Food
Take your taste buds on a trip to France this Bastille Day at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
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Take your taste buds on a trip to France this Bastille Day at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

25 Jun 2024

France is renowned for its decadent delights, and we’d love nothing more than to jet off for a European summer filled with exceptional food and delicious wine. But this July, we can indulge in a taste of France without breaking the bank on an overseas holiday. Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is hosting a Bastille Day feast, bringing the celebrations right to our doorstep. Gather your friends and enjoy a European culinary adventure close to home. more

Community
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

Food
Get cosy with wine and charcuterie around a fire pit at Winter in the Garden
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Get cosy with wine and charcuterie around a fire pit at Winter in the Garden

19 Jun 2024

With winter well and truly here, the temptation to hibernate is strong. If you’re keen to head out but stay warm, gather your pals for a cosy evening spent sipping wine around a fire at The Star. From now until the end of the season, Garden Kitchen & Bar is serving some ultimate winter-warming delights, with crackling fire pits, live entertainment, cheeseboards and mouth-watering bites beckoning you off the couch to embrace the colder months. more

Art
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

Don your blue-suede shoes and get ready to be all shook up for Elvis: A Musical Revolution at HOTA
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Don your blue-suede shoes and get ready to be all shook up for Elvis: A Musical Revolution at HOTA

12 Jun 2024

From the moment Elvis Presley stepped on stage at the Levitt Shell amphitheater in Memphis on July 30 1954, the world was transfixed – the hair, the hips, the infectious hooks! There was just something about his groundbreaking fusion of rock, blues and gospel that broke musical boundaries. Even today, Elvis is celebrated as a perpetual cultural icon whose legacy and music invite every new generation to shake, rattle, and roll. If you grew up listening to the king of rock and roll, get ready to get all shook up by Elvis: A Musical Revolution coming to the HOTA stage this weekend! more

Art
The glitter strip of bygone days sparkles in Anna Carey's art exhibition at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
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The glitter strip of bygone days sparkles in Anna Carey’s art exhibition at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

11 Jun 2024

The Gold Coast has seen unprecedented change in the last few years but even today, traces of nostalgic holidays in beachfront shacks and roadside motels linger in our city and our memories. Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is illuminating the bygone charm of yesteryears with an extraordinary fusion of art and architecture in its upcoming exhibition, Stardust by Anna Carey. Let’s take a trip down memory lane … more

Art
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

Art
Stock up on ceramics and homewares at Stone Studio's North County Makers Market
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Stock up on ceramics and homewares at Stone Studio’s North County Makers Market

05 Jun 2024

Stone Studio is known as the place to get your hands dirty. Leading a resurgence in the artform of clay creations, the team have built two open studios in Kingscliff and Currumbin Waters where you can create art as well as form new connections. Now the latter location is opening the door to those who appreciate art but like to keep their digits clean, by hosting the North County Makers Market – a place to buy one-of-a-kind artisan wares. more

Art
The NOOSA alive! Festival reveals its stacked ten-day program
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The NOOSA alive! Festival reveals its stacked ten-day program

05 Jun 2024

We don't need an excuse to hit the road for a visit to the Sunshine Coast, but if you're looking for an event to tie into your next jaunt north, pencil in a trip to coincide with the NOOSA alive! Festival. The anticipated arts and cultural event has just revealed the program for its 2024 edition, which is taking place across a number of Noosa's stunning seaside venues from July 19–28. Comedy, music, dance – it's all on the cards this year. Here's what's happening ... more

Kids
Powerslide your way to being a pro at Skate Paradise
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Powerslide your way to being a pro at Skate Paradise

04 Jun 2024

Calling all sidewalk shredders! From June 22 to July 7, don your helmets and kneepads, grab your skateboard and head to Paradise Centre in the heart of Surfers Paradise, where a skateboarding mecca awaits. Over the winter school holidays, the beachside venue will be home to a huge skate ramp, skate shows, breakdancing performances, fun kids’ workshops, giveaways, and more. Ready to carve it up? Read on for all of the cool details … more

Current Events
Frozen, an interactive museum and artist markets – all the unmissable events happening in June
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Frozen, an interactive museum and artist markets – all the unmissable events happening in June

29 May 2024

Winter has finally come and fortunately, the calendar is packed with exciting events to keep your hibernation impulse at bay. Rug up in your winter warmers and rejoice – food festivals, ballet performances and indie music galore are coming to town. Here are the eight events you won’t want to miss in June across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and its surrounds … more

Markets
Grab your tote bag and draft your dream grocery list – Market Day has arrived at Jones & Co Grocer IGA
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Grab your tote bag and draft your dream grocery list – Market Day has arrived at Jones & Co Grocer IGA

22 May 2024

While grocery shopping tends to feel like a chore – nothing beats scoring some fresh produce and artisanal goodies and elevating your weekly meals. In good news for fans of gourmet groceries, Jones & Co Grocer IGA is set to host a new market day experience from Wednesday May 22 to Tuesday May 28. This multi-store event will be transforming Jones & Co Grocer IGA grocers into old-school markets – complete with market prices and bulk bargains. more

Art
Be spellbound by BIG CITY LIGHTS* – an immersive visual spectacle coming to the Gold Coast this winter
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Be spellbound by BIG CITY LIGHTS* – an immersive visual spectacle coming to the Gold Coast this winter

22 May 2024

You might find it hard to believe, but there was once a time when the Gold Coast was considered void of culture. Crazy, right?! Thankfully, the times have changed, perceptions have been challenged and the Gold Coast is continuing to thrive, attracting events from all around the world. After a triumphant debut in 2022, BIG CITY LIGHTS* – an immersive festival that brings together light, design, installation and live performance – is making a comeback. Here's everything you need to know ... more