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Surfers Paradise Is Getting A Seriously Fun Makeover With Three Months Of Free Events

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Gold Coast, we have spectacular news for you. As of this week, Surfers Paradise is being transformed into the Surfers Paradise People’s Esplanade by the City of Gold Coast

The event is running for three whole months and doesn’t wrap up until 16 November. Which, you may have noticed,  is just in time for school holidays. 

The pop-up has one goal: to rekindle the love we once had for Surfers Paradise. Choose between Sunset Sounds, free wellness and workout classes, a movie under the stars, or simply spend the day in a deck chair with the sand between your toes at the Beach House. 

Keen? Open up your shared cal and start planning. Here’s everything that’s on in Surfers Paradise until November 16. 

Community Art Installation 

The pop-up is all about reclaiming Surfers. And what better way to do that than to contribute to a community art installation? Draw, write, take to the streets with chalk or stickers, or whatever your chosen medium may be, to share what you love about Surfers Paradise. The work will be displayed on the gallery walls of the precinct. 

The Details

Where: Joytopia, The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
When: Tuesday, 2, 16 and 30 September from 11am
–2pm 
Find more information
here

Carnival Creations Samba Dancers 

Street performing

Can you hear that? It’s the mall of Surfers Paradise, alive with the sounds of authentic Samba dancing and a drumming tribe. Plan drinks to coincide with the dancers passing through the People’s Esplanade, or join them on foot and get in on the dancing. 

The Details

Where: The Esplanade, between Hanlon Street and Soul Roundabout, Surfers Paradise
When: Saturday, 6 September, 6
–8pm 
Find more information
here

Surfers Paradise Markets 

Did you know there are free markets in Surfers Paradise right on the beach? You’ll find fresh produce, locally made crafts, clothing, jewellery and live performances. And it’s all happening right on the beach as the sun sets. 

The Details

Where: Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets, The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
When: Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 4
–9pm
Find more information
here.

Sandy Sundays 

Every other Sunday between 3 and 6pm, the Beach House will come alive with chilled sets and sensational vibes on the beach. Every second Sunday, the Beach House will be taken over by local Gold Coast DJs including Luke Fletcher, Jonny Sounds and Human Music, serving up the ultimate weekend-closing set.

The Details

Where: Beach House, The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
When: Every second Sunday, 3
–6pm
Find more information
here

Beach Volleyball: Come And Try 

Skip your long run this week and gather your mates for a social game of beach volleyball instead. Just show up 15 minutes before kick off and you’ll learn the rules, pick up some skills and maybe even walk away a winner. 

The Details

Where: 5 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
When: Every Friday from 5:30pm
–6:45pm
Find the next session
here

Roving Acrobats 

Two people dancing

One night in the People’s Esplanade, you’ll be watching Samba dancers, the next, roving acrobats will be flying through the streets. Find an excuse to be in the area and simply sit back and watch the acrobats flipping their way through Surfers. 

The Details

Where: The Esplanade, between Hanlon Street and Soul Roundabout, Surfers Paradise
When: Thursday, 11 September 6pm
–8pm
Find more information
here.

KBOD TikTok-Inspired Dance Classes 

Be honest. How many times have you heard a TikTok sound and automatically known the dance moves?  Now, you and your family can join KBOD with Kelii at the Action Hub for a TikTok-inspired dance workout, complete with a live DJ. 


The Details

Where: The Action Hub, The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
When: Wednesday, 24 September and Wednesday, 1 October, 4pm
–5pm
Find more information
here

DJ Skool 

Everyone is either a DJ, or secretly wants to be a DJ. If you’ve always wanted to give mixing a try, mark these free events in your diary. Here, you’ll be able to learn to use the equipment and mix your own tracks. You can even come back to keep levelling up your skills. The classes are for all ages. 

The Details

Where: The Locals Yard, Surfers Paradise
When: Thursday, 25 September 6pm
–8pm, Thursday 30, September 10am–1pm
Find more information
here

Rock N Slide Skate Workshops 

If you’re keen for the kids to have some screen-free time, why not get them along to a Rock N Slide Skate Workshop? The space is for kids between 10 and 15 and is designed so they can have a go at their favourite tricks or hit the obstacles. 

The Details

Where: The Action Hub, The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
When: Thursday, 25 September and 2 October 10am
–1pm
Find more information here

Running for three months until November, explore the full line-up of events here

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