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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 20 Jul 2025
Dogs on the Green Markets Benowa, Gold Coast
The Gold Coast's Greatest dog friendly markets. 70+ dog related vendors, with everything doggie available, toys, treats, physios, training, vets, holistic medicines and more! Free entry, free parking. Leashed, social dogs welcome. Delicious food trucks and coffee vendors onsite. $5 charity raffle- go in the draw to win 4+ prizes, each worth hundreds of dollars Please bring cash on the day to support the vendors with fast service and no card surcharges.
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From now until 19 Jul 2025
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 12 Jul 2025
Anna Carey’s Magic + Memory: make me a home
Anna Carey’s Magic + Memory: make me a homeOur new Children’s Gallery exhibition is your home away from home at HOTA. Gold Coast artist Anna Carey creates miniature models of houses and the rooms inside them. Her work has been spectacularly brought to life in an oversized model created for play and daydreams. What is real? Where could you use your imagination? There are magical and memorable moments to discover as we invite you to ‘make a home’ in our Children’s Gallery. Entry is free. Presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts with Anna Carey Exhibition Major Partner Bendigo Bank Community Bank Paradise Point and Pimpama-Ormeau
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From now until 28 May 2025
Lies We Tell
Lies We TellThe daunting, rambling estate of Knowl is no home for a young woman on her own, and certainly not for Maud (Agnes O’Casey, The Miracle Club) - just 18 years old. Freshly burdened with the sudden death of her father, and granted inheritance to his entire estate when she comes of age at 21, Maud is alone, unschooled in the ways of society, and vulnerable. The wolves begin to circle… In a bewildering turn of events, Uncle Silas (David Wilmot, The Guard) is revealed as Maud’s guardian in her father’s will. A pariah of ‘society’, he is infamous for being a callous and uncaring man. Silas is furious at being denied his ‘rightful’ inheritance, and in a world designed to constrain women, deploys society’s most underhand weapons to bend Maud to his will. As family secrets are uncovered, Maud discovers and reclaims her fledgling independence. Lies We Tell is a chilling and atmospheric gothic tour de force, featuring a star making turn from Agnes O’Casey.Country of origin: Ireland
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From now until 28 May 2025
Funny Birds
Funny BirdsCharlie returns from boarding school to take care of her sick mother Laura, owner of a small organic egg farm in the New Jersey countryside. It's a struggle to look after her mum, run the farm on her own and keep up with her studies. Their day-to-day life on the farm, already strained by years of unspoken resentment, is turned upside down when Laura’s mother Solange shows up unannounced. Solange is an eccentric French feminist who left America many years ago. She's never had much of a relationship with her daughter. Laura's sudden illness motivates her to reconnect. But can these three women, opposite in so many ways, learn to live together? To combat the unexpected bird flu epidemic that threatens the farm, they must rise above conflict. Only love and laughter can heal old wounds and help them to accept each other's differences.Country Of Origin: USA & France.
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From now until 25 May 2025
2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Welcome to Australia’s must-see boating blockbuster! The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the greatest show afloat! The Southern Hemisphere’s marquee marine event with a superstar lineup of more than 300 exhibitors across everything from the latest marine gadgets and must-have technology to a massive display of trailer boats, sail boats, motor yachts and superyachts plus a raft of exciting new product launches. The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show promises plenty of showstopping moments from exclusive VIP experiences in The Lagoon Beach Club to boatloads of activities, including live entertainment stages, fishing demonstrations, street performers and a fun-filled kids activities. Get along to the biggest and best boating lifestyle show with over 740 boats and thousands of marine products. Don’t miss this full-on, four-day, action-packed event of all things aquatic. Save the Date - May 22-25, 2025
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From now until 28 May 2025
The Wedding Banquet
The Wedding BanquetFrustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her wife Lee's expensive IVF. Their plans are upended, however, when Min's grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet to celebrate their nuptials. THE WEDDING BANQUET is a joyful, exuberant and fresh take on the romantic comedy genre featuring an acclaimed and hilarious cast of multigenerational talent, led by Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Bowen Yang (Wicked).“Funny. Irresistibly Sweet." -The Hollywood Reporter “A Crowd Pleaser. And Old School Rom Com With A Fresh Touch." -Collider
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From now until 28 May 2025
The Salt Path
The Salt PathTHE SALT PATH is the profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn’s 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. After being forcibly removed from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination. THE SALT PATH is a journey that is exhilarating, challenging, and liberating in equal measure. A portrayal of home, how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways. Country of origin: UK
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From now until 28 May 2025
Tinā (Mother)
Tinā (Mother)A #1 NZ smash hit, Tinā (Mother) is a powerful, inspirational crowd pleaser about the healing power of music. Samoan teacher Mareta Percival is struggling following a huge personal loss in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Reluctantly taking on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school - she is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration and love. Using the symphony of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion again for being a teacher and mother. ★★★★★ “A crowd-pleasing delight” StuffCountry Of Origin: New Zealand.
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From now until 28 May 2025
The Penguin Lessons
The Penguin LessonsStarring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo (Military Wives, The Full Monty) follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history. Country Of Origin: USA & Spain.
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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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31 May 2025
The Sunset Run: Chase The Stars
The Sunset Run is returning for its fourth year with Chase The Stars, rolling out a $20 million luxury supercar convoy forming a public spectacle at Oracle Boulevard on Saturday 31 May. Founded by Her Supercar Life (HSL), Rachael Reid, The Sunset Run has cemented itself as a standout luxury automotive experience in Southeast Queensland, now entering its sixth instalment. 'This year's line-up is our most exciting yet with some incredibly unique cars joining us on show, including a newly launched Rolls-Royce making its first public appearance fresh off the back of its global reveal at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. The Oracle Boulevard shutdown is also set to return. 'The Oracle Boulevard shutdown has become a real highlight of the day - last year, crowds had already started gathering before the cars arrived and they can't wait to bring that excitement back again,' says Rachael. As the luxury convoy sets out across the Gold Coast, the real engine behind the Sunset Run is to drive purpose as it raises funds for Make-A-Wish Foundation. Chase The Stars is sponsored by Castle Property Agents and CorpSure, and partners include Tiffany & Co. and Ralph Lauren. Event-goers can expect a lineup of Australia's most prestigious and exotic supercars including Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Aston Martins, McLaren, Rolls-Royce and more.
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06 Jun 2025 - 07 Jun 2025
Gold Coast Disability & WorkAbility Expo
The Gold Coast Disability and WorkAbility Expo brings together a wide range of product and service providers to help people with disability live their best lives. Meet with a range of providers including government and advocacy, aids and equipment, financial and legal services, education, training and employment providers, social and leisure options, transport and vehicles, health and medical products and services, allied health professionals and support services, all under one roof in an accessible and inclusive environment. The expo will also feature a range of informative and interactive presentations delivered by industry experts, and all-ability adult and children’s entertainment. Expo accessible features: Auslan Interpreters, live captioning at the stage, Bindi Maps indoor wayfinding, quiet time Saturday morning 9am-10am, service animal friendly with watering station, accessible venue facilities, drop off zone and accessible parking. Jump the entry queues by registering your attendance for the free Gold Coast Disability and WorkAbility Expo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June 2025 at Coomera Indoor Sports Centre. Get organised with the Expo Guide that will give you the lowdown on parking, exhibitors, floor plan, and the stage and entertainment schedule.
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07 Jun 2025
Hota Twilight Markets
Saturday 7th June 4pm - 9pm Step into a twilight wonderland at Hota's mid year Night celebration! They'll have an array of gourmet food stalls, live music and unique artisan goodies! Soak up the goodies with your family and friends and enjoy the live tunes all night long.
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07 Jun 2025
HOTA Hawker Night Market
Get ready to treat all five senses at the HOTA Hawker Night Markets on Saturday 7th of June for a celebration of food, culture, and entertainment. The Gold Coast is set to come alive with colour, culture and cuisine as the HOTA Hawker Night Markets return for an open-air celebration inspired by the bustling hawker centres of Southeast Asia. With over 150 gourmet and artisan stalls, this is a street feast for your senses you don't want to miss – bursting with international flavours, handmade treasures, and that buzzing market energy we all love. Lay out your picnic rug on the lawn and kick back with your haul of delicious eats and gourmet goodies. Soak up live local tunes and those dreamy Surfers Paradise skyline views across Evandale Lake. What's on the menu: Flavours from across the globe 150+ gourmet food and artisanal stalls Live local bands and performers Fire twirlers & roving entertainment Gorgeous views over Evandale Lake and the Surfers Paradise skyline Free entry HOTA is a hot destination, and parking will be limited due to several popular events around the precinct! They recommend you scoot, bus, walk, ride, skip, unicycle, rideshare, Hopo or carpool to make the most of the evening!
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07 Jun 2025 - 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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