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Listen Up People
Because we've got some serious live music pumping on our playlist. The program is a quality shuffle of local and international acts performing on a mind-blowing range of Gold Coast stages. Parkland rock festivals, folky-soul by the beach, jazz at the casino, stadium headliners. Sound good? Then crank it up!
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14 Aug 2025
Laboratory of Light
Laboratory of LightTHE PERFORMANCE Part theatre and part interactive research project, Laboratory of Light provides a theatrical lens through which teachers and students can engage with the Science syllabus. Welcome to the curious and wonder-filled world of Luminous, a backyard scientist who is fascinated by light. Where does light come from? How does it travel? What is it made of? Luminous spends all night conducting experiments in their garden shed - the Laboratory of Light, in the hope that one day this will lead to recognition and fame. Darkness is lonely and needs a friend but Luminous is afraid of the dark! One full moon, as an electromagnetic wave travels through the Milky Way, Luminous’ most ambitious invention traps the smallest unit of light, a photon! This unites an unlikely trio of friends, who embark on a night of discovery together and through live experiments and music, learn about the wonders of light along the way. THE EXPERIENCE The adventure begins with the arrival of education resources via Google Classroom, prior to attending the performance, and will spark students’ interest in the topic of light through creative in-class activities. On the day of the performance your class will spend time with Luminous in the Laboratory of Light.
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From now until 17 Aug 2025
Pacific Airshow® Gold Coast
Pacific Airshow® Gold Coast: Bigger, Faster, Louder and on sale now! Pacific Airshow Gold Coast is back 15–17 August 2025 and they're ready to go bigger, faster and louder than ever before, with three days of unbelievable aerial and on-sand entertainment. For the best views, electrifying live commentary, performer autograph sessions and an atmosphere you'll find hard to beat, the only place to be is on the inside. You'll be right in the hub of the action as world-class aviators tear through the skies during over four hours of heart-pounding action. In addition to the world-class airshow, you can access Performer Signing Sessions to meet your heroes, get engaged in the new NXTGN STEM LAB, grab some delicious food and drink options from the awesome vendors, and let the kids loose in the PA Kids Zone.
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15 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2026
2026 Pacific Airshow® Gold Coast
Pacific Airshow® Gold Coast: Bigger, Faster, Louder and on sale now! Pacific Airshow Gold Coast is back and they're ready to go bigger, faster and louder than ever before, with three days of unbelievable aerial and on-sand entertainment. For the best views, electrifying live commentary, performer autograph sessions and an atmosphere you'll find hard to beat, the only place to be is on the inside. You'll be right in the hub of the action as world-class aviators tear through the skies during over four hours of heart-pounding action. In addition to the world-class airshow, you can access Performer Signing Sessions to meet your heroes, get engaged in the new STEM area, grab some delicious food and drink options from the awesome vendors, and let the kids loose in the PA Kids Zone.
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16 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
Gold Coast Potters Association Members Exhibition
The Gold Coast Potters Association's exhibition will be formerly opened by Councillor Brook Patterson. The Post Office Gallery gift show will also be open during the evening. Come along to experience a vast array of work created by local artists. There are three primary prize categories to be judged by Bill Powell – Best in Show, People's Choice Award and an Encouragement Award. Much of the work is for sale and can be picked up on the last day of the Exhibition – Sunday afternoon.
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16 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2025
Gold Coast Eisteddfod 2025
Gold Coast Eisteddfod 2025The Gold Coast Eisteddfod (GCE), is a competition that provides a safe and inclusive platform that encourages young performers to showcase their talent and creativity while fostering personal growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We strive to create a supportive and positive environment where participants can develop their skills and gain valuable experience through constructive feedback from experienced adjudicators. Our ultimate goal is to inspire and empower the next generation of performing artists. The City of Gold Coast is major sponsor and without this outstanding support, it would not be possible to stage this major cultural activity. Griffith University supports the Gold Coast Eisteddfod as our Schools Partner and provides the valuable support and community engagement that makes this event possible. GCE is a Cultural Partner of HOTA, Home of the Arts. For all accessible bookings, please call our Box Office team on (07) 5588 4000 or email boxoffice@hota.com.au Dates: Dance: 16-17 Aug & 23-24 Aug Bands: 18-22 Aug String Orchestras: 25-27 AugPurchase GCE Band Season here and GCE Season Passes here.
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16 Aug 2025
CLAMM - Serious Acts Tour 2025
CLAMM are gearing up for their largest Australian tour to date this August, in celebration of their highly anticipated new album Serious Acts – out Friday 5th May via Meat Machine Records. Following the release of their 2024 EP, Disembodiment, and a run of sold-out shows across Australia and Europe, the Naarm/Melbourne trio have solidified their place as one of the most intense (and loud) live acts in the country. Known for their uncompromising sound and razor-sharp intensity, CLAMM has shared stages with the likes of Amyl & The Sniffers, King Gizzard, and Ty Segall, and torn up festivals including Meredith, Wide Awake (UK), and Binic Folk & Blues (FR). Featuring new single 'And I Try', Serious Acts pushes CLAMM even further into uncharted sonic territory—this is CLAMM at their most untamed and unapologetic.
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20 Aug 2025
Tales from the Vine at SYC
Tales from The Vine: Jane Ferrari Presents Jim Barry Wines Step into an evening of sophistication, storytelling, and sublime wine at Southport Yacht Club's Tales from The Vine — a one-night-only event that promises to delight the senses and stir the soul. Hosted by the inimitable Jane Ferrari, a true icon of the Australian wine industry and esteemed Baron of the Barossa, this intimate gathering offers guests a rare opportunity to journey through the history, flavour, and passion of Jim Barry Wines — one of Australia's most celebrated wineries. At the heart of the evening lies the legendary Armagh Shiraz (2021 vintage) — valued at AUD499 per bottle — a wine of extraordinary pedigree, served alongside a curated selection of premium varietals from the Jim Barry portfolio.
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21 Aug 2025 (Monthly)
Ballun Gawrehma: River Stories
Ballun Gawrehma: River StoriesJoin local Kombumerri man Lann Levinge—a multi-talented artist who is a singer, songwriter, producer, director, and creative designer—for a unique journey into the heart of Kombumerri culture. Lann will guide students through culturally significant sites, sharing local history passed down by elders. Begin your exploration at Wulabora, a dedicated space for sharing and gathering that celebrates Kombumerri heritage. Lann will weave together family stories, local history, the legacy of Jenny Graham and the Keeper of the Light, as well as Dreamtime tales and environmental wisdom. This sensory-rich experience includes hands-on interaction with authentic indigenous artefacts—such as clothing, weapons, and tools—alongside immersive soundscapes composed by Lann himself. As Lann expresses, "I’m passionate about discovering new ways to nurture and inspire a new generation of language and cultural warriors. My goal is to raise awareness and foster connections with indigenous culture, particularly the Kombumerri ways and the Yugambeh Language, through visual art, music, and dance." Don’t miss this opportunity for your students to engage deeply with local indigenous culture. Contact education@hota.com.au to arrange your education perspectives experience. This tour is open to school groups only.
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23 Aug 2025
Bon But Not Forgotten celebrates AC/DC - Coolangatta
Get ready to crank up the volume! Bon But Not Forgotten, the world-renowned AC/DC tribute band, is hitting the road for an epic Australian tour to mark five decades of legendary and electrifying rock ‘n’ roll. This high-voltage tour will celebrate AC/DC's iconic legacy, performing timeless hits that have shaped the sound of rock music across generations. AC/DC, originally formed in 1973, has sold over 200 million records worldwide, with landmark albums such as Back in Black—which remains the second best-selling album in history, moving over 50 million copies. The Australian rock titans have delivered decades of anthems like “Highway to Hell” “T.N.T.” and “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” and Bon But Not Forgotten is set to pay homage to these classics. The tour will feature an extraordinary lineup of musicians, including The Poor front-man, Skenie, James Morley of The Angels on guitar, and Bobby Poulton of Wolfmother on bass. Together, they will recreate the raw power and energy of AC/DC’s Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras, delivering a performance that fans won’t soon forget. Described by The Rock Pit as “the closest you’ll get to the raw power and legendary sound of the original line-up” Bon But Not Forgotten has earned a reputation for their dynamic stage presence and precise musicianship. This tour promises to deliver an electrifying celebration of rock’s greatest hits.
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23 Aug 2025
NRL Titans v Warriors (Round 25) & NRLW Titans v Dragons (Round 8)
The Gold Coast Titans are set to take on the One New Zealand Warriors at Cbus Super Stadium for Round 25 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership. This clash has a reputation of selling out, so get your tickets early! Plus, with the NRLW team also taking the field against the St. George Illawarra Dragons, this is an afternoon of non-stop action you don't want to miss.
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23 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
YOHKA Dreamworld
YOHKA is one of the most exciting, fast-paced, urban fitness sports designed for a new generation of athletes and fans. There will be something for everyone at the Dreamworld event this August. Events Include: YOHKA 5KM: 5 kilometre Obstacle Course, suitable for all fitness levels. YOHKA Challenge: The Teams Challenge is all about good vibes, great mates, and having a go. No egos, no pressure. Just you and your crew tackling a fun, ever-changing course filled with fitness zones, obstacle bits, and plenty of laughs along the way. YOHKA 100 metre Sprint Course: The fastest obstacle course in the world with 12 obstacles. This course reflects the 2028 LA Olympic Games Course, which will be part of the Modern Pentathlon. YOHKA Kids: A family-friendly wave designed for children aged 5-11 to experience the excitement of the full YOHKA course alongside a parent or guardian. Kids and adults can complete the real obstacles together, with light modifications to suit the younger participants YOHKA Pursuit (Urban Tag): The nostalgic childhood game with a spin on it. YOHKA Tag is a fast-paced game of tag with obstacles and teams of four. Each match lasts 10 minutes.
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24 Aug 2025
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival
Come celebrate Krishna's birthday! The auspicious advent of Sri Krishna is a worldwide time of joyous celebrations. They invite you to join them for an immersive experience of inspiring Vedic stories, uplifiting kirtan and peaceful meditations, along with a hands on bathing ceremony (abishekam), and of course, a delicious Indian feast. Enjoy a devotional festival like no other as we celebrate the universally renowned jewel of yoga wisdom and the embodiment of spiritual love – The Supreme Soul, Sri Krishna. Bring your friends and family, and we can't wait to see you there! Please book via Humanitix so we can make sure there's plenty of food.
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25 Aug 2025
The Big Bike Film Night 2025 - Gold Coast
Let the good times roll; they're riding into town! The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you! Cycle through 2.5 hours of thrilling and moving bike-related films that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want - action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee! The movies in the 2025 collection have been specifically sought to delight you with arguably the finest selection yet of films from the exotic location of northern Pakistan to the suburban streets of Santa Barbara in America, from the soaring mountain peaks of Austria to backcountry New Zealand to the captivating Scottish Highlands, all in the mix! Thanks to Presenting Partner Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand you could win a great Rides of New Zealand holiday! Grab your mates, grab your tickets, go on…grab your bike and come along for the ride!
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29 Aug 2025
Shamrock Tenors
Shamrock TenorsDirect from Belfast and London’s West End, Ireland’s newest music sensation is heading to Australia. Joined by a band of the country’s best multi-instrumentalists, the tenors will light up the stage with soaring five-part harmony bringing a fresh energy to your favourite tunes. Take a journey to the Emerald Isle and enjoy classics like "Whiskey in the Jar," "The Parting Glass," "Wild Rover" and, of course, “"Danny Boy." Filled with Irish charm, stellar vocals, and electrifying performance, this SHAMROCK TENORS concert invites audiences to experience the music of Ireland like never before!
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29 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
Gold Coast Show
Experience the vibrant and unforgettable Gold Coast Show, a celebration of fun and excitement at Broadwater Parklands. This annual extravaganza promises an exhilarating long weekend filled with entertainment and activities for all. HighlightsPopular among visitors forTop 100 in Entertainment & Media in Australia
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From now until 30 Aug 2025 (Annual)
Wild Earth Coastal High Trail Run
The Wild Earth Coastal High is an epic trail running event located in the iconic and spectacularly picturesque Gold Coast Hinterland. Running on trails contained within the pristine Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, the Coastal High two events; of 50km or 28km, that cover the best trails that South-East Queensland has to offer. The Wild Earth Coastal High sees runners traverse spectacular trails through sub-tropical rainforest, open forest, and along cliff tops within Lamington National Park, before descending down into the Numinbah Valley and then climbing up to finish adjacent to the magnificent Purlingbrook Falls in Springbrook National Park. The Wild Earth Coastal High trail run is special. Two World Heritage listed National Parks; trail running in a location that has to be enjoyed to be believed.
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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.