St Tropez Holiday Apartments puts you right in the middle of the action on Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise, an easy walk or short drive from some of the Gold Coast’s biggest events. From contemporary arts festivals to Supercars racing through the streets outside your door, spring and summer bring a packed calendar within minutes of home.
Upcoming events near Surfers Paradise
BLEACH* Festival 2026
Thursday 1 to Sunday 11 October 2026 | HOTA, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise
Eleven days of exhibitions, live performances and public art at the HOTA precinct, just a couple of kilometres from St Tropez. One of the easiest big events to fit into a stay on the entertainment strip.
Oktoberfest in the Gardens
Saturday 10 October 2026, 1pm to 9pm | Broadwater Parklands, Southport
German beer, food and oompah bands take over the Southern Lawn at Broadwater Parklands, about 6 kilometres from St Tropez. A fun afternoon and evening by the water, with a massive beer hall, German food stalls and live entertainment.
Groundwater Country Music Festival
Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October 2026 | Broadbeach precinct, Broadbeach
Three free days of country music fill the streets of Broadbeach, about 4 kilometres from St Tropez. No tickets needed, just wander between stages for a laid-back long weekend of live music.
Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October 2026 | Surfers Paradise Street Circuit
Supercars take over the streets right outside St Tropez for the Gold Coast’s biggest motorsport weekend. Three days of racing, live entertainment and a festival atmosphere, all within walking distance of your apartment.
Gold Coast SUNS Derby Day
Saturday 31 October 2026 | Aquis Gold Coast Turf Club, Bundall
A big race day on the Gold Coast racing calendar, about 3 kilometres from St Tropez. Dress up, place a bet and enjoy trackside entertainment at the Aquis Gold Coast Turf Club.
Melbourne Cup Day
Tuesday 3 November 2026, Cup broadcast 2pm AEST | Aquis Gold Coast Turf Club, Bundall
Celebrate the race that stops the nation with a raceday at the Aquis Gold Coast Turf Club, about 3 kilometres from St Tropez. A fun midweek outing, fashion and all.
Pan Pacific Masters Games 2026
Friday 6 to Sunday 15 November 2026 | Venues across the Gold Coast, hub at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach
Thousands of masters athletes aged 30 and over descend on the Gold Coast for ten days of sport, with the entertainment hub about 4 kilometres from St Tropez in Broadbeach. Expect a lively, sport-mad city during this stretch.
Silks Under The Stars Race Evening
Friday 20 November and Friday 18 December 2026, from 4pm | Aquis Gold Coast Turf Club, Bundall
Twilight racing under the lights with music and entertainment to close out the week, about 3 kilometres from St Tropez. A great way to dress up for an evening without straying far from the apartment.
Stay nearby
St Tropez Holiday Apartments puts you on Orchid Avenue, right in the middle of everything above. Book direct for the best rate on our self-contained one and two bedroom apartments, and step straight out into the Surfers Paradise action.
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