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From now until 04 May 2026
Tamborine Mountain Arts Trail
Discover the Creative Heart of Tamborine Mountain – Arts Trail Returns This May This Labour Day Long Weekend, visitors are invited to embark on an immersive journey through the vibrant arts scene of Tamborine Mountain. The Tamborine Mountain Arts Trail offers a rare opportunity to engage with artists in their studios, experience dynamic exhibitions, and explore a region rich in creativity and natural beauty. With over 20 open artist studios, four central art hubs, and more than 100 participating artists, this free, self-guided event highlights the incredible depth of artistic talent in the Scenic Rim. Open Artist Studios & Art Hubs – Step inside the creative spaces of painters, sculptors, ceramicists, textile artists, and printmakers. Meet the makers, hear their stories, and see firsthand how their work comes to life. Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition – Large-scale and site-specific sculptures set against the stunning natural backdrop of Tamborine Mountain, creating a striking fusion of art and landscape.
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From now until 31 May 2026
Elevate Your Spirits – Liqueur Making Class
Embark on an immersive journey into the world of liqueur crafting at Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Sip on an inviting welcome drink, share a delectable cheese board, and explore a variety of their liqueurs during an engaging tasting session. With expert guidance, create your personalised 200ml Flavoured Liqueur from a selection of over 100 tinctures and flavours making it uniquely yours. Complete the experience by naming and hand-labelling your bottle. Take home not just a bottle of liqueur, but a crafted masterpiece with a personal label—a tangible memory to cherish and share. What's Included: Welcome beverage upon your arrival Tasting experience with four 10ml tastings Professional blending advice from their expert guide Exclusive access to our selection of tinctures and flavours from their apothecary A 200ml bottle of your personally infused liqueur Drinks provided during the class. 10 percent discount on any purchase made from their shop on the same day All equipment provided for a seamless experience.
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From now until 24 May 2026
Craft Your Signature Bottle - Spirit Blending Class
Embark on a fun journey into the world of spirit blending with their immersive class. Be a spirit blender for a day and craft your own drink, choosing from Gin, Vodka, Rum, Brandy, or Schnapps! Enjoy a tasty welcome drink as your guide leads you through the process, sharing insights into the rich history of spirits and the craft behind their award-winning range at Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Explore over 100 flavours allowing you to craft a blend that's truly yours. Add a personal touch by giving it a name and hand-labelling your bespoke 200ml bottle—a symbol of your unique creation. Unleash your creativity, take home your crafted spirit, and enjoy the satisfaction of making your own blend! What’s Included: Complimentary beverage upon your arrival Professional blending advice provided by an expert guide Drinks provided during the class. Exclusive access to a selection of botanicals from the apothecary A 200ml bottle of your personally blended spirit 10 percent discount on any purchase made from their shop on the same day All equipment is provided.
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From now until 30 May 2026
Craft Your Own – Cocktail Masterclass
Master the Art of Mixology at Tamborine Mountain Distillery Join in for a special experience at Tamborine Mountain Distillery, where you'll learn, taste, and make cocktails. The expert mixologist will guide you and show you how to use their spirits and liqueurs to craft amazing drinks. Guided by a skilled mixologist, the Cocktail Masterclass includes: Expert guidance from a experienced mixologist. Access to a curated range of the finest premium spirits and liqueurs. The opportunity to craft two unique cocktails. Enjoying your handcrafted cocktails with a grazing board to share. An exclusive 10% discount on same-day liquor purchases. All necessary equipment provided for the session. Know Before You Go: This experience is for individuals aged 18 and above. Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled class time to check in.
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From now until 25 Sep 2025
Dancing in the Dark Runaway Bay
🖤 LIGHTS OUT AND DANCE – YOUR WEEKLY ME-TIME MOVEMENT! 🖤 💃🏼 A place to dance like no one’s watching – because they aren’t! 🕺 Get ready to ditch the daily grind and embrace an hour that’s all about YOU! Lights Out And Dance is more than just a dance class – it’s a liberating, feel-good escape where you can let go, move freely, and soak in all the happy vibes. 🖤 What’s it all about? Step into a uniquely exhilarating space where the lights go out, the music goes up, and the stress melts away. Whether you’re grooving like no one’s watching or unleashing your inner superstar, this is your time to shine! This isn’t just a workout; it’s an endorphin-boosting, soul-soothing experience that leaves you grinning from ear to ear. Think of it as your weekly self-care ritual, where bliss, joy, and connection take centre stage. 🌈 Why Join? At Lights Out And Dance, we’re building a vibrant, judgment-free community where everyone is welcome. It’s a space to rediscover your love of movement, connect with like-minded souls, and find pure happiness – all while dancing in the dark. 💃 What to Expect? 1 hour of total dance freedom – no choreography, just vibes!A welcoming community that feels like family.A huge energy boost, with happiness that lasts long after the music stops.A chance to prioritise YOU in a world that’s always on the go. 🎟 Tickets & Bookings At just $10 per person, this is the best value joy you’ll find! Online bookings only (no cash sales, sorry!) due to our insurance policy, which requires everyone to digitally agree to our terms and conditions at the time of booking. Spaces are limited, so grab your spot before they’re gone! Can’t make it? No worries – we’ve got you covered with a one-time transfer option provided 24 hours’ notice is given. This offer is not available for any free community events. 👨🎤 Ready to Dance? For more handy tips & answers to any of your questions, check out our website for more information, including these two handy pages! https://lightsoutanddance.com/what-to-expect-from-a-lights-out-sessionhttps://lightsoutanddance.com/faqs 👩🏼🎤 Let’s light up the dance floor (in the dark) and make joy a priority and weekly habit! See you there! 💃🏼🖤🕺
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From now until 28 Dec 2025
Paint and Spin Wheel Throwing Class
Unleash your creativity in a welcoming and intimate wheel throwing class in Tamborine Mountain. Create and paint two beautiful vessels with underglaze. Join them for a special and memorable experience. They donate AUD1 from every booking to Dementia Australia.
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Thursday (Weekly)
Dancing in the Dark Runaway Bay **No session 4th September**
🖤 LIGHTS OUT AND DANCE – YOUR WEEKLY ME-TIME MOVEMENT! 🖤 💃🏼 A place to dance like no one’s watching – because they aren’t! 🕺 Get ready to ditch the daily grind and embrace an hour that’s all about YOU! Lights Out And Dance is more than just a dance class – it’s a liberating, feel-good escape where you can let go, move freely, and soak in all the happy vibes. 🖤 What’s it all about? Step into a uniquely exhilarating space where the lights go out, the music goes up, and the stress melts away. Whether you’re grooving like no one’s watching or unleashing your inner superstar, this is your time to shine! This isn’t just a workout; it’s an endorphin-boosting, soul-soothing experience that leaves you grinning from ear to ear. Think of it as your weekly self-care ritual, where bliss, joy, and connection take centre stage. 🌈 Why Join? At Lights Out And Dance, we’re building a vibrant, judgment-free community where everyone is welcome. It’s a space to rediscover your love of movement, connect with like-minded souls, and find pure happiness – all while dancing in the dark. 💃 What to Expect? 1 hour of total dance freedom – no choreography, just vibes!A welcoming community that feels like family.A huge energy boost, with happiness that lasts long after the music stops.A chance to prioritise YOU in a world that’s always on the go. 🎟 Tickets & Bookings At just $10 per person, this is the best value joy you’ll find! Online bookings only (no cash sales, sorry!) due to our insurance policy, which requires everyone to digitally agree to our terms and conditions at the time of booking. Spaces are limited, so grab your spot before they’re gone! Can’t make it? No worries – we’ve got you covered with a one-time transfer option provided 24 hours’ notice is given. This offer is not available for any free community events. 👨🎤 Ready to Dance? For more handy tips & answers to any of your questions, check out our website for more information, including these two handy pages! https://lightsoutanddance.com/what-to-expect-from-a-lights-out-sessionhttps://lightsoutanddance.com/faqs 👩🏼🎤 Let’s light up the dance floor (in the dark) and make joy a priority and weekly habit! See you there! 💃🏼🖤🕺
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From now until 20 Sep 2025
Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour
📱 Smartphone tickets ⚡ Instant access to your tickets Discover the vibrant Surfers Paradise with a guided tour, exploring world-famous beaches, buzzing nightlife, and a range of top restaurants and attractions. Highlights 🌊 Explore the iconic Surfers Paradise beaches 🍽️ Visit top restaurants and attractions 🎭 Experience the dynamic nightlife and entertainment What's included? ✔️ Guided tour of Surfers Paradise ✔️ Multilingual guide available in 7 languages Additional Information 📍 Departure: 36 Cavill Ave 👤 Age requirement: 17+ with valid ID 📅 Various dates available 🕒 Time: 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Why choose Fever? ✔️ Millions of users book every month. ✔️ The best prices and availability at all times. ✔️ Thousands of unique experiences. ✔️ Verified user reviews. ✔️ 24/7 customer service. All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.
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From now until 17 Oct 2025
2.5 hr Jet Ski Safaris tour - Ultimate Adventure + island stop
Tickets 🎫 Ticket for 1 person to Jet Ski Safari Tour All tickets include: - Professional guide - Professional photographer - Jet Ski Tour - Safety equipment, life jackets, wind jackets, water proof containers Highlights 🌊 Ride a Jet Ski through a winding path of hightide waterways 😲 Enjoy an exhilerating 49-mile (80-kilometer) route of turns and bends 🍽️ Stop at an island for a break and lunch General Info 📅 Date: various dates (select when making your purchase) 🕒 Time: 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. ⏳ Duration: 4 hours 📍 Location: Mariner's Cove Marina 👤 Age requirement: all ages welcome ♿ Accessibility: this experience is wheelchair accessible ❓ Please note: not recommended for guests who are pregnant or those with back problems ❗ 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 A unique and exciting adventure activity on the Gold Coast! It doesn't get better than this as you escape into paradise, veering off the beaten track. Follow the narrow tidal passages that whip and snake their way through miles of mangroves and flood plains. Stop into South Stradbroke Island at a tropical bar. With hairpin bends, and flora and fauna around every turn, this is a ride that you'll never forget.
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From now until 13 Sep 2025
DIY Masterpiece
DIY MasterpieceWe’re inviting you to make the next masterpiece! Join us in the Gallery Foyer for free, drop-in art activities. We’ll have options for kids and adults so everyone can get in on the action! No bookings needed – just drop-in between 10am-2pm for the fun! Wed 27 – Sat 30 Aug Treasure Maps and Layered Landscapes Wed 3 – Sat 6 Sept Animal Masks and Exquisite Corpse Collage Wed 10 – Sat 13 Sept HOTA Holiday Postcards and Ken Done Mindfulness ColouringChildren under 14 must be accompanied by an adult or carer and cannot be left unsupervised at any time. Thank you for your understanding.
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From now until 17 Sep 2025
Gold Coast Eisteddfod
South East Queensland is home of the Gold Coast Eisteddfod which is the largest youth competition of performing arts in Australia. It is not only a platform for launching the careers of international performers, but also a place where enduring memories are created, future careers are fostered and the stars of tomorrow are developed. Gold Coast Eisteddfod has sections in all genres of Music, Dance & Drama including Dance Solos, Young People with Disability, Strings, Wind & Brass, String Orchestras, Small Ensembles, Dance Groups, Choral, Bands, Stage Bands, School Dance Groups, Piano, Vocal & Speech & Drama. Held from July to September each year at various venues across the Gold Coast.
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13 Sep 2025
Silent Disco Under The Stars
Round up your dancing crew, we're bringing back the magic of Silent Disco Under the Stars to Currumbin Beach for its fourth year as part of SWELL Sculpture Festival! Proudly presented by Lights Out And Dance, the me-time movement where dancing joy, connection and community are at the heart of what we do! This event is a dose of joy wrapped up in music, movement and magic – two unforgettable hours of dancing under the stars, where the waves meet the beats and the beach becomes one big dance floor. We'll bring the fun. You bring your best dance moves!
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13 Sep 2025
Disco Night - 70-90's
About 70-90s Disco Night Date Saturday 13 September 2025 7:00 PM - 11:59 PM (UTC+10) Panezski Artisan Distillery2/2 Sierra Place, Upper Coomera QLD 4209
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From now until 27 Dec 2025
Barista Initiation Class
Begin your coffee making journey at this hands-on barista initiation class in Southport. Learn the fundamentals and receive a certificate of attendance. Come and enjoy a special and memorable experience. ClassBento donates AUD1 from every booking to Dementia Australia.
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13 Sep 2025
ArtLab with Clicking Bricks – Sun, Sand and Sea
ArtLab with Clicking Bricks – Sun, Sand and SeaPack your sunglasses and sunscreen for your next LEGO adventure! To celebrate the new HOTA Gallery exhibition, Ken Done: No Rules, we’re inviting LEGO builders to create their own bold and colourful beach inspired masterpiece. Andrew and Damian from LEGO Masters will guide you on your creative journey. Although builders won’t be able to keep their creations, you won’t leave empty handed as every ticket holder will receive a FREE LEGO gift Bag!
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13 Sep 2025
In Conversation with Romance Was Born
In Conversation with Romance Was BornJoin us on the opening day of new HOTA Gallery exhibition Ken Done: No Rules for an exciting conversation with visionary fashion duo Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales behind label Romance Was Born. Explore how they drew inspiration from Done’s vibrant works to create a dazzling, otherworldly collection that celebrates the best of Australiana and creative freedom. Romance Was Born has redefined the boundaries between fashion, art, and storytelling. Known for their imaginative world-building, intricate hand-crafted details, and theatrical flair, Romance Was Born brings Ken Done’s signature colour, joy, and optimism to life in extraordinary new ways. Through stories of collaboration and behind-the-scenes insights, this conversation promises to be a rich celebration of fearless expression, artistic legacy, and the transformative power of fashion. Don’t miss this vibrant, dynamic dialogue that brings together two Australian icons in a joyful explosion of creativity. Ticketing note: attendance to this event requires a same day ticket, Anyday Anytime ticket, or Season Pass ticket to the exhibition Ken Done: No Rules
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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.