Isle of Palms puts you a short drive from some of the Gold Coast’s biggest events, from world-class arts festivals to international sport, without the crowds and traffic of staying in the thick of it. Elanora is a relaxed, residential base 1.5 kilometres from the beach, with Coolangatta, Robina and Surfers Paradise all within easy reach for a big day out.
Upcoming events near Elanora
BLEACH* Festival 2026
Thursday 1 to Sunday 11 October 2026 | HOTA, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast’s contemporary arts festival takes over the HOTA precinct for eleven days of exhibitions, live performances and public art, about 20 minutes from Elanora. A great half-day outing without needing to book accommodation closer to the action.
Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold 2026
Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 October 2026 | Coolangatta Beach, Coolangatta
The legendary Coolangatta Gold returns to Coolangatta, with the gruelling 25.6 kilometre race on Saturday and a full weekend of ocean racing along the beach. Just 13 minutes from Elanora, it’s an easy morning out to watch elite competitors take on the surf.
Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October 2026 | Surfers Paradise Street Circuit
Supercars roar through the streets of Surfers Paradise as Round 12 kicks off the Supercars Finals. About 25 minutes from Isle of Palms, it’s the Gold Coast’s biggest motorsport weekend, with three days of racing, live music and a street festival atmosphere.
Rugby League World Cup 2026
Saturday 31 October 2026 | Cbus Super Stadium, Robina
Robina hosts a triple-header of Rugby League World Cup fixtures, headlined by New Zealand versus Fiji in the men’s competition, alongside two women’s matches. Cbus Super Stadium is about 11 minutes from Elanora, making it one of the easiest big-event days out all year.
Red Hot Summer Tour 2026
Sunday 1 November 2026 (sold out) | Coolangatta Beach, Marine Parade, Coolangatta
Australian Crawl and Men At Work headline an afternoon of live music right on Coolangatta Beach. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly concert setting by the sand, about 13 minutes from Isle of Palms, perfect for making a full day of the Gold Coast coastline.
Pan Pacific Masters Games 2026
Friday 6 to Sunday 15 November 2026 | Venues across the Gold Coast (hub: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach)
More than 16,000 masters athletes aged 30 and over compete across over 40 sports at the 14th Pan Pacific Masters Games. With the main hub at Broadbeach, about 18 minutes from Elanora, it’s a lively ten days to catch a huge range of sport around the city.
FIM World Supercross Australian Grand Prix
Saturday 21 November 2026 | Cbus Super Stadium, Robina
The world’s top supercross riders touch down at Cbus Super Stadium for a high-octane night of racing under lights. Gates open from 6pm, about 11 minutes’ drive from Elanora, for one of the loudest events on the Gold Coast calendar.
Currumbin Christmas Carols
Sunday 20 December 2026, 5pm to 7.30pm | Merv Craig Park, Currumbin Waters
Wrap up the year with a free community carols evening close to home, featuring a Santa visit and a laser light show for the kids. Merv Craig Park is only about 8 minutes from Isle of Palms, an easy way to start the festive season.
Stay nearby
Make Isle of Palms your base for a Gold Coast spring and summer packed with events. Our self-contained apartments in Elanora are a short, easy drive from every event above, with plenty of parking and a quiet spot to unwind after a big day out.
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