Set to both mesmerise and entertain, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2019 showcases more than two hours of captivating footage taken above and below the water’s surface. Coming to HOTA for two nights only (March 5 and 6), the festival aims to inspire viewers to explore, respect, enjoy, and ultimately protect our oceans. more
With a killer line-up of some of the most well-regarded blues, roots and rock musicians set to hit the stage and even further acts to be announced, Bluesfest is turning the dirty 30 and is celebrating with an off-the-charts four-day festival from Thursday April 18 to Monday April 22. more
Flying back into the Gold Coast with an exciting new cast, Wicked is set to amaze audiences (again) when the magical production returns from Tuesday June 25 to Saturday July 6 2019 at HOTA, Home of the Arts. more
With Valentine's Day on Thursday (check out our guide on where to wine and dine bae here), there may be a fear that your weekend has peaked early – but worry not, as there's a bunch of fun events happening on the Gold Coast from Friday onwards. From gin degustations and beachside concerts to Brazilian Carnaval and movies under the stars, we have found you the best of the best happening on the coast on the February 14–17 weekend. more
Kings and queens of the castle, get diggin' – the annual Sand Safari Arts Festival returns to Surfers Paradise this weekend to celebrate all things sand, sea and sport, transforming the iconic foreshore into a family-friendly fantasy sandscape from February 9 to 24. more
Running from February 20 to 25, the 2019 Byron Bay Surf Festival takes over our favourite beachside town for five days of surfing fun, chock full of sustainability, music, art, surf and culture. The much-loved surf festival (now in its ninth year!) offers an awesome range of free and ticketed events for you to duck dive into. Who's ready for a road trip? more
Gin is king, but you already knew that. Though, what you might not know is how your favourite gin is made, the nuances between different gins and what pairing ingredients will really make your gin shine. If you're ready to learn a little more about your favourite drops of juniper, then get your fine self along to the three-course Gin Degustation event at Mr PP's in Southport this month. more
Get set for lion dancers, red lanterns and Peking duck – Lunar New Year is upon us! The vibrant festivities celebrate the turn of the lunar calendar, and this time around it's the Year of the Pig. There are plenty of events happening across the Gold Coast throughout the month of February, so if you're keen to get in on the Lunar New Year action, here are a few top picks. more
As he paddled off into the line-up, I stood up – and surfing changed my life ...~ James McMillan more
If there's one thing we love as Aussies, it's a long weekend, so we're welcoming these three days of freedom with open arms! We know that there's a lot of conversation still to be had about the changing the date of our national day, but there's one thing us Aussies can all agree on – we're bloody lucky to call this place home! If you're keen to soak up the goodness of Australia Day, then here are a bunch of events happening on Saturday January 26 that will surely make you proud as punch to be Australian. more
Gold Coast, get set – a brand-new music festival is coming to our shores this March and you won't want to miss it. From the creators of Future Music Festival and Summafieldayze comes the all-new Circus Paradise Music Festival, which is being held on Sunday March 10. more
Surfing and music go together like a cold beer and a hot day, so it's kind of a no-brainer that a music festival should jump on board to follow the Australian leg of the World Surf League Championship Tour, which just so happens to be coming our way at the start of April. The line-up for The Drop festival has just been announced and trust us, you won't want to miss it. more
We're only a few weeks in and already 2019 is looking mighty fine – so it's time to fill up your social calendar with goodness. From iconic rock concerts to ice-cream festivals, there's plenty happening across the Gold Coast this January. We've picked out five of the best that need to be on your radar. more
Five-time ARIA Award-winning singer and songwriter Katie Noonan is set to delight Gold Coast audiences with an exclusive evening of music and poetry, to be performed under the spiegeltent in Broadbeach on Thursday April 18 as part of Bleach* The Gold Coast Festival . This, friends, is going to be one magical night. more
A mesmerising new stage show called Wild Skies will take flight on the Gold Coast in January – and the stars of the show will surely make your heart flutter. The cast is made up of 45 pelicans, owls, parrots, macaws, majestic wedge-tailed eagles and more, forming a talented ensemble that will take audiences on a journey through the past, present and future of flight. more
We don't wish to alarm you (well, actually we do) but hot on the heels of Christmas Day is the biggest event of the year – New Year's Eve. The Star Gold Coast is well and truly coming to the party with a series of soirees and dazzling events across multiple venues this year. From intimate end-of-year feasts to moonlit picnics with magnums of Veuve Clicquot, here's a handy run-down of what's on at The Star this New Year's Eve. more
We all know that New Year's Eve is the biggest party of the season – it's your one excuse to really let your hair down and celebrate in style. If sophisticated cocktails, tasty woodfired pizzas and uninterrupted skyline views are high on your list of priorities this year, then flock to Aviary Rooftop Bar's New Year's Eve bash. Guess what? Entry is free! more
When you spend New Year's Eve in Paris, there's a wondrous sense of magic in the air. This year, boutique hotel QT is bringing the magic and style of witnessing the clock strike midnight under the Eiffel Tower back to the Gold Coast with a spectacular French-themed soiree, spanning across three (yes, three!) lavish events. From fine feasts to real bubbles, this is set to be the ultimate Parisian affair. more
From time to time we've brought you delicious news about the Wild Harvest nights at Newrybar dining gem Harvest – the events where noteworthy chefs from around the country descend on the leafy hinterland region and spend a day foraging with the Harvest team, before coming together to create and deliver an innovative menu based on the day's edible discoveries. If you loved the concept but never got to experience it, here's some news for you. more
The end of 2018 is near, and while we're all firming up plans for our New Year's Eve celebrations, we're going to throw another must-do soiree at you – Nineteen at The Star's Riviera New Year's Day event. That's right, New Year's Day. If you're up for something a little different this year, then why not carry on the celebrations and ring in 2019 in the sunshine at Nineteen. more
It's that time of year again – A Sanctuary Cove Christmas is here to kickstart the holiday cheer! The annual festive event will see The Marine Village streets sprinkled with the magic of Christmas, gifting locals and visitors with free family-friendly entertainment, carols under the stars, Santa photos (for both humans and pets), craft workshops, dining events and more throughout December. Here's what's in store. more
