Your Event Line Up
Some say we like to see ourselves as the main event, but really, we do it all for you! High-energy stage show sound good? How about beach cinema or symphony under the stars? If sport's more your thing, why not check out a NRL or AFL game? Or for lovers of low-key, get into one of the many grassroots arts and food festivals. Check out the latest events on Gold Coast below.
All Events
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From now until 18 May 2024
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and JulietJoin us for an enchanting evening filled with passion, tragedy and world-class ballet under the starlit sky on HOTA’s Outdoor Stage. Following its sold-out 2023 Season, BIG Live is making a triumphant return to Australia, bringing to life Shakespeare’s most magnificent love story, Romeo & Juliet. Immerse yourself in the moonlit streets of Verona as artists from some of the world’s leading ballet companies guide you through Shakespeare’s captivating realm of love, rivalry and destiny. With its iconic score, captivating sets, and exquisite costumes, BIG Live invites you to experience ballet like never before. BIG Live, in association with HOTA and United Airlines, are honoured to present this spellbinding tale of star-crossed lovers. Presented by BIG Live and HOTA, Home of the Arts.
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17 May 2024
The Greatest Love Of All
ABOUT Presented by: The Showtime Australia Group. Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute concert described as “mind-blowingly spot on”. Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – as seen on Britain’s Got Talent, Showtime at the Apollo and winner of the BBC’s Even Better Than the Real Thing. The two-hour international production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through all of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits including I Wanna Dance With Somebody, I Will Always Love You, Greatest Love of All, How Will I Know, One Moment in Time, I Have Nothing, Run to You, Didn’t We Almost Have It All, I’m Every Woman, Where Do Broken Hearts Go, Queen of the Night, Higher Love and more. Davids is accompanied by her live band and backing vocalists plus glorious state-of-the-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical FX, making this a beautifully-crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. This is a special concert event not to be missed. “Few master it like Houston: Belinda Davids is one of them” -Houston Chronicle “Davids’ vocal ability and agility are a ridiculously unparalleled resemblance of Houston” -GScene “Effortlessly slick, superbly performed and truly professional… five stars” - The Sussex Newspaper *Not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston. COST:From $49.90 to $69.90 For any ticketing enquiries please email thestargcbo@ticketek.com.au
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19 May 2024
fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach
The fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach returns Sunday 19 May, 2024 with an event filled with nature, ocean views and good vibes! With a course that combines closed roads and some of the best running trails the Gold Coast has to offer, this multi-distance event has a challenge for everyone, including 30km, 15km, 7.5km and Kids Dash events! The 30km event provides the ideal stepping stone distance between Half-Marathon and Marathon. The course, starts and finishes from Doug Jennings Park on Seaworld Drive and rewards runners with some of the best run views around.
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20 May 2024
ArtKeeper | Developing supporters for your art and practice
ArtKeeper | Developing supporters for your art and practiceArt is designed to be experienced, which makes audiences the most crucial partnerships for artists in the pursuit of sustainable creative careers. Join us to unpack how to build supporters for your work at its various stages, discuss the multitudes of audiences you likely really have (beyond just the person who experiences the finished work!), how to build and work with fan bases no matter the stage of you career you’re at, and more things that might not look like ‘marketing your work’, but can be! Hosted by our Artist Provocateur for the ArtKeeper program, Wesley Enoch AM, with guest panelists, this will be an honest and insightful conversation to help you gain insights, strategies and knowledge on how to support your creative career. There’ll be plenty of time for questions and discussion, and you’ll also be able to connect with other artists and creatives before the event kicks off. Light refreshments provided, so please register to attend. Artists from all art forms welcome. Schedule: 6pm - Artist networking. Light refreshments provided. 6.30pm - Setting the scene: Wesley Enoch AM 7pm - Guest panelists in conversation with Wesley Enoch AM 7.30pm - Open discussion and questions 8pm - Event ends This session is part of a free professional development event series we’re offering in conjunction with our award-winning ArtKeeper program that places artists on HOTA’s payroll, providing income security, fair work conditions and organisation-wide support to develop new work and ideas.
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21 May 2024 - 22 May 2024
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2024
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2024The 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a celebration of the mountain and adventure sport world. Sharing over 2 1/2 hours of the most exhilarating short films from explorers, runners, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers and climbers from around the globe. The tour is hot on the heels of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Festival, which takes place every November in the mountain town of Banff, in Canada. More than 300 of the world’s best mountain sport, culture, environment, adventure, and exploration films are shown during the week-long event. A selection of award winners and audience favourites then tours the globe, visiting 390 communities and 35 countries as part of the festival’s official world tour. This year, the Australian line-up features two-and-a-half hours of captivating short films shot in some of the most wild and remote corners of the world. The program is packed full of mesmerising cinematography, thought-provoking storylines and adrenaline-inducing action sequences. The original and the best mountain film festival is presented by World Expeditions. Image credit: Hael Somma, Chamonix, photo by Antoine Mesnage
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23 May 2024 - 26 May 2024
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
There’s so much going on at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show you’ll need a jet ski just to keep up! Loaded with motor yachts, sailboats, pleasure craft, gear and gadgets, it’s a blockbuster event, over four action-packed days on the Gold Coast. From SUPs to eFoils, boat accessories and water toys, you’ll find it all at Australia's largest marine showcase. Clear the decks and prepare yourself for all the boating action you can handle. PRO TIP - For the ultimate Boat Show experience, upgrade to the Lagoon Beach Club VIP Experience. IMPORTANT - Tickets are only available online - there will not be a Box Office at the show. Kids under 16 enter for FREE with a paying adult. CAR PARKING: Our FREE Park’n’Ride service operates from Warner Bros. Movie World from 7:30am daily throughout the Show. We are currently working on finalising additional car parking options. To stay up to date, and to be notified when additional options become available, please SUBSCRIBE to our e-newsletter and follow us on socials. FAQs - View here ABOUT THE LAGOON BEACH CLUB VIP EXPERIENCE: Are you a seasoned boatie who's happiest when the anchors aweigh? Did you binge Below Deck and discover a thirst for the superyacht lifestyle? Or, do you just enjoy a great day out by the water? If so, the Lagoon Beach Club VIP Experience at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the ticket to add to your calendar. Loacted in the grounds of the Lagoon Beach Club at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, the Lagoon Beach Club VIP Experience offers guests a taste of the superyacht life and is ideal for entertaining clients, a corporate event destination or enjoying an unforgettable experience with friends. The Lagoon Beach Club VIP Experience is a multi-zone space which offers private elevated experiences for guests from all-day dining, to pop-up bars, tasting experiences and live entertainment. Limited tickets available, don’t miss your opportunity to be the first to experience the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show’s newest locale. Please note, the Lagoon Beach Club is an 18+ venue. Open from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. For more information, visit sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au/vip
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23 May 2024
Kyle Lionhart ~ Live at Mo's Desert Clubhouse
Select Music presents Kyle Lionhart with Special Guests. Kyle Lionhart announces “Careless” Australian tour. As promised on his socials to his fans, Kyle is getting to as many places as he can manage here on his home soil. Promising to be a wholesome and captivating evening of story-telling and sing-alongs, Kyle is bringing his beloved soul/folk anthems along with his latest release "Carless" as well as some new songs he's been working on. “Each show will be a beautiful night of storytelling, an honest reflection on life as we live it, a deep intimate insight into my writing and some good old sing alongs” says Kyle. From bustling cities, to beach-side cafes and country lanes, Lionhart is set to play a show near you. You can buy tickets to the “Careless” Australian tour here. This is an 18 plus event.
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23 May 2024 - 26 May 2024
2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Welcome to Australia’s must-see boating blockbuster! The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the greatest show afloat! The Southern Hemisphere’s marquee marine event with a superstar lineup of more than 330 exhibitors across everything from the latest marine gadgets and must-have technology to a massive display of trailer boats, sail boats, motor yachts and superyachts plus a raft of exciting new product launches. The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show promises plenty of showstopping moments from exclusive VIP experiences in The Lagoon Lounge to boatloads of activities, including live entertainment stages, fishing demonstrations, street performers and a fun-filled kids activities. Get along to the biggest and best boating lifestyle show with over 600 boats and thousands of marine products. Don’t miss this full-on, four-day, action-packed event of all things aquatic. Save the Date - May 23-26, 2024
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24 May 2024
Black Rheno + Special Guests ~ Live at Mo's
Join them for Black Rheno's stopover at Mo's Desert Clubhouse this May. It's shaping up to be a big year for your boys from Sydney and make no mistake, Black Rheno are levelling up beyond all expectations. The guys have just returned from an epic mission to Austin, Texas to record with one of heavy music’s most prolific producers; Machine (Clutch, Lamb of God, The Amity Affliction). By all reports the results are absolutely electrifying and the album should see the light of day in the second half of 2024. In the meantime, the boys are long overdue for a road trip and they’ll be doing it in fine fashion. First up in March they’ll be shaping up with a trip to Adelaide to play alongside one of the most legendary heavy bands of all time Pantera. From there, all through May, Black Rheno will pummel the east coast with their sonic rock fury on a further 9 dates. Be sure to get your tickets early as Black Rheno are cramming into some of the country’s most intimate venues to make these shows sweaty and swinging. Supported by The Black Swamp, Two Faced, Till Ya Dead and Consequence. This is an 18 plus event.
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24 May 2024
The Sound of Madness
The Sound of MadnessLondon born, Baggy Trousers are without doubt Australia's premier tribute to legendary UK band Madness. Endorsed, "They sound just like we used to" by Cathal Smyth of Madness, Baggy Trousers re-creates the sound, look, and fun of Madness shows. Let Suggs and Co take you back in time with classics such as Our House, Night Boat to Cairo, My Girl, Bed and Breakfast Man, Shut up, House of Fun, Cardiac Arrest, The Prince, Embarrassment, One Step Beyond plus loads more from forty years of Madness. Join us if you will. It’s the nuttiest sound around and a right Royal Knees-up. Presented by RAM Touring In conjunction with Baggy Trousers
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25 May 2024
Missy Higgins
Celebrating ‘The Sound of White’ 20th AnniversarySOLD OUT - Join the waitlist!Missy Higgins is unveiling ‘an anniversary tour with a difference’ to celebrate 20 years since her trailblazing debut, The Sound Of White. The Second Act Tour will see Missy touring theatres nationally next autumn in a special two act show. The first set each evening will include some brand-new songs, plus a few fan favourites from early in her career, all played in stripped back, acoustic mode. After an intermission Missy will then return with her full band to perform The Sound Of White in its entirety plus some of her other hits. The Sound Of White is one of the biggest and most influential albums in Australian music history. The intensely introspective collection of yearning songs yielded bona fide classics like 'Scar', 'Ten Days' and 'The Special Two'. It has sold a million copies and received 6 ARIA Awards. Over the last 20 years The Sound Of White has also inspired dozens of young Australian women – including major artists like Amy Shark, Gretta Ray, Gordi and Angie McMahon - to follow in Missy’s footsteps and sing their own songs in their own ways. Don’t miss the special return of Missy Higgins. This event is in Laid-Back picnic mode. Presented by Frontier Touring
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25 May 2024
Comedy Underground | Dahn Rozario
Body LanguageDahn Rozario is FINALLY in the Gold Coast bringing his brand new show BODY LANGUAGE to the home of TN’s and Bikinis! Body Language is jam-packed with the wild Dahn tales we've all come to know and love. With his signature blend of humour and physical comedy, Dahn dissects the everyday goings on around us in this rapidly changing world, giving audiences an hilarious peek into the mind of a madman... or a genius. Who knows! Presented by Based Comedy.
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25 May 2024
The Gospel According to Paul
The Gospel According to PaulOne of Australia’s favourite performers, Jonathan Biggins, is Paul Keating - visionary, reformer and rabble-rouser - in the return of the 2019 smash hit comedy, The Gospel According to Paul. Full of intelligence and wit, The Gospel According to Paul is a funny, insightful and occasionally poignant portrait of Paul Keating. The man that - as he tells it - single-handedly shaped contemporary Australia. Like so many Australians, Jonathan has long been fascinated by Keating and what Keating means to Australia. Showcasing his eviscerating wit, rich rhetoric and ego the size of Everest, The Gospel According to Paul distils Keating’s essence into 90-minutes, focusing on key biographical milestones, landmark political achievements and personal obsessions. It shows the man who grew up in the tribe of the Labor Party and gained an education at the knee of Jack Lang, who treated economics as an artform, and demanded we confront the wrongs of our colonial past. Biggins asks the question - what can we learn today from this singular politician, and the momentous time in our country’s history he dominated? ★★★★★ ‘A hilariously funny, astute, inspiring show’ Limelight ★★★★½ ‘Biggins’ finest work’ Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★½ ‘A rare treat’ Stagenoise Presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts and Soft Tread
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25 May 2024
Terra Firma x Sheraton Gold Coast: Fire to Table
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast's spectacular sold out event returns! Terra Firma Dining and Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast Present 'Fire to Table', a dining experience without boundaries! This highly anticipated event is back for another extraordinary year! Hosted on the expansive South East Lawn of the resort, enjoy an unforgettable fire to table dining experience hosted by Terra Firma Head Chef and Founder, Charly Pretet and Sheraton Gold Coast's very own Executive Chef, Christopher Dodds. This immersive dining experience will be a feast for all of the senses as Chris, Charly and the Terra Firma team prepare a three-course share-style feast exclusively over an open flame. This humble style of cooking aims to bring people together and embraces traditional forms of cooking that have been used for generations. Ticket Inclusions: Three and a half hour premium beverage package showcasing Witches Falls Winery, Papa Salt Gin Cocktails and Boxer Brewing Craft Beer. Three course shared feast. Live entertainment.
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25 May 2024
RESPECT: The Aretha Franklin Show starring Angie Narayan | Broadbeach
The electrifying show RESPECT journeys through Aretha Franklin’s courageous life of love, tragedy and triumph, while showcasing her greatest hits over the last 50 years! Starring Australia’s ‘Soul Mama’, Angie Narayan, RESPECT is a masterful piece of storytelling about family, loyalty and victory, layered with glorious harmonies and sassy repartee. Taking you back in time where it all began in the 1960s, you explore Aretha’s childhood, the church, meeting her first love, the Civil Rights Movement, her musical crush and the profound impact the song RESPECT had on the world! ‘Natural Woman’, Say A Little Prayer’ and ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ are just a taste of Aretha’s classics you can expect. Moving to the 1980s ‘Sisters are Doin it for Themselves’ ‘Freeway of Love’ ‘Everyday People’ are just some of the hits guaranteed to have you up dancing out of your seat! There is one big surprise near the end of the show that no expects but has people literally in tears! Starring Australia’s ‘Soul Mama’, Angie Narayan, RESPECT is a masterful piece of storytelling about family, loyalty and victory, layered with glorious harmonies and sassy repartee! ‘Natural Woman’, Say A Little Prayer’ ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ ‘Sister’s Are Doin It For Themselves’ and ‘Freeway of Love’ are just a taste of Aretha’s classics you can expect.
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25 May 2024
The Aretha Franklin Story
ABOUT The electrifying show RESPECT journeys through Aretha Franklin’s courageous life of love, tragedy and triumph, while showcasing her greatest hits over the last 50 years! Starring Australia’s ‘Soul Mama’, Angie Narayan, RESPECT is a masterful piece of storytelling about family, loyalty and victory, layered with glorious harmonies and sassy repartee. Joining Angie on stage are performers, Ezekiel Narayan, Shelley Davies and the incredible Faith Sosene, top 5 finalist who blew Australia away in The Voice Season 11, together with an electric band! ACT ONE begins with a bang in the 1960s, taking you back in time where Aretha’s career all began. Introduced to Aretha’s family, you explore her childhood, the church, meeting her Manager/ Husband, the Civil Rights Movement, her biggest musical crush and the profound impact the song RESPECT had on the world! ‘Natural Woman’, Say A Little Prayer’ and ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ are just a taste of Aretha’s classics you can expect. ACT TWO starts off in the 70s, which was a rather turbulent decade with bombed albums, failed relationships and family tragedy. Moving into the 80s, ‘Sisters are Doin it for Themselves’, ‘Freeway of Love’, ‘Everyday People’ are just some of the hits guaranteed to have you up dancing out of your seat! There is one big surprise near the end of the show that no one expects but has people literally in tears! Hold on to your seat as you journey into this earth-shattering Aretha experience that is RESPECT! COST:From $90.80 For any ticketing enquiries please email thestargcbo@ticketek.com.au.
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