An Irish tourist has been charged after getting stuck in an air vent at a Gold Coast nightclub.

It's alleged the 18-year-old man had been refused entry to the bar on Orchid Avenue, so tried to sneak in through the roof cavity.

Emergency services were called at 1.30am after the man got wedged in the vent.

Once freed, the man was arrested by police.

A man who was refused entry to a Surfers Paradise night club was charged after trying to sneak in.

He'll face Southport Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning charged with entering premises after being refused entry, wilful damage and trespass.

A glass door and roof plasterboard was damaged during the misadventure.