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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07 Jun 2024
Berlin
BerlinWillkommen to the opulent underworld of the queer club scene of 1930’s Berlin. Where an irresistible blend of artistry, diversity, and bohemian spirit converge in one mesmerising night. Amidst the alluring haze of a smoky bar, Goldy’s very own queer jazz band enchants with an old and new world sound and gender-bending performances. Indulge in our cocktail of the very best burlesque and live entertainment on a night that transcends boundaries. This is a haven for free spirits, where artists, queers and bohemians come together to celebrate the extraordinary and leave it all on the dancefloor.
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07 Jun 2024
JLIN (USA)
JLIN (USA)Don’t miss your chance to experience Jlin live at HOTA with music from her new album, Akoma. Jlin (Jerrilynn Patton) has quickly become one of the most distinctive composers in America and one of the most influential women in electronic music. Jlin’s thrilling, emotional, and multidimensional compositions have earned her praise as ‘one of the most forward-thinking contemporary composers in any genre’ (Pitchfork) and a 2023 United States Artist award. She was a 2023 Pulitzer Prize nominee for Perspectives - originally commissioned and performed by Third Coast Percussion. Her mini-album Perspective, featuring the original electronic versions of the suite, was released to critical acclaim on Planet Mu 2023. Her much-lauded albums Dark Energy (2015) and Black Origami (2017) have been featured in ‘Best of’ lists in The New York Times, The Wire, LA Times, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and Vogue. She’s remixed works for major artists including Björk, Max Richter, Martin Gore (of Depeche Mode), Galya Bisengalieva, Marie Davidson, Nina Kraviz and Ben Frost. In the last decade, Jlin has been commissioned by the Kronos Quartet, Third Coast Percussion, the Pathos Quartet, legendary choreographers Wayne McGregor & Kyle Abraham, fashion designer Rick Owens and the visual artists Nick Cave and Kevin Beasley. Jlin has collaborated with contemporary artists including William Basinski, Dope Saint Jude, Holly Herndon, Zora Jones, and the late, iconic SOPHIE. Her latest album, Akoma (Planet Mu) was released on 22 March 2024 featuring collaborations with Philip Glass, Bjork, and Kronos Quartet. Image credit: Lawrence Agyei
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07 Jun 2024
Untethered
UntetheredA selection of South-East Queensland’s most dynamic dance collectives take over HOTA’s small theatre space in a high-adrenaline night of contemporary dance. Join us for an exhilarating journey through dynamic choreography and bold artistic expression, where each piece offers a glimpse into the creative minds of today’s most contemporary movers. Be part of this unique opportunity to witness cutting-edge work being made right now, presented in bite-sized snippets by a range of local choreographers.
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08 Jun 2024 - 09 Jun 2024
Spartan Trifecta Weekend Gold Coast
Spartan are excited to be back in the stunning Gold Coast Hinterland! Experienced Spartan racers have long loved the previous races held at this location in QLD, thanks to the diversity Spartan are able to create with the courses. Spartans will be challenged with hill climbs and elevation, trawl through meandering creeks, across open paddocks, technical rocky terrain, and some great sections through the forest like settings.
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From now until 21 Jun 2024
Australian Open Bowls
After moving to the sunny Gold Coast in 2015, the Australian Open has become a true festival of bowls, with 14 days of action played across the 14 host clubs on the Gold Coast. Over 3,500 bowlers from across Australia, and indeed the world are expected to attend again, with entry being completely open to any registered bowler! Not only is the Australian Open the World's Biggest Bowls Festival, it is also the richest bowls event in the world with a staggering total of over AUD$284,000 prize money across the 13 disciplines. Australian Open fast facts: A completely open-to-enter event with no qualifying; Sectional rounds played in each discipline initially, with qualifiers progressing through to knockouts; Completely random draw - no seedings in either sectional or knockout play; 14 hosts clubs; 14 days of competition; 13 disciplines with a total prize pool of over AUD$284,000; "Mega Bowl" events open to anyone, including non-bowlers; Two days of finals filmed and broadcast on 7Two, Fox Sports and Kayo.
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08 Jun 2024
Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
Feel the energy as the Gold Coast Titans take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Cbus Super Stadium! The stakes have never been higher for these sides, as both teams push for a place in the finals of the NRL Premiership this season. Don’t miss one of the biggest games of the year with plenty of giveaways, off-field entertainment, and explosive action right from kick off. Get your tickets now and feel the energy! Don’t forget they have dedicated seating bays available for opposition fans, and every ticket includes free public transport on Queensland Rail Trains, G:Link and Translink bus services.
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From now until 02 Nov 2024
Muay Thai League | MTL9 - Charlie Bubb World Championship
Step into the electrifying world of Muay Thai League, Australia's fastest growing Muay Thai show built on a unique blend of athleticism, artistry, and adrenaline-fuelled action. This modern and visually stunning show offers a dynamic platform for athletes to not only showcase their skills, but also tell their stories to the world. Muay Thai League holds live fight shows on the Gold Coast every three to four months where audiences can either experience the action in person or watch a live broadcast from home. The 2024 schedule is packed, kicking off the year with a huge WBC World Championship bout - will Aussie Charlie Bubb finally keep this belt on Australian soil?
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08 Jun 2024
HOTMESS
HOTMESSIn The Flesh is a decadent life drawing experience designed to ignite your creative fire and release you from normality. By marrying together immersive performance and a life drawing class, HOTMESS have created a hybrid beast of a show that's sure to sweep you up and take you on a creative journey. Be prepared to be immersed in a fictional world of costume, sound, lighting and performance used to playfully nudge one to question the fabric of life through emotional experiences. HOTMESS thrive on the edge exploring ideas that are cheeky, evocative and conceptual, creating a banquet of food for thought, a bit of heat in your seat and a smile on your dial. With meticulous art direction, HOTMESS curate each show to create a dynamic space where participants can liberate their creativity. Their goal is to transcend boundaries, fostering an environment where the audience actively engages, experiments, and discovers the diverse worlds we craft through performance. Welcome to a new dimension of artistic expression with HOTMESS.
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09 Jun 2024
In The Raw Trail Run
An exciting yet hilly 15km and 25km trail running event held in the beautiful Numinbah Valley on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The race also doubles as Round 1 of the Triple Crown Trail Series! 2024 again sees the final round f Flirt with Dirt held in conjunction with In the Raw; introducing rising stars and newbies to a true trail experience. A perfect end to the short-course season or a dream start for the longer stuff coming up in the year; In the Raw has a fun course, at a great venue, with terrific on course camaraderie to boot. Not to be missed.
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09 Jun 2024
Sunday Blues Barbeque with Smoke Stack Rhino and Minnie Marks
Sunday Blues BBQ is back! Nothing better than a dose of healthy Blues over a few beers and tasty treats. With tasty treats and tasty licks featuring Melbourne's Smoke Stack Rhino and world touring protege Minnie Marks, this is a solid scene bill courtesy of Mo's Desert Clubhouse. Kids welcome to attend (just must have a direct parent or guardian present). This is an all ages event.
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12 Jun 2024
Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club : CopperTop
CopperTop – Funkified Pop and JazzCopperTop are a 5-piece Brisbane band headed by lead singer, Ashleigh Denning. Ashleigh brings her signature style and unmatched talent to the forefront of every performance. With her captivating vocals and commanding stage presence, her dynamic range and charisma set the tone for an unforgettable experience with CopperTop.This dynamic and vastly entertaining troupe draw from their backgrounds in Musical Theatre, Jazz, Blues and Country to reinvent crowd favourites and top 40s hits from the last five decades. The result is a captivating, funk-inspired, jazz-influenced performances that breathe new life into your favourite songs. Their unforgettable grooves, infectious energy and a passion for music, will elevate you to new heights. Get ready to dance the night away with CopperTop! Presented by Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club
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14 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024
Mastery of the Horse - Australian Outback Spectacular
Experience an intimate and informative premium equine education event presented by The Australian Stock Horse Society and R.M. Williams. From Friday 7 June to Sunday 9 June 2024 , witness five iconic Australian Horsemen unite under the iconic red roof of Australian Outback Spectacular for an unforgettable seminar that has become a must-do for every passionate horseman and woman in the country. Warwick Schiller, Brett Parbery, Clem Smith, Dan Steers and Cody Rawson Harris will present their extensive equine knowledge each day exploring different topics across the duration of the event.
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14 Jun 2024 (Monthly)
Boney M | The Farewell Tour
ABOUT Disco Superstars BONEY M Featuring Maizie Williams return for The Farewell Tour Performing all their Greatest Hits including “Rasputin”, “Daddy Cool”, “Ma Baker”, “Gotta Go Home”, “Rivers Of Babylon”, “Brown Girl In The Ring”, “Sunny” + more with a full live band! BONEY M’s insanely catchy songs mixed with the glitz and glamour of the disco era gave them an incredible run of chart toppers. They have sold over 150 million records worldwide making them one of the best selling artists of all time Always fun and perfect for the dance floor, hit-makers BONEY M are one of the most beloved bands to emerge from the Disco era. Their Farewell Australian tour is guaranteed to bring joy to their fans as they perform all their Greatest Hits. Put on your dancing shoes, this will be a disco inferno of epic proportions! COST:$89.90 To $289.90 For any ticketing enquiries please email the thestargcbo@ticketek.com.au
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14 Jun 2024 - 15 Jun 2024
How to Catch A Star
How to Catch A StarOnce there was a boy and the boy loved stars very much. Every night he watched the stars from his window and wished he had one of his own. One day, he decided he would try to catch a star… but first he had to think of a plan… Based on the book by international best-selling author Oliver Jeffers, How to Catch a Star is brand new ACO Families production which will take you on a journey from awe and wonder, through perseverance to triumph. In a stunning adaptation by Sandra Eldridge, Jeffers’ magical tale about reaching for dreams will be brought to life on stage through storytelling and exquisite new music by Elena Kats-Chernin performed by an ACO string quartet. This enchanting performance will leave audiences of all ages filled with hope and optimism. 'The music was fabulous, the set was perfect, the script was terrific and the actor was marvellous. I couldn't speak more highly of the whole experience' (ACO Audience Member) 'I think it’s something we can all identify with: It’s about a boy looking for a friend. There’s a sense of wonder, of trying to achieve something big.' (Elena Kats-Chernin) 'The wonder of the book is captured through the finely composed art of the music, an exceptional ACO string quartet, movement, dialogue, and simple puppetry by a multi-talented performer portraying the boy. This is a joyous piece of theatre for all the family, but especially those who still every night wish upon a star.' (Sandra Eldridge) There will be an Auslan Interpreted performance at 10am on Fri 14 June. When booking select the Auslan reserved seats when purchasing your tickets. If you require any assistant contact Box Office at boxoffice@hota.com.au or give them a call on (07) 5588 4000. Links to Curriculum English F- 4Literature in Context, Responding to literature, Examining literature. Drama F-4Explore meaning and interpretation, forms and elements including voice, movement, situation, time and place, and tension when making and responding to drama. Music F-4Develop aural skills by exploring, imitating and recognising elements of music including dynamics, pitch and rhythm patterns.Identify intended purposes and meanings as they listen to music using the elements of music to make comparisons, starting with Australian music. General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding, Personal and Social. Recommended ages 3+.
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15 Jun 2024
Creedence Clearwater Collective
ABOUT We invite you to join us for a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we celebrate the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others. From their album debut in 1968 to their last album in 1972, CCR was a juggernaut of phenomenal proportions. No other band has created such an impact in such a short time. The Creedence Clearwater Collective brings to the stage a band that captures the unique CCR sound. You do not want to hear through the grapevine that you missed out on this fun, hit packed live concert. Join us, a real-life travelling band. COST:From $69.90* For any ticketing enquiries please email thestargcbo@ticketek.com.au.
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15 Jun 2024
Comedy Underground | Daniel Townes
Let's GoooooLife stuff. New show. Big comedy good times with one of the best stand-ups the Australian scene has birthed. Laconic and dry-witted with a warm onstage charisma, Daniel Townes’ shows are packed with sharp one-liners, savage social commentary and dark-but-hilarious tales of his own failings. Society’s shortcomings and foibles - from the big questions of life through to the petty grievances of day to day existence - are neatly excised by his sharp, razor-edged wit and rapid-fire delivery, guaranteeing a ferocious hit rate of punchlines-per-minute. Presented by Based Comedy
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Destination 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.