Queen Bee and Worker Bee must work together to rebuild their hive after it’s destroyed by a bushfire, but things never quite go to plan… This enchanting production combines circus, theatre, dance, live music, and acrobatics to bring the story vividly to life. Celebrating collaboration, resilience, and care for the environment, it inspires empathy, creativity, […]
You’re invited into a world of imagination where things are wonderfully strange and delightfully unexpected. Dive into a vibrant program of performances, free daily activities, immersive installations, and hands-on workshops at HOTA these school holidays. With something new to discover every day, one visit is never enough… well, not for a true adventurer! This is your chance to imagine, explore, and […]
ArtLab workshops respond to HOTA Gallery exhibitions, providing kids with the opportunity to explore ideas, materials and techniques and create unique artworks of their own. Let’s celebrate the opening of Minna Gilligan: True Colours with a decorative decoupage workshop. Minna Gilligan is known for her colourful collages of favourite things: cakes, butterflies, flowers and games. […]
A vibrant celebration of culture, community and belonging as the community comes together to light up the sky with spectacular lanterns. Luminous brings communities together through music, performances, lanterns and cultural expression, creating a welcoming space for new Queenslanders and celebrating the rich diversity that makes the Gold Coast so special. The event is co-organised […]
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 […]
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
Known to family as Aka (grandmother), Lisa Sorbie Martin invites you to share in her art and Torres Strait culture in an immersive new Children’s Gallery exhibition. Memories and moments from Aka Sorbie’s childhood have been brought to life and infused with the vibrant colours and patterns of her art practice. Connect to Aka Sorbie’s […]
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