Gold Coast (QLD) Events 8 to 26 January 2027: Antiques Fair, Triathlon, Futsal Championships, Chicane and the Burleigh Swim Run

Eight events on the City of Gold Coast’s What’s On pages fall between Friday 8 January and Tuesday 26 January 2027, from an antiques fair at Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium to the Burleigh Swim Run on Australia Day. Two are national futsal tournaments at Carrara that run for most of the fortnight from 12 January, and the only one that needs a night out is Chicane at Burleigh Town Hotel on Sunday 24 January, with tickets from $55.60.

The details below come from each event’s listing, read on 10 November 2026. Prices are as of 10 November and can change.

What is on, in one table?

Event	When	Where	Price
Antique, Collectable, Record and Coin Fair	Fri 8 Jan, 5:30pm to 9pm; Sat 9 Jan, 9am to 3pm	Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium, 296 Nerang Broadbeach Road	Adults $10; under 14 free
Movies Under the Stars: The Spongebob Movie	Sat 9 Jan, from 5pm; film 7pm	Bim’Bimba Park, Gainsborough Drive, Pimpama	Free
Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series, Round 5	Sun 10 Jan, 5am to 12pm	Robina Parkway, Boowaggan Road, Merrimac	Not shown; tickets via the listing
National Futsal Championships	Tue 12 Jan, 8am, to Sat 16 Jan, 5pm	Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre and Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium	Free
Wildlife Explorers	Tue 12 Jan, 8:30am to 2:30pm	David Fleay Wildlife Park, Loman Lane, Burleigh Heads	$110 per child
Gold Coast International Futsal Championships	Mon 18 Jan to Sat 23 Jan	Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre; also Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium	Free
30 Years of Chicane	Sun 24 Jan, 8pm	Burleigh Town Hotel, Tsipura Drive, Burleigh Heads	From $55.60
Burleigh Swim Run Australia Day Challenge	Tue 26 Jan, 6am to 10am	Justins Park, Burleigh Esplanade, Burleigh Heads	$40 to $80

What is on in the first weekend, 8 to 10 January?

The first weekend of the year has a fair, a free film night and a triathlon.

The Antique, Collectable, Record and Coin Fair, run by Aussie Fairs Collectormania, opens on Friday 8 January from 5:30pm to 9pm and continues on Saturday 9 January from 9am to 3pm at Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium, 296 Nerang Broadbeach Road. The listing says the stalls cover antiques, vintage and estate jewellery, china, pottery, records, coins, banknotes, stamps, toys, memorabilia, art and homewares. Adults pay $10 and children under 14 are free. The listing says parking on site is free, food is available to buy, and the venue takes EFTPOS only.

Movies Under the Stars: The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants is on Saturday 9 January at Bim’Bimba Park, Gainsborough Drive, Pimpama. The listing says the event starts at 5pm with kids’ activities, face painting and food trucks, and the film starts at 7pm. The film is rated PG and runs 88 minutes. It is free, brought to the Division 1 community by Councillor Mark Hammel. The listing says to check the event’s Facebook page if the weather is uncertain.

Round 5 of the Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series is on Sunday 10 January at Robina Parkway, Boowaggan Road, Merrimac, from 5am to 12pm. The listing describes the series as Australia’s largest triathlon series, for athletes of all ages and abilities, and links to ticket booking. It does not show a price, the race distances or the wave times. It lists a family-friendly, non-smoking venue with public toilets and disabled access, and gives the organiser’s number as 07 5568 0443.

What is on from Tuesday 12 January?

Two things start on Tuesday 12 January: the National Futsal Championships and a day for children at David Fleay Wildlife Park.

The Mitre National Futsal Championships run from 8am on Tuesday 12 January to 5pm on Saturday 16 January. The listing says 2027 is the second of three consecutive years on the Gold Coast, with divisions from under-12 to open age, including an Open AWD (Athletes with Disabilities) Mixed division. Games are played at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre and Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium, both at 296 Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara. Entry is free, parking on site is free, and both venues are cashless and accept EFTPOS only. The match schedule is not on the listing.

Wildlife Explorers is a program for ages 6 to 9 at David Fleay Wildlife Park, Loman Lane, Burleigh Heads, from 8:30am to 2:30pm on Tuesday 12 January. The listing says children see wildlife presentations, explore the mangroves and learn about the natural environment, and that park admission is included in the $110 fee. Places are limited and bookings are essential. The organiser is Cooee Kids, reachable at info@cooeekids.com.au.

The Gold Coast International Futsal Championships follow, from Monday 18 January to Saturday 23 January, mainly at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, with some games at Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium. The listing calls it Australia’s largest international futsal tournament, with representative teams from Australia, New Zealand, the Solomon Islands and Asia, and age groups for boys, girls and open-age men and women. Entry is free, parking on site is free, and both venues are cashless. The two futsal events share the same two venues in consecutive weeks, so check which one you are going to.

What is on in Burleigh Heads on 24 and 26 January?

30 Years of Chicane is at Burleigh Town Hotel, Tsipura Drive, Burleigh Heads, at 8pm on Sunday 24 January. Tickets start at $55.60. The listing says Chicane is celebrating 30 years with classics including Offshore, Saltwater and Don’t Give Up, and says the last tour sold out. The promoter is Rodd Richards Presents.

The 16th Burleigh Swim Run Australia Day Challenge is on Tuesday 26 January from 6am to 10am at Justins Park, Burleigh Esplanade, Burleigh Heads, in front of the Burleigh Lifeguard Headquarters. The listing gives three events:

Event	Distances
The Challenge (solo or team)	400m swim and 4K beach run
The Taste Tester	200m swim and 2K beach run
The Young Guns Challenge (5 to 12 years)	400m wade and 400m beach run

Entry prices range from $40 to $80. The listing says entries opened in October 2026 and that the entry link is on Instagram. It says there is plenty of parking and public transport in Burleigh. The club’s email is burleighswimrun@gmail.com.

How do I get to these events?

The City pages for the free events ask you to use public transport, walk or cycle, and to plan your trip with the Translink journey planner, which is also available by phone on 13 12 30. If you drive, the City says parking may be limited and suggests the EasyPark app for metered parking. The listings say parking is free on site at Carrara and available in Burleigh. We found no Translink notice for these January dates as of 10 November.

What else is on in January?

This guide covers only events dated 8 to 26 January. For events before Christmas, see our guides to school holiday and Christmas week events and events from 5 to 13 December.

What should I check before I go?

• Pho3nix triathlon: price, distances and wave times are not on the listing.
• Both futsal events: match schedules are not on the listings.
• Burleigh Swim Run: the entry link is on Instagram, per the listing.
• Chicane: the listing shows a from-price, not sell-out status.

Sources

• What’s On Gold Coast — Antique, Collectable, Record and Coin Fair
• What’s On Gold Coast — Movies Under the Stars: The Spongebob Movie
• What’s On Gold Coast — Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series, Round 5
• What’s On Gold Coast — National Futsal Championships
• What’s On Gold Coast — Wildlife Explorers
• What’s On Gold Coast — Gold Coast International Futsal Championships
• What’s On Gold Coast — 30 Years of Chicane
• What’s On Gold Coast — Burleigh Swim Run Australia Day Challenge

Featured image: David Fleay Wildlife Park, Burleigh Heads (photo: Shiftchange / CC0; text added)

OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the City of Gold Coast, Aussie Fairs, The Event Crew, Football Queensland, Cooee Kids, Rodd Richards Presents, Burleigh Surf Lifesaving Club or any event organiser. Check the official pages above before you go.