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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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19 Aug 2026
Dracula's: Abyss - Dinner and Show Opening Night
Abyss chews up cabaret and spits out something darker. Void of light. High in pressure.A controlled descent where aerialists soar, costumes shock, and vocals are so visceral, they fracture the void.Hold your breath as you sink into a symphony of suffering. An auspicious escape into eternal damnation. A show where predators dance, bodies hang, and chaos is best served with a drop of red. Flesh, live rock music and an unhealthy dose of creativity guaranteed.From birthdays and hens' nights to work parties and crew catch-ups, Abyss is a certified bloody good night out.And remember - with Dracula's: Abyss - the deeper you go, the better it gets.Dracula's is an adult's playground. Interact with the residents of this multi-level mansion. Ride the ghost train into the nightclub-style bar. Dine on a seasonal three-course meal, carefully sourced from local Australian produce. Sip cocktails from blood bags as you settle down for the main event; the world-renowned three-part live variety show. Featuring aerial acrobatics, live musicians and Dracula's signature blacklight puppets, their latest production is guaranteed to get your blood pumping.So, what is Dracula's? It's a BLOODY good night out on the Gold Coast.
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22 Aug 2026
MTV UNPLUGGED LIVE ~ ALL AGES EVENT
After a string of sold out dates in 2025, THE GRUNGE SHOW’s acclaimed MTV UNPLUGGED experience returns for the new year with new dates and new songs! Remember when grunge went acoustic? As well as being a critical and commercial success, the MTV Unplugged series was a cultural touchstone and institution that climatically intersected the early 90s grunge hype. This culminated in some of the most powerful, memorable and haunting performances ever captured on camera, most notably by Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots. With Alice In Chains' and Nirvana's grammy-award winning MTV Unplugged In New York recently celebrating its 30th anniversary, THE GRUNGE SHOW have curated an incredible sit-down tribute to the seminal unplugged broadcasts. There will be acoustic guitars, cardigans, candles, flowers, mood lighting, surprises and most importantly, the legendary tunes. The two sprawling one-hour sets will include an entrée of fan favourites such as Plush, Black, Fell On Black Days, Lightning Crashes and Jeremy, followed by a main course of cuts by Nirvana and Alice In Chains; The Man Who Sold The World, Come As You Are, Nutshell, Down In A Hole and more. Celebrate the nostalgic magic of this unforgettable era with Australia's quintessential grunge show. THE GRUNGE SHOW is not only a tribute, but an experience. Through audio visual storytelling, interviews, behind the scenes footage and TV clips from the era, you will leave the show with an appreciation of the rich history and immortalized songs. With an unparalleled attention to respecting the details of the musical storytelling and featuring some of Sydney’s best working musicians such as Benji Axwell (Vocals), Paul Bardetta (Bass), Tony Ward (Drums), Jacob Ingram (Guitar/Vocals) and Ryan Sorensen (Guitar/Vocals), this is a show you will not want to miss!Open from 12 midday.Spanish Girl Food Co will be open from doorsSaturday 22 August 2026 // 12pm doors$42+ BF online GA until sold out // All Ages EventMo'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 during the show. All punters will be requested to show ID, under 18s will need to have a guardian present.
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22 Aug 2026
Drag Roast Gold Coast
Every queen deserves a birthday celebration... unfortunately for Terry Daktyl, this one comes with absolutely no mercy.The Birthday Roast of Terry Daktyl is a night dedicated to celebrating another trip around the sun by publicly dragging the birthday queen through it. Armed with microphones, questionable morals, and years of ammunition, Mya Crafone, Becky, Justine Kace & resurrected from the grave - May Belline will take to the stage to deliver their best shady one-liners, hilarious stories, and ruthless roasts.Expect two hours of drag performances, sharp wit, savage reads, and unforgettable entertainment as Terry becomes the centre of attention for all the right—and wrong—reasons. Whether a longtime fan, a friend, or simply someone who enjoys watching a grown adult get verbally demolished, this is a night worth attending.Hinterland Hotel, Nerang, Gold Coast. Doors Open as scheduled. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the venue throughout the evening.Celebrate, commiserate, and watch Terry Daktyl get one hell of a birthday gift!This event contains adult themes, coarse language, and absolutely no guarantee that Terry's feelings will remain intact by the end of the night.
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22 Aug 2026
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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22 Aug 2026
The Killer Queen Experience - Currumbin
Formed in 2003, The Killer Queen Experience has risen from a local Brisbane-based Queen cover band to an international touring show and is Australia's most sought-after tribute act today. Meeting Queen in 2020 is the highlight of their career!Killer Queen has taken their show across the globe, including the UK, Norway, Singapore and India. In May 2019, Killer Queen performed in Russia for the first time. They have also shared the bill with the likes of Jeff Beck, Foreigner, Journey, Twisted Sister, Thin Lizzy and Kelly Rowland.John Blunt's (lead singer) resemblance to Freddie Mercury is uncanny, appearing live to seven million viewers on the French TV show, Qui Sera Le Meilleur Sosie? - Who will be the best impersonator and John was chosen by UK's ITV Channel 5 for the docu/drama, The Freddie Mercury Story – Who Wants to Live Forever, a detailed look into the personal life and death of Freddie Mercury, screening in the United Kingdom, Europe and North America in 2016.This two-hour live show consists of all Queen's Greatest Hits (and stage costumes), including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Somebody to Love, Radio Ga Ga, Another One Bites the Dust and many more.This will be an unforgettable Killer Queen Experience.
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28 Aug 2026
Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared - Gold Coast
After racking up over a million followers online and making audiences across the globe laugh until they cry, Blake Pavey is touring Australia with his brand new hour of stand-up - A Bit Scared.After finding out his terminal illness isn't all that terminal anymore, he's got a lot more time to think of everything he's scared of and the list is long.Get your tickets.
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28 Aug 2026
Wendy Matthews
WENDY MATTHEWS As an artist Wendy Matthews has an expressive voice that never fails to move those who hear it. Her music is an unhurried journey of clean melodies, infectious energy and simple grace. In an age where uber-production techniques are thought to be hip and cynicism an attribute, Wendy has proven that commitment to beauty is still not only valid but applauded by the public ear. This is exemplified by the reality that Wendy’s music is now in more than 1 million homes in Australia and all her albums to date have multi-platinum status. Wendy has an immense talent and capacity to capture and define a diverse range of styles in her music. She takes songs from every genre and makes them her own; from jazz to blues, from rock to gospel, from soul to outright infectious pop and then of course, there are the beautiful ballads. Wendy is adept at reaching both frenetic youth and mature audiences alike, if older ears are captured by her soul and unfazed class, a more cynical youth is convinced by her disarming ease of delivery, wooed by a voice of stunning emotive capacity yet void of sentimentality. Born in Montreal Canada, Wendy joined her first band and left home as a teenager, busking her way across the USA to Los Angeles where she met Glenn Shorrock who invited her to tour with him in Australia in 1982. Wendy immediately became an in-demand session singer, appearing on many commercial jingles and backing vocals for the likes of The Models Out Of Mind Out Of Sight and became a semi-permanent member of the band. She also sang on albums by Jimmy Barnes, Tim Finn, Richard Clapton and Icehouse. In 1987, Wendy collaborated with Kate Ceberano on the ABC-TV soundtrack for the series Stringer. You’ve Always Got the Blues was released the next year reaching the Top 5 national charts, she then contributed to the Rockmelons and Peter Blakeley’s respective albums. She helped form Absent Friends and sang on the number one hit I Don’t Want To Be With Nobody But You and the album Here’s Looking Up Your Address. After touring with Absent Friends, Wendy went into the studio to record her solo debut. The album Émigré (Double Platinum) spawned the hits Token Angels, Lets Kiss and Woman’s Gotta Have It and earned Wendy the Best Female Artist and Best Debut Single (for Token Angels) at the 1990 ARIA Awards. Wendy was also voted Best Female Singer in the 1990 Rolling Stone Reader’s Poll. This was followed up by the multi Platinum album Lily (over 500,000 albums) with the mega hit The Day You Went Away (over 300,000 singles), plus If Only I Could and Friday’s Child. In 1992 Wendy picked up the ARIA for Best Female Artist and Best Single and again in 1993 Best Female Artist. The Day You Went Away was the ‘highest selling single’ of 1993 and the ‘single of the year’. Wendy then followed up with another two studio albums The Witness Tree and Ghosts including the hits Love Will Keep Me Alive, Standing Strong and Then I Walked Away. Not resting on her laurels, in 2001 Wendy released Beautiful View featuring the hauntingly beautiful title track and club favourite Like the Sun. 2004 saw the release of the mixed-up, chilled-out Café Naturale, an eclectic suite of songs, which immediately evoke a sense of familiarity. The Tropfest winning film Lamb by Emma Freeman features the highly acclaimed video clip to the popular All I Need. In 2013 Fanfare Records released Wendy’s brilliant eclectic and first non covers album in 12 years, The Welcome Fire. The album has been critically acclaimed by peers and music critics alike, stating it is Wendy’s best work ever. Just recently in 2015, Wendy released (through her own record label Barking Bear) a new album, Billie and Me. An intimate and introspective translation of some classic and not so classic Billie Holiday songs, an iconic woman whose soul and music has been long admired. Recorded alongside Wendy’s band members, Brendan St Ledger on piano and Greg Royal, standup bass. For further information contact Artist Management
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28 Aug 2026
Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared - Gold Coast
After racking up over a million followers online and making audiences across the globe laugh until they cry, Blake Pavey is touring Australia with his brand new hour of stand-up - A Bit Scared.After finding out his terminal illness isn't all that terminal anymore, he's got a lot more time to think of everything he's scared of and the list is long.Get your tickets.
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29 Aug 2026
Pierce Brothers - Moonrise Album Tour
Straight back from Europe and on a roll, Melbourne indie folk outfit Pierce Brothers are taking their fourth studio album Moonrise on tour around Australia. In this first release of Aussie shows, the boys are excited to be coming back to some of their favourite venues in the country! Tickets will sell fast so get in early! See you in the Moonrise.
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29 Aug 2026
The Joe Cocker Express: Mad Dog vs. The Englishman
"The Joe Cocker Express: Mad Dog vs. The Englishman" is an extraordinary tribute show that takes you on a journey through the legendary career of Joe Cocker, capturing the essence of two defining eras in his life. This dynamic performance begins with the soulful, mature sounds of Cocker’s later years—known as "The Englishman"—before diving into the raw, gritty energy of his early career as the "Mad Dog."In the first act, the show explores the sophisticated sound of the 80s and beyond, featuring iconic hits like "Up Where We Belong", "Unchain My Heart" and "You Can Leave Your Hat On". This segment showcases Cocker’s deep, gravelly voice that resonated with audiences around the world, delivering a powerful performance that reflects his seasoned artistry.The second act transports you back to the rebellious spirit of the late 60s and 70s. Here, the energy ramps up with Cocker’s groundbreaking renditions of classics like "Feelin’ Alright", "The Letter" and "With a Little Help from My Friends". This act channels the electrifying performances that made Cocker a Woodstock legend and a rock icon with his Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour.Don’t miss this unforgettable tribute to one of rock and soul’s greatest voices.
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29 Aug 2026
Concrete Surfers | Gold Coast
CONCRETE SURFERS ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM & AUSTRALIAN TOURNational circuit main-stays CONCRETE SURFERS have spent the last decade touring the country, selling out shows, supporting major artists and continuously releasing ever-more refined music. Today, the band have announced their debut self-titled album will be released on the 7th of August. The announcement of the record comes with the news of the band’s return to the road for a large national tour throughout August. CONCRETE SURFERS have been meticulously working on their debut record for the past few years. The album is a culmination of everything that makes CONCRETE SURFERS so loved. It’s full of punchy lyrics, driving guitars.
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29 Aug 2026
DRAG BRUNCH Gold Coast | Nineteen At The Star
GET READY TO SAY... GOOD MORNING DRAG BRUNCH!Australia's favourite drag brunch is heading to the Gold Coast for one fabulous morning at Nineteen at The Star.Hosted by Lulu LeMans and Kora Kurvacious, this 3-hour interactive drag brunch experience combines spectacular drag performances, hilarious games, incredible music and non-stop entertainment with breathtaking rooftop views.Your ticket includes 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, featuring mimosas, bellinis, sparkling wine, beer, wine and soft drinks, alongside a delicious shared-style brunch banquet. Enjoy a selection of brunch favourites including smoked salmon bagels, spinach, olive & feta frittata, mushroom arancini, croque madame, crispy prawn rolls, fries, Portuguese tarts and fresh fruit, all designed to share with your table.Gather your friends, sip, laugh, sing and celebrate as Brisbane's favourite drag brunch brings the glamour to the Gold Coast.Sunday 29 August | 11:00AM – 2:00PMNineteen at The Star, Gold CoastGet ready to say... GOOD MORNING DRAG BRUNCH!PLUS your ticket also includes free entry to Harry K's OUT on TOP at Nineteen At The Star Rooftop for the official after party. All includedBottomless Drinks (90 Minutes)11AM - 12.30PMYour ticket includes 90 minutes of bottomless beverages, featuring:Welcome Peach Bellini or Orange MimosaPremium Sparkling RoséProseccoPinot GrisSauvignon BlancCoopers Pale AlePeroni Nastro AzzurroBellinis & MimosasSoft Drinks & JuicesShared-Style Brunch Banquet Enjoy a delicious shared feast served across three courses, including:Spinach, Olive & Feta FrittataSmoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Mini BagelsMushroom & Cheese Arancini with Herb AioliCroque MadameCrispy Prawn RollsRosemary Salt Fries with AioliPortuguese TartsFresh Seasonal Fruit PlattersPerched 19 floors above the Gold Coast, Nineteen at The Star provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable Saturday brunch. Soak up breathtaking skyline views, enjoy a shared-style brunch banquet, sip bottomless drinks and experience spectacular drag entertainment as GOOD MORNING DRAG BRUNCH transforms one of the Gold Coast's most iconic venues into the ultimate brunch party.
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29 Aug 2026
Top Dog Film Festival World Tour Gold Coast
Top Dog Film Festival: The Ultimate Cinematic Celebration of Dogs.Get ready to fall in love all over again. The Top Dog Film Festival returns with an electrifying collection of films that prove dogs aren't just pets—they're heroes, healers, and the best friends you never knew you needed. Witness jaw-dropping adventures, heart-melting rescues, and brilliant canines whose intelligence will leave you speechless. Meet the passionate humans dedicating their lives to helping four-legged companions thrive.This two-plus hour cinematic experience brings you the finest short films from visionary independent filmmakers across the globe—each one a testament to the unbreakable connection between dogs and the people they choose to love. From laugh-out-loud moments to tears of pure joy, these carefully selected stories will remind you why dogs hold such a sacred place in your heart.Don't just watch from the sidelines—be part of something extraordinary. Grab your tickets now and join a community of dog lovers for a cinema experience you'll never forget!Get your tickets before they all sell out – you'd be barking mad to miss it.One screening only.This program is exempt from rating but would be considered a PG program.Sorry no refunds.
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30 Aug 2026
Lior – Solo
Lior – SoloThis is a chance to hear the acclaimed singer songwriter Lior in a manner harking back to archetypal ‘salon’ concerts; where both audience and performer share an evening enjoying the connection that only proximity can offer. Lior burst on to the Australian music scene in 2005 with his stunning debut album - ‘Autumn Flow’. Recorded and released entirely independently, and spearheaded by ‘This Old Love’ and subsequent singles ‘Daniel’ and ‘Autumn Flow’, the album became one of the most successful independent debuts in Australian history. A swag of accolades followed, amongst them three Aria nominations (including Best Male Artist), as well as Triple J’s prestigious ‘J Award’ nomination for Album of the Year. Subsequent releases ‘Corner of an Endless Road’, (2008) and ‘Tumbling into the Dawn’ (2010) were also a huge success, debuting at #2 on the Australian Albums chart and topping the Independent charts for several weeks, as well as earning the gifted songwriter a further three Aria nominations. Lior is known for his dynamic and moving performances, and has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s finest live performers. He is part of a rare breed of artists that has achieved a great degree of success and critical acclaim, whilst maintaining an independence and individuality in their craft. Don’t miss the chance to see him in this one-off intimate solo show.
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30 Aug 2026
Davisson Brothers Band (USA)
Hailing from West Virginia, the Davisson Brothers Band deliver an authentic, high-energy brand of Appalachian country and southern rock. Celebrated in Australia for their #1 CMC hit "Po’ Boyz", they are seasoned mainstage veterans down under with massive past performances at CMC Rocks, Groundwater, and the Gympie Music Muster. Recently sharing stages with global superstar Post Malone and touring with Oliver Anthony, the band's cross-Pacific impact has earned them the ultimate honor of returning to Australia as the official International Ambassadors and headliners for the iconic Gympie Music Muster
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01 Sep 2026
The Big Bike Film Night - Gold Coast
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission - bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you.Cycle through two and a half hours of thrilling and moving bike-related films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want - action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee.The movies in the 2026 collection have been specifically sought to delight you, with a dazzling array of short cycling films transporting you from the breathtaking landscapes of Norway to the towering peaks around Queenstown, New Zealand; from the lush forests of West Coast Canada to the rugged landscapes in Scotland, crowning things off on the slopes of the punishing Mont Ventoux, in Southern France.Thanks to Presenting Partner Nga Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand you could win a trip to New Zealand. Please check the event website for details and terms and conditions of this offer.Grab your mates, grab your tickets, grab your bike, go on and come along for the ride.
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