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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.
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From now until 28 May 2025 (Annual)
Movie Review Club
Movie Review ClubOn the fourth Wednesday of each month, HOTA Cinema hosts a Movie Review Club. Meet like-minded people and discuss the selected film* with a forum of academics. Simply see the listed film ahead of time and join us on the day for an interactive discussion. It’s FREE to join the club! *To view film cinema ticket prices apply. Film to be reviewed: To Be ConfirmedWhen: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.30amWhere: To Be ConfirmedCost: Free!
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From now until 31 May 2025
The (Un)Real Housewives of the Gold Coast
The (Un)Real Housewives of the Gold CoastACTION! The (Un)Real Housewives of the Gold Coast are reuniting to hash it all out one more time! After an explosive season, the queens of the GC are ready to expose truths, Squash Beef and chat sh*t. Join our Host Calvin Hyne as you act as our studio audience for the (UN)Real live taping of the Reunion Episode! With Original Music, Real Housewives references and edgy comedy, this 60 minute b*tch fest is going to be the talk of the town.
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Friday (Weekly)
Long Lunch by the Lake
Taste your way through a delicious five-course lunch by Scenic Rim Food Ambassador Olivier Boudon, showcasing local produce from the Scenic Rim. Sit back and enjoy stunning lake and vineyard views in the company of family and friends and kick off the weekend in style. This event is deliciously presented as part of the 2025 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
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01 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2025
Scenic Rim Eat Local Month
Discover 100 plus foodie events this June - just one hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Eat Local Month is the ultimate foodie adventure, celebrating Scenic Rim's award-winning local produce, rich farming heritage, and laid-back country lifestyle. Every June, this month-long event invites you to explore the region's farms, wineries, distilleries, and authentic paddock-to-plate dining experiences. Whether you're taking part in hands-on workshops, attending masterclasses, or enjoying farm tours and intimate meet-the-producer encounters, you'll uncover the region's rich food and farming traditions. Plus, savour delicious, locally sourced dishes at long lunches, flavour-packed dinners, and exclusive dining experiences hosted by top Queensland chefs. Visit the website for full details and to plan your adventure!
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31 May 2025
Gold Coast Titans V Storm (Round 13)
*Times are subject to change TBC Gates Open 3:00pm Kick Off .
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31 May 2025
2025 NRL Telstra Premiership - Gold Coast Titans v Storm (Rd 13)
*Times are subject to change 12.30pm Gates Open 3:00pm Kick Off .
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31 May 2025
Comedy Underground | Peter James
Me Again HelloOne of Australia’s fastest rising talents; Peter James is bringing his undeniable charm and talent for splitting sides to HOTA with a brand new show to sink your teeth into. Punchy, theatrical and razor-sharp… get in on the ground floor and brag about it later. "Articulate, intelligent and very, very, very funny." ★★★★★ GLAM ADELAIDE "Wise far beyond his years, deftly mixing eloquent delivery and musical prowess with a hilariously crude sense of humour." ★★★★ THE ADVERTISER "James is a skilled performer with fantastic comedic timing, and is definitely not one to be missed." ★★★★ THEATRE PEOPLE 2023 ADELAIDE FRINGE WEEKLY AWARD WINNER FOR ‘BEST COMEDY’
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31 May 2025
AFL Round 12: Gold Coast SUNS V Fremantle Dockers
Brace yourself for an epic battle of the coasts, as the Gold Coast SUNS take on Fremantle at People First Stadium on Saturday 31 May at 1:20PM. Lock in your Saturday afternoon plans, and revel in the fearless atmosphere that is ignited at a Gold Coast SUNS home game. Gates open 11:30AM. Free public transport is included with all pre-purchased tickets including all Kinetic Bus services, Queensland Rail City network trains, G:Link services and event shuttles from Broadbeach South Light Rail Station, Nerang Railway Station and Boowaggan Road Park'n'Ride. NB: General Admission tickets will go on-sale at 10:00am AEST on Monday 19 May.
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31 May 2025
NRL Gold Coast Titans v Storm (Round 13)
The Gold Coast Titans are set to take on the Melbourne Storm at Cbus Super Stadium for Round 13 of the NRL 2025 Telstra Premiership. Be there for all the action!
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31 May 2025
Woodstock Farm Presents - Legends of Country
In May 2025, Woodstock Farm will for the first time be host of its Legends of Country music festival, featuring the likes of Troy Cassar-Daley, Lee Kernaghan, Casey Barnes and Sara Storer.
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31 May 2025
Kim Churchill - The Lovely Tour 2025
Celebrating the announcement of his forthcoming album 'It’s Lovely To Have You Here', due for release Friday 11 October, Kim Churchill is embarking on his biggest Australian tour to date! Hitting the road in December, Kim will be playing over 50 shows across capital cities and all his small town faves. From Melbourne to Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival, to the far corners of Tasmania and north Queensland. In true nomadic style, he has locked in jam packed 6 months and will be playing in National Parks, botanic gardens, natural amphitheatres and of course, some of Australia's most renowned venues as well. A staple in the Australian and International folk scene, Kim Churchill continues to strike a chord across the globe with his laidback acoustic sound. Raised on the coastal town of Merimbula, Kim’s decade long industry experience spreads far and wide, with the songwriter previously crowned Australia’s National Youth Folk Artist of the Year and nominated for the National Live Music Awards Roots Act of the Year. There are two events, one all ages matinee and one evening event which is 18+
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31 May 2025
Bliss n Eso | Party on the Moon tour
MG Live and Frontier Touring are beyond pumped to announce legendary Australian hip-hop crew Bliss n Eso 28-date Party on the Moon Tour for this May – Aug! Special guest on all show will be Melbourne rapper, singer and songwriter Ivan Ooze. For over two decades, Bliss n Eso have put on an explosive high-energy live show and the Party On The Moon Tour will be no exception! “Making our new album The Moon (The Light Side) was honestly one of the most fun times we've had in the studio in years. We wanted to return to the essence of what made us fall in love with Hip Hop when we were kids - that classic golden era party rocking vibe that originally made BnE. We’ve been blessed to have built up an incredible fan base over the years and when making this album we constantly envisioned playing these new songs and the electric energy they would create between us and the crowd. We’re so pumped to take it to the next level on this tour and to bring this album to life for the first time. It’s time to blast off y’all… cause it’s a PARTY ON THE MOON!” – Bliss Full of Bliss n Eso’s classics, rarities and new album tracks, don’t miss Australia's finest hip-hop trio with special guest Ivan Ooze as they bring their electrifying live show to life this May through to August! IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION COMPETITION – WIN A VIP Bliss n Eso EXPERIENCE Add ANY copy of 'The Moon (The Light Side)' to your ticket purchase + automatically go in the draw to win a VIP experience for you and a guest! Prize includes accommodation for two, Meet & Greet, side of stage viewing and more! Purchasing a VIP pack that includes a vinyl, will also gain entry to the comp. TO ENTER: Simply add a $2.99 digital album OR vinyl to your ticket purchase & you’ll automatically go in the draw to win a Bliss n Eso VIP Experience! Ensure you’ve purchased tickets + 'The Moon (The Light Side)' digital download OR vinyl in one transaction. Purchasing a VIP pack that includes a vinyl, will also validate entry. FULL T&Cs HERE https://blissneso.lnk.to/POTMTTCs. By purchasing 'The Moon (The Light Side)', customers provide consent for their contact details to be provided to Mushroom Group Downloads and/or LPATM (on behalf of Mushroom Music Pty Ltd) to distribute the album. Customers will receive their album within approximately 1 week of Fri 11 April 2025. All bundle purchases are final. Mushroom Group Downloads (on behalf of Mushroom Music Pty Ltd) are unable to provide refunds.
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31 May 2025 - 13 Jul 2025
Gawrehma Jungun Soundscape
Gawrehma Jungun SoundscapePresented as accompaniment to the CLOUD PLAY artwork, Gawrehma Jungun is an emotive and immersive first nations soundscape that explores the stories of clouds and sky. It seamlessly blends ancient Indigenous knowledge with an original music score and natural sound recordings by Lann Levinge, William Barton and Jose Carbo. This 30-minute audio piece combines storytelling in the Yugambeh language, and layered soundscapes, offering a profound and intimate experience.
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31 May 2025
The Good Band
The Good BandJoin us as we celebrate the opening of WONDER and those amazing Gold Coasters who contributed to the SKY RIBBONS Project with free live music on the lawns with our friends at Everybody NOW!Be one of the first to experience CLOUD PLAY and kick back under this spectacular artwork as local legends The Good Band deliver some top-notch tunes in this laid-back afternoon of beats, eats and sips. Supported by DJ Swing-A-Billy Ray and hosted by Everybody NOW, this is a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon surrounded by friends, family and community.
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Saturday (Weekly)
Edible Flower Picking and Cupcake Decorating
Enjoy a guided stroll through the beautiful flower fields, learning all about edible flowers while handpicking your favourites. Then, unleash your creativity by icing and decorating gluten-free cupcakes with your blooms, ready to take home or enjoy on the day. This event is deliciously presented as part of the 2025 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
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31 May 2025
Foraged, Fired and Farmed Lunch
Discover wild flavours and fire-cooked delights in the heart of the rainforest. Feast on a grazing table of foraged and locally farmed produce including mushrooms, saltbush chips, and green tree ants, while chefs prepare smoked beef brisket and flame-grilled corn over a live charcoal pit, finishing with a marshmallow roast to end the lunch. This event is deliciously presented as part of the 2025 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month.
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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.