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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 Jul 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 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 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 23 Jul 2025
Superman
SupermanFollows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way in a world that views this as old-fashioned. Country Of Origin: USA.
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From now until 23 Jul 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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From now until 23 Jul 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 23 Jul 2025
F1: The Movie
F1: The MovieFrom Apple Original Films and the filmmakers from Top Gun: Maverick comes F1®, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski. The film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Kosinski, famed Formula 1® driver Lewis Hamilton, Pitt, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner and Chad Oman. The highly anticipated Formula 1® racing feature stars Pitt as a former driver who returns to Formula 1®, alongside Damson Idris as his teammate at APXGP, a fictional team on the grid. The feature has been shot during actual Grand Prix weekends as the team competes against the titans of the sport. F1® also stars Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, and Javier Bardem. Kosinski directs from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger. The film is executive produced by Daniel Lupi. Collaborating with Kosinski behind the scenes are his creative team, including director of photography Claudio Miranda, production designers Mark Tildesley and Ben Munro, editor Stephen Mirrione, costume designer Julian Day, casting director Lucy Bevan and composer Hans Zimmer. Apple Original Films Presents a Monolith Pictures / Jerry Bruckheimer / Plan B Entertainment / Dawn Apollo Films Production, A Film by Joseph Kosinski, F1®, distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, in theaters and IMAX nationwide on June 27, 2025 and internationally beginning 25 June 2025Country of origin: USA
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From now until 30 Jul 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 27 Oct 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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26 Jul 2025 - 03 Aug 2025
Ashton's - The Great Australian Circus
✨ Step right up and experience the magic of Ashton’s - The Great Australian Circus! ✨ 🌟 Prepare to be amazed by stunning aerial acts, jaw-dropping hand balancing, and side-splitting comedy.🌟 🎪 Watch in awe as talented acrobats conquer the high wire and the daring Amaral Globe Riders from Brazil take your breath away!🎪 🎉 All this and more under our majestic red and white big top! 🎉 For all Companion Card Requests and Accessibility/Wheelchair Requests - Please Email Before Purchasing (info@oztix.com.au) Ashton Entertainment comes from the longest serving performing arts organisation in Australia, the world renowned, Ashton Circus. With a 174 years of entertainment knowledge handed down through 8 generations, Ashton Entertainment are proud and privileged to carry on their rich legacy into the future.
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26 Jul 2025
Make-up Masterclass with Amanda Wignall
Come along and enjoy a fun 3 hour make-up class with Amanda to learn all her tips and tricks!After working as a professional model for just over a decade, and having a life long active interest in skin care and make-up, plus continuing my study in skin care and professional make-up I have finally decided to dedicate myself wholly to this industry.Welcome to Cocoon Skin and Beauty - My Skin Clinic and Make-up Studio!My name is Amanda, and at 54 my skin has changed quite considerably since my modeling days. I'd love to help all women who are feeling a bit overwhelmed by life changes and wanting to update their skin care and make-up routines.I also cater for young ladies who may be starting out on their make-up journey and want to learn how to get the most out of their apprearance or need advice on products and techniques that suit their skin type.I offer intimate groups of up to 6 people at my home studio for make-up masterclasses. During this 3 hour class, you will learn techniques for an every day look, including:brow shapingcontouringhighlighter placementhow to get the most out of your eyelasheslip colours to suit youeyeshadows to make your eyes shineYou will receive my make-up masterclass booklet with notes and diagrams of product placement, and I will help you select colours that suit your complexion.What people are saying:"I was just feeling super washed up and haggard, I feel so much more confident in my skin and well put together. I make more eye contact , I worry less about how blotchy I might get as the day goes on. The makeup how you taught during your class lasts all day, even today when it was super humid." - Jackie A"I can highly recommend Amanda’s makeup classes, as she tailored the lesson to our mature skin, and focused on the techniques and products that will flatter and brighten our skin to give a glowing and fresh look, which doesn’t look stupid for our age.I’ve been wanting to do a makeup course for some time, but always been hesitant, as was worried I’d look silly, but this was prefect, as it was very personalised. Amanda’s lessons cover everything from choosing the right foundation to applying makeup in a way that enhances natural beauty without looking overdone.The steps were easy-to-follow, with a step-by-step booklet to remind you afterwards; a few practice sessions at home and I’m applying makeup in under 15mins for work in a way that flatters my skin.No more walking past a window/mirror wondering why did I leave home looking like that! So pleased I did the course and wish I’d done it earlier – sign up as you will not be disappointed." - Jacqui HCOST: A$69
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02 Aug 2025 - 03 Aug 2025
Botanical Bazaar 2025
The Botanical Bazaar is the Gold Coast's premier Gardening and Sustainability Festival. It is an interactive Gardening and Sustainable living event aimed to educate and inspire all nature enthusiasts. The event is a perfect blend of learning, shopping, and entertainment, all focused around gardening and sustainable living. Educating and inspiring nature enthusiasts of all ages. See around 90 green exhibitors and local artisans plus celebrity gardener’s talks, demonstrations, botanical art, community groups and kids nature activities. Hear from industry experts on three speaker stages, including beloved ABC Gardening Australia personalities such as Sophie Thomson and Costa Georgiadis. Check out the website for the 2024 line-up. Their insights are truly inspiring, packed with innovative ideas and practical tips. Learn how to grow your own food, urban and small space gardening, and sustainable living concepts. The on-site community gardens are a highlight, with guided tours by celebrity gardeners showcasing sustainable gardening practices. But don't just listen and learn; get hands-on with 30 engaging workshops. The atmosphere was alive with local, live music under The Musical Tree and The Patch, creating a magical backdrop to the festivities. The Kid’s Hub was buzzing with nature play activities and yoga sessions, and the new School Garden Competition is a hit! A relaxing weekend at the Parklands with live music with delicious food, kids hub, market stalls and more.
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02 Aug 2025 - 03 Aug 2025
Botanical Bazaar
The Botanical Bazaar is the Gold Coast's premier Gardening and Sustainability Festival. It is an interactive Gardening and Sustainable living event aimed to educate and inspire all nature enthusiasts. The event is a perfect blend of learning, shopping, and entertainment, all focused around gardening and sustainable living. Educating and inspiring nature enthusiasts of all ages. See around 90 green exhibitors and local artisans plus celebrity gardener’s talks, demonstrations, botanical art, community groups and kids nature activities. Hear from industry experts on three speaker stages, including beloved ABC Gardening Australia personalities such as Sophie Thomson and Costa Georgiadis. Check out the website for the 2024 line-up. Their insights are truly inspiring, packed with innovative ideas and practical tips. Learn how to grow your own food, urban and small space gardening, and sustainable living concepts. The on-site community gardens are a highlight, with guided tours by celebrity gardeners showcasing sustainable gardening practices. But don't just listen and learn; get hands-on with 30 engaging workshops. The atmosphere was alive with local, live music under The Musical Tree and The Patch, creating a magical backdrop to the festivities. The Kid’s Hub was buzzing with nature play activities and yoga sessions, and the new School Garden Competition is a hit! A relaxing weekend at the Parklands with live music with delicious food, kids hub, market stalls and more.
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03 Aug 2025
Gold Coast Vintage Market
Gold Coast Vintage MarketJoin us for Gold Coast's biggest pre-loved fashion and vinyl event! Browse through 300+ racks of curated vintage, y2k & streetwear or check out thousands of vinyl records from some of Queensland's biggest collectors!Join us at the Broadbeach Cultural Centre located within the Broadbeach Cultural Precinct on August 3rd from 10am till 3pm!Red Bull is free for the first hour of the event, we've got food and coffee trucks, a handful of vinyl DJs and tons of giveaways planned for both leading up to the event and on the day!Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to step back in time and celebrate the beauty of vintage. Mark your calendars and make your way to the Gold Coast Vintage Market for a day of fun, nostalgia, and fabulous finds!We have limited tickets available so grab yours today!
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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.