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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 18 Oct 2025
Gold Coast Vegan Markets
Enjoy a great day out by the beach and playground at Broadwater Parklands with your favourite vegan eats, drinkies, shopping and charities. All your favourite vegan eats, shopping and charities. Dog friendly (on lead) Car Parking at Broadwater Parklands Peninsula Playground Parking or on Street. G:link @gclightrail @hopogc Free entry Easy public transport with buses and trams nearby Onsite car parking: https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/.../Broadwater-Carpark Kid friendly playgrounds Coordinators and authorised representatives reserve the right to ask patrons to leave the event in instances where their behaviour may cause harm and/or disruption. Soliciting information and promoting/selling products must be approved by coordinators.
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From now until 23 Jan 2026
Welcome to Parad-Ice - The Variety Ice Skating Show
Get your tickets to 'Welcome to Parad-Ice', a one-of-a-kind variety show, featuring fierce ice-skating that will dazzle with acrobatics, spins, and clown antics. Fun for the whole family. Located at Planet Chill Ice-Skating Rink, inside Paradise Resort Gold Coast.
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From now until 15 Feb 2026
Your Local Wedding Guide Gold Coast Expo
When you visit Your Local Wedding Guide Gold Coast Expo, expect to be inspired by exciting new products and ideas, see gorgeous displays, listen to live music, plus go in the draw to win great prizes! Register Online for Free Tickets to their Gold Coast wedding expo at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach. Loads of inspiration in a friendly and fun atmosphere! Showcasing reception venues through to cars, beauty, gowns, cakes, photographers, entertainment and much, much more, their amazing expo is the largest and longest running wedding expo on the Gold Coast. They help you plan your wedding using the most reliable and trusted wedding industry suppliers from the Gold Coast and South-East Queensland. All weddings are unique, so whether you're dreaming of a bohemian beach wedding, a rustic, vintage or modern styled wedding, let them help turn your dreams into reality. They don't cater to any one 'style' of wedding - everyone is welcome! See you there!
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From now until 18 Jan 2026 (Annual)
Gold Coast Wedding Expo
Join the Gold Coast's Biggest Wedding Expo to connect with top wedding suppliers and professionals. Explore bridal fashions, gather ideas, and enter for a chance to win prizes. Bring a notebook to jot down tips and appointments, and enjoy a day filled with inspiration for your perfect wedding. HighlightsPopular among visitors forTop 100 in Apparel & Clothing in Australia
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From now until 28 Dec 2025
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. 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 12 Aug 2025
Brando With a Glass Eye
Brando With a Glass EyeWith echoes of profound Greek tragedy, Brando with a Glass Eye focuses on Luca (Yiannis Niarros), a young method actor dreaming of studying with acting royalty in New York, whilst barely working as a mechanic in urban Athens. After reticently joining a heist gone wrong, Luca develops a friendship with Ilias (Alexandros Chrysanthopoulos), the victim of the crime, and his suspicious, privileged family.Anchored by a magnificent leading performance, Antonis Tsonis' magnetic feature debut is a tribute to the best European cinema, and a bona fide addition to the Greek New Wave. Countries of origin: Australia, Greece
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From now until 13 Aug 2025
Future Council
Future CouncilMillions of children around the world are frustrated by the dire lack of action to protect the planet and their future. Until now, their only avenue to express these concerns has been protesting on the streets. Director Damon Gameau (2040, That Sugar Film) invites eight children on an epic adventure across Europe in a school bus powered by biofuel. Their mission is to better understand the planet’s predicament, explore solutions and, most importantly, take the conversation from the streets, into the boardrooms of some of the world’s largest polluters and most influential companies. This inspiring and rollicking journey, where ‘School of Rock’ meets ‘An Inconvenient Truth, results in the children forming a ‘Future Council’ to advise and influence the world's most powerful companies on their decisions that impact nature. Countries Of Origin: Australia, NetherlandsSpecial Offer Sat 9 & Sun 10 Aug - One Free Student ticket (18 yrs and under) with a paying Adult ticket (must be redeemed at the box office)
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From now until 13 Aug 2025
The Friend
The FriendBased on the bestselling novel, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) bequeaths her his beloved Great Dane, Apollo. The regal yet intractable dog immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo, she begins to come to terms with her past, and her own creative inner life in this story of healing, love, and friendship. THE FRIEND stars Academy Award nominees Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, and a 150-pound Great Dane named Bing making his big screen debut.
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10 Aug 2025
101 Dalmatians (1961)
101 Dalmatians (1961)When a litter of Dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella de Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement. Country Of Origin: USA
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From now until 17 Aug 2025
ArtVo Illusions Immersive Gallery Experience
Tickets 🎫 Ticket for 1 adult (ages 16+) Highlights 🖼️ Users with a range of interests will enjoy this gallery 🖌️ Become part of the art at the incredible ArtVo Gold Coast General Information 📅 Dates: various dates (select a date during purchase) 🕒 Times: Redeemable during operating hours - Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. - Saturday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 📍 Location: ArtVo, Robina Town Centre ⏳ Duration: 2 to 4 hours Approx. 👤 Age requirement: 16+ ❓ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs Description Step into a world of optical illusions! ArtVo is an immersive art or ‘trick art’ gallery, the first of its kind in Australia, where you are encouraged to touch the art and become part of the art by taking photographs from designated points on the floors of the gallery. The larger than life murals allow people of all ages to come face to face with wild animals, scale rocky crevasses, and surf the ultimate pipelines. Stretching over 1400 square metres, visitors can walk through a variety of different zones, each with its own spectacular theme. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of hyper-realistic murals and incredible works of art.
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From now until 13 Aug 2025
Four Letters of Love
Four Letters of LoveThe greatest miracle is love Based on Niall Williams' best-selling novel. Nicholas and Isabel were made for each other but how will they ever know it? As ghosts, fate and the sheer power of true love pull them together, so too does life threaten to tear them apart. Country: UK
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From now until 10 Aug 2025
Riviera Revenge
Riviera RevengeOn the sunny French Riviera, a family revelation spirals into a mischievous journey brimming with love, vengeance and surprises. No one ever said family was easy and who could resist retribution by the seaside?François is a former military man who is making the most of his retirement alongside his wife Annie, the only person who seems to be able to put up with his foultemper and demands! Authoritarian, and uncompromising, he rules his family with an iron fist. When he discovers that his wife, who he always held in high esteem, cheated on him 40 years ago, he sees only one solution: to file for divorce and confront her former lover who now lives in Nice. But at 73 years old, and after 50 years of marriage, is this really a good move? And wouldn’t this risk blowing up the already fragile family balance?“A comedy with heart…teases out every subtle nuance of love, regret, and personal pride.” Irresistible Magazine.Country Of Origin: France.
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From now until 16 Nov 2025
A Bigger View
Embark on a journey of epic proportions as you immerse yourself in monumental works of art from the National Gallery of Australia (NGA). Made possible through the Australian Government's Sharing the National Collection initiative, this exhibition brings together masterpieces from the NGA alongside major works from our very own collection. Spanning decades and continents, each epic in scale and subject, these artworks demonstrate the various and unique approaches artists take to the landscape. A highlight for visitors will be two artworks created by Henri Matisse (1869 -1954), one of Europe's greatest twentieth-century modernist artists. Accompanying Matisse's uniquely abstracted views of sea and sky forms is an extraordinary work by senior Australian artist, Imants Tillers, presenting a vision of the Australian landscape inspired by Eugene Von Guérard's 1863 masterpiece North-east view from the northern top of Mount Kosciusko, seen here together for the first time. These works will be complemented by stunning works from HOTA's own collection. Uluru by Pintupi artist Long Tom Tjapanangka brings a First Nations perspective of Australia's biggest landmark to the exhibition, and a stunning hinterland painting by beloved Australian artist Wiliam Robinson invites contemplation of the natural world around us. Prepare to be awestruck by the grandeur of these works, as you explore a bigger view.
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From now until 17 Aug 2025
National Gallery of Australia: Enjoy this Trip - The Art of Music Posters
National Gallery of Australia: Enjoy this Trip - The Art of Music Posters'The musicians were turning up their amplifiers to the point where they were blowing out your eardrums. I did the equivalent with the eyeballs.' Victor MoscosoDrawn from the National Gallery’s expansive collection of Australian and international music posters spanning the 1960s to 1980s, Enjoy this trip: The art of music posters captures the spirit of the times as an era of experimentation. Journey back to the Summer of Love and be transported to a time when the music was funky, the art was kaleidoscopic and psychedelia was in full swing. Enjoy this trip presents a nostalgic exploration of the times through art, graphic design, music, colour and typography. This is a National Gallery Touring Exhibition supported by the Australian Government through the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program. Curator: Leanne Santoro, Curator, Sharing the National Collection. Artwork: Paul Worstead, Jimmy Jones Souvenirs, Mental as anything - Creatures of leisure (Martin), 1982, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, gift of the artist 1994 This work appears on screen courtesy of the artist © Paul Worsted / Copyright Agency, 2024
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From now until 13 Aug 2025
A Nice Indian Boy
A Nice Indian BoyWhen Naveen (Karan Soni) brings his fiancé Jay (Jonathan Groff) home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and helping them plan the Indian wedding of their dreams. Country Of Origin: USA.
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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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