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04 Feb 2026
AACTA Awards Industry Gala
AACTA is kicking off 2026 with a night of connection, celebration, and industry excellence at the annual AACTA Awards Industry Gala!This exclusive evening honours the extraordinary talent working behind the screen, from cinematographers and editors to writers, producers, and sound designers, recognising the creative minds who bring Australia's stories to life in film, television, documentary, online, and short films.The AACTA Awards Industry Gala it's a chance for screen professionals to come together, make new connections, and celebrate the best in craft with peers and collaborators from across the country.
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04 Feb 2026 - 08 Feb 2026
AACTA Festival
The 2025 AACTA Festival brought together Australia's top creatives for five unforgettable days of film, television, and storytelling.In 2026, they're back and ready to celebrate Australia's unique stories and the people who make them through connection, creativity, and community.Set against the stunning backdrop of the Gold Coast, the 2026 AACTA Festival will return to HOTA, Home of the Arts and unite screen lovers, filmmakers and industry leaders, for an unmissable celebration of Australian screen culture and excellence.
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05 Feb 2026
DAN KING, The LIVE SOULGASM TOUR (Gold Coast)
SOULGASM: The LIVE! Experience - Gold Coast Opening NightCONNECT WITH SPIRIT AND SELF.Note: This event has been updated to the new February tour schedule due to overwhelming demand. All previously purchased tickets remain valid for this rescheduled date.After selling out events across Canada, Spiritual Conduit & Medium Dan King brings his globally acclaimed experience to Australia for the first time ever, SOULGASM: The LIVE! Experience, INtimate with the INfinite.Known as the Rated-R Avatar for his raw, real, and revolutionary delivery, Dan’s work merges inspiration, enlightenment, and entertainment in an unapologetically modern way. His sessions are emotional, humorous, confronting, and profoundly healing, a night that shakes your soul and awakens your truth.ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECEIVE A PERSONAL READINGIn this all-readings, all-night, for all in attendance format, no one leaves unseen.You can ask Spirit a specific question about anything in your life, or simply receive the message you most need to hear in this moment.Every message is unique, powerful, and deeply personal, and you’ll often discover even more through the readings of others.THE EXPERIENCE: PANEZSKI ARTISAN DISTILLERY, GOLD COASTThe Gold Coast show will be hosted at the exquisite Panezski Artisan Distillery in Upper Coomera, an intimate, premium venue opening its doors exclusively for this event.Guests are invited to arrive early, settle in, and enjoy a relaxed dining experience before the show begins.Panezski’s handcrafted cocktails, award-winning spirits, and delicious modern menu will be available for purchase throughout the evening.This is not just an event, it’s an evening to savour.Come early, dine, connect, and let your energy align before stepping into an unforgettable night with Dan King.Expect laughter, tears, breakthroughs, and undeniable connection in a uniquely up-close setting that will stay with you long after the night ends.You won’t walk out the same person you walked in as.WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYINGFrom laughter to tears to life-changing clarity, here’s what audiences around the world have said after a night with Dan King:“If a spiritual advisor like Dan were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.”- Jenna B.“After an event that awesome, I think I need a cigarette… and I don’t even smoke!”- Andrea O.“Listening to Dan speak has without a doubt changed who I am for the rest of my life.”- Janessa R.“I leave feeling truly seen and heard by this incredibly soulful man.”- Wendy W.“Authentic, funny, engaging and gifted - Dan is the real deal!”- Alisia G.“Dan King has the ability to get right to the heart of the issues holding you back in your life.”- Justin E.COME ONE. COME ALL. COME… BACK TO YOU.Presented by Pask MediaA transformational live experience awakening souls across Australia.
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06 Feb 2026
AACTA Awards Ceremony
The AACTA Awards Ceremony, presented by the Foxtel Group honours Australia's most talented filmmakers and storytellers, celebrating exceptional achievements in film and television and spotlighting the creativity that defines our industry.
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07 Feb 2026
Screen Careers Expo
The AACTA Screen Careers Expo, is your ultimate guide to building a career in the Australian screen industry.An invaluable opportunity for students, graduates, and career changers, the Expo offers insights into every corner of the screen industry — from production and post-production to creative and technical roles.Attendees can explore the diverse career pathways available and discover the education and training opportunities that can help them get there.
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07 Feb 2026
Laneway Festival
Laneway Festival began in 2004 at St. Jerome's Bar — a tiny, ex-Swedish meatball shop turned speakeasy hidden down Melbourne's Caledonian Lane.By February 2005, the Summer Series had spilled into the laneway itself. Posters were printed, restaurants sold food out their back doors, and a makeshift stage was thrown up at one end of the alley. The sold-out street party had no production manager, few rules, and an entire community behind it. A festival was born.Twenty-one years later, Laneway Festival is one of the most loved and respected live music events across Australia and New Zealand — a tastemaker festival renowned for discovery, community, and championing the most exciting artists from around the world.This year, Laneway Festival will make its Gold Coast debut at Southport Sharks — a fresh backdrop and the perfect chance to connect with fans in a region that's always shown enormous love for live music. The new site offers a unique setting with an easy-to-navigate layout, seamless movement between stages, and excellent transport connections. Intimate yet expansive, it's set to deliver a world-class festival experience.
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10 Feb 2026
DAN KING The LIVE SOULGASM TOUR | CLOSING SHOW (Gold Coast)
SOULGASM: The LIVE! Experience - Gold Coast Closing Show.CONNECT WITH SPIRIT AND SELF.Note: This event has been updated to the new February 2026 tour schedule due to overwhelming demand. All previously purchased tickets remain valid for this rescheduled date.After selling out events across Canada, Spiritual Conduit & Medium Dan King brings his globally acclaimed experience to Australia for the first time ever, SOULGASM: The LIVE! Experience, INtimate with the INfinite.Known as the Rated-R Avatar for his raw, real, and revolutionary delivery, Dan’s work merges inspiration, enlightenment, and entertainment in an unapologetically modern way. His sessions are emotional, humorous, confronting, and profoundly healing, a night that shakes your soul and awakens your truth.ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECEIVE A PERSONAL READINGIn this all-readings, all-night, for all in attendance format, no one leaves unseen.You can ask Spirit a specific question about anything in your life, or simply receive the message you most need to hear in this moment.Every message is unique, powerful, and deeply personal, and you’ll often discover even more through the readings of others.THE EXPERIENCE: PANEZSKI ARTISAN DISTILLERY, GOLD COASTThe Australian Closing Night will be hosted at the exquisite Panezski Artisan Distillery in Upper Coomera, an intimate, premium venue opening its doors exclusively for this event.Guests are invited to arrive early, settle in, and enjoy a relaxed dining experience before the show begins.Panezski’s handcrafted cocktails, award-winning spirits, and delicious modern menu will be available for purchase throughout the evening.This is not just an event, it’s an evening to savour.Come early, dine, connect, and let your energy align before stepping into an unforgettable night with Dan King.Expect laughter, tears, breakthroughs, and undeniable connection in a uniquely up-close setting that will stay with you long after the night ends.You won’t walk out the same person you walked in as.WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYINGFrom laughter to tears to life-changing clarity, here’s what audiences around the world have said after a night with Dan King:“If a spiritual advisor like Dan were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.”- Jenna B.“After an event that awesome, I think I need a cigarette… and I don’t even smoke!”- Andrea O.“Listening to Dan speak has without a doubt changed who I am for the rest of my life.”- Janessa R.“I leave feeling truly seen and heard by this incredibly soulful man.”- Wendy W.“Authentic, funny, engaging and gifted - Dan is the real deal!”- Alisia G.“Dan King has the ability to get right to the heart of the issues holding you back in your life.”- Justin E.COME ONE. COME ALL. COME… BACK TO YOU.Presented by Pask MediaA transformational live experience awakening souls across Australia.
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19 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026
It's Time
It's TimeBased on actual events, this critically acclaimed performance is brought to you by Director and Playwright, Chamkaur Gill. At his first psychiatric evaluation, Tom (Carey Parsons) who suffers from Vietnam War-induced PTSD, comes across as uptight, on-edge and uncommunicative with Dr Phillips (Craig Thompson). However, he pours his innermost thoughts and feelings through his inner voice, represented by a soldier (Rowan Hinton). In a dream sequence, Tom’s heavy guilt and regret is portrayed in a reconciliation scene with the Vietnamese mother (Doll Nguyễn Ashenden) of a dead Viet Cong fighter, whose belongings he returns to her as part of the Australian-inspired Operation Wandering Souls Project. Certain scenes have been modified for dramatic effect. Don’t miss this powerful and thought-provoking performance! First staged as a charity performance for Bond University-RSL student financial aid, see audience reviews: “An unforgettable, emotional masterpiece.” “Absolutely phenomenal… truly mesmerising from start to finish.” “The sheer craft of Chamkaur Gill’s storytelling in ‘It’s Time’ is remarkable.”
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23 Feb 2026
Danny Bhoy: Dear World...
Danny Bhoy: Dear World...This is the sequel to my 2015 show ‘Dear Epson…’ My favourite ever show. It’s a hybrid of stand up and theatre, but really that just means I get to sit down for bits of it. “Unsurpassed storytelling” The Age “One of the most sparkling wits in the world” The Montreal Gazette bohmpresents.com
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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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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
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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Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.