Your Event Line Up
Some say we like to see ourselves as the main event, but really, we do it all for you! High-energy stage show sound good? How about beach cinema or symphony under the stars? If sport's more your thing, why not check out a NRL or AFL game? Or for lovers of low-key, get into one of the many grassroots arts and food festivals. Check out the latest events on Gold Coast below.
All Events
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From now until 13 Oct 2024
Jazz - Lazy Sunday Afternoon in Grand Surrounds
Come along for a Lazy Sunday Afternoon at the Grand Chameleon, filled with soothing jazz melodies by the "Kenny James Quartet." Featuring some of Queensland’s finest musicians, this event promises a delightful blend of jazz classics and impeccable style. Sit back, relax, and let the captivating tunes of the Kenny James Quartet make your Sunday afternoon truly memorable.
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13 Oct 2024
Tour of Tugun Hill House - Sunday 13 October
Enjoy an architect-led tour of Tugun Hill House: A Modernist retreat blending architecture with coastal landscape.Tugun Hill House: A Modernist Retreat Blending Architecture with Coastal LandscapeDesigned by Studio Locale Architects, Tugun Hill House redefines coastal living by creating a secluded residential retreat that connects harmoniously with its natural surroundings while offering privacy for its residents. Positioned to take full advantage of the sweeping views over the southern Gold Coast coastline, this house challenges traditional beachside home design, drawing on the Gold Coast’s rich history of modernist architecture while honoring the original character of the suburb.From the street, the home presents a series of simplistic forms integrated into the hillside. The structure – comprising the garage, pool, and house – sits thoughtfully back in the landscape, respecting the residential scale of the neighborhood. Inside, these forms enhance privacy without sacrificing the expansive coastal views. The design concept envisions the house as an eyrie perched on the hill, allowing residents to control their interaction with the outside world and maintain seclusion from neighbors and passersby.While the elevated position offers stunning vistas, it also exposes the house to the coastal elements. To address this, Studio Locale Architects designed the house to include secluded interior spaces where residents can retreat, all while still enjoying the breathtaking natural surroundings. A north-facing, airy courtyard offers a private connection to the garden, while the long verandah encourages movement through the home and enhances ventilation and sun shading. These design elements create a natural flow through the property, responding dynamically to changing weather conditions.In terms of materiality, Tugun Hill House breaks away from the typical coastal aesthetic. The architects took inspiration directly from the site, creating a unified relationship between the house and its surroundings. The clay footing of the site is echoed in the rendered base, while the charcoal timber cladding harmonizes with the treed backdrop. Landscaping in complementary tones further strengthens the connection between the natural environment and the architecture.Tugun Hill House doesn’t just fit into the coastal typology – it carves out its own identity. This architectural retreat embraces sunlight, rain, and wind while fully appreciating the site’s greatest attribute: the view. Through its innovative design, Studio Locale Architects offers a bold and alternative vernacular for coastal homes on the Gold Coast, showcasing a perfect blend of modernism, natural beauty, and architectural ingenuity.Tours run on Saturday and Sunday and last for 25-30 minutes. COST: On Sale Sep 22 at 9:00 AM
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13 Oct 2024
Coolangatta Walking Tour
Join a walking tour to discover Coolangatta through the eyes of a heritage expert, an artist and an urban designer.Marking the southern end of Gold Coast’s famous surfing beaches, Coolangatta has always been a favourite destination, to visit and to stay. Bounded by the state border, the sea and both Kirra and Point Danger headlands, these topographical attributes helped shaped the community that we see todayJoin a walking tour to discover Coolangatta through the eyes of a heritage expert, an artist and an urban designer. Hear about its early settlement, its role as a border town, and railway terminus, as well as the early development of a still thriving beach culture. Discover how Coolangatta’s unique character is being celebrated through urban art and the recent delivery of place making initiative.DetailsMeeting Point: Kirra Hill Community and Cultural Centre. Look out for the Gold Coast Open House flag.Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and water.Wear comfortable walking shoes.The tour will utilise public footpaths and streets. There will be a short descent at the beginning of the tour with the rest of the tour on mostly flat terrainCOST: On Sale Sep 22 at 9:00 AM
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15 Oct 2024
Behind the Scenes Tour
Behind the Scenes TourStep behind the scenes and delve into the inner workings of our theatre, gaining valuable insights from our technical and curatorial teams. Secondary students will engage in hands-on interactions with lighting and audio, while Primary students will be safely guided through the enchanting backstage world by our skilled technical team. Explore the HOTA precinct and discover diverse arts careers, gaining perspectives from different aspects of our business. Following lunch, head over to HOTA Gallery for informative talks and tours led by educators, centred around the ongoing exhibition program and works from the HOTA Collection. Experience an immersive educational journey, unlocking the wonders of the arts and the behind-the-scenes magic. Suitable for grade 3 to 12 and all arts subjects. Once you've booked, our team will work with you to tailor the tour to your subject areas. Places are limited. 'My favourite thing about the HOTA Backstage Tour was interacting with passionate industry professionals who were able to share their craft with us and inspire us to work for jobs in the performing arts sector'Student, Emmanuel College. Links to Curriculum:The Arts 4-10: MUSIC, DRAMA, DANCE, VISUAL ART.Exploring and Responding, Developing Practises and Skills, Creating and Making. Applied subjects 11-12: MUSIC IN PRACTICE, DRAMA IN PRACTICE, DANCE IN PRACTICE, ARTS IN PRACTICE.Integration of Artforms, Arts technologies techniques and skills, Artwork realization, Arts Careers, Industry experience. CERTIFICATE COURSES in Arts Industry. General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking.
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15 Oct 2024
Pimpama Tavern Lunch Show & Medley
Abba Girls pays tribute to the beautiful women of Abba, Frida & Agnetha and is the only and the best, Abba duo in Australia! From Eurovision victory to the smash hit stage musical & films of "Mamma Mia", Abba Girls sings all the fan favourites including S.O.S, Dancing Queen, Chiquitita and more! This girls only duo will get your audiences singing and dancing along, with funny accents & crowd participation as they sing live! Abba Lunch & Show Doors open at 10.30am Lunch to be ordered at 11am Show starts at 12 pm
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15 Oct 2024
Pimpama Tavern Presents Abba Girls Tribute Show
From Eurovision victory to the smash hit stage musical & films of "Mamma Mia", Abba Girls sings all the fan favourites including S.O.S, Dancing Queen, Chiquitita and even new songs! Across 2 huge 50min sets, you'll hear custom tracked music blended with beautiful harmonies whilst being performed in replica ABBA costumes.
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16 Oct 2024
Radical Reels 2024 Gold Coast
Faster, steeper, higher, deeper! The most adrenaline-inducing mountain sport films from around the globe will thrill and inspire you with big-screen adventures when the Radical Reels Tour hits the road around Australia this October. The festival is the Banff Mountain Film Festival’s more outrageous, adventurous little sibling and is characterised by ‘Oh my God’ moments as elite athletes and adventurers conquer their challenges and dreams. This year’s tour promises to get your pulse racing, from the comfort and safety of your cinema seat. Watch death defying feats of pure genius, verging on insanity, shot in some of the planet's most spectacular settings. Featuring a collection of short films from around the globe including the winner of the Best Snow Sport film at the recent Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival in Canada. For more details visit the website. Please note the two longest films in the program are subtitled. The Radical Reels Tour is exempt from classification, but all coarse language has been beeped out.
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16 Oct 2024
Rhythms of Life - Celebrating QLD Seniors Month in Brisbane
Rhythms of Life offers a vibrant celebration for the multicultural seniors community, hosted by Co.As.It community services. Visitors will experience live music, a delicious lunch, tea, coffee, and exciting raffle prizes. The event takes place at the beautiful Kedron-Wavell in Chermside, Brisbane. Expect a special musical performance by Vince Gelonese and Musical Director Frank Debellis. Enjoy a delectable lunch and dessert that will tantalize taste buds. Participate in an exciting raffle with fantastic prizes. Dance the day away, keeping the energy high and smiles wide. Co.As.It Community Services is renowned for hosting top-notch events and Rhythms of Life promises an unforgettable day filled with music, food, and fun.
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18 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024
Groundwater Country Music Festival
With more than a decade under its belt, the award-winning Groundwater Country Music Festival returns this October bringing some of Australian country music’s most iconic artists to the Gold Coast. Announced on the festival’s first lineup is none other than the Queen of Country, legendary songstress Kasey Chambers. The multi-award-winning Aussie artist leads a star-studded 2024 line up alongside acclaimed acts including Canadian singer-songwriter Tim Hicks, country music legend Jim Lauderdale (USA) and Grammy-nominated artist Gord Bamford (CAN). They are joined by some of Australia’s favourite names in country including the multiple Golden Guitar winning Felicity Urquhart & John Cunningham, Taylor Moss, Josh Setterfield and rising stars Max Jackson and Sweet Talk, as well as local Gold Coast performer Emily Grace Taylor just to name just a few. More than 20 artists have been announced in the first lineup to play the three-dayGroundwater Country Music Festival (CMF) from 18-20 October 2024 held just steps from one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic beaches. The unique country festival by the coast has long been a favourite for artists and fans alike and has become an annual pilgrimage for lovers of country music. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience some of Australia’s best country music acts and incredible international acts, in one of the most beautiful and vibrant beachside destinations in Australia. Mark your calendars for 18-20 October 2024! Groundwater Country Music Festival is produced by Experience Gold Coast and supported by the Queensland Government, via Tourism and Events Queensland. Groundwater Country Music Festival is completely free to attend and there will be plenty happening across a variety of stages so bust out your denim tuxedo and spruce up your cowboy boots, because you’re in for a boot-scootin’ good time. Take a peek at the whole program of events to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the action. Image credit: Groundwater Country Music Festival
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18 Oct 2024 - 19 Oct 2024
Night Bites Under Lights
Night Bites Under LightsAfter the huge success and demand in 2024, Night Bites Under Lights is back with not one, but two nights of the ultimate foodie fever dream. Join us for this family friendly night with a street food smorgasbord of culinary eats and treats thanks to our friends at Goodwill Projects (HOTA Farmers & Night Markets). Featuring some of the best food trucks the Gold Coast food scene has to offer and complete with live music, pop-up bars and the awe-inspiring Museum of the Moon artwork as the centrepiece. BandsFri 18 Oct: Lisa Hunt Band (with DJ sets by VICES)Sat 19 Oct: CC The Cat (with DJ sets by VICES)
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18 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2024
Museum of the Moon
Museum of the MoonMeasuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface. The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones. The moon has always inspired humanity, acting as a ‘cultural mirror’ to society, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of all people around the world. Over the centuries, the moon has been interpreted as a god and as a planet. It has been used as a timekeeper, calendar and been a source of light to aid night-time navigation. Throughout history the moon has inspired artists, poets, scientists, writers and musicians the world over. Different cultures around the world have their own historical, cultural, scientific and religious relationships to the moon. And yet somehow, despite these differences, the moon connects us all. Museum of the Moon allows us to observe and contemplate cultural similarities and differences around the world and consider the latest moon science. You can experience it as the hero piece of Wonder at HOTA, Home of the Arts Outdoor Stage. Please note that food options vary throughout the program. Please check individual events for food availability information. *Closed Thu 24 Oct from 4pm Cocommissioned by a number of creative organisations brought together by Luke Jerram and Norfolk & Norwich Festival. These are: Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, Brighton Festival, Without Walls, Cork Midsummer Festival, We the Curious, Lakes Alive, Provincial Domain Dommelhof, Les Tombées de la Nuit, Rennes and Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The artwork has also been created in partnership with the UK Space Agency, University of Bristol and The Association for Science and Discovery Centres.
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18 Oct 2024
Toni Childs - A Retrospective
Join the legendary Toni Childs for a special two-hour performance as she celebrates her life’s musical works in both song and in story. Toni will be performing hits and fan favourites from Union, House of Hope, the Woman’s Boat and Keep the Faith and share stories of how ‘Union’ came to life, in the first hour of her show then the second hour will be an introduction to Toni’s new music, from two very special albums It’s All a Beautiful Noise and Citizens of the Planet. Emmy Winner and three-time Grammy nominated recording artist, Toni is a celebrated Singer/Songwriter known for her powerful voice, inspiring independent spirit and crafted storytelling. With fans in over 50 countries around the world, Toni has produced a list of international hits such as: Don’t Walk Away, Stop Your Fussin’, Walk and Talk Like Angels, Zimbabwe, Where’s the Ocean, Many Rivers to Cross, I’ve Got to Go Now and Because You’re Beautiful, to name a few. Over Toni’s illustrious career she has opened for Bob Dylan and performed duets with greats such as Al Green and Peter Gabriel. She has toured the world over gaining a much-loved fan base. The coming years will see the wider release of two very special albums of music. First, ‘It’s All A Beautiful Noise’ and the second ‘Citizens Of The Planet’. Toni is offering an EXCLUSIVE VIP MEET & GREET PACKAGE. This exciting opportunity includes one concert ticket within the first row, a digital copy of Toni Childs Greatest Hits two CD set plus a drink backstage before the concert with Toni, at a special ticket price of $175. There is a strictly limited allocation and this unique once in a lifetime experience can be purchased at the box office. Relive your best musical memories with Toni Childs’ Greatest Hits Live in Concert.
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19 Oct 2024
Dr Who Murder Mystery Dinner
The Doctor is throwing a party onboard the Tardis, but not all of her guests are who they appear to be. With the Gatecrasher onboard, it isn’t long before things take a turn for the worse. Can the Doctor save the day - and her guests? Join Fox and Hounds for the night of a lifetime, and enjoy a three course meal. You will all receive a unique character for this event and play that role. This event is not done anywhere else in this universe and is only performed at the Fox and Hounds on an annual basis. Limited to 18 spots only so get in quick before you miss the tardis. Bookings are essential.
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19 Oct 2024
PAULY FENECH. Outback Outlaw Comedian.
OUTBACK OUTLAW COMEDIAN Australian filmmaker, film and television actor, director, producer, writer and Comedian, Pauly Fenech is best known for his comedy television series, Fat Pizza, Housos, Bogan Hunters, Darradong Local Council and his recent spectacular appearance on SAS Australia. The stint on SAS Australia as a celebrity contestant introduced the controversial comedian to a whole new audience. “People probably think I’m this burnout-doing, hot tub-loving silly comedian”. Pauly Bared his Soul & exposed the serious side of his character never portrayed on TV before. With yet another new series OUTBACK OUTLAW COMEDIAN due to debut on 7 Mate in winter. Fenech is much in demand for live appearances in pubs and clubs across the country. With the experience of five movies, thousands of live comedies shows and over a hundred half hours of TV under his belt, Fenech has developed what he believes is his Funniest solo show yet! Pauly Fenech’s 2-hour OUTBACK OUTLAW COMEDIAN show, features punter games, parody songs, stand-up comedy with never-before-seen footage in a bourbon fuelled Boganomical Multimedia comedy spectacular and of course his world renowned Thongings! Pauly dared to sidestep the fear of threatened border closures and lockdowns to take everyone on a HOUSOS journey in 2019. Fat Pizza & Housos are amongst the boldest Aussie comedies on television” Get ready for the wildest & funniest live comedy show in Australia, don’t miss the OUTBACK OUTLAW COMEDIAN!
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19 Oct 2024
Dallas Frasca 'Force of Nature' Album Tour
A fierce and authentic collection of songs from the dazzling mind of Melbourne roots rock icon Dallas Frasca, the upcoming new solo album Force of Nature (out July 19) is set to truly be a genuine sonic force to be reckoned with, journeying between towering highs and glossy reprieves with unbridled power and passion. And if the confirmation of a solo Dallas Frasca album today isn’t enough, a horde of live shows to come, starting this August. Renowned for her electrifying onstage presence and guitar-slinging prowess, the new era for Dallas Frasca as a solo artist has only heightened her sonic might, now also arming her with both electric and acoustic guitars, a live loop pedal and staggering vulnerability and authenticity that flows throughout her brand of roots/rock. Fans can catch Dallas Frasca on the road later this year following the release of Force of Nature, kicking off on Friday August 2 in Scarborough, Western Australia, with tour dates spanning across the country well into November. Force of Nature is due out on Friday July 19. Appearing with CC The Cat. This is an 18-plus event.
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19 Oct 2024
Dance Force Elite Academy Showcase
Dance Force Elite Academy ShowcaseThe next generation is here! Dance Force proudly presents the 2024 Elite Academy Showcase. Witness the hard work and dedication of these talented students as they balance schooling and dance, showcasing their commitment and skill.
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