Australia Day is a time for all Australians to reflect, respect and celebrate and the best way to do this is to do something Australian – get together with family and friends or go to a local Australia Day event.

The 2026 Gold Coast Australia Day Celebrations will be held at the HOTA Outdoor Stage. Following the invite-only citizenship ceremony, this family friendly, free event kicks off at 4pm.

Enjoy live and local music by 42BAND on the HOTA Outdoor Stage from 4pm, limited space available. There’ll be an assortment of delicious food trucks and a fireworks finale at approximately 7pm.

Check out our Outdoor Events CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - CHILL OUT MODE for everything that you can and can't bring.

Getting there

Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.