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Find Your Perspective
There's a rumour that we're not a very "artsy" place. Good thing it's just a rumour. Galleries, theatre groups, nostalgia museums, sculpture festivals and indigenous performances just brush the surface of a cultural canvas that goes far deeper. As they say - art is purely a matter of perspective after all. Looking for more inspiration? Check out the cultural highlights of the Gold Coast hinterland.
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09 Sep 2026
Drag Queen Bingo | 9 September
Forget nanna bingo - this is full-blown DRAG BINGO CHAOS 💅🎉 Round up your crew and settle in for a wild night of laughs, games and outrageous fun, hosted by the iconic Drag Bingo GC!Featuring epic Drag performances as well as DJ VICES dropping banging tunes throughout the night! 🎶🔥The party comes to you with our exclusive Drag Bingo-themed cocktails delivered straight to your table, plus feast your way through the incredible street food vendors at Miami Marketta.Loud, proud and totally unforgettable - you’ve been warned 😉MA15+ event This is a safe, inclusive and accepting space. No children or babies — strictly no exceptions.
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10 Sep 2026 - 12 Sep 2026
Elegantly Wasted featuring the songs of INXS
Elegantly Wasted featuring the songs of INXSStep into a world where image is everything, and nothing is quite as it seems.Elegantly Wasted unfolds in the polished anonymity of a grand hotel lobby. Here, a constellation of young, impeccably dressed influencers glide through a space defined by luxury and illusion. Draped in vibrant, high-fashion silhouettes, they curate their lives in real time: each gesture measured, each interaction performed. Attention is currency. Identity is construction. Connection is choreography.In this seductive landscape, spontaneity is rehearsed, intimacy is stylised, and even solitude becomes spectacle.But beneath the shimmer lies an unsettling emptiness: like an exquisite designer bag carried for status, not substance. Slowly, the façade begins to crack. A pose lingers too long. A smile tightens. The seamless slips. What begins as perfection reveals something raw, fragile and unmistakably human.Set to the iconic, genre-defining music of INXS, Elegantly Wasted is a striking contemporary work that charts a compelling shift from artifice to awareness, from surface to soul. It invites us to question what we perform, what we conceal, and what we might rediscover if we dare to be seen without filters.At once glamorous and unflinching, this is dance that pulses with urgency, beauty and truth, capturing a generation caught between projection and authenticity, and the enduring human desire to connect.Image credit: David Kelly
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12 Sep 2026
Rug Hooking Sketches with Fleur Brett
Rug Hooking Sketches with Fleur BrettJoin textile artist and sculptor Fleur Brett in the addictive practice of rug hooking. Concentrating on the technique of punch rug hooking participants will draw up a local landscape image onto fabric to make a small rug hooked sketch. These will be framed ready to hang.When | Saturday 12th SeptemberTime | 1.00pm – 4.00pmWhere | Fringe Pavilion, Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin BeachCost | $110 + Booking FeeMore about Fleur BrettFleur is a sculptor / weaver based in Naarm / Melbourne whose work uses textile techniques to explore texture, layered imagery and the movement between 2 and 3 dimensions. Her latest body of work exploring themes of the aging female body (The Muse) and animal extinction (Pelt) uses rug hooking techniques to make conceptual wall works.
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13 Sep 2026
Swimming through a Universe of Sound By Corrina Bonshek at SWELL Fringe
An immersive listening experience by the oceanAs the sun sets over the ocean, lie beneath the evening sky and experience sound in a different way. Combining a personal handheld speaker with immersive surround sound, Swimming Through a Universe of Sound invites you to feel sound as well as hear it.Settle onto your yoga mat, close your eyes, and allow sound to carry you through a world of imagination, wonder and calm. Created by composer and sound artist Corrina Bonshek, this unique 60-minute listening experience invites deep listening, curiosity, and relaxation.Bring your own yoga mat, pillow and blanket. We provide your personal speaker. No musical knowledge or experience is required."Sound and space became one." "I felt the vibrations through my whole body. I was feeling the sound rather than just hearing it.""It was like floating in a sonic ocean—held by sound." Suitable for adults, teens and anyone curious to experience sound in a new way.
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13 Sep 2026
Mount Tamborine and Gold Coast Hinterland Wedding Trail
Plan Your Dream Wedding in One Inspiring DayDiscover the beauty of the Gold Coast Hinterland at this free wedding experience across Tamborine Mountain and Beechmont.Explore stunning venues, connect with talented local wedding vendors, and enjoy a day filled with inspiration as you sip, taste and experience everything these breathtaking regions have to offer.Meet photographers, celebrants, florists, stylists and more while enjoying live music and beautifully styled ceremony and reception spaces designed to help you envision your perfect day.Whether you're newly engaged or finalising the details, this is your chance to turn wedding inspiration into real plans.
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18 Sep 2026 - 22 Jan 2027
Rock On Ice - The Variety Ice Skating Show
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live entertainment as Rock on Ice explodes onto the ice at Paradise Resort Gold Coast. Featuring world-class figure skaters, breathtaking aerial tricks, spectacular choreography and a soundtrack packed with legendary rock hits, this electrifying production delivers an action-packed experience the whole family will love.Whether you're visiting Paradise Resort or a local looking for an exciting night out on the Gold Coast, Rock on Ice is a must-see live show that combines incredible athleticism, jaw-dropping stunts and non-stop entertainment.
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26 Sep 2026
Witches Market Gold Coast - Ostara
The Witches Market returns to the Gold Coast for its fifth year, and this year they are celebrating Ostara (Easter) as it truly falls on this date in the Southern Hemisphere.Ostara, also known as the Spring Equinox, is a Pagan festival rooted in ancient Germanic and Celtic traditions, particularly those honoring the goddess Eostre. It celebrates the arrival of spring, marked by the balance between day and night and the rebirth of nature.The festival symbolizes fertility, rebirth, and renewal, aligning with the agricultural cycle and the increasing daylightThe Witches Markets are a safe space for all to be a part of Straight, LGBTQI+, Furry, Cosplayers, Steampunk, Goth, everyone as long as they respect each other, as the Pagans say do what you want but harm none
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26 Sep 2026
Witches Market Gold Coast - Ostara
The Witches Market returns to the Gold Coast for its fifth year, and this year they are celebrating Ostara (Easter) as it truly falls on this date in the Southern Hemisphere.Ostara, also known as the Spring Equinox, is a Pagan festival rooted in ancient Germanic and Celtic traditions, particularly those honoring the goddess Eostre. It celebrates the arrival of spring, marked by the balance between day and night and the rebirth of nature.The festival symbolizes fertility, rebirth, and renewal, aligning with the agricultural cycle and the increasing daylightThe Witches Markets are a safe space for all to be a part of Straight, LGBTQI+, Furry, Cosplayers, Steampunk, Goth, everyone as long as they respect each other, as the Pagans say do what you want but harm none
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10 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026
NO ONE GETS OUT OF HERE ALIVE
NO ONE GETS OUT OF HERE ALIVECreated by The Farm, No One Gets Out of Here Alive confronts mortality in a culture where Death is a taboo subject — where we draw velvet curtains over coffins and paint dead bodies with makeup so they look alive.But this isn’t only about the big D, it's also about the little d's: the death of our dreams, of past selves, of quiet everyday endings. Weaving dance, voice, and music with humour and pathos this visceral, cathartic work is an invitation to explore the endings that shape us, and the surprising lightness of letting go.With a cast spanning five decades, including dancers, singers and actors, No One Gets Out of Here Alive is as cheeky as it is confronting, helping us see death not as something to fear but a necessary aspect of our lives. No One Gets Out of Here Alive is inclusive, communal and celebratory, and showcases The Farm’s unique ability to deal with serious topics in an accessible and light-hearted manner. It’s a work for all those who will die, but it doesn’t need to be a funeral.By connecting with death, we remember that we are alive, extraordinary beings experiencing unbelievable moments of transcendence, possibility and interconnectedness. No One Gets Out of Here Alive brings audiences to the theatre in order to grieve, mourn and lament, but also ultimately celebrate the incredible and fragile truth of our existence on this planet.No One Gets Out Of Here Alive is supported by the EGC Arts Fund.
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31 Oct 2026
Bingo Loco at The Star Gold Coast
Strap yourselves in because the greatest bingo show on Earth is coming back to The Star Gold Coast!Gear up for a night of bingo complete with bass rumbling rave rounds, petrifying lip-sync battles, dance-offs, confetti cannons and spine-chilling special effects, comedian MCs, dancers, crazy theatrics, and of course thrilling prizes; shenanigans are mandatory!Previous prizes have included a holiday to Bali, a bathtub, a car, a 3m teddy bear, a bag of rubbish, a lawnmower, and even a boat!For more information please visit: www.bingoloco.com.auPlease note: This show contains content, entertainment and humour that some guests may find offensive, and therefore may not be suitable for all audiences.Follow along on IG @thestargoldcoastT&CsSubject to availability, change and cancellation. Must be 18 years or over to attend. *Price includes Eventbrite booking fees. Full payment will be processed at time of booking. Not available in conjunction with any other offers or discounts. No further discounts apply. The Star Club Member discounts do not apply. No refunds will be provided for booking cancellations or no-shows. Please note once booking payments are made, we are unable to offer any refunds. If a person under your booking is unable to attend the event, you can allocate the ticket to another person.By attending this event you consent to potentially being in the background of content on social media.If The Star postpones the event for any reason, all tickets will be credited to future events. If you are unable to attend the new date, a full refund will be honoured. The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol.
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21 Nov 2026
Bangarra Dance Theatre - Horizon
Bangarra Dance Theatre - HorizonThere is a place between sea and sky—a sacred realm, where the sun rises and falls and the light is new.From two of the world’s great First Nations comes a new work: Horizon. Some call it a feeling, some call it the mother spirit. It’s the place where sea meets sky, the horizon we all look to, the compass that guides us home.In Bangarra's first mainstage cross-cultural collaboration, leading Māori choreographer and Arts Laureate Moss Te Ururangi Patterson joins beloved Bangarra alumna Deborah Brown. Together they guide their award-winning ensemble in stories that honour their mother countries and the spirit that calls them home.Brown is a proud descendent of the Wakaid Clan and Meriam people in the Torres Strait, and has heritage from far across the seas in Scotland. She carries strength and resilience from her ancestors. Patterson, born near Lake Taupō, is a proud mokopuna (grandson) of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa tribe, and describes his sense of home as something alive, a fire inside, that he carries like a beating heart.To open the work, Saibailayg (Saibai Islander) Sani Townson expands his acclaimed work Kulka, which debuted in Dance Clan in 2023, to make a thrilling opening piece, paying homage to Sani’s grandfather and his Torres Strait heritage.Come explore the cultural forces that bind us together, across oceans and eons. Experience the resilience of the First Peoples of the Oceania region, that extends across the continent now known as Australia, the Torres Strait Islands and Aotearoa, our southern neighbour.Horizon is a double bill opening with Kulka by Bangarra alum Sani Townson, followed by the primary piece, The Light Inside, choreographed by Bangarra alum Deborah Brown and Māori choreographer and Arts Laureate Moss Te Ururangi Patterson.
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21 Nov 2026
Bangarra Dance Theatre - Horizon
Bangarra Dance Theatre - HorizonThere is a place between sea and sky—a sacred realm, where the sun rises and falls and the light is new.From two of the world’s great First Nations comes a new work: Horizon. Some call it a feeling, some call it the mother spirit. It’s the place where sea meets sky, the horizon we all look to, the compass that guides us home.In Bangarra's first mainstage cross-cultural collaboration, leading Māori choreographer and Arts Laureate Moss Te Ururangi Patterson joins beloved Bangarra alumna Deborah Brown. Together they guide their award-winning ensemble in stories that honour their mother countries and the spirit that calls them home.Brown is a proud descendent of the Wakaid Clan and Meriam people in the Torres Strait, and has heritage from far across the seas in Scotland. She carries strength and resilience from her ancestors. Patterson, born near Lake Taupō, is a proud mokopuna (grandson) of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa tribe, and describes his sense of home as something alive, a fire inside, that he carries like a beating heart.To open the work, Saibailayg (Saibai Islander) Sani Townson expands his acclaimed work Kulka, which debuted in Dance Clan in 2023, to make a thrilling opening piece, paying homage to Sani’s grandfather and his Torres Strait heritage.Come explore the cultural forces that bind us together, across oceans and eons. Experience the resilience of the First Peoples of the Oceania region, that extends across the continent now known as Australia, the Torres Strait Islands and Aotearoa, our southern neighbour.Horizon is a double bill opening with Kulka by Bangarra alum Sani Townson, followed by the primary piece, The Light Inside, choreographed by Bangarra alum Deborah Brown and Māori choreographer and Arts Laureate Moss Te Ururangi Patterson.
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20 Dec 2026
HOTA Christmas Twilight Markets
Have a HotA Jolly Christmas, it's the best time of the year!Get ready to unwrap the sparkle this festive season at the HotA Twilight Christmas Market, your one stop wonderland for Christmas cheer under the stars on Saturday, 20th December from 4PM-9PM for an evening that's merry, bright, and bursting with yuletide joy.Wander through a twinkling trail for artisans, makers, and gourmet delights, all waiting to fill your Christmas stockings (and maybe your belly too!)What to expect: Unique handcrafted gifts for everyone on your nice list Seasonal food & festive feasts to make your taste buds sing Live tunes and roving performers spreading Christmas cheer Santa meet and greet and elf-approve photos ops Kids' activations for your little helpers A magical night market atmosphere you won't forget Wrap up your Christmas shopping and make a merry memories at HotA Twilight Christmas Market!Register for your free tickets to go into the draw to WIN A $200 GOURMET HAMPER! Saturday 20th December | 4PM-9PM 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise Free entry - all elves are welcome! Parking Tips: Limited spots on site – why not make it easier? Sleight it smart by grabbing a ride-share to Chevron Island and take a magical stroll across the Green Bridge to HotA. Consider it your pre-feast walk!
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19 Jun 2027
Naturally Gold Coast Festival
A free, family friendly celebration of our region’s environment and rich biodiversity.Immerse yourself in hands on wildlife experiences, creative nature‑themed art activities, live music and opportunities to connect with local conservation organisations.HIGHLIGHTSKids’ activities including art and craft, ochre painting and wildlife face paintingMeet native animals up close-snakes, bugs, birds and possumsLearn about volunteer opportunities with local Landcare and conservation groups.Purchase native plant salesIMPORTANT INFORMATIONThis is an indoor and outdoor eventVenue is accessibleFamily friendly event suitable for all agesAdditional details will be provided in your confirmation emailTICKET REGISTRATIONRegistration is required for every person attending.
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18 Jul 2027
Gold Coast's Annual Wedding Expo
Experience a fun filled day of love and wedding planning at Gold Coast Annual Wedding Expo.Located at well-known Southport Sharks. With over 100 of the most prestigious wedding and bridal suppliers and vendors.The welcoming, cute, modern vibe that the Gold Coast Wedding Expo brings is loved.Full of colour, inspiration, fun and great live entertainment – the Gold Coast Annual Wedding Expo is an event not to be missed.Free Entry and Parking plus couples receive the exclusive 'I'm Getting Married' Gift Bag.The hand-picked creative vendors include an array of florist, bridal gowns, photography, invitations, wedding cars, hens parties, makeup, fitness, men's suits, shoes, videography, reception venues, honeymoon, bridal favours, candy buffets, wedding cakes, bridal jewellery, wedding planners, marriage celebrants and wedding stylist.
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