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From now until 18 Apr 2026
Aussie Dance Tour
Get ready for an extraordinary dance extravaganza as the Aussie Dance Tour (ADT) returns for its third year, making its way to the stunning Gold Coast in 2026. Featuring three exhilarating days of non-stop dance magic, a lineup of over 20 renowned choreographers, you can choose from 28 captivating workshops and experience incredible showcase performances.
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From now until 31 May 2026
Afrekete Afro-Cuban Dance, Music & Culture Festival
Australia's unique Annual Afro-Cuban Dance, Music and Culture Celebration. An exciting weekend exploring the history of Cuban culture through dance and percussion workshops plus performances in the roots of salsa from Australia's greatest Cuban dance and music artists. Afrekete 2026 will be held for the 4th time in the Townsville LGA, the 3rd time on the beautiful island paradise of Yunbenun, Magnetic Island, home of the Wulgurukaba people. Thursday 28th May 2026 Rumba in the Rum-bar Pre-event warm up workshops & party Heritage Exchange Townsville Friday 29th May 2026 Opening Ceremony, Workshops & Welcome to Cuba Party Amaroo on Mandalay Saturday 30th May 2026 Workshops in Afro-Cuban dance and music from the Afro-Cuban Roots to the popular Cuban dances Son and Casino Havana Night dance party to live Cuban Band and Latin DJ Amaroo on Mandalay Sunday 31st May 2025 Workshops in Afro-Cuban dance to live percussion - the African Roots of the popular Salsa Community Day with Performances, Markets, Food & Live Music Amaroo on Mandalay Plus authentic Cuban dinner provided by Amaroo at additional costs An authentic piece of Cuba in North Queensland. Add-ons: Pre-event conferences and workshops the week leading up to the main weekend event plus tours around Magnetic Island
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From now until 28 Jun 2025
The (Un)Real Housewives of the Gold Coast
The (Un)Real Housewives of the Gold CoastACTION! The (Un)Real Housewives of the Gold Coast are reuniting to hash it all out one more time! After an explosive season, the queens of the GC are ready to expose truths, Squash Beef and chat sh*t. Join our Host Calvin Hyne as you act as our studio audience for the (UN)Real live taping of the Reunion Episode! With Original Music, Real Housewives references and edgy comedy, this 60 minute b*tch fest is going to be the talk of the town.
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From now until 30 Jul 2025
Pizza and Cocktail Masterclass
Pizza and Cocktail MasterclassAfter a sell out season in 2024 we are bringing back the pizza and cocktail masterclass. Join us on level 5 where our expert chefs will guide you through the finer details of perfecting your dough, selection of toppings and flavour combinations. Guests will be able to create their own culinary masterpiece and enjoy out on the terrace with a cocktail. Bar Manager Tom Angel will also guide guests through the art of cocktail creation allowing guests to create their own to enjoy alongside their freshly cooked pizza.
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From now until 14 Jun 2025
Solento Surf Festival
The Solento Surf Festival will be an all-ages, week long festival hosted at multiple locations throughout the Gold Coast, Burleigh Heads, HOTA and the Mondrian Gold Coast. The community will enjoy film screenings, live music, panel conversations, art shows and surf contests with world-class surfers and top-tier creatives.
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From now until 31 Jul 2025
Comedy Club at Atrium Bar
Wrap up your weekend with a barrel of laughs at The Star’s Comedy Club. Swing by the Atrium Bar every Sunday night for a riotous time hosted by the one and only radio star Danny Lakey. Brace yourself for a stellar line-up of comedians serving up everything from razor-sharp observational humour to clever political satire. And the best part? It’s absolutely free! So, gather your crew and make Sunday nights the highlight of your week. Laughter guaranteed! Atrium Bar’s Comedy Club is walk-in only and seating is subject to availability upon arrival, so we suggest rocking up early!
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From now until 20 Jun 2025
Rainbow Story Hour
Story time for the whole familyImaginative and immersive fun for little readers! Little ones are invited to settle back and listen to a story read by a member of our LGBTQIA+ community. HOTA’s Rainbow Story Hour program champions body positivity and role models in all different shapes, sizes, diversities, and encourages the imagination and play of childhood. Featuring artists, singers, and creatives of all genre, Rainbow Story Hour is a fun way for kids to connect with their imagination, meet friends, and explore vivid realms. Children 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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21 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
O’Reilly’s Artisan Picnic and Alpaca Walk
Unwind in the countryside with an artisan picnic and alpaca walk for two, offering an afternoon of gourmet local flavours, farmyard charm, and live acoustic music. Enjoy a three-course picnic featuring the best of Scenic Rim’s local produce, including handcrafted cheeses, wood-smoked meats, house-made quiches, fresh baguettes, seasonal fruits, and sweet treats. Each bite showcases the region’s rich flavours and passionate producers. After your picnic, take a leisurely walk with a friendly alpaca through the picturesque vineyard grounds. Whether you’re snapping the perfect photo, enjoying the peaceful surroundings, or simply soaking in the fresh country air, this is an experience to remember. Please note each booking includes a picnic for two, one alpaca, and guests will enjoy 30 minutes with their alpaca during the experience. Children can be included at an additional cost. This event is presented as part of Scenic Rim Eat Local Month. Cost: $220
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27 Jun 2025
Mr Red Light
Mr Red LightWild slapstick, the meaning of life, falling in love – suddenly the pie shop is a place where anything can happen.Mr Red Light is a man who attracts bad luck. So naturally, when he tries to rob a bank he fails miserably – and ends up in a pie shop dealing with three very uncooperative hostages and the world’s worst police negotiator.As time ticks by, Mr Red Light and his captives play a game of getting to know you. With nowhere to run and nothing to lose, they form an unlikely bond. And mysteriously, Mr Red Light seems to know more about his hostages’ lives than is possible.Created by the award winning Nightsong team (Te Pō, Spirit House, 360) “who make the impossible work” (Stuff), Mr Red Light is one of the funniest and most outrageously original NZ plays to hit the stage in years. Mr Red Light is a fool or a prophet. But either way he’ll will remind you how wonderful life can be.
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28 Jun 2025
Scenic Rim's Winter Harvest Festival
Winter Harvest Festival is a fabulous, relaxed day out for families and food lovers alike. As the signature event of Eat Local Month, this authentic food festival proudly showcases the best of the Scenic Rim's culinary offerings. It's an invitation to literally eat and drink your way around the region, connect with local producers and watch cooking demonstrations led by world-renowned chefs all in one flavour-filled day! So prepare to delight your palate with an endless selection of tasting plates, discover new wines, and stock up on fresh produce while immersing yourself in the excitement of the Tractor Pulling Competition, where teams compete against a 12-tonne tractor. Which team will clock the fastest time and win the prize? Pack your empty eskies, round up the kids, and gather your friends for the ultimate family-friendly farm gate event and an absolute overload of country hospitality! Tickets go on sale April 2025. Visit our website for more information.
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30 Jun 2025 - 20 Jul 2025
DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains Returns
Get ready to unleash your inner hero (or villain) with the return of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains at Warner Bros. Movie World! Prepare for the ultimate showdown where sometimes being bad is just so good. Experience action-packed street shows, an epic daily parade, electrifying entertainment, meet your favourite DC icons and watch-out for some new faces! Plus, brave two new rides, Flight of the Wicked Witch and Kansas Twister in The Wizard of Oz™ precinct. Suit up for this limited time event!
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04 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale
The Lord of the Rings– A Musical TaleEmbark on a new journey, as this timeless tale unfolds in a breathtaking, critically acclaimed theatrical production. The production will star some of Australia’s most acclaimed musical theatre performers and actor-musicians including Jemma Rix as Galadriel, Ian Stenlake as Saruman, Rob Mallett as Strider and Rarmian Newton as Frodo Baggins. Take your seat, in the company of Hobbits, and join us for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event that will enchant both lifelong fans and new generations alike. Hailed “The greatest show on Middle-earth” by The Guardian, U.K, the legend returns to capture our imaginations and hearts, like never before. Adventure awaits…
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04 Jul 2025
State of Squidprov
State of SquidprovGet ready for a night of unscripted chaos and comedy with State of Squidprov, the latest high-stakes showdown from Blah Blah Blah Improv, the Gold Coast’s premier improv company. If State of Origin had a baby with Squid Game, this would be it! Two teams—NSW and Qld—battle it out in a series of unpredictable, fast-paced improv challenges where only one player will emerge victorious. Who will win the glory? Who will get eliminated? And who will make you laugh until your sides hurt?It’s wild, it’s weird, and it’s 100% made up on the spot. Best of all, it’s family-friendly! So bring the kids, the grandparents, your footy-loving mate, or anyone who enjoys clever comedy and ridiculous games.Join us at HOTA on Fri 4 Jul, 7pm for a comedy night like no other—State of Squidprov is where improv meets epic rivalry!
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05 Jul 2025
Comedy Underground | Mickey D
Big Mick EnergyGuinness World Record holder, ultra-runner, and Special Forces misfit. On paper, Mickey D sounds like a proper tosser—but there’s enough clown DNA in him to keep it real. Raw, energising, and built for endurance, this is the hit show you didn’t know you needed.And tomorrow? It’s Mickey’s 5th Gold Coast Marathon, his 50th official marathon, and marks 1,000 consecutive days of running. That’s not a flex—it’s just Big Mick Energy.So runners, come take your mind off the pain cave for an hour. Laugh, loosen up, and remember why you love the chaos. Whether you’re chasing a PB or just hoping to finish without crying, Mickey’s got you. Friends of runners—this is your moment too. Step away from the carbo-loading chatter, the foam rolling, the endless talk of pacing strategy. Come hear something that isn’t about tomorrow’s weather forecast. This isn’t your usual motivational talk—it’s a comedy show with sweat in its veins and a glint in its eye. It’s real, ridiculous, and relentlessly funny. Brace yourself. Unapologetic, unfiltered, unforgettable: Big Mick Energy.
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25 Jul 2025
Macbeth
Macbeth“What's Done Cannot Be Undone” Experience the premiere of a fresh, captivating production of Shakespeare’s classic, Macbeth. This dynamic new adaptation brings a fresh perspective to one of literature's greatest plays. An unexpected prophecy at the close of a devastating war sends a national hero and his brilliant wife on a feverish and murderous quest for absolute power. With startlingly beautiful language, Shakespeare’s revered tragedy tears open the thin fabric between the temporal and magical worlds. This muscular, contemporary production looks at today’s world through Macbeth’s eyes – an epoch where double speak is rife, where violence is a modern ecstasy and true loyalty is our most valuable commodity. Shakespeare combines Scottish and English history with Greek myth to one simple end – to capture what it is to be human. What happens to us when we sacrifice our humanity to get ahead? We live in such a time, an unprecedented era that idolises fame and celebrity above leadership and morality. In such a time and place, perhaps even nature begins to fight back. A boldly imaginative, fully contemporary and brand new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth from Sport for Jove that is true to the text and full of engaging revelations, a wonderful experience for students and teachers.
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26 Jul 2025
Guy Montgomery
I’ve Noticed So Many Things, It’d Be Unfair To Keep Them To MyselfAward-winning Kiwi comedian, podcaster and improviser Guy Montgomery brings his new stand-up show ‘I’ve Noticed So Many Things, It’d Be Unfair To Keep Them To Myself’ to Australia in 2025. He’s well known to Australian audiences through TV shows like Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, Have You Been Paying Attention and Thank God You’re Here. The national tour will include dates at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the iconic Atheneum Theatre in Melbourne – where Montgomery will play his biggest Melbourne International Comedy Festival shows to date, the Perth Comedy Festival and the Sydney Comedy Festival, before shows in Brisbane, Newcastle, Wollongong, the Gold Coast and wrapping in Geelong. Montgomery said, “People often wonder what I get up to when I'm not relaying my observations about the world to them and I'm finally ready to talk. The truth is whenever I'm not relaying my observations, I am out in the community, harvesting a fresh crop of bespoke observations. That's what this show is about.” The shows follow Montgomery’s sold out 2024 tour ‘Over 50,000,000 Guy Fans Can’t Be Wrong’ that saw him perform in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. In addition this year, Montgomery’s growing popularity in Australia led to him hosting the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and saw his TV series Guy Montgomery’s Mont-Spelling Bee premiere on ABC TV. Join Guy for a chance to think "I've also noticed that" or "I had not noticed that but now I think about it, that is a bit what it is like." "One of Oceania's premier observational comedians" - The Age “This was like a masterclass in stand-up comedy.” - NZ Herald
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