After months of virtual concerts, live-streamed ballet lessons and 80s-themed lounge-room workouts, we're thrilled to bring you news of Fireside, a month-long series of events happening at HOTA this July. Yes, we're talking actual events with actual people, real performers, live music, food, drinks and a helluva lot of fun. It's time to pack away the loungewear, folks – July just got a whole lot better. more
The week-long GC Laughs Festival is making a triumphant return to HOTA this March and it's armed with a hefty bill of comedic heavyweights who are heading to our shores to do one thing, and one thing only – stir up some hearty chuckles from deep within your belly. Held from March 14–21, the knee-slapping event will bring eight days of non-stop laughs from some of the biggest names in the industry. more
If you thought summer finished at the end of February, think again, because things are set to get hotter at HOTA as OUT LOUD Festival rolls out from March 6–15. The massive ten-day event combines big ideas with cutting-edge technology, family sing-a-longs and huge Brazilian beats, so go ahead and clear your calendar because you won't want to miss a minute. more
Is your funny bone in need of a tickle? The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting HOTA on Thursday May 9 and it's bringing with it a bill of hilarious funny makers that will surely make you chuckle, chortle and cackle like never before. more
Giving us something truly awesome to look forward to, the crew behind Bleach* Festival have unveiled a 2019 program that promises to be the premier arts and cultural event’s most captivating yet. The eighth annual festival runs from April 17–28 and celebrates the Gold Coast's unique culture with a schedule that spans large-scale opera, award-winning dance, eye-popping cabaret, free live music, a thought provoking political swimming carnival and a thrilling drive-in with a difference – and it doesn't stop there! more
It's time to start planning your social calendar for 2019 – and trust us, the first half will fill up very quickly. There's a lot of action happening at The Star Gold Coast in 2019, so we hand picked some killer events coming up that you really need to know about. World-class shows like this sell out, so consider this a friendly warning (you're welcome) to sort tickets out sooner rather than later. more
Shaking up an intoxicating cocktail of circus and cabaret, the saucy stage show Infamous and its sexy Spiegel Big Top is rolling into town to deliver night after night of wild and skilful debauchery, sass and plenty of bare skin. more
From sake pairing to knee-slapping comedy, boy band hits and Melbourne Cup festivities, Jupiters Hotel & Casino is keeping the good times rolling this month. Here are our top five picks of must-see events. more
This month, The Arts Centre Gold Coast is dishing up a smorgasbord of entertainment, from comedy through to cultural festivals and fabulous celebrations. Here are our top five picks of must-see shows. more
If you’re on struggle street after the five-day working week, a good belly laugh is sure to cure your woes. Lucky for you, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is rolling in to town on Friday May 13. more
Adored the world over for his utter randomness and sheer hilarity, Ross Noble has a lot of things bubbling away in that brain of his and he needs to let it all out. Join Ross at The Arts Centre Gold Coast on Sunday April 17 for Brain Dump. more
The streets of Surfers Paradise will be alive with activity on the Easter long weekend for the Australian Street Entertainment Championships. The annual event kicks off on Friday March 25 and runs through to Monday March 28. more
Comedy legends Doug Anthony Allstars (D.A.A.S), Tim Ferguson, Paul McDermott and Paul ‘Flacco’ Livingston, bring their special brand of naughty humour to The Arts Centre Gold Coast on Friday November 13. more
Brace yourselves, the drag queens are coming! One of Australia’s most fabulous drag duos, Philmah Bocks and Art Simone, is coming to The Arts Centre Gold Coast on Saturday October 3 for an evening of glitz, glamour and pure gold. more
If you couldn’t possibly bear to sit through another Adam Sandler movie on Netflix this weekend, there is an alternative. Laugh Your Pants Off is coming to Jupiters Hotel & Casino on Friday September 18. more
Promising a rip-snorting, knee-slapping good time, the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase is taking over The Arts Centre Gold Coast on Friday July 31. more
Legendary funnyman Dylan Moran is bringing his brand spanking new show Off the Hook to The Arts Centre Gold Coast for one glorious evening that will have you gasping for air. more
If you’re feeling a little drained, a heavy dose of humour is often the best medicine. Cure your ailments and head along to Laugh Your Pants Off at Jupiters Hotel & Casino this Friday July 10. more
Akmal is one of those rare individuals that can make you laugh and gasp simultaneously. He is bringing his signature and ever-so-slightly offensive style of humour to Twin Towns this Friday July 3. more
Known as ‘The Bent Man of Comedy’, Steady Eddy aka Christopher Widdows is bringing his hilarity and razor-sharp wit to The Arts Centre Gold Coast this Friday June 26. more
