The Best Gold Coast Music Festivals in 2024
Beachside stages, sprawling crowds, chilled vibes, and great music. We’re talking, of course, about the vibrant Gold Coast music festival scene.
From alternative rock concerts and laid-back R&B sounds to pulsing EDM experiences and major Aussie act performances, Broadbeach and its surrounds have a 2024 festival line-up like never before.
Tickets are already selling fast to some of these internationally acclaimed events, so grab your crew, organise a cheeky stay to Dorsett Gold Coast, and book your favourite festivals.
Let’s dive into the best musical festivals on the Gold Coast this year!
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Distance from Dorsett Gold Coast |
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24th February at Broadwater Parklands, Southport |
18-minute drive or 40-minute G:link and walk |
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25th February at Broadwater Parklands, Southport |
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23rd–24th March at Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach |
22-minute drive |
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12th–13th April at Broadwater Parklands, Southport |
Broadwater Parklands, Southport |
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27th April at at Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach |
22-minute drive |
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4th May at Coolangatta Beach, Gold Coast |
36-minute drive or 1-hour bus and walk |
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16th–19th May at various venues throughout Broadbeach |
From a 5-minute walk |
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1st–3rd September in Surfer’s Paradise |
11-minute drive or 28-minute bus or G:link and walk |
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4th–6th October at Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach |
22-minute drive |
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18th–20th October at various venues throughout Broadbeach |
From a 5-minute walk |
LOOKOUT Festival
24th February 2024 at Broadwater Parklands, Southport
The crash of the waves mingles with the crowd's roar as LOOKOUT Festival descends upon the Broadbeach shores. If you’re on the hunt for music festivals on the Gold Coast this weekend, you’re in luck – LOOKOUT is the perfect mix of beachside chill and grunge alt-rock.
Featuring iconic names in the alternative rock music scene like The Chats, Gut Health, Spiderbait and Lola Scott, this is one rock n’ roll party you won’t want to miss.
Red Hot Summer Festival
25th February 2024 at Broadwater Parklands, Southport
Credit: Red Hot Summer Festival
Everyone’s favourite summertime festival is back this weekend for a red-hot line-up of killer acts. The acclaimed Red Hot Summer Festival returns to the beautiful Broadwater Parklands on Sunday for a blazing day full of great hits and good times.
See Suzie Quattro, Cheap Trick, Jon Stevens, The Angels, and more iconic artists at the Gold Coast music festival of the year.
Souled Out Festival
23rd–24th March at Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach
Australia’s first and only modern R&B music festival is officially here, and we can’t believe our luck that it’s landed on the golden sands of the Gold Coast.
After a successful soft launch last year, Souled Out is back for two jam-packed days in March with a huge line-up of the world’s biggest and best musicians. Catch artists like Bryson Tiller, Summer Walker, Partynextdoor, and Lucky Daye.
Ultra Beach Gold Coast
12th–13th April at Broadwater Parklands, Southport
The countdown is on for Ultra Beach Gold Coast, the world-renowned electronic music festival that has taken major international stages by storm.
As part of its first-ever Australia leg of the 2024 tour, Ultra is heading to the Broadwater Parklands in April for one huge EDM party. Experience setlists by Steve Aoki, Zedd, Armin Van Buuren, and Brennan Hart.
Pandemonium
27th April at Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach
Rock fans, get ready – Australia’s best new rock music festival Pandemonium is coming to the Gold Coast in April. This incredible addition to the Gold Coast music events schedule is set to transform Main Beach into one wild night featuring some of the world’s greatest acts.
Witness music legends Alice Cooper, Wolfmother, Cosmic Psychos, and more as they transform Doug Jennings Park into a rock n’ roll explosion. Tickets are selling fast, so get in quick!
Out 2 Lunch
4th May at Coolangatta Beach, Gold Coast
Get ready for the ultimate beach party at Out 2 Lunch, set to descend upon Coolangatta Beach this May. Produced by local music icon FISHER, this exciting new music festival is Gold Coast style to a tee.
Dance to world-renowned DJs and acts like Flight Facilities, Vintage Culture, Shimmy, and FISHER. Tickets are unfortunately sold out, but don’t despair – join the waitlist to be the first to hear about event news and additional ticket releases!
Blues on Broadbeach
16th–19th May at various venues throughout Broadbeach
Credit: Blues on Broadbeach
Welcome home to the Gold Coast’s home of blues. Now in its 23rd year, the beloved Blues on Broadbeach festival returns this year for an epic celebration of all things rhythm and blues music.
Spanning five massive nights at multiple venues throughout Broadbeach, the country’s biggest non-ticketed blues fest is set to be one of the most incredible events in 2024.
This year’s line-up features local and international artists like Melissa Etheridge, Ana Popovic, Lloyd Spiegel, Hat Fitz and Cara, Don Hopkins, C.J. Lee, and so many more.
SPRINGTIME
1st–3rd September in Surfer’s Paradise
Escape the winter blues with SPRINGTIME, the freshest music festival set to hit the Gold Coast shores in early spring. Enjoy the sun, sand, and beats as you’re immersed in the vibrant Surfer’s Paradise precinct for three whole days of fabulous local and international acts.
The best part? SPRINGTIME is non-ticketed, all-ages, and completely free! The 2024 line-up is yet to be released, but if last year’s is anything to go by, we’re confident this is one event you won’t want to miss.
Promiseland
4th–6th October at Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach
Want a bit of everything at your next Gold Coast music festival? Bookmark Promiseland 2024, a multi-genre festival that celebrates different cultures, subcultures, and local, international, and up-and-coming artists for three unforgettable days of music fest madness.
From Afrobeats and reggae to punk rock and R&B, you’re sure to find an artist you know and love – or, better yet, discover a crowd of new musical favourites.
Tickets for 2024 aren’t on sale yet, but get ahead of the queue and sign up for early access to secure tickets when they’re released.
Groundwater Country Music Festival
18th–20th October at various venues throughout Broadbeach
Have we saved the best till last? Whether you’re a country music fan or not, the Groundwater Country Music Festival (CMF) is one of the biggest and best live music events in all of Queensland – and, come to think of it, all of Australia!
Now in its 10th year, the CMF brings together over sixty local and international country artists for close to 150 live shows over three days in October. If you’ve been craving a Gold Coast country music festival set on the sun-kissed sands of beautiful Broadbeach, this is the perfect event for you.
Keep a lookout for ticket sales later this year!
Elevate Your Next Gold Coast Music Festival
Stay in style in the heart of stunning Broadbeach during your live music experiences this year by booking a stay at Dorsett Gold Coast. We’re situated right in the centre of Broadbeach close to some of the biggest music festivals the Gold Coast has to offer.
Stay within walking distance of Broadbeach-based festivals and enjoy easy public transport access to Surfer’s Paradise and Southport.
Book your stay with us and turn your music festival of choice into an unforgettable weekend away!
Hungry for more live music events and concerts on the Gold Coast? Check out our 2024 guide here.