Rock out with your shamrock out!
Rock out with your shamrock out!
Shenanigans are afoot, Gold Coasters. Yep, in case you’ve been off with the fairies – March means St Patrick’s Day is indeed upon us for another year. Who can resist the time honoured tradition of donning the green garb, and gathering over a cheeky pint of Guinness to celebrate Irish culture in all its glory… and who could forget waaay too many (questionable) impressions, to be sure, to be sure.
March 17th is the date famously reserved for good, old fashioned Irish-inspired revelling in cities across the globe. This year St Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday so many of the GC’s venues are celebrating an entire weekend of fun! If you’re wondering what’s on we’ve got you covered better than a kilt on a breezy day with all the best spots to bust out those second-hand Riverdance renditions.
Here’s a list of top Gold Coast spots to get your green on from north to south.
Come dressed in your best shade of green for an afternoon of music, dance, and merrymaking for St Patrick’s Day celebrations at the club! On 16 March, Irish You Were Beer will be playing from 1pm, with traditional Irish dancers backing it up at 2:30pm. The club will be offering special deals on traditional Irish food and drinks, including their Irish Stew with mash, veggies, Irish soda bread, and their Steak & Guinness Pie!
Where: 22 Thrush Avenue, Paradise Point
When: 11am-6pm, 16 March 2025
Harbour Town Premium Outlet’s favourite neighbour Dublin Docks is never light on Irish cheer, particularly not on St Paddy’s Day! There’ll be live entertainment, Irish food, and of course, the refreshing ales will be flowing with Guinness and Kilkenny on tap to really get in the spirit. But we should issue a very valid warning here; too many of the latter may induce the Irish flu come Tuesday morning (aka a humdinger hangover)! Irish soloist Tom Kimmet kicks off the festivities from 12pm on Sunday 16th March, while Irish dancing and tunes courtesy of Mama Ju Ju & the Jam Tarts set to soundtrack the merrymaking well into the evening on Sunday and Monday.
Where: Harbour Town Drive, Biggera Waters
When: Sunday 16th and Monday 17th March
Ya local, The Local Tavern, is also getting in on the Irish cheer! On Monday, 17 March, it will be business as usual with a Celtic flair. Expect plenty of Guinness (obvs), Irish chef specials and Richard Neill live from 3pm. Grab the gang for a perfect afternoon of St Patrick’s Day celebrations on the Gold Coast.
Where: Chevron Renaissance, 3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise
When: Monday 17th March
Why limit the fun to one day only? Surfers’ Irish icon, Waxy’s is going the whole hog with a full-blown St Patrick’s fest spanning the entire weekend… and frankly, we would expect no less! They’ve got Irish charm just burstin from the seams, which makes them a hard pub to rival when it comes to a St Patty’s Day hurrah. You can bet the entire place will be chockers this with live performances from modern Celtic band Limerick MCB, the Counterfeit Heros, Gold Coast Pipe Band, The Paddy Project, Tartan Shamrock Project, Pipe Band, Gallie and Bett Hammond. There will also be special performances from the Irish dance group Shamrock Dancers.
Where: 3206 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise
When: Saturday 15th – Monday 17th March
Who’s ready for St Patrick’s Day Karaoke at The Avenue? Seriously, who can resist belting out Zombie by The Cranberries (honourable mention: Nothing Compares 2U, because Sinead always slaps) whenever it comes on? Certainly not us! Get ready to grease your throats with Guinness and let it rip from 6pm. There will also be prizes for best dressed, so be sure to wear your best green fit. Entry is free, with plenty of prizes up for grabs! Grand!
Where: 3-15 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise
When: Monday 17th March
Witness a sea of green take over Cavill Avenue at Finn McCool’s! Immerse yourself in Irish spirit with their decked-out St Patrick’s Day long weekend lineup of Irish mayhem. Live music will be pumping the whole weekend with five bands set to go, DJs till late and a traditional pipe band at the ready. Irish dancers will deliver top-notch entertainment, with hearty fare to keep you fueled and Guinness flowing (and flowing, and flowing) all night long. Don’t miss out on the craic – RSVP now.
Where: 39 Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise
When: Saturday 15th – Monday 17th March
If you’ve been anywhere near a pub (or the internet) lately, you’ll know Guinness is having a moment. Aussies everywhere are obsessed with attempting the impossible: Splitting the G. So, Gelato Messina are jumping on the bandwagon with Scoop The G – a silky Fior di Latte gelato loaded with Guinness brownies and swirled with Guinness caramel. It’s got all the iconic rich, malty flavour of the world’s most famous stout, but with a sweet twist that’ll have you raising a cone instead of a pint.
Where: 2A Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise
When: Available in all Messina stores from Monday, 17th March, while stocks last
It’s a full-blown St Patrick’s Fest at this much loved local Irish icon. The extravaganza is shaping up to be their best yet, with 3 days of Celtic shenanigans prepared, including live performances by Irish musicians Mark Butler and Claddagh, Gallie, Gold Coast Pipe Band, The Gathering and Salliana7. We’re also spoiled with live performances by the Carolan Academy of Irish Dance! Of course, irresistible Irish bites like Beef & Guinness pies with mushy peas and Kilkenny beer battered Barra will also be coming thick and fast, so head down for what’s sure to be the best time outside the motherland itself! Get all the details here.
Where: 2923 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise
When: Saturday 15th – Monday 17th March
Get ready for a St Patrick’s long weekend full of specials (hello, $10 pints from 3-6pm) and challenges!! Among the sweet sound of Irish tunes by TJ and Cole Trio, Dunlin Drive, Big Fella Ling, Richard Neill and The Drunken Midnight Choir, there will be daily giveaways worth your weight in Arthur’s finest. One is a month-worth of FREE Guinness! Just buy a pint and a main meal to enter the draw! Not a hard ask when there’s Banger’s and Mash made with Guinness gravy on the menu and Guinness on tap (the only venue in Broadbeach that has it)! There will be Split The G challenges (win a free pint) and Jameson and Magners giveaways daily! Book your table now and celebrate in true Irish style.
Where: Shop 12/15 Victoria Ave, Broadbeach
When: Saturday 15th – Monday 17th March
A truly special St Patrick’s Day celebration awaits. Celtica – a new ear of Irish heritage – is bringing their electrifying performance of Irish dance to The Star for one night only! From the producers of Celtic Illusion comes this awe-inspiring Irish dance spectacle starring an elite troupe of performers, including alumni from Lord of the Dance and Celtic Illusion.
Expect lightning-fast footwork, magnificent contemporary Irish music, and dazzling costumes as you’re transported straight to the Emerald Isle. This evening is essential for die-hard Irish dance fans and perfect for anyone looking for an unforgettable night out with family or friends. Tickets start at $59.90. Don’t miss out—book now!
Where: The Star Gold Coast, 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach
When: Saturday 15th March
Who’s ready for a full weekend of Irish shenanigans at Currumbin RSL? Irish Fest from March 15th –17th is all about live music, Irish dancing, top-tier pub grub and Guinness. The Lounge Bar will be buzzing with tunes from Eimhin Healy, Munster Bucks, Journey of a Fiddler, and more—plus some lively Irish dancing to get you in the spirit. Best part? It’s free entry! So round up your mates, throw on something green, and let’s celebrate St. Paddy’s the only way we know how—loud, proud, and with a pint in hand. Sláinte!
Where: 165 Duringan St, Currumbin
When: Saturday 15th – Monday 17th March
Get ready to don your greenest garb at Epic Skate Rink’s exhilarating St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Adult St. Patrick’s Night is an evening dedicated to fun, festivity, and of course, skating. This 16+ event promises a night of lively skating, great music, and festive spirit. Enjoy special treats like green slushies, green capsicum pizza, and non-alcoholic beer, all to enhance the St. Patrick’s Day vibe.
Where: 20/23 Enterprise Ave, Tweed Heads South NSW 2487
When: Sunday, March 16th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm