Art & Culture

Discover giant dinosaurs, lake parties and glowing frogs at the Kids Take Over festival at HOTA this September.

Surface Festival is adding 11 new murals to the Miami and Burleigh trail this July. See what else is happening before the festival ends.

Festival of the Stone 2026 raised a record $30,419 for Fletcher Street Cottage, supporting Byron locals experiencing hardship.

Don’t miss the classic cars, live music and Elvis tributes this weekend at Coolangatta’s Cooly Rocks On nostalgia festival.

Mark your calendars, Stone & Wood brings back the Festival of the Stone for a night of music, charity, and stone beer. at the iconic Byron Bay Brewery

Tracie Eaton’s The Stories explores resilience through 16 emotional artworks, launching this October.

Ken Done: No Rules opens at HOTA this September, showcasing 40+ years of bold, joyful art.

Get ready for BLEACH* 2025, the Gold Coast’s thrilling contemporary arts festival, featuring over 100 events from July 31 to August 10

Surface Festival returns to Gold Coast this winter, turning Miami into an open-air gallery of murals, music, and community art.

Discover 500 years of literary history at HOTA’s Writers Revealed, showcasing rare manuscripts and portraits from the British Library and National Portrait Gallery

Byron Writers Festival 2025 announces its first authors, with early bird tickets on sale now.

Flotsam Festival 2025 returns to the Gold Coast with 14 days of surf, film, photography and culture from May 1–14.

Gold Coast be part of HOTA’s biggest-ever art installation! Share your message on a ribbon and see it soar at WONDER 2025.

Discover Writers Revealed, an exclusive exhibition of rare literary treasures at HOTA, Gold Coast. Opens 12 April 2025

Queensland Ballet brings Coppélia to HOTA with a unique twist. Discover a reimagined classic set in 19th-century Australia. Don’t miss this enchanting family ballet!

Don’t miss the NOOSA alive! Festival, featuring comedy, music, theatre, and gourmet food events. Celebrate from July 19-28

Join the BIG CITY LIGHTS* festival in Gold Coast for a grand return. Experience immersive audio-visual experiences, large-scale digital works, 3D-mapping, and installations

Step into the past with Cooly Rocks On – Australia’s premier nostalgia festival. From vintage car shows to Elvis tribute acts, find out what not to miss

Experience the Gold Coast like never before at the Big City Lights Festival 2024. Enjoy immersive audio-visual experiences, live music, and more!

Explore the evolution of sneaker culture from studio to the streets with HOTA’s exclusive summer exhibition. Dive into the sneaker phenomenon’s design and cultural journey.

Rediscover The King with over 40 hit songs at HOTA’s exclusive Queensland show of Elvis: A Musical Revolution

Outer Bound is more than just a record store; it’s a movement celebrating music, culture, and community. The store’s commitment to creating unique experiences and educating music lovers has positioned it as a vital part of the Gold Coast’s cultural landscape.

Home of the Arts (HOTA) appoints Susi Muddiman OAM as Director of Gallery and Visual Arts. With over 20 years of experience in regional galleries, Susi brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to the arts.

BLEACH Festival 2023: A 12-day celebration of art and culture on the Gold Coast, featuring grand spectacles, intimate moments, and award-winning artists

Discover captivating sounds in the subterranean depths at HOTA’s UNDERGROUND Festival as Ravewave electrifies the night with boundary-pushing music on July 14.

HOTA, also known as Home of the Arts, is throwing a big bash on the beautiful Gold Coast to celebrate its second birthday. And guess what? You’re invited!

Join the dance party! ” Billy Elliot ” is coming to the Gold Coast, the sensational story of 11-year-old billy and his life that is forever changed after he stumbles upon ballet for the first time.