Manchester house and techno duo Solardo will headline Mondrian Gold Coast’s Sounds of Summer: Long Weekender next month, bringing their internationally acclaimed sound to Burleigh Heads for an afternoon of poolside beats and coastal glamour.
Taking place on Friday 23 January 2026 from 1pm to 8pm, the daytime music event forms part of Mondrian’s ongoing Sounds of Summer Series and promises seven hours of house music, ocean views and summer atmosphere at the hotel’s Haven Pool Club.
Mark Richards and James Eliot, the pair behind Solardo, have built a reputation as one of the most compelling forces in contemporary house and techno. The duo has performed at major festivals and iconic clubs across Europe, North America and Australia, earning global recognition for their infectious energy and genre-defining productions.
Their appearance at Mondrian Gold Coast marks a significant booking for the venue’s summer programming, positioning the Long Weekender as one of the standout music events on the Gold Coast calendar this season.
Supporting Solardo will be a lineup of Australian DJs including Kessin, Danni B, Chunky, and a back-to-back set from Kioses and Lillee Ripoll. In total, six additional DJs will perform across the afternoon, delivering what organisers describe as a seamless soundtrack of sun-soaked house and poolside beats from day to dusk.
The event will take place at Haven Pool Club, Mondrian Gold Coast’s elevated outdoor venue perched above Burleigh’s pine-fringed shoreline. Guests can expect sweeping ocean views alongside the music, with Patrón Margaritas and gourmet seafood bites available throughout the afternoon.
The setting speaks to the broader aesthetic Mondrian Gold Coast has cultivated since opening: a blend of luxury hospitality and lifestyle programming that draws on the natural appeal of the Burleigh coastline. For the Long Weekender, Haven Pool Club will transform into what organisers are calling a luxe open-air stage, designed to capture the relaxed yet energetic atmosphere of a Gold Coast summer.
Tickets are structured across four release tiers, with early bird admission priced at $70 plus booking fee. First release tickets are $80, second release $90, and final release tickets $100, all plus booking fees. The event is restricted to guests aged 18 and over.
For those looking to extend the experience beyond the afternoon, Mondrian Gold Coast is encouraging visitors to make a weekend of it. The hotel offers accommodation alongside amenities including CIEL Spa, which focuses on bio-wellness treatments, and dining options at LiTO and Haven. The property sits within Burleigh’s cultural precinct, providing access to the area’s cafes, boutiques and beaches.
The Sounds of Summer Series has become a fixture of Mondrian Gold Coast’s events calendar, with the Long Weekender positioned as a highlight of this season’s programming. The combination of an international headline act, local DJ talent and the venue’s coastal setting aims to deliver an experience that appeals to music lovers, hotel guests and locals alike.
With summer well underway and the Australia Day long weekend approaching, the timing of the event places it squarely within the peak season for Gold Coast entertainment. Organisers are billing it as a must-attend event of the summer, banking on Solardo’s drawing power and the venue’s reputation to attract crowds to Burleigh Heads.
Tickets are on sale now, with early bird allocation expected to move quickly given the profile of the headline act. Those interested are advised to secure tickets sooner rather than later as pricing increases with each release tier.
The Sounds of Summer: Long Weekender takes place on Friday 23 January 2026 from 1pm to 8pm at Haven Pool Club, Mondrian Gold Coast.
