Mermaid Beach 2 – 13 March
Quiksilver Pro and Roxy Pro – with some of the greatest waves in the world at our doorstep, the Gold Coast is the natural home of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro – the first event on the ASP World Tour and ASP Women’s World Tour, unrivalled as the most prestigous surfing competitions. Showcasing the top athletes of one of the world’s most popular sports, the Quiksilver Pro is the first of Twelve World Championship Tour (WCT) events for the top ranked 32 professional male surfers. The Roxy Pro is the first of seven WCT events for the top ranked 17 professional female surfers.
For more information please visit http://quiksilverlive.com/progoldcoast/2012/
8-25 March
Gold Coast Arts Festival – this is made for artists, by artists. This festival is an innovative organisation dedicated to bringing the best of local, national and international art and artists to the beautiful Southport Broadwater Parklands with a giant annual celebration of visual and performing arts.
For more information please visit http://www.goldcoastartfestival.com.au/
27 Marh – 21 April
Surfers Paradise Festival – a celebration of Gold Coast music, art, food and culture, the festival is here to entertain, intrigue, dazzle and delight. A vibrant showcase of emerging local talent and a platform for national and international artists, the festival occupies and defines Surfers Paradise across four weekends of free community events.
For a list of events or for more information please visit http://www.surfersparadisefestival.com/