Christmas on the Gold Coast for grown-ups: parties, lunches and markets
Friday 20 November to Christmas Day, the whole silly season. The kids' stuff has a page of its own. 36 events around the Gold Coast: Christmas parties and break-up drinks, markets, carols and concerts, comedy, wreath workshops and a Christmas Day lunch somebody else cooks. Pick one, then find out which of your mates are keen.
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Updated Sun 15 Nov 2026 · we look for new events every night
Friday 20 November
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FreeChristmas Day at Sharks - Festive Buffet Breakfast
From $255.98Christmas Day Penthouse Buffet, The Island Gold Coast
FreeChristmas Day Lunch in the Event Centre
From $79Christmas Day Lunch 2026 | Babalou
From $70Christmas Day Lunch | Kingscliff Beach Hotel
From $59Traditional Christmas Buffet Lunch at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
FreeChristmas Day Lunch at Garden Kitchen & Bar
FreeChristmas Day Lunch in Harvest Buffet
FreeChristmas Day Dinner in Harvest Buffet
171 events from the councils, Humanitix, Fever, Eventbrite, Moshtix and 1 more source, checked overnight.
Going with mates?
Keen shows you which of your mates are free for anything on in Gold Coast, and keeps your saves on your phone.
Gold Coast’s weekend, sorted
The best of it in one email. No app needed.
Your vibes? Pick up to three and the picks lean your way. Skip it and you get the lot.
One email a week. We never share your address.
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