We’ll try to play it cool, but we do get excited when big stars come to town. HOTA is rolling out the red carpet for the city’s very own film festival this weekend, but as well as that there’s so much to see and do from Thursday April 18 to Sunday April 21. From a furry friend market and country road trips to a burger pop-up and a Cherry Blossom Festival, you can be the star of your own life this weekend. more
Following the overwhelming success for its first iteration, Miami Block Party is back, baby! Sip your way through Miami's booziest block (aka the pocket bordered by Hibiscus Haven, Christine Avenue and Lemana Lane) this Sunday April 7 for a mini street festival filled with food, drinks and fun times. Precinct, Hard FIZZ Taproom, Black Hops, Granddad Jack’s and Pretty Handsome are throwing up their doors from midday, here's what you need to know ... more
Who knows what bounty spring will bring? Well, if you head into Toowoomba it’s near guaranteed to bring a cornucopia of enchanting flora, enlivening family fun and an enriching run of local food and drink. That’s right – the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is returning this September for another year of fabulous floriferous festivities. Celebrating 75 years, the festival has packed more than 77 efflorescent events into four petal-filled weeks from September 13 to October 7. Read on to uncover this year’s program … more
Are you a self-proclaimed MVP at shooting hoops? If you have a competitive nature that won’t quit, then rally a team and head to Paradise Centre in Surfers Paradise for hours of slam dunkin’ fun these school holidays. more
We don’t wish to alarm you, but Easter is right around the corner. If you’re having a holiday at home this year, Southport Sharks is dishing up a smorgasbord of things to see, do and devour this holiday season. more
After wowing the crowds in Brisbane, IMAGINATOR – an immersive playground of light, art and installation – is coming to the Gold Coast. The futuristic experience is set to open in Surfers Paradise from Tuesday March 26, with visitors invited to slip off their shoes and step inside the futuristic wonderland to witness a mind-boggling collision of imagination and technology. more
While for many of us Easter is an excuse to eat our weight in chocolate, it also is a time we can be with family and have a little fun. Luckily, Sanctuary Cove has raised its hand to be the number one location to celebrate Easter with the family this year. more
Gold Coast is a city of adventure seekers. From the crack of dawn you’ll see surfers out in the water, runners pounding the pavement and cyclists rounding the bends. Now a new cliffside adventure park is appealing to us adrenaline junkies and opening up at Lamington National Park. more
Wherever you are in the world, a trip to the local market can tell you more about a city than any guide book ever could. Miami Marketta is the melting pot of markets on the Gold Coast and it’s just announced a new market supporting local artists and designers. We’re gathering all the tote bags we own for a fun late-night shop. more
Do you feel the need, the need for speed? If you answered 'heck yeah', then this next piece of news will be the wind beneath your wings. The world's biggest airshow, Pacific Airshow, is coming back to the Gold Coast this August! Before you start chugging some Red Bull, read on to discover what's in the store for our beachside city. more
Mark your calendars, flower fans – the annual Kalbar Sunflower Festival is returning in 2024 to showcase its glorious one-million sunflowers (yes, one million!) alongside a huge program of fun-filled events. Last year's festival sold out within 24 hours – so gather your gang and get ready to make a beeline to the Scenic Rim from April 19–21. more
Whether you're loved-up long-term, going steady or think Cupid is stupid – Valentine’s Day is upon us (Wednesday February 14, in case you missed the memo). When it comes to the day of romance (or anti-romance), forget the tired cliches and check out these unexpected-yet-cute date ideas. more
Southeast Queensland residents can save $50 off a huge range of Gold Coast attractions, tours and experiences this summer, as part of a major tourism push to support storm-ravaged tourism businesses and operators in the wake of wild weather during the festive season. Keen for a summer surf lesson, a jet-boating adventure, or perhaps a trip to the theme parks? Now's the time to do it! Here's what you need to know. more
The holidays may be over, but don't fret – there's a long weekend just around the corner, and it's time to get planning! The summer vibes will be high over at The Star Gold Coast for the entire three days (January 26–28) so you can fill your long weekend with everything from Italian-style sunset sipping sessions to dance-worthy Motown parties and knee-slapping fun with Jimeon. more
HOTA has lifted the lid on a stellar 2024 program, with its gallery walls, theatres and outdoor stage to host a stacked series of events across the year, from grand productions and futuristic art exhibitions to intimate dance performances, soul-stirring orchestra concerts and high-octane musicals. Ready to colour your calendar with arts and culture? Take a peek at these highlights. more
Art lovers, rejoice! A four-day art festival showcasing original works from more than 40 independent galleries will take over Brisbane Showgrounds from May 9–12, 2024, giving money-conscious aesthetes the chance to nab an original artwork, priced anywhere between $100 to $10,000. Keep reading for all of the details ... more
Pumpkin-spiced drinks have made a comeback, ghoulish costumes are flying off the store shelves and you can even spot a decoration or two in suburban streets. We've either entered a John Carpenter movie or ... it's Halloween! Our favourite spooky time of the year makes October a little more festive yet frightening. If you're keen to get your freak on, then you should shimmy your spooky derrière to these Halloween events ahead of October 31. more
Mo's Desert Clubhouse is arguably the most happening place on the Gold Coast. With live tunes, sipping and snacking sessions and wildcard events happening on the regular, patrons are never bored. However, Mo's recently discovered that some of its regulars were struggling to make connections, so a whole bounty of new events have been born with the intention to help locals, no matter where they are from, have fun and be sociable. In true Mo's style, you can expect the unexpected – think sermons from heavy metal bands and tarot-card readings to tequila roulette and shot glass-making classes. more
Spring has sprung, the flowers are blooming and the days are getting longer and hotter. Don't you love it? So you can get in the spirit, we have hand-picked a fun selection of events happening across the Gold Coast this October, from family-friendly art exhibitions and revved-up car races to country music festivals and high teas. Helping you get there is the always handy G:link, which operates across 19 stops from Helensvale down to Broadbeach South. more
HOTA is set to awe, amaze and inspire this spring with the return of its much-loved WONDER Festival. Set to dazzle from October 6–15, the annual event invites visitors to celebrate the changing of the season with a spectacular selection of art and performance in the outdoors. This year's line-up is a delight for all of your senses, with a jam-packed program of free and ticketed events headlined by the dazzling large-scale installation Borealis by Dan Acher, which will illuminate the night sky and envelop HOTA's Outdoor Stage with colour, light and sound. Here's everything you need to know about the vibrant festival ... more
