Unmissable Gold Coast Events During the April School Holiday

by | Feb 12, 2020

Looking for excitement this Easter? Head to the Gold Coast with the kids during their April school holiday for beach fun in the sun, exciting tourist attractions and a number of unmissable Gold Coast events that will take place this April!

Yours to enjoy just moments away from our cheap Surfers Paradise holiday accommodation at St Tropez, give the kids something to look forward to with these April Gold Coast events:

HOTA Dancing on the Green

Free at Home of the Arts Surfers Paradise, the region’s leading events venue, Dancing on the Green is a family-friendly morning concert for those who love to dance! On the lawn in front of HOTA’s stunning Outdoor Stage, enjoy a fantastic live performance featuring local musicians and bands, where you can show off your best moves or simply sit back and enjoy the atmosphere. Dancing on the Green will take place on April 5, followed by Jazz on the Lawn on April 12!

The Cat in the Hat

Also at Home of the Arts this April, spoil the kids to Dr Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat – live on stage with a superb cast of theatre performers in full costume. All the hilarity, and high jinks, of the well-loved children’s book will come alive in this must-see production, set to feature colourful stage design, eye-catching costumes and music for all ages. Catch this 50-minute show with two performances at 10.30 am and 1 pm on April 9 – the perfect treat for the kids this Easter!

Australian Street Entertainment Carnival

All set for the Easter weekend, be entertained for four whole days when Australian Street Entertainment Carnival comes to take over Surfers Paradise. In the streets opposite Surfers Paradise Beach, see all kinds of unique street performers showing off their talents for FREE, involving live music, dance, street magic, theatre, circus and more. It’s the ultimate event for families looking for somewhere exciting to be this Easter, taking place from April 10 to April 13.

Gold Coast Film Festival 2020

Continuing the excitement after Australian Street Entertainment Carnival is this year’s Gold Coast Film Festival, a popular annual event with a massive 12-day program featuring outdoor movie showings, movie location tours, trivia nights, kids’ workshops and more. Highlights to look out for include Floating Cinema at HOTA, SIPFest on Surfers Paradise Beach, plus the Festival of Film, Music and Dance in Surfers Paradise. The full program lasts April 15 to April 26!

Book Central Gold Coast Accommodation with St Tropez

Be ready for all the above in April with our Surfers Paradise family accommodation, situated in the absolute heart of Surfers Paradise near Surfers Paradise Beach and the best Surfers Paradise attractions. We offer fully self-contained budget holiday apartments for small and large families, complete with an outdoor swimming pool, onsite car parking and free WiFi access.

Book directly with us for our cheapest rates this April! Find more information at St Tropez Resort.