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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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28 Feb 2026
Flaming Heart Fest
Taking over Iron and Resin on the Gold Coast, Flaming Heart Fest delivers a stacked lineup of East Coast rock and alternative acts—plus local creatives, tattoo artists and pop-up stalls.
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28 Feb 2026
Good Sniff
Good Sniff Saturday 28 February | Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba Get ready to rip — Good Sniff are rolling into the Wallaby Hotel this February with a full hit of garage-punk chaos. Hailing from the Bellarine Peninsula, the explosive duo of Elias Hodson (bass) and Lachie Brown (drums/vox) have torn through venues and festivals across Victoria, sharing stages with heavy hitters like Wavves, Civic, The Grogans, Skegss, The Terrys and Ruby Fields. With their debut album on the horizon, Good Sniff are levelling up their delightfully loud, scrappy, high-energy sound — and they’re bringing it straight to Queensland. Expect sweat, speed, noise and a damn good time. Catch them this Feb. Don’t sleep on it. Can't make the event? Sell your tickets through our resale partner Tixel!
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28 Feb 2026
TOPS with SMERZ
Jet Black Cat Music Presents TOPS (CA) and Norwegian duo SMERZ on their debut Aus tour. TOPS (CA) — musicians David Carriere, Jane Penny, Marta Cikojevic, and Riley Fleck —write timeless music that reliably threads immediacy and depth. Bury the Key, their first full-length since 2020 and with new label home Ghostly International, is a captivating reintroduction for the Montréal band: ever refined, undoubtedly masters of their melodic craft yet unafraid of evolving and testing themselves against different, at times darker tones. The album faces feelings once locked away, engaging the give-and-take between happiness, hedonism, and self-destruction. SMERZ is the Norwegian duo of Henriette Motzfeldt and Catharina Stoltenberg, based in Oslo and Copenhagen. The duo released their sophomore album, Big city life, in May this year through Danish label Escho. Using collages to capture moments of everyday life and dreams, Smerz tell stories lived and imagined—of apathy, loneliness and internal monologue, love and friendship. Smerz operates at the intersection of genres, drawing inspiration from compositional techniques in classical music, the experimentation of computer music and the immediacy of pop music, in the palettes of girly existentialism. Show Doors 7pmEl Ranchero back deck and food truck open from 6pm for pre-show eats and cocktails TOPS & SMERZ appearing at Mo's Desert Clubhouse on: SAT 28 FEB // $55+BF until sold out // 18+ Mo's Desert Clubhouse is the Gold Coast's premier destination live music venue in the Burleigh Arts Quarter.El Ranchero Cocktail Garden, located adjacent to Mo's is open for drinks & food before or during the showAll guests are required to show ID on the door
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06 Mar 2026
Laurel Hill - EP Launch
After a massive year of packed-out local shows and so much love from the Gold Coast, Laurel Hill are bringing their first-ever headline show home to launch their debut EP. The crew have stacked the lineup, featuring Salty Season, Mermaid Waters and Gypsy Bandits, keeping it fully local and fully chaotic. Expect new songs, loud singalongs, familiar faces and a sweaty night with your mates — just a proper Gold Coast show. Doors at 7pm. Food truck and back deck open for pre-show warmups from 6pm. Laurel Hill - EP Launch Mo's Desert Clubhouse (GOLD COAST) Friday 06 March 2026 // 7pm doors $15+BF online GA or $25 on the door // 18+ Mo's is Burleigh Heads' most loved music venue, licensed bars, creative studios and cultural hub. The Warehouse & El Ranchero both boast epic bar menus, cocktails and craft beers. Mo's is a fully licensed venue, all guests are required to show ID on entry. Tickets will only be refunded through event cancellation or production of a medical certificate within 24hrs of show doors.
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07 Mar 2026
Hayley Mary - Quite Contrary
Hayley Mary - Quite Contrary Saturday 7 March | Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba This summer indie rock wonder woman/adult human female, Hayley Mary will be coming out of hibernation to do a series of intimate shows playing a selection of the best tracks from her solo career, the covers that shaped her and a few tunes from her former band, The Jezabels. The tour, dubbed ‘Hayley Mary Quite Contrary’, is a tip of the hat to the singer’s tendency to ruffle the occasional feather, and her recently launched podcast of the same name. WEB: https://www.hayleymary.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hayleymarymusic INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hayleymarymusic/ X: https://x.com/hayleymarymusic SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jVHJ8I9hODEGcXruenrdH?si=zlazGXmyS4KdTaCvQEctgA TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@hayleymarymusic YOUTUBE: https://www.tiktok.com/@hayleymarymusic?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Can't make the event? Sell your tickets through our resale partner Tixel!
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13 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2026
Rock ’n Rewind
Get ready to relive the greatest hits of all time at Sanctuary Cove's Rock 'n Rewind, a two-night live music event celebrating iconic throwback anthems in a stunning waterfront setting.The Sensational 80's Show kicks off the weekend with a high-energy tribute to one of music's most diverse decades. Featuring three powerhouse vocalists, the show spans everything from rock legends like AC/DC, Bon Jovi, and Van Halen to pop icons including Madonna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and Wham. Expect all the classics, big vocals, and full 80s style.The weekend continues with the Killer Queen Experience, delivering an electrifying tribute to Queen's greatest hits, performed live with the energy, showmanship, and sound that made the band legendary.Guests can dress to impress with prizes up for grabs, enjoy the atmosphere, and experience two unforgettable nights of live music at Sanctuary Cove.
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13 Mar 2026
DARYL BRAITHWAITE
When you’ve got a back catalogue like Daryl Braithwaite’s it’s hard to find new material that will slip easily into an established canon of classic hits. In 2020, when almost no one expected it, Braithwaite returned with a stunning new single ‘Love Songs’. Let’s face it, you don’t get to wear that King of Pop crown for nothing. Daryl’s vocal pipes should be listed as a national treasure - as should his instinct for hearing a song and making it his own. It's no surprise Daryl’s live audience warmed to the song immediately. “It’s like when I started out with Sherbet in 1970, that’s how you would gauge the reaction to new material. We’d all discuss it after the gig if the song had worked or not. The audience are the best indicator of those things.” ABOUT DARYL BRAITHWAITE Daryl Braithwaite is an iconic Australian singer/songwriter and ARIA Hall Of Fame Inductee. As the front man and vocalist for 1970’s band Sherbet, Braithwaite rode a wave of local and international success with songs such as Howzat and Summer Love propelling the band the band to superstar status. Braithwaite went on to embark on a highly successful solo career which included a #1 ARIA Album Chart for his album Edge (1988) featuring the hit singles As The Days Go By and One Summer. Braithwaite’s 1990 follow up album Rise included the single The Horses which reached #1 on the ARIA Singles Chart and to this day remains an anthem for generations of Australians. In 2020, Braithwaite joined a host of local and international artists to perform at Fire Fight Australia, Concert For National Bushfire Relief in front of an audience in excess of 70,000 at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium. In 2023 Daryl was also invited to perform live on stage with Harry Styles in front of an audience 70,000.
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13 Mar 2026 (Monthly)
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 MapBlack FridayBlack Friday
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13 Mar 2026
Baby Animals - Keep It Together Tour
Baby Animals - Keep It Together Tour Wallaby Hotel, Gold Coast – Fri 13 Mar ⚡ Baby Animals hit the Wallaby Hotel with a massive night of rock The Keep It Together Tour brings huge riffs, powerhouse vocals and pure adrenaline to the Gold Coast. Suze DeMarchi and the band are ready to tear it up with the hits you know and love plus fresh tracks from their forthcoming album. More than 30 years on, they still deliver with heart and intensity. 🎟️ Gold Coast, get ready to rock. Lock in your tickets now. Can't make the event? Sell your tickets through our resale partner Tixel!
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13 Mar 2026
HAMMERS - Death Wobbles Album Tour
Gold Coast heavies HAMMERS announce the commencement of a rolling tour campaign, in celebration of the release of their long-awaited debut album DEATH WOBBLES, due out on Friday 23 January 2026 via Summerland Records. The DEATH WOBBLES album tour will see the band kick-off with a string of dates along the eastern seaboard of Australia, performing the new tracks for the very first time. 3 years in the making, DEATH WOBBLES is an album steeped in post-hardcore and alternative metal flavours and marks a significant progression for HAMMERS, both sonically and spiritually. The group push their own creative boundaries and the very confines of what it means to be a heavy, Australian band in the 21st century with big riffs, emotive hooks, screams, grooves and that signature HAMMERS ratbag mentality. Firmly flying the flag for the Australian independent music community, HAMMERS’ uncompromising wares have continually transcended any roadblocks in their way, striking an unforgettable balance between flippant fun and searing substance without sacrificing genuine craftsmanship. Equally in-demand onstage as they are for their diverse sonic smorgasbord, HAMMERS ticked off their first international tour in 2024, headlining in New Zealand and Japan, and have previously shared stages with the likes of He Is Legend, Cog, Mammal, and The Butterfly Effect, as well as their own renowned headline shows Catch the band live this March/April as they celebrate the release of the new album in raucous fashion, with supports for all shows to be announced. Hammers - Death Wobbles Album Tour GOLD COAST Mo's Desert Clubhouse Friday 13 March 2026 // 7pm doors $20 +_BF online GA or $25 on the door // 18+ Doors at 7pm. Food truck and back deck open for pre-show warmups from 6pm. Mo's is Burleigh Heads' most loved music venue, licensed bars, creative studios and cultural hub. The Warehouse & El Ranchero both boast epic bar menus, cocktails and craft beers. Mo's is a fully licensed venue, all guests are required to show ID on entry. Tickets will only be refunded through event cancellation or production of a medical certificate within 24hrs of show doors.
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14 Mar 2026
THE ACDC TRIBUTE SHOW
When it comes to AC/DC tribute bands, you truly cannot go past this show ⚡🎸 Born from an idea by Musical Director Peter Spanos of Panthera Tigris Music, High Voltage (The AC/DC Show) delivers the raw power, attitude, and unmistakable sound that made AC/DC legendary. From the very first album High Voltage (1975) right through to the modern era, this tribute experience brings more than just the music — it captures the iconic look, energy, and electrifying live presence of AC/DC’s greatest performances 🤘🔥 Highly respected by fans and backed by decades of combined industry experience, High Voltage (The AC/DC Show) prides itself on recreating the unforgettable moments of AC/DC’s legacy, reaching all the way back to 1973. Get your heart racing and your fists pumping as you take a high-energy trip down AC/DC lane with Australia’s most loved and highly respected tribute show ⚡ HIGH VOLTAGE (The AC/DC Show) 🔥🎶
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14 Mar 2026
Pseudo Echo - Take Me to Funky Town Tour
Get ready Gold Coast! The iconic Pseudo Echo are taking you to FUNKY TOWN with a thrilling national tour, showcasing a dynamic six-piece line-up that promises to elevate the live experience to new heights. Fans can expect an unforgettable blend of pulsating rhythms, electrifying keytars, blazing guitars, and cutting-edge synchronized visuals that will transport you back to the vibrant 80s with a modern edge. The tour coincides with the exciting release of a brand-new album “Machine Remixes,” featuring innovative reinterpretations of their classic hits including the band’s timeless international number one smash hit “Funky Town” ! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the legendary sound and electrifying energy of Pseudo Echo as they bring their music to life across Australia! DETAILS Saturday 14 March, 2026 Doors: 7pm Support: 7.30pm - 8.00pm Pseudo Echo: 8.00pm Ticket $55 includes BF 18+ Standing Room General Admission With Limited Seating Available, First In Best Dressed.
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15 Mar 2026
The Blitz Party is Back - KEEP CALM AND DANCE ON!
Darlings, the Blitz Party returns, elevated and utterly irresistible! By popular demand, we're turning Mo's Desert Club House into the ultimate bunker bash (now with AC – no sweaty shelters here!). Dress wild for the siren dash, sip a 'Bomber Betty', sway to the Pacific Belles, and dance to Swing A Billy Ray. It's all about that wartime spirit: lifting moods and having a blast! Non-dancers wholeheartedly encouraged!""Not feeling the jitterbug? Brilliant! Join the merry band of spectators who come for the spectacle: front-row vibes to the Pacific Belles' dazzling Andrews Sisters set, prime views of epic costumes and enthusiastic dancers, plus plenty of space to relax with a themed cocktail and new friends. We're channeling that classic British pluck – turning any afternoon into a mood-boosting party. Whether you're cheering from the sidelines or just popping in for the laughs, you'll leave buzzing.
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20 Mar 2026
Strange Sensations - The Best of The Doors & INXS “Live at the Whisky A Go Go Experience”
Strange Sensations - The Best of The Doors & INXS “Live at the Whisky A Go Go Experience”Strange Sensation brings together the timeless mystique of The Doors and the electrifying energy of INXS in one unforgettable live musical experience.From the haunting organ lines and hypnotic grooves of “Riders on the Storm” and “Light My Fire” to the driving rhythms and seductive hooks of “New Sensation” and “Never Tear Us Apart”.The stage is set in the same fashion as the famous and most iconic rock venue in the world, L.A’s Whisky A Go Go and the show includes Go- Go Dances.Strange Sensation delivers the songs that defined generations and still burns on today.This is a show not to be missed, so don’t miss it!
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20 Mar 2026
Thunderstorm Artis
Hawaiian singer-songwriter, Thunderstorm Artis will be bringing his stunning live show to select Australian venues in March 2026. Prioritising intimate spaces where his warm, emotive voice and evocative storytelling can resonate deeply and the raw connection of his music offers the audience a sense of meaning and belonging. It takes a lot to be remembered as a contestant on a TV singing show where often times the drama is more important than the talent - but every now and then, someone special comes along. Among all the copycats, wanna-be’s and those seeking their 15 minutes, when a real artist shines through and resonates, they hit a chord with the viewers and create a true fan base that remains long after the show credits roll. Thunderstorm Artis is most definitely one of the latter. A finalist on the US versions The Voice and American Idol, he has gone on to achieve over 28 million global streams via 300,000 monthly listeners and build an incredibly loyal social media following. A singer-songwriter whose music blends Americana, folk, pop, soul and island roots into heartfelt narratives of love, loss and personal growth, Thunderstorm Artis is known for his warm, emotive voice and evocative storytelling, creating songs that invite you to reflect, connect and feel deeply. His artistry is rooted in authenticity, drawing inspiration from his own life and a desire to bring hope and light to the human experience.
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21 Mar 2026
Giselle: Whispers of the Schwarzwald
Ballet's haunting masterpiece, Giselle, premieres to enchant the Gold Coast this March!Step into a fog-shrouded Black Forest where tender romance meets ghostly retribution. Indulge in the timeless thrill of betrayal, spirits and redemption. For the first time ever, Brisbane Ballet unveils its electrifying reimagining at the Star Theatre. Witness world-class dancers fuse Rhineland passion with Teutonic folklore in a sleek, modern vision that honours the original's grace.Be spellbound by virtuosic pointe work and flowing port de bras, set against swirling waltzes and eerie adagios—delivering intimate chills with dazzling costumes and striking sets.Every whisper of the vengeful shades will stir your soul. Fill your nights with love's quiet power this March with Brisbane Ballet's mesmerizing world premiere of Giselle!
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