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21 Nov 2025
Fridays on the Lawn – Student Edition
Fridays on the Lawn – Student EditionWe’re thrilled to relaunch the reimagined Fridays on the Lawn – Student Edition! This exciting event highlights the talents of local student solo acts, bands, and DJs, offering a dynamic platform for young musicians to shine.Set in a lively and supportive environment, the event nurtures creativity, collaboration, and community connection. It’s an incredible opportunity for budding artists to gain real-world performance experience, guided by HOTA’s professional staff, while showcasing their skills in a premier arts industry space.Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of young talent, bringing the community together and inspiring the next generation of musicians.
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28 Nov 2025
Teardrops on My Dildo
Teardrops on My DildoFabulous, filthy and downright hilarious! Brace yourselves for a wild ride of side-splitting hilarity with the modern-day Queen of Sass, as she takes you on a laugh-out-loud adventure of her trials and tribulations of parenting, dating and all things female. Winner: 'Best Comedy' Newcastle Fringe 2022. ★★★★1/2 'Vanessa Larry Mitchell is as far from demure as you could possibly imagine, but wow, will she make you laugh.... beyond naughty and will have tears of laughter rolling down your face' - Fringefeed ★★★★ "You will literally laugh for an hour. And that is a rare thing. Vanessa is more relaxed and direct behind a comedy mic than anyone I have seen" - The Scotsman ★★★★ "You know when you go out to a club with a group of girlfriends and the handbags are thrown down, and you're dancing all night completely carefree as if the rest of the world don't exist, and you only stop to rest over a few drinks with teeny umbrellas, and there's always that one friend that is side-splittingly funny and holds court all evening? Yep, that's exactly what Vanessa Larry Mitchell's one-woman show feels like" - Mindshar ★★★★ "You will literally laugh for an hour. And that is a rare thing. Vanessa is more relaxed and direct behind a comedy mic than anyone I have seen" - The Scotsman ★★★★ "You know when you go out to a club with a group of girlfriends and the handbags are thrown down, and you're dancing all night completely carefree as if the rest of the world don't exist, and you only stop to rest over a few drinks with teeny umbrellas, and there's always that one friend that is side-splittingly funny and holds court all evening? Yep, that's exactly what Vanessa Larry Mitchell's one-woman show feels like" - Mindshare
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29 Nov 2025
Santa's Arrival & Buggy Parade
Sanctuary Cove, in partnership with Ray White Sanctuary Cove, invite you to kick off the festive season with Santa's Arrival Parade including the much-loved Rotary Hope Island Buggy Parade! Mark your calendars and gather the crew for a morning of festive fun and community cheer! What to Expect: Creatively decorated buggies in the Buggy Parade Cheerful costumed characters spreading holiday magic Santa Show after the parade Sausage sizzle raising funds for Rotary Hope Island This year, participants in the Buggy Parade will also be in the running for an amazing prize: a 2-night luxury stay at the Hayman InterContinental Great Barrier Reef Resort for the Best Decorated Buggy. Registrations open mid-October at Ray White Sanctuary Cove. Come along and celebrate the start of the festive season with your community. Fun for all ages guaranteed!
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29 Nov 2025
Aladdin theatre play
Aladdin is an adaptation of the Disney movie performed by Starlettes Drama Theatre TeensCOST: On Sale Oct 1 at 12:00 AM
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30 Nov 2025
Khaled Khalafalla: The Nothing Is Ok but Let’s Laugh Tour
Khaled Khalafalla: The Nothing Is Ok but Let’s Laugh TourKhaled Khalafalla has performed stand-up everywhere from the Middle East to the New York Comedy Festival and toured nationally with Jim Jefferies. You’ve also seen him on Utopia, Ali’s Wedding and Upper Middle Bogan.In this new hour, Khaled mixes sharp comedy with personal stories, connecting through the things we’re all wrestling with in the world right now. Honest, funny, and deeply human.
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Friday (Weekly)
Very Merry Long Lunch, The Island Gold Coast
Your Office Family Christmas - Very Merry Long Lunch at The Island Gold Coast.Gather your office family for a Very Merry Long Lunch that takes all the stress out of planning your Christmas Party. This year, we’re making it easy—just get your numbers together and turn up!Our Christmas Long Lunch comes with all the trimmings. Enjoy a festive feast with our Family Style share menu, packed with all your holiday favourites. For those looking to raise a glass (or two), we’ve got an optional three-hour drinks package featuring cocktail carafes, premium wines, beers, and bubbles. Prefer to keep it simple? No worries—guests opting for just the food menu can purchase drinks from the bar on the day.We’ll have live tunes to keep the vibes merry and a photo moment to capture the memories. Plus, every booking gets their own festive-themed table, so you can celebrate in style.What: Very Merry Long LunchWhen: Friday, 12th December, 12pm – 3pmWhere: The Island PenthouseTickets:$95 p/person for the Family-Style Share Menu, or$134 p/person with the three-hour beverage package featuring cocktail carafes, premium wines, beers, and bubbles.It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year with your work crew—just show up and enjoy. The Island Rooftop is open after the event concludes.Minimum of four guests per table. All guests at the one table must be on the same ticket option.-----Family-Style MenuOn the tableArtisan bread rolls with butter and smoked saltTo StartPoached Mooloolaba prawns, compressed apple, fennel, radish, finger lime dressing (df, gf)Chicken and leek terrine, sourdough crumb, truffle oil, tarragon mayonnaise (gfo)MainsRosemary and garlic slow cooked lamb shoulder, seeded mustard jus (df, gf)Herb roasted chicken, pan jus, roasted onions (gf)SidesRoasted heirloom carrots with goats cheese and macadamia (gf, v)Rosemary and garlic roasted potatoes, smoked salt (df, gf, ve, v)To FinishPassion fruit tart, blackberries, sorghumPavlova, mango, raspberries, kiwifruit*menu subject to change.COST: A$98.65 – A$138.68
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06 Dec 2025 - 07 Dec 2025
Mayors Christmas Carols
Mayors Christmas CarolsCity of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols returns for its 14th year, bringing the festive magic to HOTA, Home of the Arts. Enjoy two sparkling nights of live music, family fun, and Christmas cheer on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December. Gold Coast’s very own pop sensation Ricki-Lee leads an incredible line-up of performers along with the pioneer of toddler techno, Lenny Pearce. Other performances include Warner Bros. Movie World’s Looney Tunes Christmas Show, and of course Santa himself. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Limited free tickets for the HOTA Outdoor Stage will be available from 9am Monday 17th November and 6pm Tuesday 18th November (ticket limit applies). No Ticket? No worries! Bring your picnic blanket to HOTA Parklands for a relaxed, family-friendly screening of the event on the big screens with delicious food trucks from 4:00pm. Hosted by 7NEWS’ Amanda Abate and Billy Bentley, the main show runs from 6:00pm - 8:30pm, finishing with a spectacular fireworks finale. Gates open at 4:00pm, so arrive early to soak up the festive atmosphere. City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols are presented by Village Roadshow Theme Parks and supported by 7NEWS, 1029 Hot Tomato and HOTA, Home of the Arts. Getting there: Beat the traffic and embrace the Gold Coast lifestyle, walk, ride, scoot or take public transport to HOTA. If you’re driving, enjoy 4 hours of free parking by entering your car registration at the meter. Staying longer? Just pay via the meter or the EasyPark app. Parking is limited at HOTA. For more information visit http://www.whatsongoldcoast.com.au/mayorscarols
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12 Dec 2025
The Greatest Christmas Show
The Greatest Christmas ShowThe Greatest Christmas Show is Australia’s #1 family Christmas event, blending heartwarming moments, spectacular magic, and world-class entertainment into one unforgettable night. Led by internationally acclaimed Master Illusionist Anthony Street, prepare for breathtaking illusions that will leave you wondering if Christmas magic might just be real. Soaring vocals will fill the theatre with the spirit of Christmas, while our cast of incredible dancers and a jaw-dropping cirque aerial act bring the stage to life in a flurry of wonder, skill, and glittering costumes. From high-flying feats to touching moments that capture the true meaning of Christmas, and a very special visit from Santa Claus himself, this is a show that will warm hearts, inspire smiles, and create cherished memories for the whole family. 🎟 Don’t miss the magic. Don’t miss the laughter. Don’t miss the #1 family show this Christmas.
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13 Dec 2025
Comedy Underground | Takashi Wakasugi: Comedy Samurai
Takashi Wakasugi: Comedy SamuraiWinner, Director's Choice Award, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023Nominee, Most Outstanding Show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 Japanese comedian Takashi thinks stand-up comedy is similar to samurai. A samurai tries to make his body and his sword one. Takashi tries to make himself and his jokes one. He puts his life and passion into this comedy show. Please don't miss any strokes of his jokes and souls. As seen on The Gala, Thank God You're Here, Taskmaster Australia.“Exquisite stand-up” ★★★★ Chortle.co.uk“Abundant pleasure... It's a genuine joy to be insulted by him” ★★★★ The Scotsman
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14 Dec 2025
Spilt Milk Gold Coast
Australia's most in-demand festival, Spilt Milk, returns in 2025 with a lineup overflowing with some of the most talked about local and global artists from recent times. With bill-toppers Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Sara Landry, Dominic Fike and ScHoolboy Q, alongside the likes of d4vd, Nessa Barrett, Sofia Isella, Skin On Skin, sombr, Club Angel, The Rions, South Summit and more. The acclaimed festival tour re-enters mightier than ever, this December returning to their beloved stops of Ballarat/Wadawurrung, Perth/Whadjuk, Canberra/Ngunnawal and Gold Coast/Kombumerri. Visit the website for the full lineup and tickets.
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17 Dec 2025
Little Humpty's Christmas Party
Join them for a Christmas Party like no other. Evie, Henry and their other camels really know how to party and they want all their little friends to come along! They’ll even have a visit from Santa who will be making a special appearance! Come along in your best Christmas getup- they’ll have prizes for best dressed. Make sure you bring your camera to get the perfect Christmas shot with your favourite camel! Please wear closed-in shoes and a smile. While you are there, you can feed the friendly camels, shop around in their Skincare and Souvenir Shop, visit their Homestead Cafe for a delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch and try their famous Camelcino. All their dairy products are also available for purchase straight from the farm, so bring an esky or a cooler bag.
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19 Dec 2025
Teardrops on My Dildo: Fully Charged: Vanessa Larry Mitchell
Teardrops on My Dildo: Fully Charged: Vanessa Larry MitchellFollowing the success of her internationally toured debut solo show ‘Teardrops on My Dildo’, Vanessa Larry Mitchell returns with her next instalment of side-splittingly hilarious events, so wild they would leave a priest speechless! This show has been rebranded from 'Lube Me Alone'. ★★★★★ ‘….Wildy fun, unapologetically real’ - Kids in Adelaide (Adelaide Fringe) ★★★★ 'Vanessa is more relaxed and direct behind a comedy mic than anyone I have seen' - The Scotsman (Edinburgh Fringe)
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19 Dec 2025
Lube Me Alone: Vanessa Larry Mitchell
Lube Me Alone: Vanessa Larry MitchellFollowing the success of her internationally toured debut solo show ‘Teardrops on My Dildo’, Vanessa Larry Mitchell returns with her next instalment of side-splittingly hilarious events, so wild they would leave a priest speechless!★★★★★ ‘….Wildy fun, unapologetically real’ - Kids in Adelaide (Adelaide Fringe)★★★★ 'Vanessa is more relaxed and direct behind a comedy mic than anyone I have seen' - The Scotsman (Edinburgh Fringe)
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19 Dec 2025
Christmas Actually
The Music of Love Actually Live On Stage All I want for Christmas is you... Christmas Actually is the ultimate silly-season starter, bursting with nativity lobsters, cinnamon sticks and endless fun! Relive the magic musical moments from beloved holiday classic Love Actually including songs by Mariah Carey, Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy, Kelly Clarkson, The Beach Boys and The Beatles, brought to life by a rockstar band of Australia’s top musicians and vocalists. Starring Australian cabaret icon Libby O’Donovan OAM, Christmas Actually will deliver all the hits from your favourite festive soundtrack, wrapped up with a sprig of holly and bucketloads of comedy and charm. Don’t miss this absolute (Christmas) cracker of a show! "Love Actually fans will absolutely eat it up but even non-fans will find this show hard to resist!" - Time Out "An absolute cracker of a show." - Sydney Arts Guide "A must-see experience for all Love Actually fans and music fans, too." - ArtsHub
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21 Dec 2025
Christmas Kirtan Party by the Beach
Step into the magic of the season and celebrate at the yearly Christmas Kirtan Party – a joyful evening of mantras, music, meditation, and community, right in the heart of Burleigh. Let spirits be lifted through sacred kirtan meditation, and festive carols with the Choir of Angels that warm the heart and bring people together in true Christmas spirit. Find a cozy spot with friends and family amongst the lush beauty of the beachside, and let the soulful sounds carry guests into an evening of blissful connection. Bring a picnic, bring loved ones, and get ready for a night of music, meditation, and festive magic under the summer stars. This is the perfect way to immerse in joy, community, and the spirit of the season. Bring a picnic, blanket, anything needed to keep cozy, and an open heart. This is a free, family-friendly celebration. Come enjoy and make this a Christmas to remember!
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31 Dec 2025 (Monthly)
New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise
The Gold Coast New Year’s Eve Cruise is the perfect way to ring in 2025! Sail along the Gold Coast waterways and enjoy the fireworks aboard the Spirit of Elston. The cruise begins along the canals, taking in the stunning Surfers Paradise skyline, before heading out to the Gold Coast Broadwater for the City of Gold Coast midnight fireworks from open-top decks. Enjoy a glass of Chandon on arrival along with gourmet canapés and a great selection of beverages including local wines, premium beers, and cider throughout the evening.
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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.