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Seafood buffets, garden parties and rooftop soirees – spend race day in style at Southport Sharks
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Seafood buffets, garden parties and rooftop soirees – spend race day in style at Southport Sharks

16 Sep 2024

The new season has arrived which means the Spring Racing Carnival is just around the corner! To celebrate Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday November 5, Southport Sharks is hosting a vast selection of soirees. Whether you're a racing enthusiast, have the day off work or you're simply looking for an excuse to dress up to the nines, Southport Sharks has something special in store for everyone ... more

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Eight weird and wonderful events you won’t want to miss at this year’s Brisbane Festival
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Eight weird and wonderful events you won’t want to miss at this year’s Brisbane Festival

08 Aug 2024

Brisbane Festival returns to once again push the envelope with a slew of genre-bending exhibitions, performances and experiences. For another year, the festival will let Brisbane’s kaleidoscopic personality take centre stage and celebrate our diverse cultural scene. From immersive theatre to floating burlesque and prolific dance performances, this year’s festival has curated a world-class program of events that's set to challenge, excite and ignite. Keep reading to find out our picks of this year’s most weird and wonderful events … more

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Crack a cold one – Crafted Beer Festival is back for froth-filled fun by the beachside
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Crack a cold one – Crafted Beer Festival is back for froth-filled fun by the beachside

25 Jun 2024

Love beer, cider and all things boozy and bubbly? This next piece of news is for you – Crafted Beer Festival is back for another year, and you can take your pick from 400 delectable drops from more than 50 of the nation's best craft breweries, cideries and seltzer makers. The 2024 edition is raising the bar to be frothier than ever, taking over Kurrawa Park in Broadbeach on September 14. Here's a taste of what's on offer ... more

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Queensland artists take centre stage at the 2024 BLEACH* Festival
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Queensland artists take centre stage at the 2024 BLEACH* Festival

12 Jun 2024

The arts scene on the Gold Coast has seen unprecedented growth in the last few years, and one could argue that our annual arts festival BLEACH* has had a lot to do with it. Coming into its 13th year, BLEACH* has reached peak teenager status, and is more determined than ever to make its mark on a national and global scale. With over 400 artists, 30 shows, 110 performances, 18 Queensland premieres and eight world premieres, you'll want to block out your calendar from August 1–11, because you’re not going to want to miss a minute of the fun. more

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Dive into the creative side of surf culture at Love Street's film photography exhibition
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Dive into the creative side of surf culture at Love Street’s film photography exhibition

05 Jun 2024

As smartphone technology continues to advance each year, capturing life's precious moments has become more convenient than ever. However, amidst the sea of digital snapshots, there's a timeless appeal to the art of capturing a single shot on film. In recent years, film photography has experienced a resurgence, and now, Love Street is joining forces with Surfolk and Pura Film Lab to celebrate this enduring craft with a film night to remember. more

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Don your cowboy hats and sashay away for a rhinestone-studded line-up of entertainment at The Star
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Don your cowboy hats and sashay away for a rhinestone-studded line-up of entertainment at The Star

07 May 2024

In case you haven’t heard, country music is having a moment, and The Star Gold Coast is embracing this celebration by hosting two of Australia’s most in-demand country stars to perform Live on the Lawn this May. That's just the beginning of the excitement as we head into the colder months – from disco dancing to dazzling drag, there’s plenty of entertainment to heat things up this season. more

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Keep summer sizzling this month at the Garden Kitchen & Bar
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Keep summer sizzling this month at the Garden Kitchen & Bar

15 Feb 2024

Summer may be on the way out but we haven’t felt a cool change just yet, so we’ll be spending these next few weeks soaking up all the balmy nights that we can. The Star Gold Coast has all of your sun-kissed afternoons sorted throughout February, with margaritas flowing and gifts to take home. Whether you choose to recline on the Deck or sprawl out on the Lawn, there’s a sunny spot for everyone to stretch out the summer vibes. more

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Southport Sharks Australia Day
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Barbecues, rock anthems and a live reptile show – celebrate Australian classics all long weekend at Southport Sharks

10 Jan 2024

With holidays fizzling out and students gearing up to go back to school, we all look to that final long weekend in January before we really start to settle into the year ahead. Luckily Southport Sharks has an unforgettable long weekend planned for all ages to enjoy, serving up Aussie classics, playing Aussie rock and inviting some real Aussie mates. more

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Saddle up and party off track at The Star for the annual Magic Millions carnival
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Saddle up and party off track at The Star for the annual Magic Millions carnival

21 Dec 2023

This summer is jam-packed with hot-to-trot happenings – and you could say we are more than just a little bit excited. One event that is guaranteed to kick 2024 off with a bang is The Star Gold Coast’s Magic Millions Carnival and Raceday, which is returning to Broadbeach on Saturday January 13 with a sizzling showcase of heart-pumping action and killer entertainment. Saddle up for a good time and read on for a sneak peek of what's in store ... more

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The Star Lisa Hunt
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Dance until your feet hurt to soul queens and DJ megastars at Live on the Lawn this December

14 Dec 2023

Summer has arrived and 2024 is coming in hot – so it's time to lean into the season, let your hair down and treat your ears to some sweet beats. The Star Gold Coast has all of your sun-kissed afternoons and balmy nights sorted throughout December, with some of Australia's most in-demand DJs and live performers headlining a sizzling summer of free music at Live on the Lawn. All you need to do is grab a cocktail and get ready to dance. more

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Party seven nights a week over the holidays with Atrium Bar's calendar of non-stop entertainment
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Party seven nights a week over the holidays with Atrium Bar’s calendar of non-stop entertainment

06 Dec 2023

There's no better feeling than that sweet spot from mid December to early January when summer-holiday mode kicks in – all of the days just effortlessly merge into one, and you can do what you want, when you want. Cocktails and karaoke on a Tuesday night? Sure. Dancing into the wee hours of Thursday morning? 'Tis the season. Thankfully, iconic sipping spot Atrium Bar at The Star Gold Coast is keeping the party going this summer, with a stacked calendar of fun and free entertainment rolling out seven nights a week from December 18 to January 9. more

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Ring in the new year with a vintage carnival celebration, retro anthems and island vibes, all in the heart of Southport
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Ring in the new year with a vintage carnival celebration, retro anthems and island vibes, all in the heart of Southport

04 Dec 2023

While Christmas has the spotlight right now, New Year's Eve is hot on its heels – so it's time to start firming up your party plans. Southport Sharks will once again be a buzzing hub for New Year's Eve revellers of all ages, and this year there's a little bit of everything on the cards. Think a carnival-themed cocktail party, boogie-worthy retro tunes, a laid-back Hawaiian soiree and not one but two fireworks extravaganzas.  more

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Enter the silly season with confetti cannons, comedy and lip-sync battles at this huge bingo rave
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Enter the silly season with confetti cannons, comedy and lip-sync battles at this huge bingo rave

08 Nov 2023

The silly season is almost upon us, and what better way to enter it than by attending the greatest bingo show on earth? Packed with colourful confetti, lip-sync battles and crack-up comedy (and some amazing prizes, to boot), Bingo Loco is the world’s largest bingo rave. If you fancy yourself a bit of a bingo connoisseur or you just like to try your luck at winning big, prepare to daub and dance the night away at The Star Gold Coast on Friday December 8. more

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Have a scary-good time at these Halloween events across Brisbane and the Gold Coast

18 Oct 2023

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

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Rollerskating adventures and Katie Noonan plays Blue in the Botanic Gardens – our top five BLEACH* Festival events
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Rollerskating adventures and Katie Noonan plays Blue in the Botanic Gardens – our top five BLEACH* Festival events

25 Jul 2023

Hold on to your horses Gold Coast, as BLEACH* Festival is just around the corner! Taking over our beautiful beachside city from August 3–13, this year's BLEACH* is showcasing 300 artists, 218 performances and 38 events including two world premieres across five hubs. We've rounded up some of the most exciting events happening at this year's festival – from tributes to Jodi Mitchell's iconic album and LGBTQIA+ discos to shed gigs in the hinterland and huge rollerskating shows. Dive in for our top picks ... more