Four men and a woman are on the run after a man was repeatedly stabbed on the Gold Coast.

Police said a 36-year-old Western Australian man got into an argument with the group in Surfers Paradise on Thursday evening.

He was stabbed three times, in the chest and abdomen, and the group fled the scene.

WOUNDING INCIDENT, Surfers Paradise: Detectives are investigating after a man was stabbed just after 7pm last evening (Thursday 27th) in Surfers Paradise.
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Members of the public administered first aid until paramedics arrived and rushed the man to hospital in a serious condition.

Detectives said they failed to find the alleged attackers despite patrols and a Polair search of the area.

Anyone who witnessed the attack or has information on the whereabouts of the five people is urged to contact policelink on 131 444.

AAP