The Gold Coast Show is the largest community event held on the Gold Coast, celebrated year after year. In 2021, the Gold Coast Show public holiday is held on Friday, 27th August 2021.
The Gold Coast Show is one of the largest community events in Queensland and, as a renowned community event, has many things for visitors to see and do.
Gold Coast Show Day 2021, Public Holiday, Rides & Ticket Prices
The Gold Coast show has something for everyone. For kids, there are plenty of rides, including a Ferris Wheel & giant swing, carnival games, showbags, animal interaction, face painting, competitions and art shows. For adults, there are plenty of exhibitions and displays of art, science, history, education, culture, innovation and creativity. There are also motor cross displays, animal judging competitions as well as live music and dance shows.
Visitors to the show can also discover the country culture of Australia by visiting the various stalls and purchase some local arts and crafts. There are also art & cooking demonstrations where visitors can learn a new skill.
As of 2018, The Gold Coast Show has moved venues and is located at the Broadwater Parklands, and the best part is admittance is now free! Equestrian is brought back to the program, as well as spectacular nightly entertainment.
The rides that are at the Gold Coast Show have included: Big Whizzer, Skywalker, Hurricane, Waveswinger, Dodgem Cars, Soundwave, Ferris Wheel, Slide, Speed Boats, Haunted, Dark Ride, Super Fun Slide, Boot Camp, Plus MORE!
Showbags in the past have included: Bertie Beetle, Cadbury, Hubba Bubba, Yupi, Trolli, Warheads, Licorice Lovers, Ben 10, Best Friends Forever, Doctor Who, Dr Seuss, Fast & Furious, Pokemon, Powerpuff Girls, Shopkins, WWE, Assassins Creed, Captain Underpants, Girls Only, Girls Rule, Halo, Peppa Pig, Peter Rabbit, Pj Masks, Rick & Morty, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Thomas The Tank Engine, and more!
For information on each of the competitions, please click on the links below for the event schedules:
- Arts Competitions Schedule
- Equestrian Competitions Schedule
- Homecrafts Competitions Schedule
- Show Dogs Schedule
- Wood Chop Schedule
Please check out the event schdule and map in the image gallery below for further information.
Hi there, do you know what day is the public holiday for the Gold Coast show in 2021?
Hi Mandy
The Gold Coast Show is due to run from 27th – 29th August 2021, so Friday the 27th will be the public holiday.
Thanks
Michael
hi with the prices for rides is it going to be the amount per each ride you go on.
Hi Maddison,
The Gold Coast Show website states “Kids rides start from $5 per ride, and more adventurous rides from $7 per ride”.
So based on that alone, the prices are for each ride you go on – not an unlimited ticket.
It appears that they have also stopped offering “BONUS DOLLARS”, where you were able to get $30 of ride passes for $25.
Thanks
Michael
how much is the ride tickets for this year gold coast?
Hi Magenta,
Apologies for the delay, as there has been no information released about ride prices until just a couple of days ago.
Looking at the Gold Coast Show’s Facebook page, it’s stated that “Kids rides start from $5 each, and more adventurous rides from $7 per ride. Each rider operator will be offering multi-ride discounts”.
With more information released, we have since added this to our website with the show schedule, event times, map and showbag list.
Thanks
Michael
how much is it to enter
Hi Noah,
Be that the Gold Coast Show is now going to be located at the Broadwater Parklands, the entry price is now free.
Thanks
Michael
if its discounted online ticket prices, how much are tickets at the gate? Paul
Hi Paul,
Not sure, I have only seen online ticket prices. Best just to purchase before you go to save on the extra cost I guess.
Regards,
Jess