11 December 2025
CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH CHRISTMAS ACTUALLY!
Christmas Actually is the ultimate festive show that brings the beloved soundtrack of Love Actually to life on stage. Bursting with nativity lobsters, cinnamon sticks, and endless fun, this 90-minute musical celebration features hits from Mariah Carey, Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, Kelly Clarkson, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles, performed by a rockstar band and powerhouse vocalists led by cabaret icon Libby O’Donovan OAM.
Expect comedy, charm, and all the magic of your favourite holiday classic, all wrapped up with a sprig of holly!
When: Fri 19 Dec, 7.30pm
Where: Theatre 1, HOTA
CELEBRATING A CREATIVE WEEK AT HOTA!
Last month, HOTA came alive with colour and creativity as internationally acclaimed artist Morag Myerscough lit up the Gold Coast with a vibrant series of events made possible by our amazing HOTA Home Company Everybody NOW!, who brought this international collaboration and week-long Creative Residency to life!
From a hands-on Artist Workshop, an intimate, free creative workshop exploring process and practice, to We Make Belonging – In Conversation, a thought-provoking evening about Belonging with Morag, Holly Ringland, and Siân Hromek, hosted by ABC Gold Coast’s Nicole Dyer. Fun and joyful Colour and Pattern Play Workshop for families, these events brought together creativity, community, and global ideas, cementing the Gold Coast as a vibrant cultural hub.
Across three vibrant days, sessions were at full capacity, igniting creativity and sparking conversations around home and belonging, through bold design, storytelling, drawing and lots of colour. Thank you for helping us make our city shine brighter than ever and we look forward to the community creations contributing to the collective design of a large-scale arts installation in 2026!
JUNIOR BURGER ROCKS KIDS TAKE OVER AND LAUNCHES A NEW WEB SERIES!
The world’s greatest kids’ rock’n’roll band, Junior Burger, brought the house down during Kids Take Over 2025 with their high-energy live show, getting kids into the groove! Now, they’re taking that same spirit into the shed with their brand-new four-part web series, I Fixed My Bike By Myself, designed to empower kids to take control, build confidence, and learn practical skills while having fun.
Across four episodes, Junior Burger shows kids how to troubleshoot, clean, customise, and fix their bikes, turning everyday challenges into opportunities for creativity and problem-solving. This isn’t your average YouTube tutorial; it’s a hands-on adventure packed with laughs and funky tunes from Junior Burger’s debut EP, Totally Unsupervised.
Parents will love it too! Whether your family bikes need a little TLC or you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to get rolling, this series proves that anyone can have a go. Their flagship bike, a $20 tip find, was back on the road with just a few simple fixes, showing that every child deserves the joy of riding.
Proudly supported by the Queensland Government Bike Riding Encouragement Program.
Watch all episodes now:
Episode 1 - How it all works: Watch here
Episode 2 - Basic trouble shooting: Watch here
Episode 3 - How to fix your brakes: Watch here
Episode 4 - Making it cool: Watch here
CULINARY ARTS
COUNTDOWN TO 2026 IN SPECTACULAR STYLE AT HOTA!
Choose from one of our amazing packages:
PALETTE RESTAURANT
What's Included:
- Five course meal with premium wine pairing
- Exclusive Fireworks
Price: $290
EXHIBITIONIST BAR
What's Included:
- Cocktail on arrival, caviar bump, roaming bites & pizza
- Four-hour premium beverage package
- DJ, Exclusive Fireworks
Price: $210
OR go VIP…
What's Included:
- Enjoy all the above inclusions from your VIP booth, overlooking the city skyline
- Champagne upgrade
- Cheese & Chacuterie Board
- Exclusive service
Price: $2100 (group of 1-6 people)
VIEW THE 27 NOV 2025 ARTS & CULTURE UPDATE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.