Head to the wristband centre when you first arrive at Surfers Paradise to collect your official Schoolies Hub Wristband. While you are there, check out the Safer Schoolies Expo and visit all the stalls for information and give aways – you can score sunscreen, hats, drinks and more!

Once you have your wristband get down to the beach every night of Schoolies from 7pm for free entertainment from our epic line-up of DJs.

Wristband Centre open 11am-8pm

• Bring your QR code and school ID to Cypress Ave, Surfers Paradise to get your official Safer Schoolies Wristband. This will give you access to the free Schoolies Hub entertainment on the beach.

Safer Schoolies Expo 11am-close

• Engage with our expo stall holders that will have important information, giveaways and interactive experiences for school leavers. Visit:
  • Australian Anti-Ice Campaign Pty Ltd
  • Office for Youth, Department of Housing and Public Works
  • Gold Coast Public Health Unit
  • Project Paradigm
  • Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence
  • DonateLife, Queensland Health
  • Department of Trade, Training and Employment
  • Department of Transport and Main Roads
  • Lives Lived Well
  • Gold Coast Youth Service
  • Queensland Police Service
  • Queensland Ambulance Service
  • Translink
  • Jack Beasley Foundation
  • Queensland Fire Department

Schoolies Hub 7pm-midnight

• Free Entertainment on Surfers Paradise Beach from 7pm – Midnight featuring live DJs; DIXIE, Messy Jessie, Bombs Away, WHITTY, DJ Bass Leopard Neon Giants and Colin Coyt.

Last updated:

27 October 2025