Picture this, HOTA: coffee in hand, supporting local vendors, and loading up on your market essentials! — fresh finds, local flavours, and that unbeatable coastal vibe. Whether you’re there for the farm-fresh goods, artisan treasures, live tunes or a laid-back stroll with coffee in hand, HOTA Markets is now bigger, fresher and bursting with local […]
CATCH THE ICONS AT HOTA, GOLD COAST THIS JULY! Returning to Queensland for the winter school holidays by popular demand. 🎤 Get ready to sing, dance, and party like never before with the K-POP ICONS – the ultimate live concert starring the UK’s first virtual K-Pop band and a sensational live dance crew delivering a […]
The restaurant is about to open, nothing is going to plan – and Signor Baffo needs your help! Get ready for a whirlwind of silly games, outrageous misunderstandings and a menu full of surprises. Can you help Signor Baffo complete his list before disaster strikes? Expect plenty of giggles, unexpected twists and even a rock […]
Join HOTA this school holidays for free drop-in making activities for all ages. Each day will have a new activity to explore connected to our free exhibition program. All ages welcomed. Children must be accompanied by an adult or carer and cannot be left unsupervised at any time. FIND OUT MORE
Fresh off a hit run at Theatre Works in Melbourne and PhysFestNYC in New York City, KOAL is a one-woman climate-catastrophe-clown-show for the end of the world. As wildfires tear through Australia, a baby koala, a coal miner and an Indigenous girl desperately strive to hold onto their homes before all burns and turns to […]
Get ready for a day bursting with giggles, dancing, magic, bubbles, and unforgettable memories as Humphrey B. Bear and his friends take centre stage at the Gold Coast Film Festival’s Kids Day Out! This fun-filled family event features the high-energy disco-inspired Big Bear Singalong Show, packed with toe-tapping classic kids tunes, dance-along moments, and singalong […]
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii was buried beneath volcanic ash and stone. Preserved in extraordinary detail, the city offers a rare glimpse into everyday life nearly 2,000 years ago. From jokes scratched into walls to stashes of trinkets and charms, these discoveries reveal the personalities, stories and […]
This is Bluey’s Big Play, For Real Life. From New York’s Madison Square Garden to London’s Royal Festival Hall, Bluey’s Big Play has delighted fans across the globe - and now it returns home to Australia for an encore tour. When Dad feels like a little bit of afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have […]
Join HOTA this school holidays for free drop-in making activities for all ages. Each day will have a new activity to explore connected to their free exhibition program. All ages welcomed. FIND OUT MORE
The ancient city of Pompeii reveals a great deal about ancient Roman life, from the way people decorated their homes, to the way they socialised and observed ritual practices. Surviving in great numbers are ceramic vessels in a range of shapes and sizes - each with specific functional and cultural uses. Alongside amphoras for wine […]
HOTA Markets are getting HOTTER! – They are growing a brand NEW market area! You already love your Sunday ritual at HOTA Markets — fresh finds, local flavours, and that unbeatable coastal vibe. Well they havegot exciting news... They're growing! From Sunday 22 March HOTA Markets are unveiling a whole new market area, bringing even […]
Little ArtLab provides hands-on creative fun for kids aged 3-5 years to enjoy with their parents and carers. Little ones can experiment, play and create with art-based activities inspired by HOTA Gallery's current exhibitions. Have you noticed the patterns and spirals you see when you pick up a seashell or spot a snail in the […]
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