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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.
arts & culture
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From now until 26 Dec 2027
Carrara Markets Car Boot Sale
Carrara Markets is famous for its Sunday morning Car Boot Sale!If you love a second-hand bargain then you're sure to find it amongst the boots full of preloved fashion, books, toys, homewares, tools, bibs and bobs!If you have a garage full of stuff you don't know what to do with, then you can make some cash from your trash by becoming a car boot seller! Seller sites are $50. No bookings required. Just turn up on the day with your car loaded up & start selling!Carrara Markets Car Boot Sale is open every Sunday morning 7am to 10am in the car park.
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From now until 06 Feb 2028
HOTA Farmers and Artisan Market
The HOTA Markets are one of the Gold Coast's most vibrant community markets, held every Sunday morning, in the iconic HOTA precinct from 6am-11.30am.Like the Gold Coast itself, we're a celebration of independence and lifestyle! They are passionate about local farmers, makers, bakers and growers, we like knowing where our goods come from, and we love supporting new and emerging small businesses. The markets are part of the fabric of the Gold Coast, they're proud to support and foster local artists and live music, as well as supporting social causes representing the local community.Each Sunday HOTA comes alive with in-season farm-fresh produce, delicious artisan foods, boutique fashion and handcrafted wears. All nestled against the backdrop of Evendale Lake and the stunning HOTA landscape.
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From now until 11 Aug 2026
Unfurled - Art Exhibition by Fee Bissett and Marianne Wilson
Unfurled is a joyful celebration of the botanical world and an invitation to slow down, notice and reconnect with the beauty in the everyday. Through vibrant colour, expressive form and a shared love of nature, Fee Bissett and Marianne Wilson explore the quiet relationship between plants, memory, family, home and the places that shape who we are.Like leaves opening to the light, the works in Unfurled speak of growth, belonging and the gentle unfolding of life's experiences. Each artwork reflects moments of presence those small, often overlooked encounters with gardens, landscapes and familiar spaces that ground viewers and encourage pause.Rooted in a deep appreciation for the natural world, this exhibition celebrates the comfort of home, the stories carried through generations and the enduring connection between people and place.Together, Fee and Marianne invite viewers to immerse themselves in a colourful collection that encourages curiosity, reflection and the simple joy of being present. Unfurled offers the opportunity to explore closely and rediscover the extraordinary beauty found in the everyday.
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08 Aug 2026
The Fashion Edit
The Fashion Edit is a luxury fashion experience presented by KIRIAKI and Wesson at the iconic Imperial Hotel Gold Coast.The event showcases KIRIAKI's latest collection alongside Wesson's curated selection of European designer pieces, featuring renowned labels including Max Mara, ME369, Ermanno Scervino and more.Guests will experience an elegant runway showcase featuring contemporary fashion, champagne and a celebration of style, with a luxury Wesson gift bag included with runway tickets.The Fashion Edit also offers private styling and shopping experiences, allowing guests to explore exclusive designer collections in an intimate and personalised setting.Bringing together fashion lovers, designers and style enthusiasts, The Fashion Edit offers a unique opportunity to experience European-inspired fashion and luxury on the Gold Coast.
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13 Aug 2026
Drag Queen Bingo | 13 August
Forget nanna bingo - this is full-blown DRAG BINGO CHAOS 💅🎉 Round up your crew and settle in for a wild night of laughs, games and outrageous fun, hosted by the iconic Dixie Wrecked and Ivyy Monroe!Featuring epic Drag performances as well as DJ VICES dropping banging tunes throughout the night! 🎶🔥The party comes to you with our exclusive Drag Bingo-themed cocktails delivered straight to your table, plus feast your way through the incredible street food vendors at Miami Marketta.Loud, proud and totally unforgettable - you’ve been warned 😉MA15+ event This is a safe, inclusive and accepting space. No children or babies — strictly no exceptions.
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18 Aug 2026
Wellbeing: Paint & Picnic
Take a break from your studies and join us for a relaxing morning at the beautiful Broadwater Parklands!We'll enjoy morning tea while soaking up the fresh air before getting creative with a fun paint and craft session. Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking to unwind and try something new, this is the perfect opportunity to express your creativity, meet other students, and enjoy the outdoors.Come along for a peaceful morning of art, conversation, and good company. All painting and craft materials, along with morning tea, will be provided just bring yourself and your creativity!Meet at the Hub between 9:45am-10am and we will walk together to the Broadwater ParklandsThis event is exclusively organised for Gold Coast students. Please bring your Valid Student ID Card (or CoE if you are an international students) for check-in purposes.If in case of an unavoidable circumstance that you cannot attend the event, please email us: info@goldcoaststudenthub.comGold Coast Student Hub is a place to connect, get support, learn and explore the Gold Coast from. Our teams love capturing photos & videos for our social channels. If you do not wish to be filmed or don't want to participate in any photos; please inform our staff at the event.
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12 Sep 2026
Rug Hooking Sketches with Fleur Brett
Rug Hooking Sketches with Fleur BrettJoin textile artist and sculptor Fleur Brett in the addictive practice of rug hooking. Concentrating on the technique of punch rug hooking participants will draw up a local landscape image onto fabric to make a small rug hooked sketch. These will be framed ready to hang.When | Saturday 12th SeptemberTime | 1.00pm – 4.00pmWhere | Fringe Pavilion, Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin BeachCost | $110 + Booking FeeMore about Fleur BrettFleur is a sculptor / weaver based in Naarm / Melbourne whose work uses textile techniques to explore texture, layered imagery and the movement between 2 and 3 dimensions. Her latest body of work exploring themes of the aging female body (The Muse) and animal extinction (Pelt) uses rug hooking techniques to make conceptual wall works.
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13 Sep 2026
Swimming through a Universe of Sound By Corrina Bonshek at SWELL Fringe
An immersive listening experience by the oceanAs the sun sets over the ocean, lie beneath the evening sky and experience sound in a different way. Combining a personal handheld speaker with immersive surround sound, Swimming Through a Universe of Sound invites you to feel sound as well as hear it.Settle onto your yoga mat, close your eyes, and allow sound to carry you through a world of imagination, wonder and calm. Created by composer and sound artist Corrina Bonshek, this unique 60-minute listening experience invites deep listening, curiosity, and relaxation.Bring your own yoga mat, pillow and blanket. We provide your personal speaker. No musical knowledge or experience is required."Sound and space became one." "I felt the vibrations through my whole body. I was feeling the sound rather than just hearing it.""It was like floating in a sonic ocean—held by sound." Suitable for adults, teens and anyone curious to experience sound in a new way.
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26 Sep 2026
Witches Market Gold Coast - Ostara
The Witches Market returns to the Gold Coast for its fifth year, and this year they are celebrating Ostara (Easter) as it truly falls on this date in the Southern Hemisphere.Ostara, also known as the Spring Equinox, is a Pagan festival rooted in ancient Germanic and Celtic traditions, particularly those honoring the goddess Eostre. It celebrates the arrival of spring, marked by the balance between day and night and the rebirth of nature.The festival symbolizes fertility, rebirth, and renewal, aligning with the agricultural cycle and the increasing daylightThe Witches Markets are a safe space for all to be a part of Straight, LGBTQI+, Furry, Cosplayers, Steampunk, Goth, everyone as long as they respect each other, as the Pagans say do what you want but harm none
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21 Nov 2026
Bangarra Dance Theatre - Horizon
Bangarra Dance Theatre - HorizonThere is a place between sea and sky—a sacred realm, where the sun rises and falls and the light is new.From two of the world’s great First Nations comes a new work: Horizon. Some call it a feeling, some call it the mother spirit. It’s the place where sea meets sky, the horizon we all look to, the compass that guides us home.In Bangarra's first mainstage cross-cultural collaboration, leading Māori choreographer and Arts Laureate Moss Te Ururangi Patterson joins beloved Bangarra alumna Deborah Brown. Together they guide their award-winning ensemble in stories that honour their mother countries and the spirit that calls them home.Brown is a proud descendent of the Wakaid Clan and Meriam people in the Torres Strait, and has heritage from far across the seas in Scotland. She carries strength and resilience from her ancestors. Patterson, born near Lake Taupō, is a proud mokopuna (grandson) of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa tribe, and describes his sense of home as something alive, a fire inside, that he carries like a beating heart.To open the work, Saibailayg (Saibai Islander) Sani Townson expands his acclaimed work Kulka, which debuted in Dance Clan in 2023, to make a thrilling opening piece, paying homage to Sani’s grandfather and his Torres Strait heritage.Come explore the cultural forces that bind us together, across oceans and eons. Experience the resilience of the First Peoples of the Oceania region, that extends across the continent now known as Australia, the Torres Strait Islands and Aotearoa, our southern neighbour.Horizon is a double bill opening with Kulka by Bangarra alum Sani Townson, followed by the primary piece, The Light Inside, choreographed by Bangarra alum Deborah Brown and Māori choreographer and Arts Laureate Moss Te Ururangi Patterson.
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20 Dec 2026
HOTA Christmas Twilight Markets
Have a HotA Jolly Christmas, it's the best time of the year!Get ready to unwrap the sparkle this festive season at the HotA Twilight Christmas Market, your one stop wonderland for Christmas cheer under the stars on Saturday, 20th December from 4PM-9PM for an evening that's merry, bright, and bursting with yuletide joy.Wander through a twinkling trail for artisans, makers, and gourmet delights, all waiting to fill your Christmas stockings (and maybe your belly too!)What to expect: Unique handcrafted gifts for everyone on your nice list Seasonal food & festive feasts to make your taste buds sing Live tunes and roving performers spreading Christmas cheer Santa meet and greet and elf-approve photos ops Kids' activations for your little helpers A magical night market atmosphere you won't forget Wrap up your Christmas shopping and make a merry memories at HotA Twilight Christmas Market!Register for your free tickets to go into the draw to WIN A $200 GOURMET HAMPER! Saturday 20th December | 4PM-9PM 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise Free entry - all elves are welcome! Parking Tips: Limited spots on site – why not make it easier? Sleight it smart by grabbing a ride-share to Chevron Island and take a magical stroll across the Green Bridge to HotA. Consider it your pre-feast walk!
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18 Jul 2027
Gold Coast's Annual Wedding Expo
Experience a fun filled day of love and wedding planning at Gold Coast Annual Wedding Expo.Located at well-known Southport Sharks. With over 100 of the most prestigious wedding and bridal suppliers and vendors.The welcoming, cute, modern vibe that the Gold Coast Wedding Expo brings is loved.Full of colour, inspiration, fun and great live entertainment – the Gold Coast Annual Wedding Expo is an event not to be missed.Free Entry and Parking plus couples receive the exclusive 'I'm Getting Married' Gift Bag.The hand-picked creative vendors include an array of florist, bridal gowns, photography, invitations, wedding cars, hens parties, makeup, fitness, men's suits, shoes, videography, reception venues, honeymoon, bridal favours, candy buffets, wedding cakes, bridal jewellery, wedding planners, marriage celebrants and wedding stylist.
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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.