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Find Your Perspective
There's a rumour that we're not a very "artsy" place. Good thing it's just a rumour. Galleries, theatre groups, nostalgia museums, sculpture festivals and indigenous performances just brush the surface of a cultural canvas that goes far deeper. As they say - art is purely a matter of perspective after all. Looking for more inspiration? Check out the cultural highlights of the Gold Coast hinterland.
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From now until 17 Dec 2025
Twiggy
TwiggyIntroducing TWIGGY, an upcoming documentary focused on the life and times of the greatest ‘IT’ girl of all time, Dame Lesley Lawson, better known as Twiggy. The first time Twiggy has ever told her story, her life is presented through her working class childhood in northwest London, her international stardom and her career as an acclaimed actress, singer, fashion designer, writer and TV presenter. Country Of Origin: UK
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From now until 17 Dec 2025
Nuremberg
NurembergThe Allies, led by the unyielding chief prosecutor, Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon), have the task of ensuring the Nazi regime answers for the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust while a US Army psychiatrist (Rami Malek) is locked in a dramatic psychological duel with former Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe).Country Of Origin: USA.
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From now until 17 Dec 2025
Dead Of Winter
Dead Of WinterRecently widowed, Barb (Academy Award winner Emma Thompson) travels through snowbound Northern Minnesota to scatter her deceased husband’s remains at the remote lake where they shared their first date. En route she discovers a teenage girl, kidnapped and held hostage in an isolated cabin in the middle of nowhere. With no phone service and hours from the nearest town, she has become the young girl's only hope for survival… but at what cost to herself? Countries of origin: USA, Canada, Germany.
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From now until 07 Mar 2026
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2U2
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2U2When did you last receive a hand-drawn birthday card - or create one for someone else? Born from a treasured family tradition of gifting hand-drawn birthday cards, this installation by Hikoko Ito invites you to savour the joy of receiving one from a stranger who shares your birthdate - your “birthday twin” - and the delight of giving one in return. 366 Birthday Mailboxes, one for each day of the year, are arranged in deliberate disarray. Each bears a “Happy Motif,” reimagined from the Chinese character『樂』- symbolising happiness - by Hikoko and her late father, Sun Chan, celebrating its myriad expressions. Begin at The Calendar Wall: find the “Happy Motif” for your birthdate. Then, seek your matching Birthday Mailbox. Within, a card from your unseen birthday twin quietly awaits. The first batch of cards was created by local students and HOTA’s patrons - followed by offerings from visitors like you. Each one carries warmth and sincerity, sharing good wishes across all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. In the spirit of reciprocity, you are invited to craft a card for another birthday twin, continuing this chain of special connection. Each blank card features an artwork from HOTA’s collection to inspire your creation - you might even spot the original in the Gallery. Every motif matched, every card exchanged whispers: we are here - together. Through shared birthdates and strokes of ink and pigment, we transcend difference, embrace our collective humanity, and pass kindness forward - one heartfelt card at a time. Image Credit: Hikoko Ito, HB2U2 2025, Art Gallery of New South Wales. Image courtesy AGNSW. Hikoko Ito Japan/Hong Kong, Happy Birthday 2U2 2025 mixed media installation; powder-coated steel mailboxes with die-cut acrylic panels, printed vinyl wall design Collection of the artist
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From now until 28 Feb 2026
Summer High Tea with Moët & Chandon
This season, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast unveils an exclusive Summer High Tea in collaboration with Moët & Chandon - a decadent ode to summertime celebration.
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14 Dec 2025
Cooly Carols
Seas and greetings! The much-loved Cooly Carols is returning beachside at Queen Elizabeth Park. Hosted by the Gold Coast's very own Nicka35, the evening will be filled with festive fun and live music from local favourites Chloe Styler, Birren and the Paper Daisies, plus Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary's Blinky Bill Christmas show. This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate the festive season. Bring your picnic blanket, friends and family, and settle in for an evening filled with your favourite Christmas carols, a delicious variety of food trucks, and a special visit from the big man in red. The night will finish with a dazzling fireworks finale lighting up the Coolangatta sky. Auslan interpreters will be on stage to ensure an accessible and welcoming experience for all. Encouraging you to walk, ride, scoot or skate to the event - Santa has his parachute packed! Celebrate the magic of Christmas at Cooly Carols, proudly presented by City of Gold Coast.
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From now until 22 Dec 2025
Perspecta
Perspecta draws its title from the Latin root of "perspective" and invites viewers to engage with how we see and are seen by our surroundings.Four artists - Kieran Davis, Jesse Harrison, Kaz Hughes and Jane Brennan bring their individual practices to bear on the themes of Land, Sea, River and Home.Working across painting, sculpture and ceramics, the exhibition encourages a layered experience of the Gold Coast's unique coastal environment its physical terrain, its shifting light, its waterscape, and the home we make within it.In a time when our relationships to place, environment and home are in flux, Perspecta offers a platform for reflection and connection.This exhibition brings together diverse artistic responses to the physical and metaphoric landscapes of the Gold Coast region, encouraging audiences to pause and reconsider their own vantage points.
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From now until 17 Dec 2025
Kokuho
Kokuho Spectacularly bringing the intricate style and all-consuming dedication of the Japanese Kabuki artist to the big screen, Sang-il Lee’s epic new drama KOKUHŌ is a decades-spanning tale charting the ambition, friendship and rivalry of two young trainees. Nagasaki, 1964. After the death of his father, the leader of a yakuza gang, gifted Kikuo (rising star Ryō Yoshizawa) is taken under the wing of famed Kabuki actor Hanjirō Hanai (played by the iconic Ken Watanabe, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Last Samurai). Alongside the great performer’s only son, Shunsuke (Ryūsei Yokohama), he dedicates his life to the artform – a centuries-old Japanese theatrical tradition known for its costumes, elaborate makeup and innovative stagecraft. Over the ensuing decades, against the backdrop of stunning stagings of classic Kabuki tales, the destiny of the two young disciples entwines and twists - from acting school to the most prestigious stages - and their hearts suffer as much yearning, scandal and glory as their on-stage alter-egos. Only one of them will become the master of the art. Based on the best-selling novel by Shūichi Yoshida, KOKUHŌ (which translates as 'National Treasure') stormed the Japanese box office in mid-2025, with demand escalating for months on the back of word of mouth, becoming a true cultural phenomenon. The film is currently ranked as the #2nd highest-earning live action drama in Japanese box office history.Country of Origin: Japan
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14 Dec 2025
Royal Ballet: Cinderella
Royal Ballet: CinderellaStuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.CONDUCTOR: Jonathan LoORCHESTRA: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
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From now until 11 Jan 2026
HOTA Collects: Metamorphosis
HOTA Collects: MetamorphosisArtists have been transforming found materials through cutting, assembling and pasting for centuries. Processes such as collage and assemblage flourished in Australia from the mid-twentieth century, with artists repurposing the discarded detritus of modern life to create new meaning. Through collage and photomontage, artists reconfigure images to examine themes such as feminism, environmentalism, and the connection between self and place. Metamorphosis brings together work by more than thirty Australian artists from the HOTA Collection, who have used these transformative methods to explore ideas of identity, memory and perception. The exhibition title draws from the words of Colin Lanceley, a key figure in the development of assemblage art in Australia, who observed: ‘The transformation of materials, the metamorphosis, informed by a poetic sensibility, is the key to creativity.’ Included in the exhibition are works by Lorraine Connelly-Northey, Rosalie Gascoigne, James Gleeson, Robert Klippel, Julie Rrap, Sally Smart, Ruby Spowart, Brett Whiteley, Judith Wright and Jemima Wyman. Image: Ruby Spowart, South Stradbroke triptych 1992, silver gelatin prints, collaged. Collection, HOTA Gallery. Gifted by the citizens of the Gold Coast to future generations 1993 © The artist’s estate
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From now until 23 Dec 2025
White Christmas at Warner Bros. Movie World
Joy to the World at White Christmas returns.Celebrate Joy to the World at Warner Bros. Movie World's White Christmas this December. Step into a world of magic where the whole family will be dazzled by the twinkling wonderland of lights and the biggest Christmas parade ever with incredible floats from around the world!Meet beloved Christmas characters, explore enchanting precincts, enjoy festive food and your favourite rides at night.Get one free entry with a Village Roadshow One Pass.
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From now until 31 Jan 2026
Koala Breakfast at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy a Delicious Breakfast with an Aussie Icon.Spend your morning with passionate Wildlife Keepers in the presence of everyone's favourite Aussie icon – the Koala – for a breakfast experience like no other.Explore the unique adaptations, diet and breeding behaviours of these incredible animals. Learn about the vital conservation work happening right here at Currumbin Wildlife SanctuaryAfterwards, explore more of the Sanctuary at your leisure. (Day entry to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary included in cost)
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From now until 14 Dec 2025
Salsa in the Park
Salsa in the Park is an event open to everyone and it is free. It is held at The Porch in Broadwater Parklands, Southport. DJs will play a variety of latin music to keep everyone dancing. There will be a free dancing lesson, followed by two and a half hours of social dancing dancing, or sit, relax, watch and enjoy the music and dancers go about their pace.
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From now until 31 May 2026
Elevate Your Spirits – Liqueur Making Class
Embark on an immersive journey into the world of liqueur crafting at Tamborine Mountain Distillery.Sip on an inviting welcome drink, share a delectable cheese board, and explore a variety of their liqueurs during an engaging tasting session.With expert guidance, create your personalised 200ml Flavoured Liqueur from a selection of over 100 tinctures and flavours making it uniquely yours. Complete the experience by naming and hand-labelling your bottle.Take home not just a bottle of liqueur, but a crafted masterpiece with a personal label—a tangible memory to cherish and share.What's Included:Welcome beverage upon your arrival Tasting experience with four 10ml tastings Professional blending advice from their expert guide Exclusive access to our selection of tinctures and flavours from their apothecary A 200ml bottle of your personally infused liqueur Drinks provided during the class. 10 percent discount on any purchase made from their shop on the same day All equipment provided for a seamless experience.
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From now until 06 Jan 2026
KEN DONE: NO RULES
‘There are no rules. And if there are rules, then you may as well break them.’ – Ken Done Ken Done’s paintings have captured public imagination for more than four decades. As one of Australia’s most recognisable artists, Done is beloved for his bold use of colour and vibrant imagery, resulting in paintings which are exuberant celebrations of the world around him. Done has forged a career unlike any other artist this country has seen, resisting traditional art-world expectations and embracing spontaneity and emotion over rigid technique. At a youthful eighty-five, Ken Done remains true to his personal philosophy – that an artist can and should create their own rules. Ken Done: No Rules features artworks from the 1980s to today which are largely drawn from Done’s personal collection. In his signature optimistic style, he captures the intimacy of his home and garden through to the majestic grandeur of Australia’s reefs, beaches and coastlines that have made Ken Done a household name. The exhibition features an exclusive animation showcasing a selection of Ken Done's iconic paintings, offering visitors a deeper immersion into his vibrant universe. Also included is a selection of outfits from Australian designer duo Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales of Romance Was Born from their 2023 collaborative collection Done Zone. This exhibition is curated in partnership with The Ken Done Gallery, Sydney.
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From now until 24 Dec 2025
Wild Christmas
A Christmas Filled with Nature, Magic & Memories.This December, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary transforms into a festive family escape where nature and Christmas collide.Meet Blinky Bill & Nutsy the Koalas and the Christmas Elves, snap your family Christmas photos without the shopping centre crowds, and discover the cheeky elves hiding wild and free throughout the Sanctuary.Wild Christmas is the easiest, most joyful way to celebrate together - surrounded by wildlife, fresh air and festive cheer.
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Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.