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06 Mar 2026 - 07 Mar 2026
Duck Pond
Duck PondFeathers will fly in Circa's exuberant take on Swan Lake. The world's most romantic ballet is re-imagined as a circus spectacular, full of Circa’s signature physicality and shot through with cheeky humour and a thoroughly contemporary energy. Be swept away by this tale of swans and hapless princes sparkling with quirky touches like the sequinned flipper-wearing duck army and a burlesque black swan. There are sumptuous aerials, jaw-dropping acrobatics and of course feathers! Touching, funny and utterly entertaining, Duck Pond is a tale of identity and finding your true self. Duck Pond is co-commissioned by QPAC and The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, The Art House Wyong, Frankston Arts Centre, HOTA - Home of the Arts, Merrigong Theatre Company and Orange Civic Theatre. ★★★★ “Graceful aerial solos. Jaw dropping lifts. Superhuman balances. Swan Lake as you’ve never seen it before” – THE TIMES ★★★★⯪ “Duck Pond may just be one of the most exhilarating and thought-provoking shows you will see this year” - ARTSHUB Image Credit: Damien Bredberg
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06 Mar 2026
Steady Eddy - Return of the Stedi at The Sound Lounge
🌌 Steady Eddy – Return of the Stedi Tour 2026 🌌 A Galactic Comeback Across Australia! The Force is funny with this one! 🚀 After decades of laughter, chaos and standing ovations (from those who can), the legendary Steady Eddy blasts back onto stages across Australia for his interstellar Return of the Stedi Tour 2026! From Tatooine to Tamworth, and Dagobah to Dubbo, the Bent Man of Comedy is bringing his lightsaber-sharp wit, cosmic charm and fearless humour to audiences nationwide. Expect fresh laughs, classic stories, and a few surprise Jedi mind tricks from one of the funniest (and cheekiest) Aussies to ever hold a microphone. Recognised internationally as one of the world’s first disabled stand-up comedians, Steady is a true Australian icon who broke barriers, smashed stereotypes, and made the world laugh doing it. So dust off your robes, charge your droids, and prepare for a night of comedy from a galaxy not so far away… ✨ Steady Eddy – Return of the Stedi. Australia-wide. 2026. Tickets at Oztix. Details: 7.30pm: Doors 8pm: Support Act 8.50pm: Steady Eddy 18+ event Content & Language warning
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07 Mar 2026 - 13 Jun 2026
Aka Sorbie: Saltwater Heart
Aka Sorbie: Saltwater HeartKnown to family as Aka (grandmother), Lisa Sorbie Martin invites you to share in her art and Torres Strait culture in an immersive new Children’s Gallery exhibition. Memories and moments from Aka Sorbie’s childhood have been brought to life and infused with the vibrant colours and patterns of her art practice. Connect to Aka Sorbie’s saltwater heart as you play and learn about the reef, play cubby in the island hut, relax at the story tree, discover patterns in nature and art, and get creative at Aka’s table. This is a place to bring freshwater and saltwater people together to share stories, learn about First Nations culture and celebrate the natural environment. "It's very important, it's part of our culture that we teach our young ones; it's our way of life.” – Aka (Lisa Sorbie Martin) Presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts Proudly supported by Experience Gold Coast
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From now until 28 Mar 2026
Sea World Carnivale
Ignite the night at Sea World Carnivale this February and March! Enjoy an exotic night out with the whole family and witness the biggest, brightest and tallest water and light show on the iconic Sea World Lake.Journey through immersive precincts, including Mexico, Rio, New Orleans and Africa. Treat the kids to a feast of internationally inspired foods, music and dance. Enjoy your favourite rides and attractions, plus experience the park after dark.Get one free entry with a Village Roadshow Premium Annual Pass.
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12 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026
CONSUMED
CONSUMEDHOTA and Shock Therapy Arts present the premiere of their new work CONSUMED. Equal parts hilarious, grotesque, and disturbingly human. Inspired by the astonishing true story of a man who ate an entire aeroplane, CONSUMED is a story of a young aspiring content creator who pushes their body and sanity to the limit as the world watches, clicks, and demands more. This outrageous new dark comedy takes a razor-sharp look at our obsession with influencers, consumerism, and the hidden cost of turning people into commodities.
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13 Mar 2026
GC LAUGHS GALA
GC Laughs GalaThe Biggest Night of Comedy on the Coast The heroic launch event of the Gold Coast’s ultimate week of comedy.It’s opening night and it starts with a bang! The GC Laughs Gala is a two-hour showcase packed with funny - it’s the biggest show of the year.This side splitting showcase will feature the best of the best comedians and a comedy host who will have you laughing the whole way through – Lineup and host will be announced soon, but get your tickets before they’re snatched up for this sort after premiere gala.
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13 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026
GC Laughs 2026
Comedy at HOTAThe Gold Coast’s biggest celebration of comedy is back. GC Laughs Festival returns for 2026, delivering ten days of non-stop laughs, bold performances, brilliant comic talent and the return of the much-anticipated GC Laughs Gala. From household names to rising stars, the festival showcases a packed program of stand-up, stories and side-splitting moments guaranteed to leave jaws aching and spirits high. Expect outrageous humour, unforgettable punchlines and a vibrant festival atmosphere right in the heart of the HOTA precinct. Whether you’re a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a great night out, GC Laughs Festival is your go-to for world-class laughs on the Gold Coast.
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14 Mar 2026
Takashi Wakasugi
Wabi-Sabi ComedyWinner Director's Choice Award 2023 Melbourne International Comedy FestivalNominee Most Outstanding Show 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival The new show by award-winning Japanese comedian and your favourite 'Waka'. Wabi-sabi (侘び寂び) is a Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness. Waka believes the concept of Wabi-sabi is the great way to make people happy. And he also thinks it might connect and adapt to his comedy. In this show you will find laughs and happiness with his Wabi-Sabi Comedy. Arigato! Big bow. As seen on The Gala, Thank God You're Here, Guy Montgomery's Guy-Mont Spelling Bee and Taskmaster Australia. 'Exquisite stand-up.' ★★★★ Chortle (UK)'Abundant pleasure... It's a genuine joy to be insulted by him.' ★★★★ The Scotsman
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14 Mar 2026
Dave Thornton
MORE OR LESSA seasoned performer whose shows have been described as ‘devastatingly effective’ (Chortle), Dave is back with a brand-new hour of stand-up, focusing on the small things that frustrate him and the large things that get on top of him…. more or less. Dave played to audiences all over the country last year and continues to garner fans with his accessible, grounded comedy. Maybe you’ve seen him on Sam Pang Tonight, The Cheap Seats, hosting The Big Trip or really stretching his acting chops as Troy in Upper Middle Bogan on Netflix. Come and check out a performer who’s spent almost half of his life doing what he loves. With his stand-up clips routinely getting millions of views online, you’re gonna love ‘More or Less’.“An hour of quick wit and cheery anecdotes.” ★★★★ The Age ★★★★1/2 The Adelaide Advertiser ★★★★★ The Scotsman
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14 Mar 2026
Zoë Coombs Marr
THE SPLASH ZONEPop on your poncho for a full ball, pedal to the metal, embarrassingly silly display of going all in, pulling out the stops, leaping before looking and let’s be honest here, just trying to make you laugh. Which is good for you, because it’s a comedy show. Just dumb, splashy fun in the form of “stand up comedy”, with jokes, stories and goofiness from your favourite chaos imp, Zoë Coombs Marr. This show is about chats. About people, their mouths, and the stuff that comes out of them (or doesn’t). Conversations, goss, speaking, clamming and shutting up, and getting your numerology done by an uber driver. It’s about the rich human tapestry that binds us all together via hopeful attempts at communication like the use of the phrase “rich human tapestry” in this blurb, which is meant to read as funny and not earnest and disgusting. But who knows. Discuss. All of these words, concepts, and more, may be in this show, but don’t overthink it - let’s just see what happens, shall we? ★★★★ Time Out, 2025
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14 Mar 2026
Luke Heggie
I WON'T SAY IT AGAINThis show is a compilation of bits, lovingly curated from the last five years. If you don't like that, you can rack off. The exact same people who pay three figures to watch legacy bands playing songs from back when they were happy, will never forgive hearing the same set of words from a comedian. If that's you, you can rack off. There will be one new joke in this show. The rest is old. Most comics have this protocol anyway, while making up a new title. They can rack off too. I could still probably bash all your dads.
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14 Mar 2026
Lizzy Hoo
SAYS HOO?Says Hoo? is a brand-new hour of stand-up comedy from your fave comedian Lizzy Hoo (now with short hair, yep she's in her bob era). Are there moments in your life where you're like "how did we get here?" Well Lizzy is. There are a few things she really just can't get her head around. Her dog has a step mum – yep she shares custody of her rescue greyhound and now he (Owen best boy in the world) has a step mum – what a lucky dog! Lizzy is now obsessed with golf. She calls it prepping for retirement. And somehow she is getting paid to eat and travel. Oh and she broke up with someone at a cake shop – petit fours anyone? And she just updated her dating profile to say "big second wife energy". It’s been a busy 12 months appearing on Have You Been Paying Attention? and Crime Night (to name a few) and jet setting across Asia as the voice and face of an airline – someone has to do it. Lizzy is also creator and host of podcast The Lizzy Hoo Show."Lizzy is a riot ★★★★" Time Out
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15 Mar 2026
Dane Simpson
100% HitsThe Best of Dane Simpson 100% Hits – A Decade of Dane Simpson’s Funniest Moments! Get ready for a comedy mixtape like no other! After 10 years on stage, Dane Simpson is bringing together all the crowd favourites, killer punchlines, and greatest hits from his stand-up career. No fillers, just back-to-back laughs – the ultimate “best of” collection, live on stage.If you’ve seen Dane before, this is the show you’ve been waiting for. If you’re new, it’s the perfect introduction. Either way, get ready – it’s 100% Hits and 100% hilarious. The undisputed Comedy King of Wagga, Dane Simpson burst onto the scene in 2015 as a national finalist on Deadly Funny and from there it has been a fast-rising trajectory for this comedian in hot demand. From there Dane’s stratospheric rise continued with him recently The Amazing Race: Celebrity Edition, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, The Opening Night AllStar SuperShow or showing off cooking skills (or lack thereof) on The Cook-up with Adam Liaw.Doors Open: 8:00pmShow Starts: 8:30pm
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15 Mar 2026
Local Laughs
Local LaughsLooking for a quality Sunday session that delivers big laughs without the late night? Local Laughs is your perfect Sunday arvo plan. This relaxed afternoon showcase brings together a cracking lineup of the best local comedy talent from across South East Queensland. Expect a mixed bag of hilarity — sharp stand-up, unexpected gems and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments — all delivered by comedians who know how to work a room and keep the good times rolling. Set in the Basement with a laid-back, buzzing atmosphere, Local Laughs is made for easy Sundays spent with mates, a drink in hand and absolutely no rush to be anywhere else. It’s fun, it’s social and it’s packed with homegrown comedy legends doing what they do best. Grab your crew, grab a drink and do Sunday right with Local Laughs, live in the Basement as part of GC Laughs Festival 2026.
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19 Mar 2026
Sam Taunton
THIS MUST BE THE PLACEI grew up at 34 Shoalhaven St, Nowra, NSW. The house wasn’t super flash, the place was basically held together with pop-rivots and a seemingly religious use of WD-40. It was one of those post-war knockabout fibro-shells you still see on quarter-acre blocks all over Australia’s poorer suburbs. Last year, my Dad annoyingly sold up and moved away. Oh! And also, the nightly TV show I hosted called The Project ended (but that’s not really part of the tale...). This 60 minute story, filled with a lifetime of suburban misadventures, small-town characters, and the strange nostalgia of losing the place that made you. I’ve been telling people this show is about the house I grew up in, but it’s really about everything that happened inside. Directed by Cameron James "On an express elevator to stardom.” Herald Sun “Tells us stories about some of the worst moments of his life… that ultimately lead to serendipitous comedy gold.” The Age "He’s terrific and excellent at what he does...a breath of fresh air..." The Scotsman
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19 Mar 2026
Daniel Muggleton
White Here, White NowDaniel Muggleton continues to be one of Australia’s most in-demand comedians despite no media attention of any kind. In 2025, Rolling Stone named him a ‘Must-See Show’ at Edinburgh Fringe. He spent the rest of the year selling out shows around Australia, receiving critical-acclaim and seriously offending two people in Perth… but it’s important to point out they were wearing lanyards in a social setting. So yeah, fair enough, I guess? Come see the man in the red tracksuit live on-stage, the way God intended, with a brand-new hour of fearless stand-up comedy. But if you’re wearing a lanyard or carrying a sloganed tote bag probably skip it.
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