Miami

EVENT · ENDS 1 NOVSouthport · Coolangatta

Halloween on the Gold Coast 2026 (QLD): Five Free Events on Saturday 31 October and a $30 Party on Sunday, From an 8am Dog Walk to the Miami Spooktacular Until 8pm

Seaview Parade at Elanora, photographed in 2015, shown for orientation

Five of the six Halloween events we found in the City of Gold Coast’s What’s On listing are free, and all five take place on Saturday 31 October 2026, but three of them need a booking or registration. The sixth, a Michael Jackson-themed kids’ party at Burleigh Heads on Sunday 1 November, costs $30.

CLOSURES · UNTIL 28 OCTBroadbeach · Palm Beach

Gold Coast, QLD, Road Closures 21 to 28 October 2026: Broadbeach Boulevarde, Miami, Palm Beach and Molendinar

Hooker Boulevard along Pacific Fair, Broadbeach (photographed in 2019)

This brief covers five City of Gold Coast road closures that start or are scheduled between 19 and 28 October 2026, including a full closure of Broadbeach Boulevarde between Thursday 22 and Monday 26 October while a developer dismantles a tower crane. The City lists many more closures than these. The full closures keep local access, and most entries are notice windows, not full-time closures.

TRANSPORT GUIDEBroadbeach · Burleigh Heads

G:link Stage 3 to Burleigh Heads (Gold Coast, QLD): Open Since 9 August 2026, the Eight New Stations, the Journey Time and What Is Still Being Finished

Burleigh Heads light rail station in August 2026

Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 is open: the Government said the first passengers would board at Burleigh Heads from 6am on Sunday 9 August 2026, and John Holland reported that day that passengers were travelling. The G:link now runs from Helensvale to Burleigh Heads. The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) says some finishing works may still be needed after the start of passenger services.

EVENTGold Coast

Miami Marketta, Gold Coast: No On-Site Parking, Free Entry Wednesday to Saturday From 5pm — Where to Park, Tram and Bus (QLD)

Miami Beach on the Gold Coast, seen from Mick Schamburg Park (not a photo of the venue)

There is no dedicated on-site parking at Miami Marketta, the street-food night market at 23 Hillcrest Parade in Miami. The venue’s advice is to come early, park along Pacific Avenue to avoid residential streets, and use public transport where you can. Entry is free from 5pm, Wednesday to Saturday, and you do not need to book.