15 January 2026
BIG BRASS BARBEQUE FEAT. MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA
Kick off the January long weekend in style with HOTA’s Big Brass Barbeque, an upbeat and infectious live music experience taking over the Outdoor Stage on Saturday 24 January 2026.
Headlined by the dynamic 20‑piece Melbourne Ska Orchestra, a fun‑loving big‑band experience conducted by Nicky Bomba. Joining them on stage are The Porkers, locals Heavy Wax and DJ Tyron Noonan - the ultimate recipe for a high‑energy Summer Ska Session.
Audiences of all ages can expect horn-fuelled, big brass sounds, walking bass lines and plenty of soulful swing-dancing opportunities, all in a festival‑style atmosphere. Guests can enjoy food truck eats, BBQ favourites and drinks from our fully licensed bars.
HOTA TAKES HIGH TEA TO THE SKIES
Join us on level 5 of the HOTA Gallery, overlooking the stunning Gold Coast city skyline and immerse your senses in our HOTA signature High Tea. Running every Sunday from 11am, this is a dining experience you don’t want to miss.
Sip on Tavalon tea - or maybe a glass of Perrier-Jouet Champagne, if that’s more your style - set alongside a collection of sweet and savoury treats, carefully curated by our very own Executive Chef Dayan Hartill-Law.
Experience the difference while you soak in the sites, delve into the arts and savour exquisite, handcrafted flavours.
LA CLIQUE BRINGS A DARING VIP EXPERIENCE TO HOTA
After a sold-out debut season in 2025, La Clique is returning to the Gold Coast for another outrageous romp at HOTA, Home of the Arts.
Experience the jaw-dropping, spectacular show that has thrilled audiences around the world. Blending daring acrobatics, eye-popping stunts, scandalous burlesque and raucous comedy, La Clique delivers an exhilarating mix of artistry and mischief designed to captivate from the very first moment to the final bow.
Elevate your experience with a VIP group table for you and your crew with included eats, drinks and premium front row seating. Ideal for a special night with the girls, entertaining corporate clients, or a luxe double date night with everything you need. Get up close and personal for a night of bold and outrages comedy and experience La Clique in this deluxe setting before it sells out.
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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.