Listen Up People
Because we've got some serious live music pumping on our playlist. The program is a quality shuffle of local and international acts performing on a mind-blowing range of Gold Coast stages. Parkland rock festivals, folky-soul by the beach, jazz at the casino, stadium headliners. Sound good? Then crank it up!
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Saturday (Weekly)
Comedy Underground
Every Saturday night, Based Comedy presents Comedy Underground in The Basement. It's a weekly showcase of hand-picked talent from all over Australia and around the world. Big name acts, up-and-coming crushers and the wild, subversive and unique voices making waves in live comedy.Saturday nights in The Basement are packed with 90 minutes of side-splitting laughs, and fresh new line ups every week. Comedy Underground is the Gold Coast's home of the very best live comedy.
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From now until 28 Jun 2026
James Alexander's Soul Sundays
Experience James Alexander's Soul Sundays at Den Devine Broadbeach — a professional live music jam session featuring soulful performances, talented musicians, and a vibrant atmosphere every Sunday night. Enjoy great food, drinks, and authentic soul vibes on the Gold Coast.
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From now until 22 Aug 2026
Dracula's: Lucid (Dinner & Show)
Close Your Eyes. Open Your Mind.Dracula's presents their highly-anticipated, brand-new show - Lucid!Surrender your psyche and descend into the darkest reaches of your subconscious. With live musicians, knock-out vocals, unfiltered comedy, aerial acrobatics, and Dracula's signature blacklight puppets, you'll come for the thrills but stay for the nightmares.But what is Dracula's? Dracula's is an adult's playground.Interact with the residents of the multi-level mansion. Ride the ghost train into the nightclub-styled bar. Dine on a quality three-course meal, carefully sourced from local Australian produce. Sip cocktails from blood bags as you settle down for the main event; our world-renowned, three-part, live variety show.So, what are you waiting for? Whether you're planning a work function, special event, or just an epic night out on the Gold Coast, get into bed with 'Lucid' and let the nightmares begin.
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From now until 29 Apr 2026
Burgers and Beats at Den Devine Broadbeach
Burgers and Beats.Come along for an unforgettable mid-week music event at Broadbeach's prime spot for live music and late-night cravings! Revel in a blend of original and popular music by the Gold Coast's best emerging artists.But the allure doesn't stop there! Indulge in culinary excellence with Den Devine's famous burger selection, a mouth-watering sensation that's taking centre stage in their Burgers and Beats special night. Whether you're a food enthusiast or a music lover, prepare for an experience that caters to all your senses.And for those night owls seeking a vibrant dining scene, they've got you covered. Their late-night kitchen in Broadbeach stays open until late, ensuring your night of fun and flavours stretches into the late hours.This is more than just a night out; it's a dive into nostalgia, a treat for the taste buds, and a celebration of legendary music. Don't miss out on the best burger deals in Broadbeach coupled with an electrifying atmosphere.No need for pre-sales, your presence is your ticket to this immersive experience. Mark your calendars for an evening of rhythmic nostalgia, delectable bites, and live music in Broadbeach's vibrant nightlife scene.
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From now until 16 Apr 2026
Based Comedy at Last Night on Earth
Last Night on Earth is shaking things up, bringing you comedy in Southport on Thursdays. Comedy at Last Night on Earth in Southport every Thursday with a bang! Seating is limited and gas masks are more acceptable to wear than ever – get your tickets via the website.
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17 Apr 2026
SEX MASK, HORSE & BLUE DINER
THREE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST EXCITING UNDERGROUND ACTS ARE COMING TO THE BALCONY AT COOLANGATTA HOTEL. SEX MASK (Naarm/Melbourne) are known for their signature blend of sharp-edged post-punk and brooding alternative textures. Known for their chaotic live presence and raw sound, they’re quickly carving out a reputation as one of the most compelling acts in the alternative scene. Joining them from down south are HORSE (Muloobinba/Newcastle), bringing a punchy, no-frills take on post-punk and indie, with urgent vocals and relentless momentum. BLUE DINER. (Magandjin/Brisbane) blend atmospheric, dream-gaze textures with moody melodies and explosive bursts of energy. PRESENTED BY FLAMING HEART RECORDS AND MESSY FUZZ
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17 Apr 2026
LIQUID ZOO - You Belong In The Zoo
You belong in the ZOO LIQUID ZOO are rolling up the east coast with loud amps, loose rules, and zero interest in playing it safe. It’s dirty riffs, big hooks, and full-send energy — the kind of show where standing still isn’t really an option. Pull up, get wild, and get in the cage. 20% ROCK, 80% ROLL
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17 Apr 2026
The Rions | Everywhere Every Single Day Tour
Following the release of their #1 debut album,Everything Every Single Day, Eora/Sydney indie favourites The Rions embark on a huge 19-date regional tour around Australia, visiting all corners of WA,VIC,NSW,QLD and TAS in Feb, March and April 2026. Forming as a band after winning their high-school talent show, The Rions – composed of Noah Blockley, Harley Wilson, Asher McLean and Tom Partington - could never have imagined what they have now achieved. Amassing 72 million global streams across their catalogue, a #1 debut record, touring the world and selling out venues across the globe - it’s safe to say they’re one of Australia’s greatest musical treasures. Their debut record was followed with three iconic tours; beginning by playing in some of Australia’s biggest theatres, followed by a return to the UK and EU where they sold out venues in Bristol, London, Manchester, and Leeds. Finally, they wrapped up the year with shows at beloved festival Spilt Milk, playing on stages alongside some of the world’s biggest artists. Now, with new songs in rotation and new cities to visit, they prepare for the Everywhere Every Single Day Tour. After a momentous 2025, you better get in quick to catch The Rions live in a city near you in 2026. Presented by Select Music and UNIFIED Artist Management.
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From now until 17 Apr 2026
The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute
⭐ Join us at The Jazz Room as we celebrate two of the most influential musicians of all time: Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. Experience their timeless music reimagined by a talented live band in an intimate setting. Get your tickets forThe Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tributein Gold Coast!Highlights 🌟 Celebrate the legacies of music legends Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong 🎵 Enjoy their most iconic songs, like Fly Me to the Moon and What a Wonderful World, reimagined in a powerful live tribute concert ❤️ Celebrate their immeasurable impact on music, culture, and society 🍷 Hosted in a chic, intimate venue—perfect for a night of music and connection 🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for The Jazz Room hereGeneral Info 📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 1 hour 📍 Location: Broadbeach Cultural Centre (within Broadbeach Cultural Precinct) 👤 Age requirement: 18+ ♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible 🪑 Please note: tables are shared and seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone ❓ For more information, please consult the FAQs of this experience here ✨ If you would like to book a private show or buy tickets for a large group (30+ people), click here❤️ Health notice: users can review the health notice present in the FAQhereProgrammeFly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra My Way - Frank Sinatra What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong When You’re Smiling - Louis Armstrong …and many more!Description Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. From Sinatra’s effortless swing style to Armstrong’s unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt live tribute performance. Don’t miss this celebration of two icons whose influence shaped the world of jazz and popular music. Get your tickets for The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute in Gold Coast!Seating Map
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From now until 17 Apr 2026
Based Comedy, Fridays at Madocke
Every Friday night Based Comedy are taking over upstairs at Madocke, with a lineup of the best comedians from around Australia and internationally, at one of the Gold Coast's newest and coolest little breweries.Belgian beers, big laughs and the perfect way to knock off for the week with a laugh.Visit the website for more info and to book your tickets.
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From now until 12 Jun 2026
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
⭐ Candlelightconcerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose on the Gold Coast. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at the Imperial Hotel Gold Coast under the gentle glow of candlelight.General Info 📍 Venue: The Imperial Hotel Gold Coast (former Palazzo Versace) 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 65 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. 👤 Age requirement: 8+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible. Please see our FAQs linked below regarding wheelchair seating. ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts on the Gold Coast 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click hereProgrammeKiller QueenSomebody to LoveLove of My LifeFat Bottomed GirlsDon't Stop Me NowAnother One Bites the DustUnder PressureI Want to Break FreeBohemian RhapsodyRadio GagaCrazy Little Thing Called LoveWe Are the ChampionsWho Wants to Live ForeverI Want it AllThe Show Must Go On*Program subject to changePerformersString Quartet - Paradiso StringsSeating Map
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18 Apr 2026
JOHN WILLIAMSON | 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days are Done!
JOHN WILLIAMSON | 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days are Done!Back by popular demand, John Williamson will return to the Gold Coast for one night only at HOTA on Sat 18 Apr 2026. What can be said about John Williamson that hasn’t already been said? 2025/2026 will mark his 55th year in the industry. He will also turn eighty. Twenty-five, fifty-five, eighty. From his humble beginnings as the son of a wheat farmer in the small Victorian Mallee town of Quambatook, it’s quite an achievement. His live concerts take the audience on a journey across this vast land. From ‘Cootamundra Wattle’, ‘Cydi’, ‘Three Sons’, ‘A Bushman Can’t Survive’, ‘Rip Rip Woodchip’, ‘Galleries of Pink Galahs’, ‘Raining on the Rock’, ‘Please Don’t Forget Me’ and his calling card, ‘True Blue’. John’s fans will immediately recognise ‘My Travellin’ Days are Done’, as a line from another favourite song, ‘Chandelier of Stars’. After fifty-five years of travelling, it says it all. Don’t miss out on seeing True Blue himself before his ‘Travellin’ Days are Done’.
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18 Apr 2026
Maddy Jane
Catch Maddy Jane live, bringing her raw, heartfelt sound all the way from the stunning shores of Bruny Island. Known for her honest lyrics, powerful voice and beautifully real storytelling, Maddy delivers the kind of live show that pulls you in and doesn’t let go. With millions of streams, major festival appearances and tours alongside global superstars, she’s one of Australia’s most captivating performers right now. Expect big feelings, incredible songs and a seriously good vibe. Free entry — but be sure to RSVP to secure your spot! 🎶
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18 Apr 2026
HOT DUB TIME MACHINE
HOT DUB TIME MACHINE - Best. Party. Ever Since first launching his time-travelling, ‘dance-through-the-decades’ audio-visual party concept in 2011, Sydney’s Tom Lowndes has grown Hot Dub Time Machine into an absolute monster. This Australian DJ–who showcases songs from every decade and genre of music, weaving it into one expansive, electrifying, music history lesson–has been welcomed by international audiences with open arms; with a phenomenal 200,000 tickets already sold worldwide. Hot Dub is a main stage regular at festivals all over the world, including Australia’s ‘Splendour in the Grass,’ ‘Falls Festival,’ and ‘Groovin the Moo,’ the UK’s ‘Reading and Leeds,’ ‘Latitude,’ and ‘T in the Park’ (Rip), Europe’s legendary ‘Tomorrowland’, Benicassim, and EDC Berlin, Asia’s ‘It’s The Ship’ and even, back in 2014, ‘Coachella,’ in the USA. His headline tours move staggering amounts of tickets, with over 12,500 people enjoying two wild solo shows in 2017’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two massive shows at London’s legendary ‘Brixton Academy,’ and huge sold-out tours across his Australian home. So huge that he started his own festival ‘Wine Machine’ to take the shows outdoors, into vineyards with a lineup of amazing local artists. Wine Machine is now in its fourth season and moves around 55,000 tickets each year. Recently Hot Dub has become a regular performer at massive sporting events, including the Australian Open Tennis, Formula One, Hong Kong Sevens, Cricket and more, bringing together diverse crowds the power of awesome music and good times. The biggest crowds of Hot Dub’s career are 80,000 at Edinburgh’s NYE ‘Hogmanay,’ 40,000 in Sydney’s Domain supporting Chaka Khan and 30,000 at the Falls Festival Byron main stage. Hot Dub Time Machine consistently delivers stellar live performances that are near impossible not to enjoy. He pinpoints the happiest moments of your partying days past, and re-creates those moments to perfection for you all over again; intertwining them with the right here and the right now–in the most exhilarating way possible. It’s the Best. Party. Ever!
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From now until 18 Apr 2026
Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings
🌹 After captivating millions of Bridgerton fans worldwide, Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings is making its grand return to Gold Coast! Dearest reader, Lady Whistledown extends an exclusive invitation to a most enchanting affair. Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favourite melodies from Shondaland’s hit series on Netflix, reimagined by a talented string ensemble. Will you be among society’s most fortunate to attend? Get your tickets today! General Info 📍 Venue: The Imperial Hotel 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 65 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible. Please see our FAQs linked below regarding wheelchair seating. ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Gold Coast 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Programme - Top hits from the acclaimed Shondaland series on Netflix Performers String quartet - Paradiso Strings Seating Map
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18 Apr 2026
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
⭐ Candlelightconcerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Gold Coast. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at The Imperial Hotel Gold Coast under the gentle glow of candlelight.General Info 📍 Venue: The Imperial Hotel Gold Coast 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible. Please see our FAQs linked below regarding wheelchair seating. ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Gold Coast 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click hereProgrammeSay You Love MeRhiannonLandslideDreamsDon't StopThe ChainGypsySaraGold Dust WomanGo Your Own WayYou Make Loving FunSongbirdLittle LiesEverywhereBig LoveProgramme subject to changePerformersString quartet - Paradiso StringsSeating Map
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