Art and Craft on the Coast Coolangatta Markets

Gold Coast's famous Coolangatta beachfront art and craft market — permanently closed

Coolangatta, QLD

Closure notice

Art and Craft on the Coast announced shutdown effective 28 February 2026. The operator's website states that site functionality is being removed and visitors should contact City of Gold Coast Council or the new operator for information moving forward. The Coolangatta beachfront market at Queen Elizabeth Park is no longer run by Art and Craft on the Coast after more than 30 years of Sunday trading.

About this market

Art and Craft on the Coast ran a large, colourful Sunday market at Queen Elizabeth Park on the Coolangatta beachfront for more than 30 years. Stalls lined Marine Parade from opposite The Strand Shopping Centre down toward Greenmount SLSC, offering Australian-made art, craft, produce, food and live entertainment. The operator announced permanent shutdown effective 28 February 2026, directing enquiries to City of Gold Coast Council or any new market operator.

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