Calendar Celebrations Sorted
GO BIG OR GO HOME (not literally please guys)! We just want you to bring your best when it comes to massive calendar celebrations we put on for free. Quality shindigs like Christmas carols, Easter shows, New Year's Eve fireworks, cool kids' concerts and community fun days. NOTE: we tend to peak in peak season.
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01 Jul 2023
Scenic Rim's Winter Harvest Festival
The Winter Harvest Festival is a fabulous, relaxed day out for families and food lovers. Taste the food, meet the producers, watch the cooking demonstrations and feast from the Scenic Rim’s smorgasbord of fresh produce. Eat Local Month's signature event is an authentic food festival which showcases the delicious array of food, wine and beer that's produced in the Scenic Rim. The Winter Harvest Festival features producers, suppliers, retailers and chefs from across the region and offers visitors the opportunity to literally eat their way around the Scenic Rim. Tasting plates, wines and fresh produce will be on sale and a highlight of the day is the Tractor Pulling Competition, which pits teams against a 12-tonne tractor. Which team will clock the fastest time and win the prize? New this year is the Producer Stage with a focus on the growers and producers of the region sharing their stories and the story behind their produce. Bring an empty esky or three, pack the kids as it’s a fantastic family event, gather the crew, and prepare for the ultimate farm gate, and an absolute overload of country hospitality! Head to the website for tickets and further information. Dogs are not permitted.
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01 Jul 2023
Billy Elliot The Musical
COST: $85 - $149Billy Elliot The Musical presented by Matt Ward Entertainment is playing at The Star Gold Coast from 1 July 2023.
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06 Jul 2023 - 09 Jul 2023
BIG CITY LIGHTS*
BIG CITY LIGHTS* is an ambitious new arts festival that celebrates light, design, installation and live performance. BIG CITY LIGHTS* will open with a mesmerising four-nights of colour and creativity. The cutting-edge program features immersive audio-visual experiences, large-scale digital works, 3D mapping and unexpected projection sites that will transform the city’s everyday urban spaces. Audiences can enjoy this free-for-everyone, public night-time exhibition as building facades and laneways in the city’s CBD are transformed into hypnotic and technicolour displays by leading local and national artists working across light, installation, architecture and digital design. BIG CITY LIGHTS* will be delivered by Placemakers* Gold Coast (best known for the flagship annual arts festival - BLEACH*), with a program that highlights Queensland and the Gold Coast as a cultural destination to Australia and the world.
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12 Jul 2023
Reuben Kaye
Reuben KayeThe multi-award-winning Reuben Kaye returns to the Gold Coast with his intimate, stripped-back new show, Live and Intimidating. The obscenely intelligent, rib-crackingly funny Reuben Kaye returns to the Gold Coast in an explosion of high camp and filthy humour. Backed by Shanon Whitelock on piano and his band, this international cabaret star and award-winning cry for help is what happens when you tell your children they can be anything. With acid wit and a casual sensationalism that is simply delicious, Reuben is fast, on edge and brutally funny – a Swarovski-studded revolt against the ever-narrowing views of an increasingly conservative world. (long version) 'A masterclass in the art of cabaret. ★★★★★' Glam Adelaide'A God. ★★★★★' Broadway Baby (UK)'An icon. ★★★★★' Edfest Mag'Reuben Kaye already knows he is an icon: it’s time for you to find out too. ★★★★★' Edfest Mag Presented by Century Entertainment
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13 Jul 2023
Swag on the Beat
Swag on the BeatMelbourne comedy sketch group Swag on the Beat are coming to HOTA, in their first ever live show on the Gold Coast. Three longtime friends and former high-school mates, Sam Zito, Jack Say and Isaac Gibbons are Swag on the Beat, a comedy trio who are funny, absurd, punchy, and also funny. And they’re explosively viral.Their trademark laid-back relatable style, and dynamic online presence which exploded overnight from a lockdown TikTok post, captivates young and old audiences alike. When they’re not being semi-creative and living to make each other laugh, you can find them surfing, playing music and on hold to MyGov. Find out what the fever’s about this July. Presented by Live Nation
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13 Jul 2023
Rich Kids, A History of Shopping Malls in Tehran
Rich Kids, A History of Shopping Malls in TehranRiveting - breaks all the rules of theatre (The Times, UK)It's dazzling, discombobulating and alarming - (The Guardian, UK)
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17 Jul 2023
Gold Coast Eisteddfod
COST: Adult - $15 Kids - $10The Gold Coast Eisteddfod is the largest competition of its kind in the country, staged from July to September for the past 40+ years. In 2022 the GCE saw over 5,500 performances which equated to 50,000 sets of feet perform on a range of genres over the 6 week period. These genres included; Solo & Group Dance, Piano, Strings, Brass & Wind, Instrumental Groups, Bands, Orchestras, Vocal, Choral and Young People with Disability.
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28 Jul 2023
BIRDS of PARADISE: A Comedy Birdlesque! (Friday)
BIRDS OF PARADISE: A Comedy Birdlesque! is back by popular demand, and in a new nest at Miami Marketta on Friday 28th & Saturday 29th July. After selling-out their premier season on the Gold Coast in 2022, Ché Pritchard’s instant hit debut production BIRDS OF PARADISE: A Comedy Birdlesque! are back in 2023, giving even more Gold Coast locals and tourists the chance to swoop in and marvel at the madness! The world-class, multi-skilled and clucking amazing cast will be dazzling audiences with their spectacular and hilarious displays at their new nest Miami Marketta on Friday 28th & Saturday 29th July! There’s no need to brave the depths of the Amazon to peek at the mating rituals of the more traditional ‘birds of paradise’, when we have our own spectacular (albeit quirky) ‘Birds of Surfers Paradise’ right here. This show will have you laughing like a kookie in a gumtree… happy as an ibis at the tip.. excited as a pigeon at maccas.. ok ok you get it. We know them and their antics well, but never have we seen them quite like this. Don’t be surprised if they pluck themselves on stage, steal your hot chips, or have you ducking for cover under your seats. So grab a perch and hold on tight as these avian locals show off their plumage and put on an outrageous display that you’ll be chirping about for weeks. In a career spanning the last 2 decades and across multiple continents, Ché has been a Performer, Choreographer, Director and Creative Consultant for countless shows both in theaters and on screen. Based on the Gold Coast, Ché has a knack for seamlessly traversing across a variety of performance settings, genres and artforms. From circus to street dance, corporate entertainment to cabaret, Ché is enjoying this dip into the juicy world of Burlesque with his own creation, BIRDS OF PARADISE: A Comedy Birdlesque!
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29 Jul 2023
BIRDS of PARADISE: A Comedy Birdlesque! (Saturday)
BIRDS OF PARADISE: A Comedy Birdlesque! is back by popular demand, and in a new nest at Miami Marketta on Friday 28th & Saturday 29th July. After selling-out their premier season on the Gold Coast in 2022, Ché Pritchard’s instant hit debut production BIRDS OF PARADISE: A Comedy Birdlesque! are back in 2023, giving even more Gold Coast locals and tourists the chance to swoop in and marvel at the madness! The world-class, multi-skilled and clucking amazing cast will be dazzling audiences with their spectacular and hilarious displays at their new nest Miami Marketta on Friday 28th & Saturday 29th July! There’s no need to brave the depths of the Amazon to peek at the mating rituals of the more traditional ‘birds of paradise’, when we have our own spectacular (albeit quirky) ‘Birds of Surfers Paradise’ right here. This show will have you laughing like a kookie in a gumtree… happy as an ibis at the tip.. excited as a pigeon at maccas.. ok ok you get it. We know them and their antics well, but never have we seen them quite like this. Don’t be surprised if they pluck themselves on stage, steal your hot chips, or have you ducking for cover under your seats. So grab a perch and hold on tight as these avian locals show off their plumage and put on an outrageous display that you’ll be chirping about for weeks. In a career spanning the last 2 decades and across multiple continents, Ché has been a Performer, Choreographer, Director and Creative Consultant for countless shows both in theaters and on screen. Based on the Gold Coast, Ché has a knack for seamlessly traversing across a variety of performance settings, genres and artforms. From circus to street dance, corporate entertainment to cabaret, Ché is enjoying this dip into the juicy world of Burlesque with his own creation, BIRDS OF PARADISE: A Comedy Birdlesque!
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03 Aug 2023 - 06 Aug 2023
Afrekete Afro-Cuban Dance, Music & Culture Festival
Australia's unique Annual Afro-Cuban Dance, Music & Culture Festival An exciting weekend exploring the history of Cuban culture through dance and music workshops plus performances in the Roots of Salsa from Australia's greatest Cuban artists. Afrekete 2023 will be held for the 1st time in TOWNSVILLE! Day 1: Pre-event Cuban Music documentary screening Cuba My Soul Day 2: Official Opening Night - "A Night in Cuba" professional Cuban showcase to live music Day 3: Workshops in dance & music in the African Roots of Salsa followed by a 'Hotter than Havana Night' White party to Cuban DJ Day 4: Workshops from the Rumba to the popular Cuban dances Son and Casino PLUS Food & Artisan stalls and an authentic Cuban traditional Taino cooking demonstration An authentic piece of Cuba in North Queensland.
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03 Aug 2023 - 20 Aug 2023
BLEACH* Festival
BLEACH* is one of Australia’s leading and most exciting site-specific contemporary arts programs. Presented by Placemakers* Gold Coast, the festival celebrates the city’s most dynamic and adventurous artists, welcomes renowned Australian and international collaborators and engages a broad audience through a range of events. Utilising the Gold Coast’s world-famous natural landscape as unconventional venues, Bleach* aims to deliver incredible arts and cultural experiences that challenge expectations, change perceptions and provide a unique and authentic sense of place, inspiring both locals and visitors alike. The full re-imagined program with a full line-up of artists and events for the program is now live!
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03 Aug 2023 - 06 Aug 2023
Afrekete Afro-Cuban Dance, Music & Culture Festival
Australia's unique Annual Afro-Cuban Dance, Music & Culture Festival An exciting weekend exploring the history of Cuban culture through dance and music workshops plus performances in the Roots of Salsa from Australia's greatest Cuban artists. Afrekete 2023 will be held for the 1st time in TOWNSVILLE! Day 1: Pre-event Cuban Music documentary screening Cuba My Soul Day 2: Official Opening Night - "A Night in Cuba" professional Cuban showcase to live music Day 3: Workshops in dance & music in the African Roots of Salsa followed by a 'Hotter than Havana Night' White party to Cuban DJ Day 4: Workshops from the Rumba to the popular Cuban dances Son and Casino PLUS Food & Artisan stalls and an authentic Cuban traditional Taino cooking demonstration An authentic piece of Cuba in North Queensland.
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18 Aug 2023 - 20 Aug 2023
Pacific Airshow Gold Coast
Pacific Airshow® is not just an Airshow. It’s a spectacle-scale family-friendly event that merges awe-inspiring feats of aviation with patriotism, the enticing thrill of sports, entertainment, art, technology and more. It’s a truly unique experience! The thunderous rumbling of jets defying gravity – creating an adrenaline rush and jaw-dropping spectacle – with hundreds of thousands of spectators on the beach watching in awe – will be the hallmark of Australia’s newest and biggest entertainment extravaganza. Pacific Airshow is all about maximising the adrenalin rush as the world’s best aviators push to the edge of what’s possible - where you can surf to the sounds of 40,000 pounds of thrust racing across your chest and be left scratching your head in amazement at the same time. In addition to a stunning display of aerial acrobatics overhead, the three-day lifestyle festival will incorporate an epic entertainment and hospitality program, A-lister parties and exclusive VIP meet and greet events. While parents and children mix with the bikini-clad bodies on the beach, foodies savour the experience over fine wine and gourmet cuisine, and music lovers gather to dance the night away. The skies overhead will be ablaze with the world’s best aviation aerobatics as a flotilla of spectator boats head to deeper water to take in the view offshore.
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24 Aug 2023
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase
The Festival's funniest in one hilarious night!The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia. Boasting a line-up of festival favourites and some of the freshest emerging talents, this jam-packed night of pure entertainment is bringing the best of the fest direct to you! Expertly curated and lovingly presented, the Showcase will feature some of the Festival’s hottest acts live on stage for an incredible two hours of hard-hitting laughter. "The comedians all knew what they had to do to get a laugh, and had the crowd in constant stitches... the talent on show definitely left the crowd wanting more..." - AU REVIEW Presented by Sydney Comedy Festival and Century Entertainment
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25 Aug 2023
Ross Noble - Jibber Jabber Jamboree
Ross Noble - Jibber Jabber JamboreeJibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s 21st solo stand-up tour.To celebrate this milestone, he invites you to join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place as the supreme master of stream of conscious freewheeling stand up.This is a chance to see Noble live on stage in his natural habitat. What’s it about? What will we learn? How will it change the world? Are all pointless questions to ask when Noble is off on one of his tangents. Grab a ticket and come and enjoy the ride. “Beautifully twisted thoughts”…The Times.“The supreme master of spontaneous stand-up and true king of surreal flights of fantasy”…Time Out‘One of comedy's greatest marvels’…The Daily Telegraph‘One of the most brilliant hours I have ever spent in a theatre…Daily Mail"
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25 Aug 2023
Randy Feltface
FeltopiaIn these uncertain times, you need a voice you can trust. Someone who’s travelled the world and knows how to fix it. Courage. Integrity. Other stuff. Vote 1 Randy Feltface. Randy Feltface has spent the past eighteen years carving out a unique niche on the international comedy circuit. He was nominated for best comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, played sold out seasons in London and New York and featured several times at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. He made his US television debut as crowd favourite on NBC’s Bring The Funny, and his comedy specials have become pirated YouTube sensations. Politics seems like the natural next step. Don’t miss Randy Feltface as he brings his Feltopia World Tour home to the Southern Hemisphere. Presented by GC Laughs Festival, Century & MZA
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