​Queensland's post-Christmas calendar has locked in a massive summer return, with Sunny Side Up Events confirming the next instalment of the Burleigh Block Party for Sunday, 27 December 2026. Taking over Burleigh Town Hotel, the show brings together prominent Australian acts and internationally touring electronic producers for a full day of programming on the Gold Coast
The announcement follows three sold-out shows staged under the Burleigh Block Party banner. Previous runs drew capacity crowds with headline acts featuring Sneaky Sound System, a DJ set from Lime Cordiale, and Melbourne bounce pioneer Will Sparks. The 2026 iteration looks to sustain that momentum by assembling a massive lineup for the holiday weekend.
Aussie indie-rock group The Jungle Giants headline with an exclusive DJ set, bringing their dance floor classics to Burleigh. They are joined on the bill by Sydney electronic duo Bag Raiders, whose catalogue includes the platinum-certified global dance anthem 'Shooting Stars' alongside a collection of iconic staples.
Joining the are UK exports. House producer Josh Butler arrives on the Gold Coast with a reputation built on club-ready percussion and rhythm-led selections. Alongside him, UK DJ duo Switch Disco round out the headline billing, bringing their high-tempo mashups, edits, and chart-topping crossover dance records to Burleigh Town Hotel.
While Sunday focuses squarely on Burleigh Town Hotel, the Gold Coast gathering serves as the closing chapter of a coordinated two-day regional takeover by Sunny Side Up Events. Twenty-four hours prior, the promoter will launch another show on Saturday, 26 December with BY THE SEA, staged across three waterfront stages at the newly refurbished Marina Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast. That opening leg features Bag Raiders, Butler, and Switch Disco alongside an exclusive four-hour VIP beverage package.
With holiday demand historically high across the Boxing Day period, the Burleigh Block Party arrives as one of the Gold Coast's primary outdoor music fixtures. General admission tickets for the Burleigh Town Hotel event are available now through Oztix, while passes for the Sunshine Coast date are being distributed via Flicket links are below.
​BY THE SEA / BURLEIGH BLOCK PARTY – BOXING DAY WEEKEND 2026
Saturday 26 December 2026 – BY THE SEA, Marina Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast QLD
Sunday 27 December 2026 – BURLEIGH BLOCK PARTY, Burleigh Town Hall, Gold Coast QLD
Tickets on sale from the announcement:
BY THE SEA TICKETS HERE
BURLEIGH BLOCK PARTY TICKETS HERE
