22/07/2025
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Whatโs On Near Southport Motel โ August 2025
Planning your stay in August? Here's a round-up of events right near us in Southport, plus a few highlights around the Gold Coast. Save this list and start planning your August weekends! ๐
St Hildaโs Festival of the Arts & School Fete
๐ St Hildaโs School, 52 High Street, Southport
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Friday 1 August โ Opening Night Cocktail Party (5.00pmโ7.00pm)
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Saturday 2 August โ Fete, student art, rides & food (12.00pmโ7.00pm)
๐ https://www.sthildas.qld.edu.au/community/2025-festival-of-the-arts-entry
Multicultural Sunset Festival
๐ Broadwater Parklands, Southport
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Saturday 2 August โข From 4.00pm
An evening of live music, food, multicultural performances, and kids' activities.
๐ https://allevents.in/southport/the-iconic-gold-coast-multicultural-sunset-festival-2025-2nd-august-free-broadwater-parklands/200028370548046
Gold Coast Vegan Markets
๐ Broadwater Parklands โ Fishermanโs Lawn, Southport
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Every Friday & Saturday in August
Dog-friendly plant-based market with food, produce, gifts & more!
๐ https://allevents.in/southport/gold-coast-vegan-markets/200028466823139
Gold Coast SUNS vs GWS Giants
๐ Heritage Bank Stadium, Carrara
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Saturday 16 August
๐ https://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/
BLEACH Festival 2025*
๐ Across the Gold Coast (HOTA, Kurrawa, Broadbeach, etc.)
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Thursday 31 July โ Sunday 10 August
An arts and cultural festival featuring live performances, visual art, dance, music and sculpture installations.
๐ https://www.theweekendedition.com.au/gold-coast/events/bleach-festival-2025/
๐ https://www.hellogoldcoast.com.au/events/bleach-festival-gold-coast/
Botanical Bazaar โ Gardening & sustainable living expo
๐ Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang
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2โ3 August
๐ https://www.botanicalbazaargc.com.au/
St Hilda's School, Gold Coast
The Festival of the Arts celebrates creativity while supporting students and community initiatives through the St Hilda's School Foundation. Showcasing student talent alongside renowned artists, it fosters artistic appreciation and strengthens community engagement.