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27 Sep 2025
Comedy Underground | Dan Rath
Tropical DepressionI can’t focus. I don’t know if it’s microplastics, long covid or because I pay $500 a week to live in a mould experiment. This year I went to a rally dressed as Boba Fett and was bashed by both police and protestors. I formed a parasocial relationship with a doordash chatbot I lost all my crpyto trying to buy a mermaid skeleton "His mind works like no other” ★★★★★ – Chortle (UK) “Genius and insanity… a truly brilliant writer” ★★★★ – The Scotsman (UK) "Book yesterday” ★★★★ – The Age Winner – Best of the Fest – Sydney Comedy Festival 2025 Winner – Director’s Choice Award – Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025 Winner – Piece of Wood Award – Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023 alist.com.au
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From now until 28 Sep 2025 (Annual)
Kids Take Over | Mini Marketeers
Kids Take Over | Mini MarketeersHOTA’s Mini Marketeers is back!! Mini Marketeers provides a fantastic platform for young entrepreneurs to showcase their creativity and business skills. Running your own market stall can be a rewarding experience, allowing you to explore your passions and talents while learning valuable lessons about entrepreneurship. Register by 10 August. Limited spots available. Market date: Sun 28 Sept, 9am-12pm
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02 Oct 2025
Waltzing the Wilarra
Waltzing the Wilarra“...a highly evocative musical tale of love, jealousy, friendship and family. It is a beautiful, heartfelt production about love and loss.” Australian StageWritten and composed by David Milroy and directed by Brittanie Shipway.Produced by the producers of national tours of ‘The Sapphires’ and ‘The Sunshine Club’ comes a very special and entertaining night in the theatre.Performed by a stellar cast including Lorinda May Merrypor (Juliet in ‘& Juliet’), Shaka Cook (‘Hamilton’) and Lisa Maza (‘Stingers’) and backed by a live band.Against a backdrop of curfews, and the fear of arrest, white and black manage to form their own club where they can forget their worries and experience rare happy times, and with a little luck... romance. Forty years on, as the club faces demolition, our characters meet once again to stage a musical reunion and protest in an attempt to save their old stomping ground. Dark secrets and ghosts that have lingered for more than half a century are revealed, and we discover that reconciliation is more than saying sorry.
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04 Oct 2025
Kids Take Over | Ballun Gawrehma
Kids Take Over | Ballun GawrehmaJoin local Kombumerri man Lann Levinge as he guides you through culturally significant sites, sharing local history passed down by elders. Begin your exploration at Wulabora, a dedicated space for sharing and gathering that celebrates Kombumerri heritage. On this exploration, stories will be shared about family stories, local history, Dreamtime tales and environmental wisdom. This sensory-rich experience includes hands-on interaction with authentic indigenous artefacts—such as clothing, weapons, and tools—alongside immersive soundscapes. As Lann expresses, "I’m passionate about discovering new ways to nurture and inspire a new generation of language and cultural warriors. My goal is to raise awareness and foster connections with indigenous culture, particularly the Kombumerri ways and the Yugambeh Language, through visual art, music, and dance."
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09 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2025
Trent Dalton’s Love Stories
Trent Dalton’s Love StoriesGet ready to fall in love all over again. This restless city has a story to tell. “I believe in touch. I believe in song. I believe she remembers him. I believe the perfect girl can always meet the perfect boy. I believe we are not alone in the universe” A father prepares himself for the day he lets go of his daughter’s hand. A young man breaks up with his girlfriend so they can both follow their dreams. A couple play nice in public to hide the fractures at home. A woman rebuilds herself along with a flood-devastated city. A working mum contemplates taking the photographs of her late husband down from the fridge. A grandmother dreams of seeing her grandson’s face. A renowned 100-year-old scientist ponders the one great earthly puzzle he was never able to solve: 'What is love?' Inspired by a personal moment of profound love and generosity, bestselling author – and one of Australia's finest journalists – Trent Dalton spent two months in 2021 gathering stories on his sky-blue 1960s Olivetti typewriter, on a prominent street corner in Brisbane’s CBD. Speaking to Australians from all walks of life, he asked them one simple thing: 'Can you please tell me a love story?' What followed was Dalton’s unashamedly joyous collection of Love Stories, and the creative team behind the smash-hit page-to-stage adaptation of Boy Swallows Universe (director Sam Strong and writer Tim McGarry) reuniting to bring to life Dalton’s latest warm, wise, poignant, funny and moving story about love, in all its guises. “It dives into the chaos of love – the joy, the pain, the laughter. The heartbreak...sending you back to the streets feeling just a little more alive” - The Guardian
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11 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
October is Murder Mystery Month
For anyone that loves a good story line and a murder look no further than October at Fox & Hounds. Experience four different themes as a couple or as a group, choice is yours. Each person will receive a unique character enabling them to become the actor that they never were, dressed in themed attire you will role play your character. Then horror as someone is Murdered! Can you solve the crime? $85pp included welcome drink, canapes, main course and dessert Saturday October 11 - 1920's Saturday October 18 - 1980's Saturday October 25 - Gravestone Wild West Friday October 31 - Halloween - witches
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22 Oct 2025
Rob Beckett
GiraffeComedian, presenter and panel-show superstar announces new tour Giraffe for 2025. Smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that’s in my way. From Bromley to Brisbane, my new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Expectations on me: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking. Expectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived. My wife thinks it’s going to be tough for me to be away from the family, and don’t get me wrong, I do love my children/podcast content providers… but I also enjoy a lie-in and a hotel buffet breakfast. I think I’ll cope. What else is there to do? Sit next to your partner on the sofa, scrolling TikTok in silence again? You did that the last three nights. See you there! Host of Sky’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and Rob & Romesh Vs. He’s also the unmistakable voice of Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating and the smash-hit podcast Parenting Hell. “Hilarious” – The Mirror “Naturally funny” – The Times “Hilariously observational comic… brings roars of laughter” – Arts Desk bohmpresents.com
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24 Oct 2025
Lawrence Mooney: Dead Set Country
Lawrence Mooney: Dead Set CountryMooney’s gone country. Deep country. Dead Set Country. He likes the word country because it’s got a rude word in it if you EMPHasise it properly. Dead Set Country is Lawrence’s brand new hit show that’s all about a city boy gone bush. Roughed up by locals, mourning dead wombats, talking with horses and having an abiding affair with a tractor - in short Mooney is Dead Set Country. Following on from the acclaim for his past three shows Beauty, Embracing Your Limitations and Pigeonhole he’s back with Dead Set Country. This time he’s covered in dust, speaking slower and line dancing. It’s Clarkson’s Farm meets Lawrence Mooney’s head on collision with country Australia. “You’re not from round here are ya mister?” Lawrence Mooney is an acclaimed stand-up comedian who across a thirty-year career has been regarded by critics and fans as properly hilarious whether appearing as himself, one of his many characters, live or on the tele. Lawrence has toured the country with his best mates in the hit show The Comedians and can be seen regularly on The Front Bar on Seven and The Back Page on Fox Sports. www.lawrencemooney.com... “Australia’s Greatest Comedian … a sheer comic genius!” Glam Adelaide ★★★★★ “A true master...Lawrence Mooney just continues to smash it” Scenestr “Mooney’s ability to transform ordinary rural life into laugh-out-loud brilliance” THE LIST UK
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29 Oct 2025
Pevan & Sarah in Concert
Pevan & Sarah in ConcertPevan & Sarah are back on the road and ready to light up stages across the country with their signature mix of music, laughter and learning! Join the dynamic duo for a 50-minute, action-packed performance full of all your favourite hits, as Pevan the tiger and his energetic sidekick Sarah bring the house down in a show that’s as entertaining as it is educational. Little ones (and big ones) will sing along, laugh out loud and soak up every moment of this unforgettable live experience. Created by teachers, this interactive spectacle blends curriculum-aligned literacy and numeracy with essential social-emotional skills, teamwork and of course, plenty of fun! It's the perfect outing for schools, families and anyone excited to see this iconic pair in action. Get those tiger ears ready, warm up your vocal cords and prepare for a stage show that promises to entertain, inspire and leave your little ones buzzing long after the final bow.Free tickets will be offered to educators/supervising adults of school groups on a 10:1 student ratio. Please contact the box office on (07) 5588 4000 to make a school booking.Please note that refunds and reductions in booking numbers are not available.
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31 Oct 2025
Halloween in the Laneway
Celebrate the spirit of Halloween at Cavill Lane Surfers Paradise Oct 31 4-9pmWe can’t wait to showcase a FREE mini-Halloween celebration in the heart of Surfers Paradise Friday, October 31, 4-9pm. SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP with The Witches Markets among their special market mix brewed up just for this event! Join the Witches, Wizards, Sorcerers, and Wise Ones for all those hard-to-get supplies, quirky gifts and more. PHOTO OPPS - Capture the fun, memories, characters and OR a fright by our roving actors* and keep a look out for our alluring entertainers! EAT, DRINK & BE SCARY - Indulge in your heart’s content at one of our many dining options and or bars.PLUS, we will be giving away two $50 Cavill Lane gift vouchers on the night for best costume! So, make sure you show us what you got for this awesome spot prize!All all-ages are welcome though some characters maybe be TOO SCARY for younger and or sensitive audiences, therefore please consider this before attending. So, for the fun lovers, entertainment seekers, Halloween lovers and or ones just looking for a good time, we’ve got you.*NOTE this event will have smoke effects, horror characters and minor scares so please enter at your own risk.COST: Free
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05 Dec 2025
Very Merry Long Lunch, The Island Gold Coast
Your Office Family Christmas - Very Merry Long Lunch at The Island Gold Coast.Gather your office family for a Very Merry Long Lunch that takes all the stress out of planning your Christmas Party. This year, we’re making it easy—just get your numbers together and turn up!Our Christmas Long Lunch comes with all the trimmings. Enjoy a festive feast with our Family Style share menu, packed with all your holiday favourites. For those looking to raise a glass (or two), we’ve got an optional three-hour drinks package featuring cocktail carafes, premium wines, beers, and bubbles. Prefer to keep it simple? No worries—guests opting for just the food menu can purchase drinks from the bar on the day.We’ll have live tunes to keep the vibes merry and a photo moment to capture the memories. Plus, every booking gets their own festive-themed table, so you can celebrate in style.What: Very Merry Long LunchWhen: Friday, 5th December, 12pm – 3pmWhere: The Island GlasshouseTickets: $95 p/person for the Family-Style Share Menu, or$134 p/person with the three-hour beverage package featuring cocktail carafes, premium wines, beers, and bubbles.It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year with your work crew—just show up and enjoy. The Island Rooftop is open after the event concludes.Minimum of four guests per table. All guests at the one table must be on the same ticket option.Tickets$95 p/person for the Family-Style Share Menu, or$134 p/person if you’d like to add the three-hour beverage package.Minimum of four guests per table. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year with your work crew—just show up and enjoy!-----Family-Style MenuOn the tableArtisan bread rolls with butter and smoked saltTo StartPoached Mooloolaba prawns, compressed apple, fennel, radish, finger lime dressing (df, gf)Chicken and leek terrine, sourdough crumb, truffle oil, tarragon mayonnaise (gfo)MainsRosemary and garlic slow cooked lamb shoulder, seeded mustard jus (df, gf)Herb roasted chicken, pan jus, roasted onions (gf)SidesRoasted heirloom carrots with goats cheese and macadamia (gf, v)Rosemary and garlic roasted potatoes, smoked salt (df, gf, ve, v)To FinishPassion fruit tart, blackberries, sorghumPavlova, mango, raspberries, kiwifruit*menu subject to change.COST: A$98.65 – A$138.68
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14 Dec 2025
Spilt Milk Gold Coast
Australia's most in-demand festival, Spilt Milk, returns in 2025 with a lineup overflowing with some of the most talked about local and global artists from recent times. With bill-toppers Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Sara Landry, Dominic Fike and ScHoolboy Q, alongside the likes of d4vd, Nessa Barrett, Sofia Isella, Skin On Skin, sombr, Club Angel, The Rions, South Summit and more. The acclaimed festival tour re-enters mightier than ever, this December returning to their beloved stops of Ballarat/Wadawurrung, Perth/Whadjuk, Canberra/Ngunnawal and Gold Coast/Kombumerri. Visit the website for the full lineup and tickets.
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31 Dec 2025 (Monthly)
New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise
The Gold Coast New Year’s Eve Cruise is the perfect way to ring in 2025! Sail along the Gold Coast waterways and enjoy the fireworks aboard the Spirit of Elston. The cruise begins along the canals, taking in the stunning Surfers Paradise skyline, before heading out to the Gold Coast Broadwater for the City of Gold Coast midnight fireworks from open-top decks. Enjoy a glass of Chandon on arrival along with gourmet canapés and a great selection of beverages including local wines, premium beers, and cider throughout the evening.
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03 Jun 2026 - 07 Jun 2026
Cooly Rocks On
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the iconic motors, music, and lifestyle of yesteryear when Cooly Rocks On returns 3-7 June 2026! Renowned as one of Australia's best Show 'N' Shine displays, Coolangatta will be transported back in time as the streets are lined with over 900 cars, hot rods, kustom classics, lowbrow art, and more — all lining the vibrant streets of Coolangatta in a dazzling tribute to automotive culture. When it comes to music, prepare to be swept away by some of the finest rock 'n' roll, swing, rockabilly, and tribute acts from across the globe. Cooly Rocks On holds the distinguished honour of being one of only three Australian festivals to host an official preliminary round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, where the winner earns a coveted spot at Elvis Week in Memphis, USA. Festival favourites don't stop there: the iconic Cooly Rocks On Pin-up Pageant is a celebration of vintage glamour and charm, while the Nostalgia Markets along the Coolangatta beachfront offer a treasure trove of retro goods, memorabilia, and collectibles. With a captivating mix of free and ticketed entertainment spanning five unforgettable days, Cooly Rocks On 2026 promises to be an exhilarating journey back in time — and they can't wait to relive the magic with you in Coolangatta!
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05 Jul 2026
Gold Coast Whale & Ocean Festival 2026
The Gold Coast's Whale & Ocean Festival is a celebration of the precious ocean that is at the heart of the Gold Coast. It will be held at Justins Park, Burleigh Heads. Organised by Humpbacks and Highrises (HHR), a local NGO, the festival aims to increase awareness in the local community for our oceans and the magnificent whales that visit the Gold Coast every year. Since 2011 Humpbacks and High Rises have been running Queensland's largest marine mammal monitoring program dedicated to the protection and research of marine mammals. Our mission is to ensure present and future generations of the community have access to enjoy, appreciate and care for whales and dolphins through research, rescue and education. Join them for this free event, where you can delve into the fascinating world of local marine life through insights from leading researchers on sharks, turtles, whales, dolphins, and dugongs. Explore a variety of stalls and exhibits from organizations at the forefront of environmental conservation, offering you the chance to engage in impactful actions and activities. Discover innovative products from other exhibitors that aim to reduce our environmental footprint and help us move towards a waste-free future Live musicians from local artists will showcase their talent throughout the day and there will be activities for the whole family!
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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.