Planning a fundraising event or charity gala? The Island Gold Coast is the perfect venue for your next charity event. We offer six dedicated function venues, each exuding sophisticated charm and versatility to suit any occasion. Whether you’re organising an auction, a long lunch, or a black-tie gala dinner, our venues provide the ideal setting to impress your guests and achieve your fundraising goals. Let us help you create a memorable and impactful event that will leave a lasting impression on your guests and supporters.
EVENT VENUES
The Island Gold Coast has six stunning event spaces to choose from, each with a unique and sophisticated charm.
EVENT CATERING
Our seasonal menus cater to all occasions, from breakfasts and conference lunches to cocktail, share-style, and live food stations.
BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION
After the magic happens, invite your guests to stay in one of our boutique suites, equipped with every creature comfort.
Functions and Events Enquiries
Please fill out the form or call 07 5538 8000 to speak with our friendly team.
Turf & Tropics – Summer Raceday Luncheon
Frock up in the colours of summer and settle in for a lavish Magic Millions raceday celebration at the Island Glasshouse. From 12–4pm, enjoy a four-hour premium food and drinks experience in air-conditioned comfort, with all the raceday action streaming live on one of the Gold Coast’s largest LED screens.
Expect a decadent four-course sit-down luncheon, flowing cocktails and premium drinks, DJ entertainment, fashions on the field, photo moments, competitions and prizes — all set against the buzz of the Gold Coast’s most glamorous racing carnival.
Your table is exclusively yours, with full access to the Island Glasshouse and Deck throughout the event. When the races wrap up, keep the celebrations going with a kick-on at the Island Rooftop, open until late.
📅 Saturday 17 January 2026
⏰ From 12pm | Package 12–4pm
🎟 $195 per person + booking fee
Let your event shine at the Island Glasshouse. Located on the ground level of The Island Gold Coast, this versatile and picturesque space is ideal for celebrations, conferences, galas, exhibitions, award events and weddings — seamlessly connected to lush greenery and the Gold Coast climate for a truly memorable setting. View the Glasshouse, menus and get in touch through the link in our bio.
Watch every play, tackle and touchdown of Super Bowl LX on one of the biggest LED screens on the Gold Coast (33sqm), with immersive sound that puts you right in the action.
American-style eats, cold drinks, games, cheerleaders, giveaways, a legendary halftime eating competition — and when the final whistle blows, the after-party kicks on.
Choose a Touchdown or MVP package and score a limited-edition personalised Super Bowl jersey.
Monday 9 Feb • From 9am • Island Glasshouse.
New Year’s Day at the Island Rooftop ☀️ New year, new you — with a New Year’s Day refresh for 2026. Kickstart your new year with a blast of summer sunshine, fresh open-air and your soundtrack to the new year — guaranteed to blow the dust away and reboot your shiny self.
We’ll be recovering from the night that was with cool cocktails, DJs all day and tasty wood-fired eats set to cure those NYD hungries.
When: Thur 1st Jan, 2026. 11am until late.
Entry: Free entry all day. Same day walk-ins welcome.
Morning, sunshine ☀️
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Summer stay-cay ☀️ it’s your Island escape. Check availability through the link in our bio.
Sunshine, cocktails and that almost-Christmas feeling. The Rooftop is open from 11 ‘til late all weekend — walk ins welcome.
Saddle up for Turf & Tropics — the Gold Coast’s most lavish summer Raceday luncheon during Magic Millions. Frock up in your colours of summer and settle into the air-conditioned Island Glasshouse for four luxurious hours of fine food, fizz, fillies and all the Magic Millions action. Expect a four-course lunch, four-hours of premium drinks including cocktails and premium spirits, fashions on the field, DJs, prizes and all the racing coverage on one of the Coast’s biggest LED screens.
Turf & Tropics Raceday Luncheon
Saturday 17 January. 12pm–4pm. Kick-on at the Rooftop ’til late. Tickets $195pp + bf. Book through the link in our bio.
