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12 March 2026
More Icons, More Soul, More Blues for 25th Anniversary Celebrations
Blues on Broadbeach is building momentum for its 25th anniversary, unveiling a stellar second lineup for the 14–17 May 2026 festival on the Gold Coast. Joining Blues on Broadbeach’s lineup for 2026 are… IAN MOSS | MonoNeon THE BAMBOOS | GRACE CUMMINGS HUSSY HICKS | JIMI HOCKING | MINNIE MARKS CASS E...
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05 March 2026
First Nations Artist Lisa Sorbie Martin Brings Storytelling to HOTA
HOTA, Home of the Arts will open its next Children’s Gallery exhibition this weekend with a vibrant, immersive project by acclaimed First Nations artist and designer Lisa Sorbie Martin, inviting families to gather, explore and connect through art, culture and storytelling. Aka Sorbie: Saltwater Hear...
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04 March 2026
Gold Coast Welcomes the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026
The Gold Coast has officially welcomed the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™, with Korea Republic claiming the win over the Islamic Republic of Iran in the city’s first tournament match on Monday 2 March at Gold Coast Stadium. This is the first of four world-class group fixtures and two high-stakes play-o...
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20 February 2026
Ancient Europe Brought to Life at HOTA with Inside Pompeii Exhibition
The European Union, together with Arts Queensland and HOTA, Home of the Arts have officially opened the doors to the acclaimed international exhibition Inside Pompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life. The exhibition offers unique insight into one of history’s most extraordinary archaeological site...
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12 February 2026
Muscle Cars, Cadillacs, Rock ’N’ Roll and the King: Tickets On Sale for Cooly Rocks On
Excitement is building as Australia’s largest nostalgia festival, Cooly Rocks On, gets ready to swing back into Coolangatta on the Gold Coast from 3-7 June, celebrating everything yesteryear with a full program of classic cars and iconic music. The five-day festival is free to attend with bespoke ti...
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19 January 2026
Brisbane and Gold Coast Unite To Attract Booming India Travel Market
Brisbane and the Gold Coast have joined forces to unlock one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets, launching dedicated trade representation in India to drive visitation, support local jobs and accelerate Queensland’s visitor economy. Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA), Brisbane Air...
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17 December 2025
Gold Coast Rides Strong Visitation Wave into Peak Holiday Season
The Gold Coast has retained its position as Queensland’s largest holiday market, welcoming $5.6 billion in domestic visitor expenditure from 10 million visitors in the nine months from January to September 2025, according to the latest data from Tourism Research Australia. International visitation ...
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15 December 2025
Nicole Slater Captures Equine Majesty at HOTA
This summer HOTA, Home of the Arts will present Nicole Slater: Rose Gold, the debut solo exhibition from Australian equine artist and Magic Millions ambassador Nicole Slater. The exhibition has opened ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival and will celebrate the...
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09 December 2025
Experience Gold Coast Launches New International Incentive Campaign
Experience Gold Coast (EGC) has unveiled a new international incentive campaign targeting the lucrative incentive event market across South East Asia, India and the broader Asia Pacific region. The program aims to attract small to medium-sized incentive groups looking to connect, inspire and celebr...
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09 December 2025
La Clique Returns to HOTA in 2026 After Spectacular Sold-Out Season
Following an extraordinary sold-out season at HOTA, Home of the Arts in 2025, the internationally acclaimed cabaret sensation La Clique will return to the precinct in 2026 for an encore season of high-octane circus, comedy, music, and jaw-dropping spectacle. A global phenomenon born at the Edinburg...
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02 December 2025
Gold Coast Set to Shake, Rattle and Roll as Cooly Rocks On Unveils 2026 Headline Elvis Acts
The King is preparing to return to Coolangatta for Australia’s largest nostalgia festival, as Cooly Rocks On reveals its headline Elvis Tribute Artists which, alongside the release of the highly sought-after VIP Legends Passes, will leave fans all shook up. The 2026 Cooly Rocks On lineup features s...
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01 December 2025
Blues On Broadbeach Strikes Gold as it Celebrates 25 Years
Blues on Broadbeach will celebrate 25 years of rhythm, soul, and good times on the Gold Coast from May 14–17, 2026. Fresh off winning Gold in the Major Festivals and Events category at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards, Australia’s much-loved rhythm and blues festival is gearing up for its b...
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28 November 2025
HOTA Welcomes Search for Birthday Twins with Happy Birthday 2u2
This weekend HOTA, Home of the Arts will open an interactive installation connecting visitors through the simple joy of giving and receiving hand drawn birthday cards. Born from a treasured family tradition, Happy Birthday 2U2 by Japanese artist Hikoko Ito invites visitors to rediscover the tactile...
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21 November 2025
Gold Coast's Top Students Crowned In 2025 Student Excellence Awards
A cancer research pioneer, a world decathlon champion and a mature-age student who's spent his life helping disadvantaged adults, are among the outstanding Gold Coast students recognised in the 2025 Student Excellence Awards. More than 180 students and supporters filled HOTA's Lakeside Room on Thur...
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11 November 2025
HOTA Forecasts Family Fun Inside New Children’s Gallery Exhibition
This summer the sky is the limit for curious minds inside the next iteration of HOTA’s Children’s Gallery as Cloudy with a Chance of Art opens to the public. In a first for the dedicated children’s space, the exhibition will feature a curated display of cloud-inspired artworks that invites visitors...
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20 October 2025
Groundwater Country Music Festival 2025 Wraps Up With A Celebration Of Country And Community
The Gold Coast was alive with country spirit over the weekend as tens of thousands of fans flocked to Broadbeach for the 12th Groundwater Country Music Festival 2025, celebrating three unforgettable days of live music, dancing, and connection. Live performances, beachside line dancing, and family fu...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
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.