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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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From now until 01 Dec 2026
Heath Franklin's Chopper - GOLD - Mermaid Waters
WINNER Comedian's Choice Award - Melbourne International Comedy FestivalAussie comedy legend and icon - Chopper - is celebrating his 20th anniversary of making us laugh.Catch two decades of Chopper's funniest bits and hardest hits, from The Ronnie Johns Half Hour to today, including The Weather Sketch, HTFU Australia, Shopping at Bunnings and more comedy GOLD!This isn't just another show — it's a comedy heist. Grab a ticket and get your cut of the GOLD."If Heath is Clark Kent and his Chopper persona is Superman, then it is good to look up in the sky once again and see not a bird, not a plane, but a super comedian." - Scenestr"This is a top hour of uproariously entertaining comedy… packed with good gags and 'so wrong its right' moments" ★★★★ – Chortle UK"Australia's funniest comedy character." ★★★★ – Sunday Mail
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From now until 01 Jan 2028
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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20 Nov 2026
CANCELLED - BUDJERAH - The Gentlemen Tour
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED
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26 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2026
2026 AASCF Nationals Cheer and Dance Championships
AASCF has conducted the Australian All-Star Cheer and Dance National Championship since 2006.It is the highpoint of Championships in the country, with well over 2500 teams and 12,000 plus athletes competing over the weekend.Nationals is truly a celebration of the sport and is a sea of bows and the opportunity to wear your State Champion Jackets for 5 full days and nights.
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27 Nov 2026
Improv Comedy FriYAY by Blah Blah Blah Improv
Unwrap a festive night of improvised hilarity in Currumbin on the Gold Coast! Fuelled by your suggestions and a little Christmas mischief, everything is made up on the spot. Every show is different — no peeking, even we don't know what's coming!The first half is packed with the fast-paced comedy theatre games Gold Coast audiences have come to know and love. If you enjoy Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you'll feel right at home!Then, in the second half, Blah Blah Blah Improv's signature long-form improv show, Small Town Council, takes the stage where your local Facebook community group posts provides the inspiration. Joining us are two special professional improvisers from Brisbane — Chris Martin and Taylor Edwards.Scroll through your neighbourhood Facebook group and find a post that's mundane, funny, bizarre, or very idiosyncratic to your local area. Submit it on the night and it could become part of the agenda at our completely improvised town council meeting.Family-friendly. The only comedy night on the Gold Coast where you can bring the kids and have a drink!
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28 Nov 2026
Made of Metal Drag Bingo Fundraiser!
A night of balls, calls and Metal Mania!The creative team behind Gold Coast comedy-drama web series "Made of Metal" is teaming up with drag queen extraordinaire BeBe Gunn for a gloriously outrageous night of Drag Bingo at Hairy Mary's in Mermaid Beach.Expect a knock-your-socks-off evening of bingo, prizes to be won and plenty of those "did she just say that?!" moments.You'll get a seat in the action and a night of laughs, cheekiness and unapologetic entertainment - all while supporting the local production of "Made of Metal", with 100% of ticket proceeds going towards bringing the series to life.Gather your best friends, bring your competitive spirit and prepare for a night that's a little bit raunchy, a little bit naughty and entirely fabulous.It's Drag Bingp with BeBe Gunn. And it's going to be a scream!
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03 Dec 2026
Air Supply 50th Anniversary Celebration
The absolute best of Air Supply.After five sold out shows across Australia last year, Air Supply are returning to bring the Air Supply love to the cities that missed out.If it's true that practice makes perfect, then Graham and Russell –beloved by their millions of fans across the planet as Air Supply – have had nearly half a century to hone their skills, harness their passion and unleash the beautifully intimate yet rockin' romantic energy of those instantly identifiable 80s hits that made them global superstars.Over their amazing 50-year career AIR SUPPLY have achieved success after success, with so much amazing music still to come for their staunch legion of fans. "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All" "Now And Forever" "Sweet Dreams" … these are songs that mean so much to so many, and Russell and Graeme will be joined by their stellar band to present the songs the fans love, in an amazing show that will be one to remember forever.Make sure you get your tickets early to witness this spellbinding performance of AIR SUPPLY's catalogue of wonderful songs – these will be very special nights with some of the most beautiful love songs ever written.
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03 Dec 2026
Matt Ward Vocal Studios Concert
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Matt Ward Vocal Studios takes centre stage at HOTA – Home of the Arts for our spectacular End of Year Concert!Celebrating the incredible talent, growth and achievements of our singers, this exciting showcase brings together performers of all ages for a night of outstanding live entertainment.Whether you're supporting a loved one or simply enjoy a fantastic night of live music, this is a celebration not to be missed!One stage. Incredible voices. A night to remember.
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04 Dec 2026
Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival
Ministry of Sound returns to HOTA with our biggest-ever Gold Coast show! Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival has a new summer date, three stages and and extended festival footprint spreading through the surrounding parklands around the lake of the HOTA Precinct. Headlined by CLASSICAL, performed live by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra, supported by global dance music icons Roger Sanchez (USA), Seb Fontaine (UK), Braxe + Falcon (FR), Utah Saints (UK), K-Klass (UK), DJ Paulette (UK), plus Australian favourites John Course, Minx, Tenzin, and a stacked lineup of homegrown talent. Experience an open-air dancefloor, soundtracked by the biggest dance anthems of all time. Redefined, reworked and reimagined on a scale like never before. Summer Dance Festival is a celebration of the greatest moments in dance music history and the artists who helped define our dancefloor. Returning to our much-loved home at HOTA, Home of the Arts, like you’ve never seen it before. Due to overwhelming demand, we’re expanding the site, transforming the entire precinct into a multi-stage day-to-night festival, complete with three stages of music, top tier production, a Silent Disco, curated bars, premium food offerings and the biggest dance anthems of all time. All nestled amongst the lush parklands and waterways of the HOTA Precinct with the iconic Surfers Paradise skyline as your backdrop. Take your festival experience to the next level with our unbeatable VIP offering. Our most luxurious ticket experience includes two complimentary drinks on arrival, express VIP entry, access to the elevated viewing deck at the rear of the main stage, plus VIP Village access at the Golden Stage. Enjoy exclusive bars, dedicated food vendors, private bathrooms, shaded seating, and a commemorative tour laminate! Prefer to be amongst the action? Why not upgrade your experience with Premium Admission, with express entry, bar lines and bathrooms - leaving more time for those unmissable moments on the dancefloor! This is your ultimate summer dance event.
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10 Dec 2026 (Monthly)
Kings of Comedy's Gold Coast Showcase Special
Kings of Comedy's premiere shows were a huge success, now they're back to do it all over again! This time with another completely different lineup. Keeping it fun and fresh. Don't miss this awesome showcase.They've now moved to a brand new location. The Oaks Hotel in Surfers ParadiseJoin them for a solid night of live entertainment at one of Australia's best-quality comedy clubs. Showcasing some of Australia's best new talent, supported by celebrity headline acts.Hand-selected quality lineups mean you're assured laughter from the get-go, then closed off with a professional headline act.Previous headliners include; Steve Hughes, Dave O'Neil, Dave Hughes, Lehmo, Jimeoin, Luke Heggie, Denise Scott, Fiona O'Loughlin, Marty Sheargold, Richard Stubbs, Nick Cody and more!This really is the night out you've been needing. Often patrons leave the night with sore jaws and stomachs with a positive vibe that can't be matched.So book a babysitter, send the kids to the Grandparents and head on down for a scrumptious meal and night you won't forget. Call that person you've been meaning to take on a date, now you have a 'good excuse'.Make this that special 'date night' you've been needing.Hurry and book now. Go on... You deserve a good laugh!Two shows. One Family Friendly All Ages and the other Adults Only.
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12 Dec 2026
Deck the Halls 2026
Step into a night of festive enchantment. Deck the Halls returns this year with an evening where Christmas magic meets mysterious elegance.Enjoy a spectacular 4-course dinner and 4.5-hour drinks package as the electrifying 11-piece band Magic Carpet Ride fills the room with irresistible sound. The night reaches new heights with a show-stopping special performance from the sensational Suzie G.Dress to impress, bring your best mask, and join us for a Christmas celebration unlike any other.
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13 Dec 2026
Spilt Milk Gold Coast | 2026
AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST SINGLE DAY MUSIC FESTIVALSPILT MILK ANNOUNCES MASSIVE 2026 TOUR & LINEUPLEWIS CAPALDI, RAYE(ONLY PERFORMING AT SPILT MILK)KETTAMA, BABY KEEM, MAISIE PETERS, REMI WOLF, DMA’SSTÜM, TOBIAHS (A-Z)ALEKSIAH, BECCA HATCH, BORDERLINEF3MIII, FAT PAPI, HARRY HAYES, JIGITZLEYLA EBRAHIMI, MISS KANINNA, PASHSAMARA CYN, THE MOVING STILLSTHE TERRYS, YES BOONECANBERRA - SAT 12 DECGOLD COAST - SUN 13 DECGEELONG - SAT 19 DECPERTH - SUN 20 DECPRESALE: THU 30 JULYGENERAL ON SALE: FRI 31 JULYSIGN UP FOR PRESALE ACCESS AT SPILT-MILK.COM.AUCollector Ticket orders placed before 10am, Friday 25 September, 2026 will be delivered before the event. Any orders placed after this time, will be sent post-event and you will need to use your digital ticket to scan in at the event entry.
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30 Jan 2027
Retro Silent Disco - 80s/90s/00s
After a string of sell-out events across the US, UK, and Australia, Amazing Silent Disco is heading to The Gold Coast! For one unforgettable night, the HOTA will be transformed into a multi-sensory silent disco with immersive lighting, bar service, and three live DJs spinning throwback anthems across three channels.Whether you’re grooving to the 80s, belting out 90s bangers, or vibing with Y2K-era R&B, this is your chance to dance like nobody's watching.
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30 Jan 2027
ABBA THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
Get ready to say, “Thank you for the Music”.A 2-hour spectacular live concert that will take you through the songs, the life and magic that made ABBA one of the most successful bands of all time. All the hits “Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Money Money, SOS, Ring Ring” and the list goes on.ABBA Thank you the Music is the must see show this year.
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06 Feb 2027
2027 Red Hot Summer Tour - JIMMY BARNES
Approximate Run Times: Fast Pass & Rock Bar Gates - 11:30pm General Admission Gates - 12:00pm Sarah Mcleod - 12:30pm Chocolate Starfish - 1:20pm Baby Animals - 2:25pm Eskimo Joe - 3:30pm Birds of Tokyo - 4:45pm Jon Stevens - 6:00pm Jimmy Barnes - 7:20pm Finish - 9:00pm .
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12 Feb 2027
Lloyd Spiegel Trio
With 10 albums and a near non-stop tour schedule that takes him to North America, Europe, New Zealand and Japan, Spiegel performs over one hundred shows a year on theatre stages and major festivals across the world. The trio, featuring Tim Burnham - drums and Lisa Baird - Trombone/vocals delivers a unique, captivating performance that crosses genres and generations, re-inventing the Blues by blending powerful vocals and jaw-dropping musical prowess with a knack for humour and storytelling.
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