Your Event Line Up
Some say we like to see ourselves as the main event, but really, we do it all for you! High-energy stage show sound good? How about beach cinema or symphony under the stars? If sport's more your thing, why not check out a NRL or AFL game? Or for lovers of low-key, get into one of the many grassroots arts and food festivals. Check out the latest events on Gold Coast below.
All Events
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From now until 30 Jun 2024
Bottomless Oyster Odyssey & Mini Martini
Embark on a decadent Sunday Long Lunch with bottomless oysters at Citrique’s Seafood Buffet - an oyster odyssey awaits. Discover the vast variety of Australian oysters freshly harvested and shucked to deliver an exceptional exploration of earthy and creamy indulgence. Explore a range of locally-sourced oysters from Port Lincoln, Albany Rock, Coffin Bay, Port Douglas and New Zealand South Island. Enjoy with the award-winning seafood buffet that spotlights delectable ocean treasures. In addition, experience the enticing combination of endless oysterswith Mini Martini’s lead by Wild Flower Gin. The exquisite pairing is classified to heighten artisanal flavours and enrich velvety textures for $29 per guest. $129 per guest $65 per little guest 5-12 years. 4 years and under complimentary Sunday Long Lunch Seafood Buffet available from 12:00pm to 2:30pm
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From now until 25 Aug 2024
Soy Candle Making Class: Crystals and Botanicals
Looking for fun indoor activities? Learn how to make gorgeous soy candles adorned with crystals and botanicals at this fun experience in Mount Tamborine. They’ll provide you with everything you'll need to make your candles and you'll be led through the process of creating your own masterpieces. For double the fun, bring along a lovely friend to craft and catch up with. Soy candle making is also a great idea for laidback hens parties, birthday parties or even fun team building activities. At the end of this hands-on class, you'll have made beautiful candles to enjoy at home, decorated with gorgeous crystals and botanicals. The weather can change very quickly and you are advised to layer your clothing.
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From now until 19 May 2024
Den Devine Celebrates Blues on Broadbeach 2024
Celebrate Blues on Broadbeach at Den Devine. Rain, Hail or Shine.. they will have the best of the best in live entertainment on the Den Devine stage. Kicking off a massive week from Tuesday with 17 gigs! Tuesday & Wednesday Open 4pm-midnight Tuesday: Open Mic Night with Big Fella Link Food & Drink specials all night Wednesday: 6pm Den Devine Music Is Life Album Launch Party 9-11pm Mark Anderson's Blues on Broadbeach Jam Thursday to Sunday Open 12 midday - 12 midnight Thursday: 1-4pm Grant Carruthers 5-7pm CJ Lee 8-11pm Gav Doniger & His Mescalito Blues Friday: 11am-2pm Mark Easton 3-5pm Anna Scionti 6-8pm Rory Ellis & Christian Marsh 9-12am Billy K Blues Band Saturday: 11am-2pm Felix Akurangi 3-5pm Taya Chain 6-8pm Matthew Armitage Trio 9-12am Bluesville Station Sunday: 12-3pm Dan Hannaford 4-6pm Aaron Pollock 7-10pm AlphaStomp Late night kitchen till 10:30pm Book now!
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From now until 25 Aug 2024
Macrame Tapestry and Sip Workshop
Looking for unique and crafty activities to get into on the Gold Coast? Join in at Tamborine Mountain for a hands-on and relaxing few hours of tapestry macrame making at the new location. This class will take you through a step-by-step process to create your very own macrame tapestry wall hanging, which you will be guided through as you go, so even the most scared beginner will enjoy this class. You will twist and knot together a gorgeous macrame tapestry at the new location up at Tamborine Mountain. During this workshop, you will learn macrame - a diverse skill that will carry over to many different art mediums. Specifically, you will be learning to macrame a wall tapestry that you will take home. Everything is included plus access to the tools and materials you will need to create your very own masterpiece. For double the fun, bring along a lovely friend to craft and catch up with or book a group to save. Food and drinks can be purchased from the adjoining cafe.
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From now until 11 Sep 2024
Live Music - Den Devine Broadbeach
Welcome to Den Devine Restaurant and Music Hall, the ultimate destination for live music on the Gold Coast, Australia. With a commitment to delivering the best live music experience, Den Devine hosts an incredible lineup of performances every week, spanning six nights from Tuesday to Sunday. Tuesday nights are dedicated to our renowned locals open mic night, where talented musicians from the area take the stage to showcase their skills. To enhance the experience, they offer happy hour all night long, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. On Wednesdays, prepare for a unique and exciting event called "Wanna Be A Rockstar?!" night. This special evening combines karaoke and live music, allowing participants to sing alongside the talented live band. It's an extraordinary fusion that blurs the line between audience and performer, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience. The rest of the week is filled with bands representing a wide range of genres, ensuring there's something for everyone's musical taste. From rock to jazz, blues to pop, the stage comes alive with captivating performances that leave audiences mesmerized. Den Devine Restaurant and Music Hall is the go-to destination for music lovers and those seeking a memorable night out. Join them any night from Tuesday to Sunday and immerse yourself in the vibrant ambiance, exceptional live music, and the finest culinary offerings.
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From now until 25 Aug 2024
Macrame Pot Holder and Sip Workshop
Looking for fun things to do in Tamborine Mountain? You can learn how to macrame a beautiful pot holder for your little green friend during this hands-on workshop. The class will teach you how to twist and knot macrame, which is a diverse skill that will carry over to many different art mediums. You can share the fun of this DIY craft with your loved ones, whether you are looking for a casual get-together with a friend or an intimate party for team building or a hen's night. You will need to bring your special pot in that you wish to hang inside your creation so that the pot holder is created with the correct measurements. Alternatively, there will be a pot available on the day for you to use and take home. At this time of year, it is advisable to layer your clothing as the weather can change quickly. Please wear shoes. Food and drinks can be purchased from the adjoining cafe.
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From now until 25 Aug 2024
Live Music
Welcome to Den Devine Restaurant and Music Hall, the ultimate destination for live music on the Gold Coast, Australia. With a commitment to delivering the best live music experience, Den Devine hosts an incredible lineup of performances every week, spanning six nights from Tuesday to Sunday. Tuesday nights are dedicated to our renowned locals open mic night, where talented musicians from the area take the stage to showcase their skills. To enhance the experience, they offer happy hour all night long, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. On Wednesdays, prepare for a unique and exciting event called "Wanna Be A Rockstar?!" night. This special evening combines karaoke and live music, allowing participants to sing alongside the talented live band. It's an extraordinary fusion that blurs the line between audience and performer, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience. The rest of the week is filled with bands representing a wide range of genres, ensuring there's something for everyone's musical taste. From rock to jazz, blues to pop, the stage comes alive with captivating performances that leave audiences mesmerized. Den Devine Restaurant and Music Hall is the go-to destination for music lovers and those seeking a memorable night out. Join them any night from Tuesday to Sunday and immerse yourself in the vibrant ambiance, exceptional live music, and the finest culinary offerings.
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From now until 25 Aug 2024
Macrame Hat Holder Class
Looking for unique indoor activities on Tamborine Mountain? Try your hand at DIY macramé and learn how to make your favourite hat into statement wall art. No more throwing your hat in the back of the wardrobe to get squashed losing its shape. During the workshop, you'll knot up your very own macramé hat hanger, learning a number of various basic macramé knots (hats are not included). You are welcome to bring along your favourite hat to make your hanging. Held in the Gold Coast Hinterland, this macramé workshop is a great way to unwind and destress with friends as you learn this meditative textile art. Enjoy a few hours creating with them, return home with a gorgeous macramé hat hanger, which you can proudly display your hats on!
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From now until 04 Oct 2024
The Point Studio: Paint and Sip
Discover your artistic side at The Point Studio's Paint and Sip Nights! Set in the cozy ambiance of Paradise Point, each session offers a relaxing environment where you can enjoy painting guided by expert instructors. Whether a novice or a seasoned painter, unwind with a canvas, brush, and a glass of your favorite wine. The sessions are perfect for friends, couples, or solo explorers looking to express themselves creatively while enjoying a social atmosphere.
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From now until 02 Oct 2024
Koala Breakfast at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Available 5 days per week by popular demand! Head to the Koala Habitat precinct, home to everyone’s favourite Aussie icon, for a breakfast experience like no other. Indulge in a gourmet breakfast, surrounded by Koalas, chat with the keepers, enjoy a Koala cuddle, and have the moment captured by their professional photographer to take home and cherish forever. Afterwards, explore more of the Sanctuary at your leisure.
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From now until 15 Jun 2024
Kingdom of Kindness
Kingdom of KindnessArtist Abdul Abdullah invites you to visit his Kingdom of Kindness. This is a special place where everyone belongs. You can make friends with the rock characters in his paintings and help to bring them to life with your creativity. Explore connections and emotions in friendly, fun and playful ways in HOTA’s Children’s Gallery. ‘I like to imagine the rocks have existed for a very long time, and we are only just discovering them ... they have been waiting for us and are pleased to see us.’- Abdul Abdullah Presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts with Abdul AbdullahThe HOTA Children’s Gallery is supported by the Thyne Reid Foundation
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20 May 2024
ArtKeeper | Developing supporters for your art and practice
ArtKeeper | Developing supporters for your art and practiceArt is designed to be experienced, which makes audiences the most crucial partnerships for artists in the pursuit of sustainable creative careers. Join us to unpack how to build supporters for your work at its various stages, discuss the multitudes of audiences you likely really have (beyond just the person who experiences the finished work!), how to build and work with fan bases no matter the stage of you career you’re at, and more things that might not look like ‘marketing your work’, but can be! Hosted by our Artist Provocateur for the ArtKeeper program, Wesley Enoch AM, with guest panelists, this will be an honest and insightful conversation to help you gain insights, strategies and knowledge on how to support your creative career. There’ll be plenty of time for questions and discussion, and you’ll also be able to connect with other artists and creatives before the event kicks off. Light refreshments provided, so please register to attend. Artists from all art forms welcome. Schedule: 6pm - Artist networking. Light refreshments provided. 6.30pm - Setting the scene: Wesley Enoch AM 7pm - Guest panelists in conversation with Wesley Enoch AM 7.30pm - Open discussion and questions 8pm - Event ends This session is part of a free professional development event series we’re offering in conjunction with our award-winning ArtKeeper program that places artists on HOTA’s payroll, providing income security, fair work conditions and organisation-wide support to develop new work and ideas.
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From now until 23 Dec 2024
Karaoke at The Avenue
The Avenue hosts the Gold Coast most popular Karaoke show every Monday night. Featuring the amazing Karin from Red Hot Entertainment. Come and join the fun, where everyone becomes a star.
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21 May 2024 - 22 May 2024
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2024
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2024The 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a celebration of the mountain and adventure sport world. Sharing over two-and-a-half hours of the most exhilarating short films from explorers, runners, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers and climbers from around the globe. The tour is hot on the heels of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Festival, which takes place every November in the mountain town of Banff, in Canada. More than 300 of the world’s best mountain sport, culture, environment, adventure, and exploration films are shown during the week-long event. A selection of award winners and audience favourites then tours the globe, visiting 390 communities and 35 countries as part of the festival’s official world tour. This year, the Australian line-up features two-and-a-half hours of captivating short films shot in some of the most wild and remote corners of the world. The program is packed full of mesmerising cinematography, thought-provoking storylines and adrenaline-inducing action sequences. The original and the best mountain film festival is presented by World Expeditions. Image credit: Hael Somma, Chamonix, photo by Antoine Mesnage
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Tuesday (Weekly)
Locals & Hospo Open Mic Night - Den Devine Broadbeach
Come and join them every Tuesday for Open Mic night, hosted by a rotation of talented individuals including Strictly Acoustic, Joseph Brown, Alanah Stone, and Big Fella Linc. With a variety of hosts, each week brings a unique flavor to the event. Not only will you be treated to amazing performances, but they also have fantastic deals for you. Enjoy pizzas and drink specials throughout the entire night. The kitchen stays open until 10:30pm, making it the only late-night option in Broadbeach. Registration for performers starts at 6:30pm, so be sure to reserve your spot early. You can reach out through direct message, messaging apps, or by giving them a call. The performances kick off at 7pm, so come prepared to be entertained by local talents. They guarantee good times and great vibes for everyone who attends. Whether you're a performer or an audience member, the goal is to provide an enjoyable experience for all. Come and indulge in live music at the home of great performances. Eat, drink, and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere they have created for music lovers like you. You are warmly welcomed to join them and make Tuesday nights unforgettable.
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22 May 2024 (Monthly)
Live Music Bingo!
In need of some mid-week magic? Grab your friends and fam and head on over! Introducing: Live Music Bingo with the amazing Den Devine musos! Sing-a-long to your faves, dance to the beat, and let the music take you away. Every bingo hit is a musical treat! Fantastic prizes to be won! Huge shoutout to their wonderful sponsor: Wild Flower Gin Mark your calendars, you won't want to miss this. Registration from 6pm. Let the games and tunes begin!
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