Don’t miss the premier Christmas event on the Gold Coast!  Presented by Mercedes-Benz Gold Coast you’ll be treated to a star studded line-up of musical talent including David Campbell with special guest Emma Pask and supported by Brothers 3 and local trio Sirens. Suitable for the whole family the entertainment also includes The Grinch Live show and a special fireworks display.

Broadbeach Christmas Carols

When: 14th December, 2019
Time: 3pm – family activities start. 6pm to 8pm – Carols
Where: Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach
Cost: Free entry

From 3pm you can start setting up for the evening ahead and enjoy the family activities.  Then from 6pm the main events commences with spectacular performances by the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra, Gold Coast Youth Choir, Martin Crewes and Rachel Beck. At the conclusion of the night the sky will light up above the beach with a stunning fireworks display. This event is sponsored by Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and hosted by 102.9 Hot Tomato.

Christmas Markets GC
When: 20th to 22nd of December, 2019
Where: Broadwater Parklands, Southport
Cost: Free entry
Squeeze in a little last minute Christmas shopping and soak up the festive atmosphere of Christmas Markets GC. Open from 4pm until 10pm on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of December the Broadwater Parklands you can meander through stalls selling unique gifts and yummy treats. There will also be family friendly entertainment and activities, Christmas carols and an appearance from Santa.

Christmas in Surfers Paradise
When: 20th to 24th December, 2019
Where: Surfers Paradise
Cost: Free
Head into Cavill Ave to snap a selfie in a life-sized snow globe, visit Santa at his Beach Bungalow and hit the special edition Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets operating across Christmas in Surfers Paradise from Friday the 20th of December to Monday the 23rd of December from 5pm.

Carols on the Beach Surfers Paradise

When: Sunday 22nd December, 2019
Time: 6:30-8pm

Where: Surfers Paradise Beach
Cost: Free entry
Make sand angels in the sand while you enjoy the entertainment including a great line-up of local talent and a mesmerising fireworks display. The event is held on the beach, so be sure to take a towel or blanket to sit on and enjoy the carols under the stars.

At Swell Resort we offer a selection of accommodation choices for families, friends, couples and singles – choose from fully self-contained 1, 2, or 3 bedroom apartments – sleeping up to 7 people.  Staying at Swell Resort Burleigh Beach it’s just a short stroll to the beach and you will also have access to excellent onsite facilities including; FREE WiFi access, heated swimming pool and spa, full size tennis court, BBQ facilities and more.